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 My family & I moved from a nomad life through Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio, to Washington D.C. on our way to Ethiopia. My father was a civil engineer and was to be involved in a large dam construction project. We never made it to Ethiopia, but did settle in northern Virginia, about 5 miles outside of Washington D.C. It was late 1960 and John Kennedy was about to be inaugurated President of the United States. These were the days of Camelot and an exciting time to grow up so close to the capital. My family gave up the itinerate life of a civil engineer and started a construction company. Working from their basement office the couple built a company that specialized in light industrial buildings throughout the metropolitan D. C. area.
This was major change for the entire family. For me, it was the first time to be around the construction industry, see a small business up close (the office was in the basement), observe the competitive bid process for jobs ( in the beginning most were government contracts), and develop a deep and abiding interest in craftsmanship.
Another ground altering change was being a part of a major metropolitan area, Washington D.C. and all that cities have to offer. I grew up next to the seat of government, in what is a very southern, growing, and conservative city. This characterization of the city is irrespective of anyone's political point of view.
The Smithsonian, The Capital, The White House, the U.S. Mint, the FBI, Mount Vernon, Williamsburg were incredible resources. The CIA was in back of the local high school. In addition to the closeness to history provided by Washington, it also offered all the cultural exposure of a major city, movies, music, dance, food and cultural diversity.
When I came to California to attend U.C. Berkeley, I immediately fell in love with San Francisco, its Victorian Heritage, social openness, and cultural opportunities. It quickly became a goal to live close and have access to the opera & symphony.
After graduating from U.C. Berkeley, I accepted a job teaching English in the country side of Japan. It was an incredible culture shock. I had never even eaten sushi or been awakened by an earthquake. But I went armed with my Japanese Art History book as a guide book and devoured all the art, architecture, gardens, and sushi I could find.
Upon returning to San Francisco selling real estate in the most beautiful city in the United States was a natural career choice that allowed me to explore and share my passion for all San Francisco has to offer.
I believe that the real estate business is not only about property, it is also about people. I listen and deliver straightforward, honest advice that meets your unique needs. I am committed to advocating your interests with integrity, and helping in any way possible long after your transaction closes. After all, I've built a successful real estate business by establishing lasting relationships, not chasing transactions. Let me put my 20+ year experience in the San Francisco real estate market to work for you.
- San Francisco Resident for 30 years
- Graduate of the University of California, Berkeley
- Over two decades of experience in San Francisco Real Estate Sales
- Broker Associate
- Consistent Top Producer
- Specializing in Residential Sales
- Knowledgeable and experienced in:
- * S.F. Rent Control
- * Condominium Conversions
- * Tenancy In Commons
- Victorian Owner & Renovator
- Real Estate Developer
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