
Meet Chief Master Sergeant and historic home aficionado, Mike Thurnes.
Like most military men, Mike lives by the values he learned in service: integrity, discipline, communication, and hard work. During his first career in the US Air Force, Mike attained the highest possible enlisted rank, a position that only 1% of all enlisted airmen can hold. Itās an impressive distinction. As Chief Master Sergeant (or E-9), one of Mikeās biggest responsibilities was looking out for his team. Now, Mike looks out for his clients.
Mike will always fight for what you want and need. When you find the perfect home, heāll do his best to make it happen. And if youāre ready to let go of the house youāre in now, heāll negotiate a price that works for you. Mikeās tough enough to take on anything, but be warned, that means heās not afraid to say the tough stuff. The most common example? Mike says: an overpriced listing. āIf a client is having a hard time selling a house, itās almost always that the price point is too high,ā says Mike. Itās not necessarily what clients want to hear, but it's the truth and it helps his clients get what they need.
In addition to a service-before-self attitude, Mike gained a deep appreciation for American heritage during his time in the military. Thatās part of why he loves older homes. āThey have so much character and history,ā Mike says, ā... if only the walls could talk.ā His all-time best sale? The home of star-spangled author Francis Scott Key!
There is one thing Mike says he wonāt miss about the military and thatās the rigidity. When you serve, you do certain formations, you wear your uniform a certain way, and you eat at a certain time. Once you retire, thereās a lot more freedom. āI still work 12 to 13-hour days,ā says Mike, ābut itās not work for me - itās fun!ā In real estate, you set your own schedule and Mike really enjoys that.
Mike first met The Bob and Ronna Group while buying his home. āThey have the best reputation,ā Mike says. āThey do things the right way, always.ā The office culture at The Bob and Ronna Group is kind of like the military, actually. Thereās a cohesive team mentality. āWe teach each other. Everybody has different knowledge and you can call anybody. Theyāre all willing to help,ā says Mike.








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