Again, thanks for visiting my site and congratulations on taking the initial step toward either purchasing and/or selling your San Diego home or investment property.
Professional web designers advise us real estate folks to introduce ourselves to potential clients so that you can have some personal, educational and professional info on which to base your choice of a Realtor. So, here in a "nutshell", is who I am:
Specialization
I specialize in representing clients in both the sale and purchase of single family residences (detached and condominiums) and income property within Pacific Beach, Mission Beach and all of San Diego County. Also, my career with the U.S. Navy afforded me not only incredible travel opportunities but also, you could say that I am a "Relocation Expert"...having moved a total of 23 times during my married life!!! I mean, have you ever heard of someone who has that much experience in moving a household across the U.S.? And, across the globe as well! Last, I also specialize and truly enjoy assisting First Time Home Buyers in making that very critical and most nerve-wracking first home purchase.
Personal Information
Originally from New Jersey, I am married to my spouse of 39 years and have two children, Sean and Chris, and one eight year old grand-daughter, Kendall. You'll see Kendall splattered all over my web site. She's my "pride and joy"!!! When I am not working with clients, I enjoy running, playing golf, traveling and spending lots of quality time with Kendall and Grandma.
Education
I earned a B.S. from Seton Hall University in 1970 and an MBA from Pepperdine in 1979. Since entering the real estate field, I have earned my Broker's License, graduated from Re/Max International's coveted "Road to Success" Program, and earned the following nationally recognized industry designations: Certified Residential Specialist (CRS is the highest one in the residential real estate industry), Accredited Buyer's Representitive (ABR), and Quality Service Certified (QSC). To see my Client Satisfaction Rating CLICK HERE.
Experience
Following undergraduate studies, I began training with the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviator and eventually earned my commission as a Naval Officer and my "Wings". This was the beginning of a most rewarding and challenging 23 year career. Following "retirement", I was the Executive V.P of a medical manufacturing company and also owned a restaurant.
Now, I am a "more than full time" San Diego real estate Broker/agent and have been a Multi-Million Dollar Producer since the beginning and a member of ReMax's Award Winning Platinum Club. I am also honored to have been selected into the Re/Max Hall of Fame.
Memberships
I am a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the California Association of Realtors (CAR), the San Diego Association of Realtors (SDAR), the Mission Beach and Pacific Beach Association of Realtors (MBREA), Council of Residential Specialists (CRS), Families of American Military and the Worldwide Military Relocation Group (WMRG). All of these associations strictly enforce a rigorous code of ethics and ensure that its members are up to date on the very latest marketing techniques and legislation affecting real estate. I was also invited to become a member of the prestigious Star Power Club, an organization comprised of the top 1% of all agents in North America who sell the most homes, for more money and in the least amount of time when compared to all the other real estate professionals in the U.S.
Community Involvement
I am an active member of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce, the Navy League, Military Officer's Association, Families of American Military, & the Nativity Prep Academy School Board. I also donate a part of every real estate transaction to the San Diego Children's Hospital thru the Children's Miracle Network.
Professional Philosophy
My guiding philosophy will always be to conduct business with clients as if they were "close family" and always with integrity and honesty and I work hard to ensure that my clients possess every bit of information which they need in order to make an informed and intelligent decision. Having lived in the San Diego area for over 19 years, I have thorough knowledge of the entire San Diego region, including Pacific Beach and Mission Beach, and I am able to provide detailed info on comparable prices, financing options, commuting, community services, schools, etc., etc. I would be pleased to offer to potential clients a list of past clients who may be contacted to verify that I have not only met but exceeded their expectations.
How Am I Different from Other Agents?
The vast majority of agents spend nearly all of their time & resources prospecting for new business. They cold call, knock on doors, solicit thru the newspaper, etc. Quite frankly, I don't do any of that! Instead, I devote myself to "going well beyond" the expectations of my clients before, during and after each transaction. My philosophy is to always "over-deliver"! In so doing, all I ask is that if my clients are pleased with my performance, they refer other buyers or sellers who would enjoy and appreciate the same level of service. You see, I grow my business exclusively through referrals from friends and clients who I have assisted. And, as long as I do a great job for my clients, they keep referring their friends to me and I don't have to spend time prospecting like everyone else. That means that I can continue to do even a better job working for my clients! This makes a lot more sense and is certainly a lot more fun!
PERSONAL PLEDGE TO MY CLIENTS
Here is "Tom's 12 Point Personal Pledge" and commitment to you, my client. I promise to:
- LISTEN intently, exhibit a CARING attitude, & always OVER DELIVER on my promises.
- Be totally TRUTHFUL & HONEST at all times.
- Treat you always with the DIGNITY & RESPECT you deserve.
- Represent YOUR interests to the very best of my ability.
- Constantly STAY IN TOUCH with you through effective, frequent communication.
- GO THE EXTRA MILE to ensure that you are provided the highest possible level of VIP service available anywhere.
- Continually EDUCATE you to ensure that you possess a thorough understanding of the present real estate marketplace plus information on all forms, contracts, agreements, etc.
- Provide critical and accurate ADVICE on pricing and contract terms.
- NEGOTIATE effectively & successfully in order to achieve all of your goals.
- MANAGE the closing process from start to finish, SOLVING issues before they become problems.
- Ensure MAXIMUM initial EQUITY position & increased LONG TERM APPRECIATION thru selection of the best possible property.
- MAKE THE REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE MORE PROFITABLE, FASTER, EASIER & AN ENJOYABLE, FUN TIME!
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| Best in Client Satisfaction |
Tom has been recognized as a 2008 "Five Star: Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agent." This prestigious award is a result of a survey in which researchers polled over 30,000 recent homebuyers & sellers who had a direct personal experience with the agent. Clients were asked to anonymously evaluate agents across nine different attributes: customer service, integrity, market knowledge, communication, negotiation, closing preparation, finds the right home, marketing of home, overall satisfaction & whether they would recommend the agent to a friend. |
| Quality Service Certified |
See Tom's Customer Satisfaction Rating.
Tom is "Quality Service Certified" which means that after each sales transaction, an independent third party company sends the client a survey which asks questions about the details & overall satisfaction of service provided by the agent. In turn, the agent's rating is posted on a public web site. The scores range from zero to 5 (max). |
| Tom's RE/MAX Awards |
RE/MAX Platinum Club
RE/MAX Hall of Fame |
| Why RE/MAX? |
Why did I choose RE/MAX? The choice was quite simple. It is the most recognizable powerhouse brand in the world, it has the greatest market share and it spends more time and money than any other on national advertising. That's not all, either. RE/MAX has the most buyers and sellers, and it employs the largest referral network anywhere.
Watch this short video (on Windows Media Player) to learn about the competetive advantage you gain when working with a RE/MAX agent. |
| An Endorsement |
My grand-daughter Kendall likes to endorse me, and you'll run into pictures of her throughout my website. What can I say? I'm a proud grandfather!
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