About Me

There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional – integrity, community expertise, in-depth market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work.

That said, in my experience as a Quad-Cities area agent I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.

This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients.

So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Quad-Cities area, please call or email me. I take deep satisfaction from helping people with their real estate needs, and I'll provide you with personalized, high-quality service that will make your experience of buying or selling as enjoyable as possible.

My Education and Training:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Marketing, Bradley University, Peoria, IL.
Accredited Buyers Representative   (ABR)
Certified Residential Specialist       (CRS)
Graduate Realtor Institute             (GRI)
Senior Real Estate Specialist          (SRES)

My Specialty Market: 
Residential Real Estate and New Construction in the Iowa and Illinois Quad Cities and surrounding communities.


Associations I Belong To:
Greater Quad Cities Board of Realtors.
Iowa Association of Realtors
National Association of Realtors
Sales Associate License in Iowa and Illinois


Real Estate Achieviments:
Mel Foster Co. Chairman's Club:  1997,1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004
Top Sales Associate:  June 95, April 96, April 97, January 98
Top Referring Agent:  June 95
Top Listing Agent:  November 98