Work With Me

Your Next Move —
Without the
Guesswork.

Whether you’re moving into the Ozarks, selling a property here, or both, most people are working with incomplete information and a real estate agent who’s too busy closing the deal to fill in the gaps. I do this differently. Whether you’re three months out or three years out, here’s how we figure out what your move actually looks like.

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Is This For You?

Let’s make sure we’re a good fit before anything else.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or relocating — let’s make sure we’re a good fit before anything else. I’d rather have an honest conversation up front than waste your time on a process that isn’t right for you. You don’t need to check every box below. If a few of these sound familiar, you’re probably in the right place.

You’re in the right place if…

  • You’re relocating to the Ozarks or selling a property here — and want a guide, not a salesperson
  • You’re tired of places (or agents) that look good on paper and don’t deliver
  • You want a Realtor® who actually understands what makes the Ozarks worth buying — and worth pricing well to sell
  • You want honest information — about a property’s real value, an area’s real personality, or a deal’s real risks
  • You’d rather move at the right pace than the fastest one — whether that’s six weeks or two years
  • You want a Realtor® who’ll tell you when something doesn’t add up — even if it’s not what you wanted to hear

This probably isn’t a fit if…

  • You only want to hear what makes the move (or the sale) sound good
  • You’ve already decided what a home is worth, or what an area is like, and aren’t open to the data
  • You expect 24/7 availability and manufactured urgency to drive your decision
  • You want a yes-man, not a Realtor®

If we’re not the right match, I’ll say so. Your time matters too.

How We Work Together

Three kinds of clients.
One honest approach.

The process is different for each, but the principles are the same: straight talk, no pressure, and attention to the details that matter. Across all three: my job is to get you to closing — or to help you walk away if the deal stops making sense. Either way, you’ll know exactly where you stand.

Relocating to the Ozarks

For out-of-state buyers who need to understand the region first.

  1. Discovery call

    20 minutes. You share where you are and what you’re looking for. I assess whether the Ozarks fits — and whether we’re a good fit to work together.

  2. Get aligned

    If we’re both a yes, we sign the agreement that lets us work together officially. I’ll walk you through every line before you sign.

  3. Region fit and scouting

    Springfield, West Plains, and Branson are different places. I help you narrow the map based on your life — not a listing feed — then build a scouting trip itinerary around what matters to you.

  4. The move

    When you find the right place, I handle the deal end-to-end — contracts, negotiation, coordinating inspections and translating what they find, and getting you to closing. Most of the real work happens in the 30 days after an offer is accepted — reviewing the inspection, navigating any surprises, and getting you to closing.

Buying a Home

For buyers who already know the region — or know they want to be here.

  1. Discovery call

    20 minutes. You share what you’re looking for and your non-negotiables. I assess whether we’re a good fit to work together.

  2. Get aligned

    If we’re both a yes, we sign the agreement that lets us work together officially. I’ll walk you through every line before you sign.

  3. Search strategy

    I’ll help you read the local market — what’s actually selling, what’s sitting, and which towns are appreciating. The costly mistakes I see most often: buyers overpaying because they don’t know what comparable properties have sold for, and buyers underestimating what rural property involves (well, septic, internet, road access).

  4. Offer and close

    Negotiation that accounts for the actual leverage. Contract review focused on what affects you — contingencies, timelines, addendums — not just a quick skim before signing. Most of the real work happens in the 30 days after an offer is accepted — reviewing the inspection and navigating any surprises to get you to closing.

Selling Your Property

For owners who want a strategic sale that respects what the property is actually worth — not just what’s easy to list at.

  1. Discovery call

    20 minutes. You share your property, your timeline, and your goals. I assess whether the sale you have in mind is realistic — and whether we’re a good fit to work together.

  2. Listing appointment

    If we’re both a yes, I come to the property in person, do real comparative analysis — not just print a list of comps, and present a listing strategy with a recommended price. We also identify what (if anything) is worth doing before listing.

  3. Pre-listing prep, then go-time

    If your property needs work to get top dollar — repairs, updates, decluttering — that happens first, on your timeline. Once we’re ready to list, we sign the listing agreement and I take it from there: professional photography, staging guidance, and positioning.

  4. Market, adjust, communicate — and close

    Effective marketing, serious buyers, and negotiation that protects your bottom line. I’m constantly reading the market’s feedback and adjusting our positioning when something isn’t working. You’ll hear from me regularly — even when there’s nothing happening. Silence is a signal too.

Every process starts the same way: tell me about your situation using the short form. I’ll be in touch within 24 hours to set up the first call.

Ready to talk?

You’ve seen how this works.
The next step is a short form.

I review every form personally — within 24 hours. If we seem like a fit, I’ll email a link to book a 20-minute call to learn more about your situation.

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What You Can Expect From Me

Three things I wished I’d had
when I was on the other side.

These aren’t slogans. They’re the principles I learned the hard way — buying and selling my own homes over the years — and the ones I bring to every client now.

01

You’ll know where you stand.

I’ll tell you what a home is actually worth, what the market is doing, and when something about a deal doesn’t add up.

02

You’ll never feel rushed.

Whether you’re 60 days out or two years out, I work at your pace. There’s no urgency manufactured on my end.

03

You’ll get the truth.

About what a property is worth, about what an area is actually like, about what a deal actually looks like. I’d rather tell you now than after you’ve signed a contract.

Harrison Burge

A bit about who you’re working with

Harrison Burge — Realtor® & U.S. Air Force Veteran

Licensed in Missouri and Arkansas. Made this exact move myself. My background is in analytics, research, and remote work — which is a long way of saying I pay attention to details most people miss.

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Common Questions

Before you reach out,
a few things you might be wondering.

I’m 12–18 months out from moving. Is it too early to talk?
No. The earlier we talk, the better your move tends to go. I’d rather have a real conversation with someone 18 months out than a rushed one with someone 18 days out. When my wife and I made this move, we spent some time thinking about it before we pulled the trigger — that’s normal, and that’s a good thing.
What’s my home actually worth right now?
Honestly, more than I can tell you on a 20-minute call. The first call is to figure out if we’re a good fit and talk through your situation. Pricing comes after I’ve walked the property and pulled recent comps and market analysis — I’d rather give you a number I can defend than one designed to win your business.
I’m a veteran. Can you help me buy a home with a VA loan?
Yes. I’m a fellow veteran and I’ve used my VA loan entitlement on my own homes, so I know how to structure a VA contract properly. I’m not a licensed loan officer, but I can refer you to local lenders who understand VA financing.
Should I make repairs or updates before listing?
Sometimes. Not always. There are improvements that meaningfully raise your sale price and ones that just cost you time and money. Walking the property with you and identifying what’s actually worth doing is part of how we work together once we’ve decided to. The goal is to spend the minimum to get the maximum — not to renovate your way to a sale.
Do I need to know where in the Ozarks I want to live before we talk?
No. Figuring that out together is part of the process. Most out-of-state buyers don’t realize how different Springfield, West Plains, Branson, and Mountain Home are — sorting through which one fits your life is exactly the kind of work we’d do once we’re working together. The first call is where we decide if it’s a good fit.
My home was listed before and didn’t sell. What now?
A failed listing usually comes down to one of three things: price, prep, or marketing. Sometimes all three. The first call is where we figure out if we’re a good fit to work together. From there, taking an honest look at what happened the first time is part of the process — and there’s almost always a path forward.
How long will it take to sell?
Depends on the property, the price, the season, and the area. In the Ozarks, well-priced homes in desirable areas often move in weeks. Overpriced ones sit for months and eventually sell for less than they would have at the right price from day one. The fastest way to a slow sale is to chase a number the market won’t support — I’ll be straight with you about what your timeline actually looks like.
What if you price it wrong?
Then we adjust quickly. Pricing isn’t an exact science — I’m working from comparable sales, current market conditions, and judgment, but markets shift and surprises happen. If a listing isn’t getting the activity it should in the first couple of weeks, we look at it honestly and make the change. Sitting on a wrong price for 30 or 60 days hoping it works out is how listings go stale — and I’d rather catch it early than ride it down.
Why do I need to fill out the form to book my discovery call?
A 20-minute call is short, and I want to make it useful for both of us. The form tells me where you are and what you’re looking for so we don’t spend the first 10 minutes on basics. It also means I only set up calls with people I think I can actually help — which respects your time as much as mine.
What happens after I fill out the form?
I review every form personally — within 24 hours. If we seem like a fit, I’ll email you a link to book a 20-minute phone call. On the call, you tell me more about your timeline, what you’re looking for, and anything else that’s important. We figure out together whether we’re a good fit to work together, and if we are, I’ll walk you through what comes next.
Do I have to sign anything before we work together?
Yes — and it’s a good thing for both of us. Buyers and sellers both sign representation agreements with their agent. Sellers have always signed listing agreements before going to market. As of 2024, buyers in most states (including Missouri and Arkansas) sign a written buyer representation agreement before touring homes. Either way, the agreement is my promise to represent you well — it spells out what I’ll do, what I won’t, how I’m compensated, and how to end the relationship if it isn’t working. It doesn’t trap you with me. I’ll walk you through the agreement when the time comes.
What if I decide the Ozarks isn’t right for me?
Then you saved yourself a costly mistake, and we both did our jobs. I’d rather you find that out on a phone call than after a closing.

Ready when you are

No pitch. No pressure.
Just an honest conversation about your move.

Tell me where you are, what you’re looking for, and what’s holding you back. We’ll figure out together whether the Ozarks is the right move — and if it is, what that actually looks like for you.

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