Richard has been a Realtor since the late 90's.  He has a true passion for Real Estate, Real Estate Marketing, and Real Estate Technology. Richard is an agent with West Realty Shelton.  He has been so successful he has formed his own team the Richard Beckman Group, consulting of four other licensed agents.  

Richard has his own website www.washingtonrealestateresource.com that acquires over 8,500 sessions a month. 90% of  todays real estate  buyers are searching for  property online. This day and age marketing and technology go hand and hand.  Richard specializes in both.  With a degree in Information Systems Technology and as the previous Regional Director for Realtor.com, Richard has the expertise to market your home or property online.

When you list your Property with Richard he will put your property on the 1st page of www.Google.com, www.Yahoo.com and www.bing.com.  Assuring your property is the 1st to be seen in the area. He has first page search recognition and placement on Google, Yahoo, Bing, AltaVista, Ask.com and more. Richard was recently featured in a national Real Estate Magazine, RIS Media, for his success with internet advertising. Richard 's  marketing system has been so successful he was ranked in the top percent in Mason County for volume & listings sold. He specializes in residential real estate, commercial, land, land development, acreage, golf course, waterfront , property management, rentals, and recreational properties, . Richard has worked with almost all of the brokerage firms while working as a consultant  for Realtor.com.

Buyers can be assured Richard has the pulse of the market.  He will keep you abreast of new listings as they come on the market. Homebuyers start your search here by Search All Listings

Richard is a very involved member in the community.  He recently was chair for the Quality of Life, a board member for the Mason County Board of Realtors, and involved in the Chamber of Commerce government affairs committee. He was once was selected by Sheltons Mayor & the City Commissioners to assist the City with their infrastructure plan. He is looking forward to assisting in the improvement of the city streets, sewer, water, and storm water systems.  Richard enjoys volunteering for positions like this to make Shelton & Mason County a better place to live.   

 Richard currently resides in Mason County with his wife Kim, and their 4 children.  Kims family has been in the Shelton area for over 40 years, and has been involved and supportive in this community.  Richard also has family here.  His Grandmother, Parents and siblings have been in the Shelton area for many years and have been a positive addition to this area.  Richard's dad is from Bellingham, WA and his mother is from Bremerton, WA.