Me and my gorgeous wife Theresa!
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I was born on June 22, 1977 and raised in Oceanport, New Jersey son of Kenneth and Barbara Firkin. I have an older (8 yrs) brother Jeffrey and an older (6 yrs) sister Emily...yes I am the baby of the family!
I went to high school at Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, PA then on to West Chester University. I graduated in 1998 with a B.A. in Psychology. My first career was in telecommunications.
I began my real estate career in 2002 and bought my first house in Phoenixville in 2003. In 2004 I met my beautiful wife Theresa. We got married on June 17, 2006 at St. Basils The Great in Kimberton. Theresa is also a licensed Realtor and works with me every day.
We are now a family a very happy family with the addition of our first baby girl, Alivia Elizabeth Firkin, born October 7, 2007! Thank you GOD!
Mission Statement
It is my continuous mission to maximize my unique skills, abilities, and gifts in every area of my personal and professional life. To be genuine and honest in all my relationships, initiatives, and business practices. To work efficiently and effectively with my partners and colleagues. To build lasting enterprises and create wealth while contributing and giving back to society.
Real Estate and Business Experience
2002 - Present RE/MAX MAIN LINE – Kimberton, Paoli, West Chester KIMBERTON, PA
A leading expert on the markets of Chester County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, Philadelphia County, and Bucks County.
• Represent individuals and families in residential sales and purchases.
• Represent businesses in commercial sales, purchases, and leases.
• Represent investors in sales, purchases, and rentals of investment properties.
• Represent developers in developing property to its highest and best use.
• Targeting properties with a profile of higher than average sale prices, lower than average days on the market, low supply, and high demand.
• 2006 - 26 Transactions, Over $4.0m Sales Volume – 100% Club
• 2005 - 24 Transactions, Over $4.0m Sales Volume – President’s Club
• 2004 - 26 Transactions, Over $5.0m Sales Volume – 100% Club
• 2003 - 18 Transactions, Over $4.0m Sales Volume
• 100% CLUB – Achieved the RE/MAX International Award for earning over $100,000 in a single year.
1998 – 2002 COMSTAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. WEST CHESTER, PA
Technician / Account Executive / Salesperson
• Installation, training, programming, and sales of business phones systems and cabling infrastructure.
Real Estate Education
2006 Broker Licensing Courses
• Section 1031 Tax – Deferred Real Estate Exchanges
• Representing the Investment Client
2004 - 2005 Certified Residential Specialist, CRS
• Listing Strategies for the Residential Specialist
• Building an Exceptional Customer Service Referral Business
• Creating Wealth Through Residential Real Estate Investments
• Business Planning and Marketing for the Residential Specialist
2003 Accredited Buyer Representative, ABR
• Effective Buyer Sales Strategies
• Successful Relocation representative
2002 The Real Estate School, License FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Education
1995-1998 WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY WEST CHESTER, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, December, 1998. As a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity I held the positions of House Manager and Pledge Master.
Personal Enjoy entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, golf, history, family, and friends. A Proud member of the Kimberton Lions Club, the Phoenixville Chamber of Commerce, St. Basil’s parish, and The Knights of Columbus. |
Our baby, Alivia Elizabeth Firkin, at 2 months!
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3 Generations of Firkins!
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Left to right, Wesley, Walter, and Ken! |