My Professional Credentials...

·        19 years as a Residential Realtor in Contra Costa

·        25 Years, Manager in Information Technology prior to Real Estate

·        2 ½ years Managing an office with another large Real Estate Brokerage

·        Director on local realtor association’s Board of Directors

·        Chair of local realtor association’s Technology Committee

·        Residential income property  including 1031 Exchanges, Apartment complexes and light commercial purchases

·        Extensive selling and listing experience in Contra Costa and Alameda Counties

·        Extensive knowledge of mortgage lending

·        Extensive knowledge of Short Sales and Foreclosures

·        Coach and Trainer of new realtors (on purchase & listing contracts, ethics, legal issues, escrow management…)

·        Leading Edge, sales award winner in 2001, 2002 and 2003

·        Presidents Circle sales award ($160K or more in Gross Commission)

·       Chairman Circle sales award ($260K or over in Gross Commission) in 2004

·       A frequent guest lecturer on Real Estate related topics at Seniors Centers and a local junior colleges

·        19 Years of representing buyers and sellers

·        Former Top Producer and frequent sales award winner

·        Extensive mortgage Experience

·        Prior experience managing in different venues prepares me to know what agents expect of their manager

·        As a previous realtor coach, trainer and corporate trainer, I can provide training at various levels

·        As a CCAR Director and Technology chair, I am positioned to identify tech tools early on an make them readily available to my office

·        As a user of new technologies, I can demonstrate by example the effective use of same

How My Credentials Benefit Buyers...

 ·        My many years of experience and knowledge of the Bay Area can benefit buyers by

a.      Educating buyers on the preferred areas of each community.

b.     Recommending the most cost effective inspections relevant to specific area of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

c.      Negotiating repairs or credits with Seller’s realtor during Inspection period.

d.     Recommending qualified vendors to perform a variety or tasks.

e.      Identifying issues, which can later be costly surprises.

·        As an Expert in contract negotiations. I achieve a high degree of success in times of multiple offers.

·        My prior representation of investor clients doing 1031 Exchanges allows me to share the “real facts” about this type of transaction and the critical timing issues with new investor clients.

·        My mortgage lending knowledge can help you identify the pros and cons of different kinds of loans for your new home.

·        As a trainer of new agents, I keep abreast of new law changes, which can impact buying a home in California.

How My Credentials Benefit Sellers...

 ·        Easy Exit Listing Agreement – seller can cancel the agreement at any time up to acceptance of an offer at no cost to seller.

·        Home Repairs or Improvements made easy by:

o       Recommending the most cost effective repairs or improvements to make prior to a sale

o       Providing sellers with qualified vendors (e.g. contractors, handyman, electricians, plumbers, haulers, painters, hardwood floor refinishers, carpet and vinyl vendors…)

o       Monitoring the progress of the repairs or improvements.

·        Maximum Exposure Marketing using traditional and creative marketing methods

·        Buyer Loan Approval Validation - I validate that Buyers truly are Pre-Approved by calling their mortgage broker to validate “HOW” they Pre-Approved their buyer

·        Effective Contract Negotiator – I can successfully negotiate the best price and terms for Sellers.

My commitment to my Real Estate Clients:

·        I will interact with you honestly and truthfully

·        I will always represent your best interest.

·        I will keep in touch with you regularly.

·        I will return phone messages promptly.

·        I will address your home buying concerns.

·        I will quickly address issues, which arise during escrow.

·        I will do everything legally, ethically and morally possible to help you find the right home at the best price and terms.

And in addition for Sellers

·        I will provide EXTREME MARKETING of your home for maximum exposure.

·        I will help you obtain the highest possible price and best terms for your home.

·        I will validate the credibility of perspective buyers.