Hood River Real Estate Update

I began my real estate career in 1993. I have always liked houses and am very knowledgeable about construction. I thought real estate would be a good way to combine skills and be able to both build and sell. My husband is a contractor and we have built 7 new construction homes together, along with 5 major rebuilds. When I say together, I mean it literally. My husband is not paper contractor and has no crew. It is really a family operation, my husband and I, and sometimes our sons when they're available.  We do all the layout for the foundation, setting up forms, pouring concrete, framing all the walls, sheathing, roofing, windows, doors, siding, drywall, painting, cabinetry, flooring, and finish work. The only thing we sub-contract is the excavation, plumbing, heating and electrical. (We actually put in our own furnace for the first time on the house we are now finishing). I also really like helping people, and searching out excellent deals. I must have the entrepreneurial spirit and I guess be a bit of a risk taker, as we have been in business for ourselves for over 25 years. 

Over the years I have sold and listed many homes and properties. The truth of the matter is I am more of a buyers agent. I work very hard and leave no stone unturned to find exactly what my buyers are looking for. I have worked for some clients for many years before they found what they wanted. Some are still looking and I diligently keep them up to date on listings as they come on. I worked for another Broker in Hood River for almost 7 years. When she became a manufactured home dealer, I left as I didn't want to sell them. I became a Broker myself in 2000.

The real estate market is ever changing. I believe it is important for a Broker to know specifically what is happening in the area they represent. It is also crucial that you keep up with continuing education, legal changes and all the necessary forms and paperwork. This can be slightly more difficult when you are licensed in 2 states with some differences.

Here is the latest home we are building in Hood River. We recently finished the outside soffits. Currently we are painting inside and plan to start on siding soon. 

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