They say the hardest step is the first one so here we go…on
with the first step. Today you are
reading the first ever blog to discuss the topic of real estate and working with
families with special needs. I hope this can be forum of open discussion and
spark thoughts on an area that is growing but is not heard about. The special needs community is a rapidly
changing one and has a short and long term effect on real estate, real estate
values, and our communities as a whole. If
we are not prepared at the grassroots level to take on this challenge then we
will be faced with bigger community challenges in the future.
I believe this blog can generate new ideas to share and help
build our communities to be larger, and bigger, and more INCLUSIVE for
all! This is my passion to see our real
estate professionals grow and learn how to work with families with special
needs and make the communities we work in INCLUSIVE.
So who am I? I am a
husband and father. I am also a Dad of a
child with special needs. My son Joshua
is currently 13. My wife Erica and have dedicated ourselves to helping Joshua
reach his fullest potential! Joshua has
spent about two years of his life in a hospital, has had over 30 neurosurgeries
and too many other surgeries to count.
He also has a delicious smile and has a high level of communication with
everyone he meets. I am also a real estate professional.
I have spent the last 10 years full time in real estate
sales and currently am the Operating Principal at Keller Williams Realty in
Livingston, New Jersey. For many years I
have helped numerous people with the housing challenges they face with a family
member with special needs. It does not
matter what the issues are, we have helped people feel part of a community and
move into the RIGHT home for their situation.
It is has also been an honor and a privilege to be involved
in this community. They families I work with have taught me so much. Everyone has a different experience and
challenge. Our goal is to make the
challenge seem less daunting. So after
all of these years helping families, I decided to go forward and help others
learn about the opportunities in front of them.
I am willing to “put myself out there” and leverage the systems we have
developed and my own experiences to help other Realtors learn what to do and
how to help.
I hope you enjoy what is next!
