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Full-time in real estate since 1977 and with Liberty Real Estate since 1989 I have always sought to be client oriented. Essentially that means that I endeavor to understand, with my client, what is in their best interests and make that the utmost of importance in any actions thereafter. It requires listening closely to what a person has to say, sometimes over several sessions, and then helping them determine the best paths to meet their real estate goals. Sometimes the best path for today is not what one would ordinarily first think of. We look at the bigger picture if we can, both the short term and the long term. Its easy to look for the quick fix to things but that rarely will accommodate long term aspirations and goals. This all can take more time and insight but makes for happier clients with better results, and for me a long lasting relationships with them.

These philosophies have a common thread in all my real estate transactions from residential to investment to commercial/industrial sales, exchanges and leasing. Even my own personal transactions. Indeed, it is partly my own personal Real Estate experience with ownership, leasing and management that I bring to the table for my client's benefit.  On top of that I have helped scores of people transact their personal real estate and navigate the undertaking with as little stress as possible. I've placed the small business in their new location and find the most economical situation. I've helped the investor get that scary start up and the more advanced investor to move up into more challenging but rewarding bigger investments, or perhaps the cash-flowing armchair investment. Or sometimes its a change in the season of life that means moving one's equity to a different level. What really matters is where you want to go with it all today and in the future.  It's all a very personal decision and I'd like to help.

Currently a member of the Chicago Association of Realtors, Illinois Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors. Prior affiliations are with the Northwest  Association of Realtors,  the   Realtors Association of Western Suburbs  (RAWS),  Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors (NICAR), Chicago Area Real Estate Exchangers (CARE). I still remain in contact with these organizations.  The Code of Ethics prescribed in the Realtor institutions are critical in obtaining the best working atmosphere to transact Real Estate to the best interest of the parties involved. I take them very serious and look for others in my field to do the same.

And how do I represent those I work for? Interestingly many people who have transacted real estate aren't really sure they were represented by anyone. In the mid-80's I began to learn the concept of buyer brokerage, or single agency. It made sense but was practiced by very few agents and brokers and initially I was very apprehensive. The mainstream of the industry worked only on Seller's behalf and the concept of buyer brokerage was not very welcome. It meant change. But, it was the right thing to do. I knew it and started acting on it by very deliberate representation of only one party in any transaction. If my "customer" was a buyer then I represented the buyer.  If my "customer" was a seller then I represented the seller.  But, only ONE in a transaction and they became my client. In the mid-90's the industry caught up with this important concept and very suddenly  it became an accepted practice to represent buyers, not just sellers.  There remains some double standards in practice and unfortunately I do not believe enough truly apply, or even know, the standards of those who have long-practiced single agency.  You see, it is still generally accepted, and legal if disclosed properly,  that an agent can represent BOTH buyer and seller in the same transaction.  But think about it.  It can't be done without conflict of interest.

Resources are excitedly varied and diverse today. I can find, or market, available opportunities and properties through several of the more traditional multiple listing and database sources. But, as you know, things are always changing and we at Liberty are always looking for new and exciting networking sources via electronic mail, Internet websites and more. Personal networking through various groups will always remains very important.

One area that still seems to be very confusing for people is how one can defer capital gain taxes in their real estate transactions. In fact, it is almost a certainty that a considerable amount of business, investment, and commercial property would be transacted by it's owners if they really knew all their options. We can certainly help clear the air about all that so at least you can be fully informed.

Whether you are looking for investment opportunities, or for personal or business use we have the resources to accomplish the task. If we don't, we know where to point you for the right help. Creativity, experience and tested formulas come along with us where needed.We do more than find or market property. The real needs lie beyond the property. It is only a vehicle to get some where we want to go.  That's why it is so important to understand the bigger picture. There are all kinds of "opportunities" available. But what is an opportunity to you? Well, lets get together and discuss it and see just what type of situation actually fits best into your goals and dreams.