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 Rick works. That said, with his experience as a 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 Rick's approach and it requires him to continually improve his skills and ways of doing business. In addition, he has found that the latest technologies are enabling him to do everything he has always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped Rick to extend the range of services he provides to his clients. “Having grown up in this business, I am fine with showing homes any day of the week and it doesn't cost you anything to do this.” MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE BELIEVES IN PUTTING THE CLIENTS FIRST LIFELONG CENTRAL ILLINOIS RESIDENT PAST MANAGER OF JIM MALOOF REALTOR PAST MANAGER OF SIMPSON REAL ESTATE PAST OWNER/MANAGER OF RICK SIMPSON AGENCY, INC.