Business Philosophy

My clients will find that I bring integrity, authenticity, caring, diligence, experience and a willingness to go "that extra mile" to make their real estate transaction successful.

Areas of Expertise

• Representing Buyers, Sellers and Investors in achieving their real estate goals
• Working with Relocation Clients
• Leasing agent representing Landlords and Renters
• Conducting City tours for residents locating in Pittsburgh
• Guiding and counseling clients through their real estate process
• Specific work and education experience in assisting clients regarding pricing
• Luxury Real Estate in the City and surrounding Metropolitan areas
• Successful Multi-Unit Transactions
• Authored Real Estate articles published in the Squirrel Hill Magazine

Work Experience

• Hearing Officer for the 2012-2013 Allegheny County Property Tax Reassessments
• Assistant to a well-known Appraiser at Barone Sons Appraisers
• Twelve years' experience at the Allegheny County Board of Viewers (Tax Appeals Eminent Domain Hearings)
• Ten Years as a Legislative Court Reporter for Allegheny County Controller, Honorable Frank J. Lucchino, transcribing the minutes of the Allegheny County Prison Board, Retirement Board and Salary Board.

Education and Training

The Appraisal Institute Realtor Educational Institute

• Understanding Assessment Appeals
• Listing Representative Specialist
• Real Estate Finance Statistics and Valuation Modeling
• Appraising Condos 2-4 Family Dwellings
• Basic Appraisal Principle
• Tax Assessments (How it Works)
• Mineral Valuation Mineral Appraisal Perspectives
• Marcellus Shale Oil Gas Seminar
• FHA Financing
• Sales Comparison Approach
• National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal

Community Involvement

• Past Member of the Squirrel Hill Magazine Committee
• Member of Linden Garden Club
• Squirrel Hill Urban Coalition Volunteer
• Past Chairman for First Tee at Schenley Park Golf Course
• Past Volunteer Discussion Group Facilitator for residents in Assisted Living Nursing Homes

Personal Background

Born in Pittsburgh; raised in Pittsburgh and Baltimore. Twenty-two years' experience as a full-time Realtor, exclusively with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services