As a kid, I spent a lot of time on the eastern slope of the Sierra fishing with my Dad. I loved the mountains and always wanted to live where the water and air were clean. In 2000, I moved to Truckee while working as a corporate pilot. In 2006 I made the change to residential real estate, and have been building my business ever since. Early on, I realized who I was not going to be, a salesman. I do not enjoy salesmanship being put on me and I would never treat others that way. My clients quickly see in me that I am looking out for them, and not myself. Buying a first home in the mountains requires some education in order to not make a mistake. My job is to educate my clients to the unseen realities, and technical aspects of owning a home in snow country. Availability is the key to successful interaction with my clients. I am available nights and weekends but still find time to play in our amazing back yard. My sports include skiing and snowboarding, paragliding, speed-flying, fly-fishing, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking and international travel.  I would love to help you find a great primary or second home in our mountain playground!

My passion is speed flying.  Below is a video I shot of a flight in France in 2014

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​Information for Seller

If you are considering selling your home in Truckee / North Tahoe, give me a call. I focus on listing properties to maximize price and minimize time on market. Our local market has really turned a corner and buyers are being very aggressive for good homes priced properly. The last two homes I have listed sold at or within 1% of asking price and were on the market less than a day each. Both sold above comparative market value as buyers continue to bid up prices.

Almost all potential buyers for homes in our area are very tech savvy. My focus, therefore is on the web. I produce all of my own photos, at a professional level. Your home will appear in the featured listings section at the top right of the home page of this website. I will also put your home on our local Brokers Tour, which happens on Thursday mornings. Most likely, another agent will end up bringing a buyer, so getting other agents in the house is key. I also email the MLS agents a synopsis of your house. This tech focused, comprehensive marketing campaign is very effective. Let me put it to work for you.

Information for Buyer

When first considering a home in the high Sierra, there are a few things to learn that owning a home in low lying areas might not teach you.  Not surprisingly, these are related to snow and ice.  This photo is an extreme example and not indicative of a normal winter in Truckee/Tahoe.  In fact this was taken on Donner Summit in 2017, the wettest winter on record.  But it illustrates some things that as a buyer you should be thinking about that will affect the practical use and enjoyment of your home.  Three of these items are driveway, roofline and the microclimate of a home.  I won't go into detail here, but knowing how these affect a home will serve you well.  I will help you understand these factors the first time we go out looking at homes. 
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Whether you are just starting to think about a move the mountains, or are ready to put in an offer on a home, I will gladly work with your timeline.  I have gone as long as 10 years working with buyers before they end up purchasing.  Even if you aren't ready yet, let me help you understand the nuances of mountain properties so that you will be able to make informed judgements on homes that come across your radar online.  I really enjoy meeting people who are interested in spending a part of their lives in the amazing natural beauty that surrounds us here in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee.