I grew up in Maryland and lived there until early 2006. My wife (Cathy) and I lived outside of Annapolis in Severna Park MD., and we were very active in boating and fishing for many years. I worked in the communication field for over 30 years with Verizon and after retiring, I collaborated with several of Verizon subcontractors until 2006.

After visiting Florida for many years, we decided to escape the gray winters of Maryland and settled into Punta Gorda in 2006.  We loved how laid back and relaxing the area was, and we now call this town home and it’s our “Little piece of Paradise”.

I have become very active in the community and after several years on the Board of Directors in our subdivision, I now serve on the Architectural & Review Committee.  I’ve always been an active person and had to do something with my life besides retirement.  So, in 2009 I started a 2^nd career in real estate and found a true passion for helping folks achieve their real estate dreams.

I am a local real estate agent with Poole Realty Group, LLC in Punta Gorda, FL and service all of the nearby areas.  I provide homebuyers and sellers with professional, responsive, and attentive real estate services.  Want an agent who will listen to what you want in a home?  Need an agent who knows how to effectively market your home, so it sells?  Give me a call at 941-979-6699!   I’m eager to help and would love to talk to you.  One of my client testimonials sums up how I treat others,

F-Friendly, R-Respectful, E-Efficient and D-Dedicated.  FRED’s way.

 F riendly| R espectful | E  Efficient| D edicated – those are the words that come to mind when working with Fred. Recommended to us by a fellow agent, we had high expectations and he exceeded them all. From start to finish he expressed the utmost level of professionalism!

Promise & Commitment
" I am committed to helping my customers find a home that fulfills their dreams. Sometimes this involves working with folks who are new to this wonderful part of SW Florida so they can find the perfect home. In other cases I have the privilege of helping local families get the most for their property as they pursue a new home."

My services include listing & marketing homes so they sell in the quickest amount of time for the highest price possible. For my buyers it includes the time that is needed to locate that special home. Many times it will involve touring the area and viewing the many different communities so you can make an informed decision.

My service area includes all of Charlotte County & North Port. I also specialize in Punta Gorda and the Burnt Store area.
Please feel free to contact me at 941-979-6699. I will make your home buying dreams a reality, or the sale of your existing home an easy process. I am here to assist you with all your Real Estate needs.

Designation Explanations:

CRS, stands for Certified Residential Specialist. What this means to you is that I have achieved a higher level of educational and professional requirements that puts me in an elite field of Realtors. We are told we are the best of the best. Out of more than 1 million realtors less than 3% carry the CRS designation.

SRES, stands for Seniors Real Estate Specialist. This means that we bring expertise in helping those folks over 50 manage the sale of their home or their next real estate transaction. We work with seniors to explore their housing options and ensure the best outcome for their todays and tomorrows.

e-PRO, The e-PRO curriculum shows agents how to use the latest social media technologies, such as Facebook and Twitter to create an online presence vital in reaching today’s hyper-connected consumers. The e-PRO® certification also shows Realtors how to take advantage of today’s technology, rich media and e-office strategies to run a business more efficiently. The use of this technology will allow me to better market your property.

Affiliations:

• Member, National Board of Realtors
• Member, Florida Board of Realtors 
• Member, Mid-Florida MLS
• Certified Residential Specialist  (CRS designation)
• Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES designation)
• e-PRO (social media/online expert) (e-PRO designation)
• Member of Burnt Store Lakes, Board of Directors, 2008-2011
• United States Coast Guard, 50 ton Masters License