Richard Carlson

Richard’s background includes a BS in Construction Architecture, 26 years of facility maintenance and capital project improvements of commercial, industrial, and educational buildings, residential remodeling as a licensed general contractor since 1989. He is a licensed realtor since 2005, and a licensed real estate broker since 2009. This education and experience provide a unique background that enhances the services Richard provides as a real estate broker, enabling him to provide the best possible real estate services for his clients.

Our company mission is to provide excellent, personalized customer service, and to offer clients the best in professional real estate transaction services. Our services are all inclusive and we will collaborate with you from the beginning to the end of selling or purchasing a property. Some of the extensive services provided are advising on organizing, staging and packing services, marketing, inspection coordination, discussion of warranty options, and much more. We will also assist in the coordination of the escrow process through to the closing of your escrow. Once escrow has closed, we will continue to keep you updated on the real estate market after the sale.

When you are ready to get your home on the market, we will provide a customized market analysis tailored specifically for your home, develop marketing strategies to get your home sold, including a needs analysis of your property to maximize profits. We can connect you with a lender who can develop a strategic purchasing plan specifically targeted and designed around your needs. Relocating out of the area or to another state? Richard can assist with broker referrals to help make the transition as smooth as possible.

As the owner of Cottage Realty, Richard wants to be the real estate broker you rely on for all your real estate services. Whether you are considering selling or purchasing a home, investment property, commercial building, ag production land, building a custom home, or want to discuss your future real estate plans, he is here to help.

Always remember that if someone you know is thinking of buying or selling real estate, client referrals are very important to him and they will be treated with the utmost care and professionalism.