Drew Burchette

<p>I arrived in the real estate business over a decade ago and have since helped scores of people buy and sell their homes.&nbsp; The groundswell that I created in my practice is rooted in the relationships that I have nurtured over the years.&nbsp; My style is educational and I see myself as the coach and leader of the real estate transaction.&nbsp; I excel at asking the questions that get to the heart the matter which in turn enables a smooth sale process.&nbsp; I've had a diverse career and life path that I draw upon in my business today.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>When I graduated from college in 1996 with a degree in Environmental Analysis and Planning, I thought I had the tools to save the world.&nbsp; In my first job working for a Geotechnical Engineering firm in Maryland I sadly learned that all of the skills I acquired were actually geared towards land development.&nbsp; In that position I learned to effectively communicate with everyone on the job site: from the guy running the excavator to the engineers in the construction trailer.</p> <p>The Land Surveyors on the construction site always seemed to enjoy their work so when I moved to Oregon in 1999 I decided shift gears into that profession.&nbsp; Surveying took me all over the west working on airports, highways, dams and other big mapping and construction projects.&nbsp; I eventually earned my credential as a Professional Land Surveyor (PLS).&nbsp; It was an awesome job, but all of the travel eventually caught up with me.</p> <p>In 2004 my brother and I bought our first house to flip.&nbsp; Through that process I decided to get my real estate license so that I could find fixers for us to purchase and sell once they were renovated.&nbsp; That was right about when the market in Portland really started to take off and all of the good fixers became out of reach for us.&nbsp;</p> <p>In 2006 I officially embarked on my journey in real estate as a full time professional.&nbsp; Since then it has been an ongoing learning experience and opportunity for personal and professional growth.&nbsp; I worked at a couple of different companies around Portland until landing at Living Room Realty in 2014.&nbsp; Now I have more resources and more support than I ever could have possibly imagined.&nbsp; Instead of shuffling papers and tinkering with marketing I can focus completely on serving clients.&nbsp; Living Room ROCKS!!</p> <p>Away from the office I am passionate about so many things, but it all begins and ends with my family.&nbsp; My boys are both in elementary school and parenting is an ongoing challenge and joy for my wife and I.&nbsp; We love to travel around Oregon, the East Coast, Mexico and beyond.&nbsp; My passion for Surfing and Kiteboarding help to keep me grounded in life.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>