Your Local Real Estate Expert

 

     Real estate veteran Rich Bassford knows a thing or two about reaching success.  From humble beginnings as owner and operator of an automotive business, Rich has spent the last ten years building a respectable career in the real estate market.  Since his second year in the business, Rich has consistently achieved multi-million dollar production levels, allowing him to showcase the best of what the Quad Cities has to offer. 

     A survivor of Moline High School, Rich later procured a designation in GRI (Graduate Real Estate Institute) and has worked in conjunction with Re/Max River Cities for the past six years.  Rich’s “Client First” philosophy has proven that effective customer service is still alive and well within the real estate market.  His unique combination of integrity, communication, and in-depth market knowledge has allowed Rich to build many positive, long-lasting relationships with his clients.  In addition to his obvious talent, Rich makes a point to always be accessible to his clients, opening the door for quick, effective communication.  Employing two assistants, Rich ensures that his clients will be taken care of, no matter the day or time.

     An outstanding work ethic comes naturally to Rich, clear by his numerous awards.  These awards include the President’s Club (2000), the Honor Club (2001, 2002), the Chairman’s Club (2003), the Executive Club (2004), the Platinum Club (2008), and the 100% Club (2005, 2006, 2007, and 2009).  Most notable is Rich’s status as the #2 in Transactions for the entire Re/Max region of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin in 2009. 

     Outside of work, Rich spends a great deal of time developing his hobbies.  An outdoor enthusiast, Rich enjoys boating, fishing, hiking, water sports, and frequenting his cabin in Monmouth, IL.  Another passion Rich indulges in is drag racing, as well as tinkering with his own drag car.  He also spends as much time as possible with his two children, family and friends. 

     Rich has one major goal for the remainder of his career: “to help as many people as possible achieve their dream of home ownership.” 

 

  My Client-First Philosophy

There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work.

That said, in my experience as a IL/IA  real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.

This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients.

So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Quad Cities or surrounding areas, please contact me.