About Progressive Real Estate

Real Estate Brokerage

We are experienced in all types of transactions ranging from first-time home buyers to seasoned investors. We specialize in helping buyers, sellers, investors, and property management.

At Progressive Real Estate Services, Inc., it’s all about fair business for all, and about treating everyone how they want to be treated, not simply how much money we can make.We strive to earn and maintain your trust by providing the highest level of real estate service in the industry.

Our goal as a brokerage is to work with our clients for life, not just for one move. We wholeheartedly committed to the work it takes to help our clients reach their own goals in real estate and in life. To ensure this, we oversee every part of the real estate transaction so that selling a home doesn’t come with additional stress, allowing you to devote your time to things that are simply more important.

Buying or Selling

Jim and Cathy’s team listen to your needs and will offer honest advice to help make your real estate experience as smooth as possible. They know the market and have the expertise to help find your next home based on your unique wants and needs. They will educate and guide you through the process and it is their goal to have a sincere relationship with you that last long after the sale.

Over 30 years of experience

Jim Armstrong, Broker / Owner has closed over 2000 transactions, let Jim’s expertise help save you time and money. Your Rochester Area Local Realtor since 1986! Put his experience to work for you!

Jim admits that he’s a workaholic. He’s passionate about working with both buyers and sellers and consistently utilizes his sharp negotiation skills to solve problems for his clients. He’s creative and innovative when it comes to real estate transactions, and there is no scenario that’s too big or demanding for him to successfully manage.

Of course, one has to commingle work with a little fun, so Jim enjoys the outdoors… hunting, fishing, snowmobiling,  and spending time with family and friends “up north” at a the family cabin.  Jim also loves to stay fit physically by eating and drinking healthy, working out every day, and mentally by being an avid reader.

Most important of all is his faith in God and his personal relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

If you’re looking for a real estate agent who is dependable, honest and loyal, look no further than Jim Armstrong. He is eager to take your call and learn more about your real estate objectives.

Jim’s Achievements

• Sold over 2000 homes
• Sold as many as 110 homes in one year
• Top Listing Agent and unit leader prior corporate giant company
• Board of Directors: SEMAR/Southeast Minnesota Association of REALTORS®
• Broker / Owner of Progressive Real Estate Services, Inc.
• SFR Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource Certified CRS
• Residential Sales Council
• Certified Residential Specialist
• CDPE Certified Distressed Property Expert
• GRI – Graduate of Real Estate Institute
• ESA – Executive Sales Associate
• ARS – Accredited Relocation Specialist
• ABR – Accredited Buyer Represenative
• Leading Edge Society Member
• Member of Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
• President’s Club Member
• 100 Percent Club
• 1990 Top overall producer Floyd Wickman sales course
• Graduate Amazing Facts Bible School
• Volunteer at the Rochester ADC – Adult Detention Center
• Studied Engineering at South Dakota School Of Mine & Technology

Jack Boyd

Realtor/Home Inspector

Hi, my name is Jack Boyd the son, grandson, and great grandson of general contractors. By the age of eleven I was painting, scrapping out, and sweeping. Age thirteen I was mixing mud, caring blocks, and hand nailing subfloors… So it is no surprise I too became a general contractor… Then came the crash of 89, a horrific crash where I was rear ended at a stop sign by a drunk driver going over 95mph!! This ended my building career in Seattle Wa.

I returned to college and became a certified watchmaker. I also obtained the crown jewel of Swiss watchmakers with a certificate from WOSTEP (WOSTEP, the Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Educational Program), a very intense undertaking. After declining a job offer from Rolex of New York I opened a watch and clock repair shop, however, the injuries to my back and neck would not allow me to sit for hours hunched over my workbench. I closed my shop and spent the next eleven years overseas as a missionary planting churches.

In Hong Kong I met my wife, in Australia our son was born, and just before going to Taiwan our daughter was born in the US!  When our kids were old enough for school my family and I moved back to the US and we settled near Rochester Minnesota. My love of building homes drove me back into the classroom where I became a Realtor… And now I use my knowledge of building homes for over thirty years to satisfy a passion to help people as it is a great and serious undertaking to purchase a home or to sell one..  I might not build them anymore but I am in the industry again and would love to help you find your next home or sell your existing home…

Call/Text: 507-923-6697
email: [email protected]

Mark Martig

Realtor

There have been many changes in Mark Martig’s life. Mark was an employee of Mayo Clinic for 34 years. He has decided to make a career change and becoming a real estate agent was something that excited him. He has been living in the Rochester area his whole life and knows the area very well. Mark is also very much involved in ministry where he preaches at many churches. Mark’s passion is helping people buy a new home where they can create special memories as well as leading people to have an eternal home in God’s kingdom. Mark enjoys being with people and desires to make selling a home and purchasing a home a pleasant experience. Mark’s enthusiasm will make selling or buying a home a fun experience for you.

Mark Martig, Realtor
(507) 990-2507
[email protected]

Yesenia Martig, ESL Bilingual
(507) 319-6105