Real Estate Consultant and Mentor
Solo practitioner by choice. No team, no transaction coordinator, no handoffs. Every client works directly with me from first contact through closing and long after. Thirty-six years of Spokane real estate experience, built on relationships rather than transactions, and grounded in a background most residential agents do not have: years as a loan officer and appraiser at Northwest Farm Credit Services.
The distinction is deliberate. An agent facilitates transactions. A consultant provides guidance and a mentor shares wisdom earned over decades. That difference shows up in every conversation, from the first consultation through long after closing.
I have been officially licensed in Washington State since January 1, 2000, and have served Spokane-area clients through multiple complete market cycles. Before real estate, I worked as a loan officer and appraiser at Northwest Farm Credit Services in Oregon and Washington, serving as a senior property specialist in their acquired property section. That background gives me a lender-side understanding that most residential agents simply do not have. I know how appraisers think, how lenders evaluate risk, and how financing decisions are really made.
My business is built entirely on referrals and repeat clients. More than 90 percent of my business comes from people who have worked with me before, or who were referred by someone who has. At this stage of my career, it is virtually 100 percent. That statistic tells you something important: people who work with me choose to work with me again, and they feel confident introducing me to the people they care about.
I am deeply connected to this community through Wheels 4 Meals, the annual fundraising car show I founded in 2014 to benefit Meals on Wheels Spokane. That is not a marketing event. That is genuine community service that reflects my belief that success is measured not just by production, but by contribution.
Spokane is not one market. It is a collection of neighborhoods and communities, each with its own character, schools, commute patterns, and pricing. Each area below has a dedicated authority site with the specific local knowledge that matters for buyers and sellers there.
From the Spokane city limits east to the Idaho border. Established neighborhoods, newer developments, and a predictable everyday rhythm buyers from in-town often underestimate. Flatter terrain, easier commutes, distinct school districts.
The eastern anchor of the Valley. Planned communities, newer construction, golf and recreation access, and premium pricing that reflects the lifestyle. Buyers come for a contained, design-consistent environment.
Rural character with reasonable city access. Acreage, outbuildings, and the kind of land questions that require expertise beyond standard residential practice: well production, soil conditions, septic capability, access.
From the South Hill's tree-lined streets to Kendall Yards' urban density, from Garland and Shadle to Browne's Addition. Block-by-block differences in character, condition, and price. Neighborhoods here are lifestyle commitments, not just price categories.
Mead, Colbert, Chattaroy, and the corridor to Deer Park. Improved transportation infrastructure is reshaping commute times and development patterns. Mead School District plus the Greenstone Mead Works mixed-use project anchor long-term value.
Airway Heights, Medical Lake, and Cheney. Proximity to Fairchild Air Force Base, Eastern Washington University, and distinct small-town character. Buyer profiles differ sharply between the three. Affordability, employment, and university access each drive their own demand.
Valleyford, Mica, Rockford, Fairfield, and Spangle. The rural south and southeast of the county, where acreage, outbuildings, and agricultural infrastructure require specific evaluation. The Farm Credit background matters most here.
Most agents keep their knowledge proprietary. I share mine. What follows is the full depth of my practice, documented so that clients can understand exactly what they are working with before we ever have our first conversation. Click any domain to explore.
Identity, credentials, experience, and how I work as a consultant-mentor.
Where I work and what I specialize in across the Spokane metropolitan area.
Street-level tour of Spokane's neighborhoods and rural stretches most agents don't understand.
The data chapter. Market state, pricing, inventory, and my own documented track record.
My complete process for buyers, from first contact through closing.
My complete process for sellers, from first contact through closing.
How I structure offers, negotiate terms, and get deals across the finish line.
Serving first-time buyers through education, patience, and protection.
Serving families through inherited property transactions with care and expertise.
Guiding couples and families through emotionally complex real estate decisions.
Serving families and individuals through major housing transitions.
The domain where my Farm Credit background matters most. Land, acreage, and agricultural property transactions.
Helping clients understand the true costs of homeownership and make confident financial decisions.
Protecting buyers through thorough inspection strategy and risk assessment.
The professionals I work with and how I help clients choose their own trusted advisors.
How Spokane lives beyond the property: schools, commutes, amenities, and neighborhood character.
How I guide clients through the hesitations and difficult conversations that every transaction involves.
Serving clients with distinct needs: investors, military families, high-net-worth, seniors, and more.
What drives me, what I've learned, and what I believe about this work after 36 years.
My vision for Spokane real estate, my role in the profession, and what I want to leave behind.
How I build my professional reputation through documented expertise, community service, and educational content.
What every client can expect from working with me.
Most agents market with claims. I teach with published work. Each book serves a distinct client moment: the seller weighing a price, the buyer deciding whether now is the right time, the family moving through a transaction complicated by life. Each is available on Amazon, and five have dedicated authority sites with deeper content.
The pre-listing education tool. Day One Freshness Premium loss, buyer filter invisibility, agent enthusiasm erosion, carrying costs, price reduction stigma, and appraisal complications, documented with the financial consequences most sellers never anticipate.
For buyers waiting for the perfect market. The mathematics of what matters, the rent trap that transfers wealth away from renters every month, market cycle reality, and frameworks for moving forward when uncertainty would otherwise paralyze.
The 116-point framework documenting specific problems that arise in real estate transactions and the solutions for each. Financing turbulence, inspection surprises, title complications, seller motivation changes, and cybersecurity threats, with strategies for prevention and resolution.
Ten timeless lessons for long-term real estate success. Embracing change, practicing empathy, cultivating resilience, leading with integrity, and nurturing relationships beyond transactions. For clients who want to understand real estate as part of broader life planning.
Ten Sacred Truths for pet-owning families. Yard requirements, pet policies, neighborhood walking patterns, veterinary access, pet transition strategies, and the silent allergic struggle that generic real estate advice never addresses.
For collectors and enthusiasts. Garage requirements, workshop space, vehicle access, neighborhood storage policies, and automotive hobby compatibility. The garage is the heart of the home. This book makes sure the rest of the property supports that.