After 47 years in the real estate profession, my focus has pivoted. I am no longer looking for the next client, closing the next deal, sitting on another committee, or writing another course. I’ve moved into a phase of my career that I find far more rewarding: Sharing my five-decades long perspective so that you don’t have to learn every lesson the hard way. I also focus on "Old School" practices and how to blend them with today's technology to help preserve the human element of our profession. I've done the heavy lifting, but I'm still here for the conversation.

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While my role in this industry expanded over the decades, my focus always included a commitment to the ethics and education of the real estate professional.

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My Roles Through the Decades

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• The Veteran: My time in the industry allowed me to serve in ways that earned the respect of my peers, including REALTOR® of the Year and the Portland Metro Association of REALTORS® Lifetime Achievement Award. Being awarded the National Association of REALTORS® status of REALTOR® Emeritus confirms my ability to offer a perspective shaped by every market cycle of the last half-century.​

• The Educator and Disruptor: In 1998, I pioneered Oregon’s first online learning platform for agents, forever changing how education could be delivered—not only in Oregon, but across the country. I didn’t just host the curriculum; I authored it. Having written licensing textbooks and continuing education courses across multiple states, my specialty remains distilling complex law into actionable logic.​

• The Steward: I didn't just follow the industry forms; I helped build them. With 10 years on the Oregon Real Estate Forms Committee (including 4 as Chair), I’ve spent my career defending the standards that protect the public, our industry, and your reputation.​

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What You’ll Find Here at The 48th Year

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I’ve shifted my focus from the transaction to the transformation of our industry. This blog is where I explore the intersection of today's technical tools and the "Human Element" that defines a true Broker and Advisor.

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• The Unwritten Chapters: Raw, real-world stories from the field that you won’t find in any pre-licensing textbook.​

• Legacy Logic: My take on 1970s wisdom vs. 2020s algorithms and why the fundamentals of ethics never go out of style.​

• New Frontiers: Reflections from my home in Palm Springs on the intersection of a professional legacy built in Portland, Oregon, and the personal growth that follows.

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Featured from the blog

If you’re new to the blog, these three pieces represent what I’m building here:

• Sunday Reflection Series: Why My Success Was a Hand-Me-Down

  • Legacy Logic: Why we owe it to those who follow us into this profession to help them succeed.

• The 11 Timeless Practices That Transformed My Real Estate Career

  • Pillars of Success: The non-negotiable habits that kept me at the top of the craft through every market cycle since the 1979.

• A House Has Walls, But a Home Has a Soul

  • Human Hurdles: A look back on the emotional weight of our industry and why we are in the business of lives, not just structures.

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​Let’s Connect

This space is built on the premise that the learning should never stop. Whether you are a former student, a long-time colleague, or a new agent looking for a steady hand, I invite you to join the conversation.

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I’m always happy to hear from former students and colleagues. The best place is to find me and join the conversation is on LinkedIn. To reach out privately, try my email.

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A Quick Note

While I enjoy discussing the industry, I am no longer an actively licensed broker. I am always happy to provide a qualified referral, but for specific real estate, legal, or tax advice, please consult the appropriate licensed professional.