Business Philosophy
My goal is to deliver a positive experience to every client by listening to their needs and working to fulfill them. Respect and professionalism are keys to successful real estate transactions for all parties involved. This is accomplished through the collaborative efforts of our Coldwell Banker team members, who are dedicated to the success of your housing transaction.
For over 40 years, Coldwell Banker Burnet has been getting high marks from our home buying and selling customers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. I started Real Estate in 2015 and have found it fascinating, fun, and satisfying to help my clients with buying homes and/or selling real property.
Education
Kaplan Real Estate Education
Coldwell Banker Burnet University Continuing Education
Master of Divinity - United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science - Mississippi State University
Being up to date on market trends and the latest industry practices in real estate is important to me. That's why I continue to be involved in Coldwell Banker's comprehensive education and coaching program with classes taught by experienced real estate industry professionals.
Areas of Expertise
For me, helping people find home is a ministry of its own. With my years of experience as a pastor, I bring these skills to my real estate practice: Active Listening, Counseling/Coaching, Empathy, Compassion, Mediation/Negotiation, Attention to Detail/Organization, Developing/Sustaining Relationships, Peace, Patience and Perseverance.
Coldwell Banker sales associates deliver a true one-stop-shopping experience for home buyers and sellers. These services include the professional coordination of the home search, property marketing, negotiation of purchase or sale, and coordination of closing details. We also offer home financing through Guaranteed Rate Affinity, title insurance and closing through Burnet Title.
Professional Associations
Member of the National Association of Realtors
Member of the Minnesota Association of Realtors
Member of the Saint Paul Area Association of Realtors
Community Involvement
This quote speaks volumes to me about my role as a Realtor:
The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned. ~Maya Angelou
I am very pleased that the mission of the Coldwell Banker Burnet Foundation is to support housing-related needs of people, at all stages of life, in the communities we serve.
Personal Background
I grew up in Louisiana and Mississippi and moved to Saint Paul in 1981. I live in the Lexington-Hamline Neighborhood with my spouse Janelle, our guest from Honduras -Yareli, our guest from Japan -Rin, our littlest and loudest family member a Chorki (Chihauha-Yorkie mix), who weighs in at 10 lbs and is named Bitsy. As a retired ELCA pastor, I have a heart for people here and across the globe and have visited South Africa, Nigeria, Israel, Palestine, El Salvador, Mexico and Canada.
Communities I ServeColdwell Banker Burnet sales associates serve the entire Twin Cities metropolitan area.