{"id":125,"date":"2017-03-17T13:10:08","date_gmt":"2017-03-17T18:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.searchprogressive.com\/?page_id=125"},"modified":"2023-09-24T15:01:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-24T20:01:08","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.searchprogressive.com\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1' class='avant-section main_color avant-section-default avant-no-border-styling avant-bg-style-scroll   container_wrap sidebar_right' style = 'background-color: #efbb20; background-color: #efbb20; '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-125'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div style='padding-bottom:0px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h1  blockquote modern-quote  '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >About Progressive Real Estate<\/h1><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1' class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'   ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-125'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avant_textblock '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Jim Armstrong, Broker\/Owner REALTOR\u00ae<\/h4>\n<p>Work\/Cell\/Text (507)288-3333 <a href=\"mailto:jim@searchprogressive.com\">Jim@SearchProgressive.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Cathy Armstrong, Broker Associate REALTOR\u00ae<\/h4>\n<p>Work\/Cell\/Text (507)272-7591 <a href=\"mailto:cathy@searchprogressive.com\">Cathy@SearchProgressive.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Mark Martig, Realtor<\/h4>\n<p>Call\/Text: 507-990-2507 <a href=\"mailto:Mark@SearchProgressive.com\">Mark@SearchProgressive.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>1610 14th St NW, Suite 210<br \/>\nRochester, MN 55901<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div class='avant-image-container  av-styling-    avant-align-center '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avant-image-container-inner'><img class='avant_image ' src='https:\/\/www.searchprogressive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MSH_CathyHeadshotSMALL-300x264.jpg' alt='Photo of Cathy' title='MSH_CathyHeadshotSMALL'   itemprop=\"contentURL\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<div style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avant_textblock '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>Real Estate Brokerage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>At Progressive Real Estate Services, Inc., it&#8217;s all about fair business for all, and about treating everyone how they want to be treated, <em>not<\/em> 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.<\/p>\n<p>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&#8217;t come with additional stress, allowing you to devote your time to things that are simply more important.<\/p>\n<h2>Buying or Selling<\/h2>\n<p>Jim and Cathy&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Over 30 years of experience<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jim Armstrong, Broker \/ Owner has closed over 2000 transactions, let Jim\u2019s expertise help save you time and money. Your Rochester Area Local Realtor since 1986! Put his experience to work for you!<\/p>\n<p>Jim admits that he\u2019s a workaholic. He\u2019s passionate about working with both buyers and sellers and consistently utilizes his sharp negotiation skills to solve problems for his clients. He\u2019s creative and innovative when it comes to real estate transactions, and there is no scenario that\u2019s too big or demanding for him to successfully manage.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, one has to commingle work with a little fun, so Jim enjoys the outdoors&#8230; hunting, fishing, snowmobiling,\u00a0 and spending time with family and friends &#8220;up north&#8221; at a the family cabin.\u00a0 Jim also loves to stay fit physically by eating and drinking healthy, working out every day, and mentally by being an avid reader.<\/p>\n<p>Most important of all is his faith in God and his personal relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avant-image-container  av-styling-    avant-align-left '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avant-image-container-inner'><img class='avant_image ' src='https:\/\/www.searchprogressive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MSH_JimFishingMugSMALL-300x263.jpg' alt='Photo of Jim Armstrong' title='MSH_JimFishingMugSMALL'   itemprop=\"contentURL\"  \/><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avant_textblock '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Jim&#8217;s Achievements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sold over 2000 homes<\/li>\n<li>Sold as many as 110 homes in one year<\/li>\n<li>Top Listing Agent and unit leader prior corporate giant company<\/li>\n<li>Board of Directors: SEMAR\/Southeast Minnesota Association of REALTORS\u00ae<\/li>\n<li>Broker \/ Owner of Progressive Real Estate Services, Inc.<\/li>\n<li>SFR Short Sales &amp; Foreclosure Resource Certified CRS<\/li>\n<li>Residential Sales Council<\/li>\n<li>Certified Residential Specialist<\/li>\n<li>CDPE Certified Distressed Property Expert<\/li>\n<li>GRI &#8211; Graduate of Real Estate Institute<\/li>\n<li>ESA &#8211; Executive Sales Associate<\/li>\n<li>ARS &#8211; Accredited Relocation Specialist<\/li>\n<li>ABR &#8211; Accredited Buyer Represenative<\/li>\n<li>Leading Edge Society Member<\/li>\n<li>Member of Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce<\/li>\n<li>President&#8217;s Club Member<\/li>\n<li>100 Percent Club<\/li>\n<li>1990 Top overall producer Floyd Wickman sales course<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazingfacts.org\/media-library\/read\/c\/2\/t\/bible-study-guides#studymore\">Graduate Amazing Facts Bible School<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Volunteer at the Rochester ADC &#8211; Adult Detention Center<\/li>\n<li>Studied Engineering at South Dakota School Of Mine &amp; Technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avant-image-container  av-styling-    avant-align-left '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avant-image-container-inner'><img class='avant_image ' src='https:\/\/www.searchprogressive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/mark-martig-opt-300x300.jpg' alt='' title='mark-martig-opt'   itemprop=\"contentURL\"  \/><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible  '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avant_textblock '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Mark Martig<\/h3>\n<p>Realtor<\/p>\n<p>There have been many changes in Mark Martig\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s kingdom. Mark enjoys being with people and desires to make selling a home and purchasing a home a pleasant experience. Mark\u2019s enthusiasm will make selling or buying a home a fun experience for you.<\/p>\n<p>Mark Martig, Realtor<br \/>\n(507) 990-2507<br \/>\nmark@searchprogressive.com<\/p>\n<p>Yesenia Martig, ESL Bilingual<br \/>\n(507) 319-6105<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.searchprogressive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/125"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.searchprogressive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.searchprogressive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.searchprogressive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.searchprogressive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=125"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.searchprogressive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/125\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":475,"href":"https:\/\/www.searchprogressive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/125\/revisions\/475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.searchprogressive.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}