I operate a small, focused practice in southern Maine specializing in land and residential consulting and brokerage services. Buying or selling real estate is obviously a very important financial, and often life changing decision, one that requires careful consideration and attention to detail. not only for the participants financial I most enjoy working with clients who understand and live healthy, sustainable lifestyles. associated with Prior to obtaining my real estate license in 2009, I made my living as a municipal and environmental planner, working for government, non-profit organizations and private entities throughout New England. I earned a master's degree in municipal planning, a BS in environmental science and completed post-graduate courses in Sustainable Design at the Boston School of Architecture. I also have experience in construction and land development. My professional background enables me to bring a unique perspective and a thorough understanding of the every buying or selling experience for my clientsam your Go To Agent in this region for clients interested in sustainable real estate solutions including energy efficiency and high performance/green building, farms and farmland, properties with special environmental attributes and protected property, e.g., conservation transactions. I am an Accredited Professional with the US Green Building Council, i.e., LEED AP and familiar with other green certification programs as well. In addition to real estate, my professional experience includes over 30 years involvement in municipal, environmental and land use planning throughout the New England region. As a result, I have expansive working knowledge of land and environmental systems and processes, government regulations (zoning, subdivision, natural resources, etc.) and I try to stay current with ongoing management and policy issues in these areas including emerging efforts to address climate change and it's impacts.