Rick Oliver

How long have you been in your industry?

7 yrs

Why did you choose your industry?

I love helping people with the biggest purchase they will ever make.

Who are your typical clients?

Anyone looking to buy or sell Real Estate

What do you like best about being in this industry?

Helping people and the negotiations

What are common problems you see?

Lead gen, inexperienced and unqualified agents

What advice/tips do you have for clients?

Find a Realtor you can trust and listen to them. It’s a difficult process to purchase a home. You need someone in your corner fighting for you.All the way

When is your busy season?

spring is most busy

What keeps you up at night?

Thinking of ways to get more customers

How do you market yourself to grow/expand your business?

Word-of-mouth Previous customers by offering services that most realtors don’t and won’t do.

How involved are you in the community?

I do many, many rides a year with the American Legion raising money for various veteran organizations

What is your favorite not for profit or charity?

American Legion

What advice would you give to someone thinking of getting into this business?

It can be a very lucrative business, but you have to work the business. Nothing is going to come to you. Be prepared for really great highs, and really great lows.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Riding my Harley and golf and hanging with great friends