Calm, smart, solid and patient is how Rich's clients describe him. As a full time resident of Litchfield County since 1988, Rich brings a unique background to real estate, beginning his professional life as an attorney specializing in real estate in New York and Connecticut. Representing buyers, sellers and investors of residential and commercial property allowed him over the course of over 1,000 transactions to develop a keen sensitivity to the needs of his clients in the many varieties of situations that arise in the practice of real estate.
For eight years Rich was also an adjunct professor of law at Pace University Law School where he taught real estate transactions and mortgage law classes. He loved teaching, imparting to his students the nuances of interacting with clients, especially the importance of always putting the clients' interests first. His skill at teaching has translated into a keen ability to explain every part of the real estate process to his clients.
In 2012 Rich turned to real estate as an agent where he has applied his ethic of steady guidance and service coupled with his deep knowledge and understanding of the practice of real estate to bring his clients through the home buying and selling process. Patience is one of Rich's best qualities, which coupled with the perspective developed from his extensive real estate experience allows him to work through the many unique challenges of each transaction. Thorough, responsive, amiable and firm, always ready with a solution, Rich provides the kind of service needed in today’s real estate environment.
His clients appreciate the loyalty, honesty and discretion he employs to help his clients achieve their goals.
Rich has been involved in many local community organizations and activities over his three decades in the community. He has been a volunteer and member of the boards of directors of the Eliot Pratt Outdoor Education Center, Chestnut Grove Community Housing, the New Milford Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Washington Coalition for Jewish Life and the Washington Art Association. He is a member of the Washington Club. Rich enjoys hiking and photographing the many scenic regions and towns of Litchfield County. An accomplished and widely published photographer, Rich brings a practiced eye to styling and presenting his listings in their best light.
Rich enjoys every moment he can get with his two beautiful granddaughters. Rich is also an avid gardener, tennis player and skier and is most at peace with a guitar in his hands.
