My husband, Jim, our daughter, Jennifer, and I came to Alameda 37 years ago because we loved the small town quality of the city. That is also why I enjoy selling real estate here. I think its a great place to live and I love introducing people to Alameda. I am a native Californian who was raised in the Bay Area and loves living in the East Bay.
My Goal: In my 20 plus years as a Realtor my goal has always been to provide the best possible service to my clients. I want to help people buy and sell real estate in Alameda, Oakland, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley and Hayward. I promise to help make your real estate experience a smooth process to help you obtain your real estate goals.
My Commitment: Real estate is a very competitive business and to be successful, an agent must provide great service, be accessible at a moments notice, have a comprehensive knowledge of the market and be able to interpret and explain clearly the technical aspects of any sales transaction. I work hard to weave all these elements into the service I provide but I feel my most important job is to remain in constant communication with my clients. Whether called upon to soothe buyers and sellers anxieties or to answer questions, I return my calls promptly.
I Am Hardworking: The key to success in real estate is not unlike other disciplines -- A strong work ethic and a passion for learning something new every day. Ive invested a great deal of time and effort in specialized training, earning advanced designations and staying active in associations. For me to add value to a transaction, I feel I must be knowledgeable and competent in all areas of my profession.
My Community Involvement: I consider involvement in community activities to be very important and I have been active in the past with such groups as the Alameda Welfare Council, The League of Women Voters and the Park Street Business Association as a Board Member. Additionally, for 11 years I was a docent with the Oakland Museum Natural Science Department with five of those years devoted to double duty as a science docent and as a sign language docent presenting museum tours for the hearing impaired.
Here is a list of my advanced designations and business associations.
CRS Member of the Council of Residential Specialists - The Certified Residential Specialist is the highest Designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. The CRS Designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education.
e-PRO - Real estate agents and brokers who have earned e-PRO Certification are Internet Professionals who have completed extensive training using the Web. e-PRO Certification means the real estate professional is prepared to employ the latest techniques and services for your benefit, just what you've grown to expect from a professional.
- SRES - SRES designees demonstrate requisite knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through the major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing or selling a home.
- Member of California Association of Realtors
- Member of the National Association of Realtors
- Alameda Association of Realtors - Realtor of the Year 2009
- Member of Alameda Association of Realtors
- Member of Oakland Association of Realtors
- Member of East Bay Regional MLS
- Chairperson for the Alameda Association of Realtors Nominating and Professional Standards Committees
- Member and Director of the Park Street Business Association
- Enthusiastic Volunteer for the Frank Bette Center for the Arts
- Member of the Golden Gate Chapter of the Audubon Society
- Member of the Bay Farm Island Nature Connection, birding group
