Everything came crashing down and I knew I could use it as an excuse to give up or an opportunity to commit wholeheartedly to what I really wanted. I chose the latter.When the market crashed in 2008, I lost my job as a high school math teacher. From 2004 to 2009, I taught in local schools, and I loved it. Working with the kids, coaching the football team, the schedule—all of it was wonderful. Then suddenly I didn’t have a job, no one was hiring teachers and here I was with my wife and child counting on my incomeDuring those years, on top of being a teacher, I worked as a REALTOR® when I found the time. I had only seen it as a hobby at first. When my world fell apart, I realized this was my opportunity to do real estate right, to do more, and unlock the potential to create a better life for my family and others.In the beginning, it was enormously difficult both financially and emotionally, but after a few years, I knew I had turned the corner and I was living my dream. What I realized along the way was that we all deserve an opportunity to be happy and live the life we want. That is what I offer my clients.My favorite part of being a REALTOR® is when the deal is done, knowing I followed through and made it happen no matter what.Whether you are buying or selling a home, this is your time. This transaction is about you and your needs, whatever that looks like for you. I will give you all the information and advice you need, but that final decision is all up to you. Once you decide what you want, it is up to me to make it happen. In an industry full of stress, I aim to be the calm in the center of the storm. I care about more than simply helping you make the best decision; I want to make it a fun experience all the way through! My clients matter to me, which is why I also provide my clients with life insurance services. I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve the life of their dreams, that is why I continue working with my clients throughout the years as their trusted friend and advisor.