About Rich Bassford
Hi there, I'm Rich Bassford, your experienced neighborhood real estate expert, and I've got the
inside scoop on turning dreams into reality in the Quad Cities.
With 23 years in the real estate business and a history of success from running an automotive
business, I've become the go-to guy in the Quad City real estate market. Since my second year
in the business, I've consistently hit multi-million-dollar production levels, showcasing the best of
what our wonderful Quad Cities have to offer.
In 2014, after over a decade of success, I opened my own RE/MAX franchise – RE/MAX Elite
Homes in Moline, IL. It was a state-of-the-art building with all the bells and whistles, featuring
offices for over twenty-five agents and a setup for unlimited work-at-home agents. It had a
stunning water wall, a chic conference room, and a cozy cafe area for a shared agent
workspace. In 2016 I expanded with a second office in Davenport, IA, and again in 2017 in
Camanche, IA, bringing RE/MAX to new areas.
As a Moline High School alum, I've earned designations in the Graduate REALTOR® Institute
(GRI) and Council of Residential Specialists (CRS). Customer service is my bread and butter,
and I've built lasting relationships with clients through a combination of integrity, communication,
and knowledge of the market. I'm all about accessibility, with several full-time assistants
ensuring my clients are always taken care of.
For many years, I've been the #1 volume-producing RE/MAX REALTOR® in the Quad Cities,
with well over 4000 closed transactions in my career. I'm also a longtime supporter of Children's
Miracle Network - donating a portion of every commission check to the cause. In 2013, I took a
meaningful 1300-mile, 6-day trip on my jet ski to raise over $15,000 for Children’s Miracle
Network.
When I'm not closing deals, I juggle multiple hats – running Bassford Construction LLC, owning
dreamy Airbnb homes in Florida, and enjoying family time with my wife Hillary, our four kids, and
our trusty dogs, Stella & Luna. There's jet skiing, fishing, traveling, and a bit of pool league action in the
mix too.
My ultimate career goal is to help as many folks as possible achieve their dream of home
ownership. I stand out from others in the field by bringing my integrity, community know-how,
marketing expertise, negotiation skills, and a top-notch professional network to the table. Give
me a call today and let's make your real estate dreams happen!
Past and current #1 volume-producing RE/MAX agent in the Quad Cities
2016 Winner of “Broker/Owner of the Year” from the RE/MAX Central Region
2015 Winner of “Broker/Owner of the Year” from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois Region
Over 1,400 transactions closed
Licensed in Illinois since 2000
Licensed in Iowa since 2002
Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI) Accreditation
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Accreditation RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award winner in 2016
9th Highest Residential Sales RE/MAX Northern Illinois Region 2017
Largest Single Residential Commission RE/MAX Northern Illinois Region 2017
Achieved the 14th place for Real Trends “America’s Best Real Estate Agents” out of over 10,000 agents in 2017
Achieved the 47th place for Real Trends “America’s Best Real Estate Agents” out of over 10,000 agents in 2016
2014 winner of “Trendsetter of the Year” from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois Region
Achieved 201st place across America for Real Trends “The Thousands” out of 1,000 agents in 2014
#1 in RE/MAX Residential Sales Volume in QC 2012-2015
RE/MAX Platinum Club Award in 2008, 2012-2016
RE/MAX Hall of Fame Award winner in 2010
#2 RE/MAX Highest Number of Residential Transactions in Iowa/Nebraska region in 2008
RE/MAX 100% Club 2005-2007, 2009-2011
Executive Club in 2004
Chairman’s Club in 2003, 2017
Honor Club 2001-2002
Presidents Club in 2000