Meet Your Local Military-Focused Realtor

From law enforcement to lens work to helping families find home — my mission has always been about service.

I'm Henry Ulrich — a proud Black Hills native, husband, father, and full-time Realtor® with a heart for helping military families. My journey here hasn’t been a straight line, but it’s one that’s always centered around service and integrity.

Before Real Estate, I Served in a Different Way

For 7 years, I worked as a transport officer for the Pennington County Sheriff's Office, driving inmates across the state of South Dakota. After that, I ran a full-time photography business and spent years behind the lens capturing real emotion and moments that mattered. That eventually led me to a role I’ll always hold dear — serving as a Reserve Police Officer for the Sturgis Police Department for 5 years.

A Heart for Military Families

Throughout my photography career, I photographed hundreds of military homecomings — always free of charge. Every hug, every tear, every welcome-home banner tugged on my heart strings. That time helped shape my appreciation for the sacrifices military families make, and it continues to drive how I serve those navigating PCS moves, deployments, and transitions today.

Why Real Estate?

I traded my badge and camera for a new kind of service — helping families buy and sell homes with confidence. I live with my wife and three kids in Summerset, and I understand the value of community, stability, and finding that “right fit” house to come home to. As a full-time Realtor® and proud Military Relocation Professional (MRP®), I bring honesty, hustle, and a ton of heart to every transaction.

  • Certified Military Relocation Professional (MRP®)
  • Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)
  • Seller Representative Specialist (SRS®)
  • Brokered by Ascend Realty Inc., a locally and Veteran-owned firm where all agents are MRP certified

Let’s Work Together

Whether you're on orders to Ellsworth, transitioning out of the military, or just looking for a fresh start in the Black Hills — I’d be honored to help you make that move. I don’t take shortcuts, and I don’t take the trust you place in me lightly.

Or reach out directly at (605) 490-2040 — I’m always happy to talk.

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A couple standing in a grassy field with mountains in the background during a sunny day.
Three smiling children sitting in a sunny field with tall grass and mountains in the background.