I made the decision to jump into real estate in 2002. My wife & I purchased our first home in Broadview (North Seattle) and had a below average experience with no follow-up after we signed the contract. I thought, "wouldn't it be cool to be the kind of agent who focused on being as informative & knowledgeable as possible, while making the process enjoyable, too?" Shortly after that, I acquired my license and began selling homes. Prior to my work in real estate, I had been working as a social worker helping homeless young adults obtain housing. I saw potential for the crossover between the two professions. That experience helped me understand that listening to what someone wants for themselves could be an asset, rather than what I want for them.
My amazing family consists of my wife, Rebecca, and two sons, Henry (born in 2003) and Elliott (born 18 months later — I know — they're close in ages, but we are officially done!). If you ever meet me via real estate purposes, you will end up liking me more if you're lucky enough to meet them, too. We have two dogs - Jetson, the black lab & LeRoy, the fierce chihuahua.
We currently live in Ballard's Whittier Heights neighborhood where we have been since 2005 and are loving every minute! Miss Rebecca is a local celebrity in her role as "office lady" at Whittier Elementary School. In my spare time I play basketball, travel, and have a little hobby where I play rockin' music for children and families in a band called The Not-Its!
In closing, I have lived in the Seattle area my entire life, which is an absolute plus for a real estate professional. I love this city and enjoy being a member of our community. Being a real estate agent at Lake & Company Real Estate is a wonderful fit for me and my family! It is a joy to be a part of Lake's tremendous reputation in the city. I know what there is to know about Seattle neighborhoods — ones to jump on and ones to avoid. I have an excellent track record and I come with great references. My belief is that the relationship between a real estate agent and a client lasts for life: It does not end after closing on a home. I look forward to meeting you and discussing how I can exceed all of your real estate expectations!
