Biography & Work Ethic

Russ is a graduate of Santa Clara University in Business Administration, (marketing & finance.) Russ had a four year (1977-80) professional baseball career with the Baltimore Orioles before entering his 23 year career in aerospace program and financial management. Russ routinely interfaced with customers in regard to contracts, negotiations, marketing & program control. He knows what it takes to bring a seller or buyer through a smooth and successfull real estate transaction. He has a strong work ethic and treats all his clients as top priority. Russ works full-time while providing full-service to meet your real estate needs. He knows what it takes to sell & buy homes as made evident by receiving El Dorado County Top Achiever and ERA Top Producer awards in 2006 & 2007 & 2008. Russ serves on the local El Dorado County Association of Realtors Board of Directors which gives him full insight to the current real estate market.  He continuously networks with colleagues and bussiness associates within and outside El Dorado County.  

To date, Russ has NEVER HAD AN EXPIRED LISTING! If you want someone who cares for your needs & gets the job done like he says he will, then Russ is the Realtor you want to work for you. Russ advertizes your property beyond El Dorado county through an extensive internet presence.  Russ thinks out side the box and finds properties almost before they hit the market. He is a shrewed negotiatiator always trying to get his clients the best deal!

Specializations

• Russ will research any area within El Dorado County until your real estate needs are met. Whether you want a competitive market analysis done for your home listing or you are looking to buy within a certain area, Russ will persever for you. He specializes in strategies for marketing your home and negotiating to get the top dollar for your home whether you are selling or buying. He understands contracts and will work hard to make it a smooth transaction for your real estate investment.
• Russ's clients have said over and over.... he goes beyond the call of real estate duty to make us feel comfortable, never pushy, but worked hard throughout the buying or selling process. He stayed in constant communication and made the transaction stress-free.

ERA Award Designations

• 2006 & 2007 & 2008 ERA Beyond Excellence - National Designation
• 2006 & 2007 & 2008 Top Achiever-El Dorado County
• 2006 & 2007 & 2008 & 2009 Top Producer-ERA Realty Center