So you’re thinking of purchasing a home. Why choose me as your buyer’s agent? I’ll try to outline some of the reasons below.

• Financial Expertise – Buying a home can be the largest single financial commitment you’ll make in your lifetime. Shouldn’t your agent be well trained in the field of finance to properly advise you in your investment decision? I have a B.S. degree in accounting from Penn State, along with public accounting experience as a member of a Big 5 CPA firm.

• Experience – I have been a licensed real estate agent since 1979 and a resident of State College since 1990. No one has better knowledge of our market or more experience in negotiating real estate sales and leases. I have personally negotiated transactions ranging from $30,000 lots to $30,000,000 corporate offices, from $50,000 townhomes to $700,000 estates.

• Training – In addition to my accounting degree, I have taken advanced real estate courses at New York University, attained the Accredited Buyer Representative designation, and am a Certified Residential Specialist. Presently, I am on the faculty at Penn State, teaching a course in real estate.

• No fees – My buyer clients never pay so-called "transaction fees" or commissions. Some agents charge fees as high as $500. Why pay an agent when your money can be better spent on appliances or decorating items for you new home? My compensation comes from the seller or seller’s agent at the time of closing.

• Charitable Contribution Program – I donate a portion of each and every commission I earn to charitable organizations such as United Way or Children’s Miracle Network. If you have a favorite charity, let me know; I will send them a check after closing.

• Community Involvement – Real estate is not my life. I am actively involved in making
  The State College area a great place in which to live. Coaching at Centre Soccer, being a Cub Scout leader, building houses for Habitat for Humanity, organizing and sponsoring races for the Nittany Valley Running Club, collecting food for the State College Food bank, and participating in the United Way Day of Caring are just some of my non real estate activities.