Brad Fricke–REaltor
About Me
Most 18-year-olds think about which concert they’d like to attend or what they might major in in college. When I turned 18, I learned about the value of real estate when I sold my first property on a land contract.
I’m passionate about real estate. My work experience runs the gamut: from investing, advertising, to general contracting of homes. Acquiring my Real Estate license was a natural evolution of my career growth.
Providing professional and reliable services in an approachable, accessible way is my brand: putting people over properties. All of my experience and expertise guided me to the path of providing clients with a smooth and rewarding real estate experience. It’s real estate as it should be.
Experience
Omaha, Nebraska based
REal Estate Broker
Growing up on Beaver Lake, my dad taught me to avoid the poison ivy bushes when we looked at properties. I learned a lot from him. Decades before the house flipping reality TV craze, I flipped my first property in just six months! Let’s just say I was hooked from there. Now it is my turn to guide you away from the “poison ivy bushes” of real estate.
As a young married couple, my wife Tracy and I spent a few months searching for a home. We decided to purchase land at Beaver Lake where we designed and built our first home. We did most of the work ourselves with the help of family and friends.
In 2003, we decided to build again in the Millard area where we raised our family.
I’ve been celebrating sold signs since I was only 5 years old!
Growing up with parents who had real estate investments, I learned early on how stressful real estate experiences can be, and the importance of having a professional guide.
For Me, Everything Always Comes Back To Family
Many people like to call it their free time, but I like to call it family time. My beautiful wife Tracy and I got married in 2000 and have three wonderful children. Like most people, we enjoy traveling and showing the kids new places. Among our favorite adventures was a blissful week in Maui, Hawaii in 2016. Our kids actually wanted to move there after a few days in the sun!
Growing up at Beaver Lake, living in the Omaha area, and getting ready for our next move, one thing is for sure: Nebraska is our home and I wouldn’t trade the time I spend with my family for anything. Although my kids didn’t grow up water skiing every day on the lake like their dad did, I make sure they get frequent opportunities to learn and enjoy it too. Making memories with my family is everything to me.
Years Married
Days as Mr. Mom
Year I First Shaved My Head
Recognition
Awards & Designations
2024 National Association of REALTORS
Idea Exchange Council for Brokers (Region 8 Representative)
2024 OABR
Secretary/ Treasurer
2023 OABR Crystal Achievement Award
2023 Earned NRA GREEN Designation
2023 OABR RPAC Hall
of Fame Award
2022 RE/MAX
Hall of Fame Award
2021 Homes.com Excellence
in Client Service Award
2021 Elected to the NRA Board of Directors
2020 earned the
NRA C2EX
2020 Homes.com Excellence in
Client Service Award
2020 RE/MAX RESULTS
Best Display of
Core Values Award
2019 Elected to
OABR Board of Directors
2018-2023 Nebraska
Mark of Excellence Award
2023 Acredited Buyers Representative
2018-2023 RPAC
Serling R
C2EX – REALTORS COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE
2022 SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist)
2018 CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) Designation
2017 Selected for NRA Leadership Academy
2015 Nebraska
Brokers License
2002 Nebraska
Real Estate License
Member of the Valley-Waterloo Business Association
GREEN BUILDING INSTRUCTOR
I am a registered NRA (National REALTORS Association)
instructor for this designation.