Rick Tortora

Always work with, and be represented by a local 'Buyers Agent'....it's at no cost to you since the Sellers Agent splits his commission. Get prequalified for a mortgage and determine a price point that fits your family budget. Then create a "wishlist" of features you'd like in your new home, and the "must haves" (deal breakers) and know the difference. When looking at resales, be patient and don't settle. If you find a resale home that meets 80% plus of your wish list, you've probably found the one. Otherwise build new...and realize there are always trade offs when searching for a home...and have fun!

Price it right from the start. Don't test the market and over price it. You won't get the showings and the listing could potentially go stale, to only make price adjustments and chase the market. Know that homes in top showing condition, usually sell for top dollar and more in this sellers market! Work with a good local agent who knows your market, who's going to be "your go to agent" throughout the process and the one who returns your texts and especially your phone calls. Not the head of a Team who delegates all your future interactions with their assistants. Agents that advertise 100's of transaction each year have a team of agents who's sales are listed under the Team Leaders name for marketing purposes.

All types, many First time home buyers, and many move up buyers. I also enjoy relocation buyers since I relocated around the country several times and know the value of a strong local Realtor. I'm pretty good at listening and watching my clients reactions to the first 4-5 homes we view to get a good insight to what's important to them. Through 14 years of local market experience, I really enjoy matching my buyers with a home, in a community with the potential lifestyle it provides for their future enjoyment.

I always had a strong interest & passion for real estate but it wasn't until midpoint in my corporate career where I was secure with a steady paycheck, company paid benefits that I chose to make the career change and test that passion, knowledge & skills at residential real estate in 2006 and got my license. It's now 2020 and I've never regretted my decision. Even through some difficult years when the economy was struggling and I had to work twice as hard. ....I love what I do, which is help people with making the single largest financial investment they'll make in their life, and for their family!

Broker - REALTOR - Strategic Listing Specialist - Foreclosure Specialist

I'm fond of most every transaction. I enjoy building a relationship with my clients who are usually undergoing a life change that you become part of as a trusted consultant...and in many cases a long time acquaintence, and often times FB freinds. I enjoy being referred to their family & freinds and getting to know them as a family freind!