A Little Bit About Me:

As a Bloomington native, our downtown area and its locally-owned and operated businesses are very precious to me.  However, there are a few other locally-owned businesses that I also have a great appreciation for, even though they are outside of Bloomington/Normal (but still within a very short drive).  I LOVE to go out to eat (as do most McLean County residents), and I make a strong effort to frequent only locally-owned restaurants.  If you would like to know a few of my favorite places, visit my "Nick's Picks" page!

Why hire me...?

Real estate has always interested me.  I have been fascinated by the grand intricacies of this field for as long as I can remember.  When compared to other industries, even the subtle nuances of this business give it a sharp appeal to me.  Since obtaining my Illinois Real Estate Broker's License years ago, I have enjoyed studying the trends, and watching and helping the industry evolve into what will become a more stable pillar of the American business world. As the Managing Broker of Main Street Brokers & Associates, I have a passionate interest in helping you along the path of your real estate endeavors.

Whether you are selling your current home to buy a new home, or staking your claim to part of the World as you begin the search for your very first home, you may feel very overwhelmed.  That's where I come in!  My strong educational background in the real estate field, combined with over a decade of hands-on experience in the industry, gives you access to a powerful set of tools.  When you decide to engage in a real estate transaction, I will put my wealth of information to work for you.  By taking care of the buying/selling process for you, I will alleviate the stress and ease the tension, making the experience much more pleasant, and allowing you to focus on what matters most to you...   ...your life!

More practical experience...

My family owns and manages multiple residential, student, commercial and storage rental units in Bloomington/Normal.  My immediate family has been in the rental business (Butzirus Rental Properties) for nearly 25 years, while my extended family has been in the business for over a century!  My involvement in this business, in addition to my experience with other management companies, has been a real highlight of my life.  I never seem to grow tired of property management, as it is an ever-changing industry.

As a Real Estate Broker, I take my business and personal involvement in the local community VERY seriously!  I am the President of the Central Illinois Landlord Association, of which I am also a founding member.  I sit on the Board of Directors and currently serve as the Vice-President of the Old House Society, where I also serve on the Public Relations Committee and the Finance Committee, and have served on the Capital Campaign Committee and the Marketing Committee.  Additionally, I am a former Board Member of the McLean County Apartment Association.

My long history of property management and business management, including the development of large commercial properties throughout Illinois, has allowed me to hone my skills in many different areas.  Some of my specialties include: rent-roll adjustment; budget forecasting; cash-flow analysis; collections; tenant screening; tenant relations and retention; marketing and promotions; staff efficiency and productivity (accounting, leasing and maintenance); as well as investment site scouting, procurement (including due diligence), development and disposition.  I am a firm believer that "it is always possible to cut costs without cutting corners!"

If you are considering the purchase of an investment property, be sure to give me a call...  I would welcome the opportunity to smooth-out this transaction for you!