I initially began my career in real estate as a consultant to public agencies in 1992 and have negotiated hundreds of residential and commercial real estate transactions. My role was as a negotiator of property rights as needed for public transportation projects. This experience is where I learned about the idiosyncrasies of real estate contracts, title issues, financing, zoning, permitting, negotiations and the appraisal process. My training, guidance and instruction was directly from subject matter experts, i.e. attorneys, appraisers, title experts and engineers to name a few. This experience has prepared me well for a career as a Realtor and gives me a clear advantage over my competitors, since most real estate agents lack this training.
I decided to become a Realtor nearly 20 years ago for a variety of reasons. First, I have a passion for home ownership and learned the value of real estate for investment purposes at an early age; having bought my first home in my 20s with some assistance and guidance from my father, who always believed in real estate for investment purposes. In addition, I have purchased and renovated several rental properties of my own. This gave me hands on experience and knowledge of building products/materials, cutting tile, laying drywall, hanging fixtures, the construction process, home dcor and staging. Nearly every home I have owned has appreciated in value. My transition from consulting to becoming a Realtor was an easy one; and my clients truly appreciate the knowledge I pass on to them from my experience and training.
My objective is to always protect the interests of my clients and get them the best price and terms possible. In addition to educating them to make the buying/selling process understandable and stress-free. I take a lot of pride in my ability to acknowledge client needs and listen to their concerns, along with being responsive and easily accessible on a daily basis. I also truly believe in the win-win approach to negotiating and always strive to provide superior service to my clients, which at times includes referring them to my network of industry associates/partners, as contractors, property managers, home inspectors and lenders. My relationship goes beyond the closing and my clients know that they can contact me any time for advice and consultation.
I have had the fortunate opportunity to have been involved with hundreds of different types of real estate transactions and a unique background, which most Realtors do not have. Knowledge is power and I read situations quickly, then guide my clients with winning advice helping them to attain their goals in price and timing during each transaction.
Barry specializes in resales, rentals, first time purchases and investment properties transactions.
Areas served include Vancouver Washington, Ridgefield Washington, Portland Oregon, Gresham Oregon.
Barry is most familiar with the local real estate markets within and around the following zip code areas. See other realtors that service the same areas by clicking: 28969, 97034, 97045, 97060, 97202, 97206, 97208, 97212, 98606 & 98674
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