Derek comes from humble beginnings. Raised in the Temecula area until the 8th grade when he lost his father. After the loss of his father, his family lost their home, cars, their small family business failed, and they were left with nothing and homeless. Derek's mother moved them to the High Desert to live with her family. Derek's mom then worked 40 hours a week at a laundromat and 40 hours a week at a local video store as she went on to work 80 hours a week for years to come. Derek was the new kid in High School, just lost his father, dirt poor and felt helpless watching his mother struggle to pay the bills. Derek started working multiple jobs right away and has never stopped. Out of these struggles, Derek's mental toughness was developed. Combined with a burning desire to help people and be the best he can be, Derek quickly became #1 in his office, #1 in the High Desert, #1 in Southernmost California and then #21 in the Nation for Century 21! Derek personally sold 138 properties in 2018 and 1,000+ in the last 14 years! Derek is currently the Team Lead for the #1 Team in the High Desert "De Ville Core Agents Team" at Realty ONE Group Empire. Derek has revolutionized the real estate industry with powerful systems and people that provide clients with an experience that has proven to be out of this world. Despite Derek achieving financial success, he is most proud of helping people. This includes his clients and the other great real estate professionals that he works with. Derek loves to hike, fish with his young son, be silly with his daughter and continues to "date" his wife. Now, as a successful businessman and industry leader Derek has stayed true to his CORE values. Derek is first and foremost a family man, community contributor and a man that loves to serve people. 2009 Centurion Award 100+ properties personally sold. 2009 Started flipping homes. 2010 Centurion Award 100+ properties personally sold. 2011 Centurion Award 100+ properties personally sold. 2011 inducted into the Honor Society. 100+ properties personally sold. 2012 Centurion Award 100+ properties personally sold. 2013 Centurion Award 100+ properties personally sold. 2014 Centurion Award 100+ properties personally sold. 2015 Centurion Award 100+ properties personally sold. 2016 Double Centurion Award. 100+ properties personally sold. 2017 Grand Centurion Award (1st time in the company 49 years in business that an agent achieved this). Ranked top 1% in the nation. 100+ properties personally sold. 2018 Grand Centurion Award (2nd time in the company 50 years in business that an agent achieved this). 138 properties sold! Ranked top 1% in the nation. 2018 Starting building homes. 2019 Launched De Ville Core Agents Real Estate Team. 2019 Team Lead for the #1 Team in the High Desert with 272 closed transactions (75M+ in closed volume). 2019 100+ properties personally sold. 2019 Received "Best of Zillow" award for top 10% in the nation for customer service. 2020 Became Co-Owner of Realty ONE Group Empire. 2020 Assisted growth from 40 Realtors when Derek joined to 100+. 2020 Became Co-Owner of Imperium Escrow. 2020 70+ properties personally sold. 2021 Launched brand new 5,000 Sq. Ft. 3rd Real Estate office on Main St. 2021 Assisted in the explosive growth of Realy ONE Group Empire to 150+ agents. 2022 50 properties personally sold. 2022 Assisted in the explosive growth of Realy ONE Group Empire to 180+ agents. 2023 Launched 4th Real Estate office 2023 Assisted in the explosive growth of Realy ONE Group Empire to 220+ agents.