About Rich Castleberry — your local Centerville REALTOR®

Growing up, I didn’t feel like the smart kid. School was a constant struggle. I had a hard time focusing, my grades were poor, and I spent a lot of time feeling like I wasn’t capable because of my attention deficit disorder. While other kids seemed to thrive in the classroom, I wanted to be outside, on the soccer field, anywhere else.

After high school I served a two-year church mission in Baltimore, which forced me to grow up fast and taught me how to listen and show up for people. When I came home I worked in call centers, managed delivery drivers, and eventually spent 15 years in the wireless industry. That job gave me the schedule I needed with four young kids at home. It was reliable, and over time it became golden handcuffs. I had hit a ceiling.

Real estate came into my life almost by accident. A friend from church was an agent, and I asked him what it was like. A year or two later he encouraged me to get my license. I didn’t even know how agents were paid, but I said yes. It turned out to be a career that did not rely on how well I tested or how long I could sit in a chair. It relied on effort, honesty, and connection.

So when my company offered voluntary severance, I raised my hand. I could have stayed with the steady paycheck and the predictable routine, but something in me said this was the moment. Since going full time I have grown the business every year. Becoming a top producer in this area, and earning the Quality Service Award based on client satisfaction, showed me I had always been capable. I just needed to find where my strengths fit.