My wife Barbara and I moved to the Tompkins/Tioga County area 28 years ago when we bought a grocery store in Candor, NY. We operated the store successfully for 10 years. I later worked at Wegmans Food & Pharmacy in Ithaca as a department manager. We bought a home in the area and just love it! We enjoy gardening and the company of our pets.My years in the grocery business helped me build customer service skills, which I now use in the Real Estate business to provide top-notch service to all my clients. I handle residential and land transactions in and around Ithaca, Candor, Spencer, Trumansburg, Interlaken, Brooktondale, Dryden, Groton, Freeville, Jacksonville, Lansing, Mecklenburg, Newfield, and Ovid.Whether you are buying or selling a home I am always accessible and will respond quickly to your calls and/or emails. Buying or selling a home is one of the more important things in life and I can help you eliminate the stress of the transaction. I will make sure you understand the whole process and that you have all of the information you need to make a sound decision. I especially enjoy working with first time buyers and letting them know all of their available options."All painted and moved in. Thank you for finding my dream house for me. This house is exactly what I wanted and more. You are wonderful and I appreciate everything you have done for my family. I will definitely refer you to my friends and family. Take care!"...Michelle JacotBeing an independent real estate broker gives me more flexibility on commission rates and sales methods. If you are selling property I can provide the traditional full service sale...and for those who want to do a "For Sale By Owner", I can list your property on the local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) for a flat fee (This helps every Realtor® in the area know that your home or land is for sale).