PROVIDING A SOURCE OF STRENGTH

While it might be possible, relatively few people who are buying or selling property try to go it alone.

issues they are worried about … in turn helping them through every step

“I like the creativity that we can provide. There are many jobs where there is a lot of routine. This industry really lends itself to figuring out issues and helping to get people where they want to go. On the other hand, they are sometimes selling property due to a death or a failure in the business. So it can be both ends of the spectrum. It allows us to take care of the needs of our customers as a form of our ongoing ministry.”

Fulfilling Their Purpose

Ryan appreciates that sense of purpose that he and his father fulfill each day for the people they work with.

As he says, “There hasn’t been one transaction that we have been involved with without a road block that we need to figure out how to move out of the way. I am thankful to work with people to be that resource to help them solve their problems.”

Gaining Ground

The family’s start in real estate can be traced back to when Tim came of age and earned his degree in Finance and his master’s in Business Administration from the University of North Dakota. After graduation, he worked for several banks. After about 10 years in the business, he decided that he wanted a career path that would give him more flexibility.

So he earned his real estate license and began his career with a developer in Fargo in 2000 — working on commercial develop ments, including industrial, office, retail and land developments with the Property Resource Group.

In time, Tim transitioned to owning his own brokerage franchise. It was a move he felt good about.

“One of the primary reasons for me to be in real estate was for the family aspect of it … so I could be at all of their activities. I was at the boys’ games and a lot of their practices because that’s what was important to me,” Tim says.

“When we moved here, I worked for a local bank for a time. Then I met Dawn Truman. I decided to get back into the business work ing with her here because of the people and what they stand for.”

That direction in life definitely left a positive influence

“When I look back to my time in high school, that meant was looking at options and decided that I wanted to take advantage of that time. I watched my dad do it my whole life, so I got my real estate license in 2020.” rewards of doing what they love together. mentor and someone you can look up to is very important and it helps knowing this is someone you have had a relationship with through life … someone who is there to mentor you through life.”

“Not every dad gets the opportunity to continue spending time with and pouring into your kids. In a lot of cases, you don’t get that,” Tim says. “I don’t take that for granted at all and being able to be a cheerleader and see him grow and take on new challenges and achieve. I’m excited about how God has shaped this opportunity for us and seeing him take the mantle. I am very thankful for how this is playing out.”

They are also very grateful for the environment that surrounds them in their work.

As Tim says, “From the Kerr Team perspective, it’s just the two of us but we have a ton of support from Reece Nichols, including Georgia Biggs and also our Broker, Dawn Truman. We have a great team around us.”

LIFE’S REWARDS

True fulfillment is found through family.

Tim cherishes his marriage of 30 years to his wife and looks forward to time spent with his two sons.

“We prioritize faith, family and fun. Jesus Christ is super important in our lives and He has preeminence in our lives,” Tim says.

In his free time, Ryan has an ongoing love for sports, coaching track as local high schools.

“I really enjoy working with student athletes and developing their character,” Ryan says.

In their free time, Tim and Ryan both like to play golf and have a musical back ground. Tim has done a lot of singing and performing with groups. Ryan plays guitar and sings in worship groups.

ROCK-SOLID RESOURCE

Those who know and work with Tim and Ryan understand that they have a rocksolid resource in their corner with Tim and Ryan.

“I want them to feel cared for, to know that we’re people of high integrity and that we have their needs and wants prioritized above everything else,” Tim says. “We become really good friends with the

WE WANT PEOPLE TO FEEL CARED FOR AND TO TRUST OUR PROFESSIONALISM … KNOWING THAT WE HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE TO GET people we work with. We are men of faith and family. We care about the people who are put in our path.”

As Ryan adds, “We want people to feel cared for and to trust our professionalism … knowing that we have the knowledge to get the job done.”

Clearly they realize the great source of strength they have when they work with Tim and Ryan Kerr.