Bruce grew up in Lake Chelan. He went on to graduate from WSU in 1981 with a degree in Business; specializng in Hotel & Restaurant Management. Thereafter, he spent 20 years in California working in Hotel & Restaurant operations, including Marriott, Hyatt, Raddisson and MiniBar America.
In 1999, he became a licensed Real Estate Broker in the San Francisco Bay Area. His partner at the time was a top real estate producer and brought him onto his team. Bruce help develop a number of creative ideas to boost the marketing edge of their team listings. This included introducing staging, custom high resolution glossy brochures, use of professional photography as well as websites for each listings.
During that time Bruce was also featured in the front business page of The Wall Street Journal and on CNet TV for real estate inovations, including installing one of the first car computers, along with a modem and printer.
Bruce’s relocation back to his hometown of Chelan was in 2016, catalyzed by a desire to return to a slower pace, have more time to enjoy outdoor lifestyle activities and to care for his aging parents. Bruce enjoys taking advantage of the many extracurricular pursuits readily accessible here, including cross-country skiing, golfing, biking, and getting on the lake. He is grateful to live in such a beautiful area that offers much, including a cohesive sense of community.
Approach:
I am committed to working hard for my clients with honesty, integrity, and optimism. As a creative problem solver with a positive, can-do mindset, I bring strong selling and negotiation skills to every transaction. I enjoy what I do, pay close attention to detail, and stay focused on delivering results—building lasting relationships with clients who trust me to handle their real estate needs time and time again.
Goal:
My goal is to provide complete, transparent information and to clearly discuss every aspect of the sales cycle, including potential outcomes, so my clients have the critical knowledge they need to make informed decisions. I am committed to always acting in my clients’ best interests—not my own—while maintaining constant communication and accessibility. By delivering up-to-date market knowledge throughout the entire process, I work to reduce stress and increase confidence, satisfaction, and success. The majority of my business comes from past clients, and I look forward to continually investing in and strengthening these long-term relationships.
