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Peter Bracken, Realtor with RE/MAX Valleyview, knew early on that his future would be built on more than just bricks and boards. After 30 years in construction, several doctors advised him that his hands could no longer withstand the physical demands.
“I went home. Felt sorry for myself for about six hours,” Bracken says. “But I realized I did not have time for that.”
With a background in buying income properties in the U.S. (alongside his father, and with the guidance of his sister who is a Realtor in Tampa), Bracken recognized an opportunity. He already knew how to build homes from the ground up. “I thought maybe I should just get my real estate license and sell them, too,” he says. The transition, he adds, was smooth. General contracting his own home with his wife in 2009 cemented his practical knowledge.
A drive to deliver
Bracken’s motivation goes far beyond supporting his family – although that remains his top priority.
“My true driving force is my people,” he explains, adding that real‑estate success really took off when he fully embraced that mindset. “It’s the only way to look at my business – just asking, ‘What can I do for you?’ non-stop.”
That ethos translates into dedication from first consultation to closing day. Whether navigating buying, selling, or planning months ahead, Bracken treats each client like a long‑term partner in their real‑estate journey.
Comprehensive service, start to finish
For Bracken, real estate isn’t a transaction – it’s a process that begins well before a listing appears. He walks clients through pre‑approval checks, pricing strategies, marketing analysis, and market‑condition evaluations.
“You have to think of the end goal before you even begin,” he says. “That’s my job – to guide and give advice and ultimately help everyone achieve their real estate dreams.”
He encourages anyone considering a move – even if it’s just planning for a sale six months down the road – to get in touch.
“There’s never a bad time to reach out,” he says. “We can make a plan for the future. That’s just how we do it.”
Hammer‑ready to help
Bracken’s early life was rooted in hard work. “I was born with a hammer in my hand,” he says of his dad’s mantra.
And just like those days on job sites, he brings grit and dedication to guiding clients through one of life’s most important decisions.
For reliable, end‑to‑end real estate service built with hands‑on know‑how, Bracken is ready to go to work.
Contact Peter Bracken, Realtor with RE/MAX Valleyview, at (204) 871‑4843.