I love being a part of the local Bay Area real estate scene. During my first year of real estate, back in the 90’s, I sold over 30 properties in the SF Bay Area ~ an admirable volume for a newly licensed rookie agent. Since then, as a licensed Broker, I have continued to build my business and have represented hundreds of clients throughout San Francisco, Marin County and beyond. My varied experience includes selling single family homes, luxury residences, condominiums, tenants-in-common properties, vacant land, bank-owned/fixer homes and multi-unit properties. I have worked as a mortgage consultant, a property manager, a home flipper, and most recently as a managing broker and trainer at local firms such as Radius Agent Realty; The Agency and Climb Real Estate. Prior to that, I was a Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker for many years.
I credit my success to having the ability to connect with a wide variety of people & personalities. My ability to cultivate strong interpersonal relationships has been the cornerstone of my business, and this is evidenced by my repeat clientele and the number of clients that become close friends.​ My advanced degrees in psychology and sociology contribute to my understanding of the human aspect required to successfully close transactions. I was a mortgage broker, so I understand the lending process. At one time I was a paralegal, which honed my attention to detail and taught me to appreciate the legal aspects of purchase contracts. I have been a full-time working agent for over 25 years, so I have seen my share of ups & downs, and I am confident when it comes to evaluating and pricing properties. I know how to best guide my clients and customize individual plans according to each situation.
My process starts by understanding your goals and then we strategize together on how to best achieve them. I like to give my clients a sense of ease by focusing on the details of each transaction and making sure they understand the process. As a past teacher/trainer, I prioritize the importance of clear and concise explanation/instructions, and you are never left wondering 'what happens next?' during a transaction; my clients appreciate my straightforward communication style. I am not trying to 'sell' you anything; my goal is to arm my clients with information that enables you to make informed decisions.
One of my specialties consists of representing to out-of-area clients who need extra help and 'boots on the ground' resources. For Buyers, I preview listings, review reports & disclosures, and arrange video viewings of property listings whenever possible. For Sellers, I project manage the entire sale process, from preparation to arranging the final signing of closing documents from afar (often with Sellers in other countries). My Seller clients have always been immediately impressed with my ability to suggest preparation tasks that provide the best ROI, while quickly coordinating with vendors, stagers & photographers to get things done efficiently and get the property sold for the highest possible price.
When I'm not working, I like to take certification classes and watch videos that enrich my knowledge of the real estate business. For fun, I enjoy traveling the world including Asia, Europe, and North America; sometimes you'll find me practicing piano or running on the trails near my home in Marin County.