Valerie - Walnut Creek Lesbian Realtor, CA

Valerie is a second generation Realtor having started in the Real Estate industry in 1972 as a 14 year old answering her fathers business phones. In 1976 she began her career in the real estate industry in earnest, working in the policy department of a title insurance company. Thirty three years later she had become one of the most respected Commercial Title Officers in the industry. She had handled some of the largest real estate transactions in the State of California including the financing for the KSL resorts, the Bank of America building and Kelly Moores financial restructuring.

By 2007 the title industry had changed, old doors were closing and new doors were opening. Valerie studied for and passed her real estate exam in the spring of 2008, beginning her career as a real estate agent. She quickly acquired her Realtor designation and in 2011 became a Real Estate Broker as her father had years earlier. The first two years she spent working for one of the largest, most productive REO agents in the East Bay as a buyers agent. Those years taught her the ins and outs of bank-owned properties and the importance of compassion and understanding in the face of extremely adverse circumstances. She may be the only REO agent to receive hugs from displaced homeowners.

She believes that, with respect and dignity, even the most adverse situations can be navigated with positive results. Almost exactly two years from her first day as an agent she made the decision to move her business to her current brokerage in Walnut Creek. Valeries vast real estate knowledge and dogged pursuit of fair and reasonable solutions make her the perfect fit in an organization whose core values include the precept of Win-Win or no deal. She is constantly recognized for her tenacity, a trait that creates tangible dividends to her clients. Her title insurance background allows her to recognize red flags that might otherwise go unnoticed. She knows that every transaction is potentially the largest transaction of her clients life and brings compassion, understanding and respectfulness to the process.

She has been awarded Top Producer March 2013, Realtor the Quarter Q2 2012 and the CCRIM Realtor of the year for 2013. She in the top twenty in the region. She was also given the Moneymaker in 2011, an award given to the agent with the most potential to break out. She serves on the Agent Leadership Council, Market Center Faculty and co-chairs the Culture committee in her office. She is formerly the Tour Captain for CCRIM and former President of CCRIM, (the Walnut Creek Realtor Marketing Association), BNIs Cornerstone Referrals and the Womens Council of Realtors Contra Costa Network.

When shes not helping people buy and sell real estate she is a volunteer with Doberman Pinscher rescue, evaluating temperament at the shelters and transporting homeless dogs to their new life. She has always been athletically inclined and currently participates in distance cycling and power lifting. She believes that sport teaches us the discipline and teamwork we need to live prosperous lives. She has completed numerous century rides and holds over 25 power lifting records. She is most proud of her four AIDS/Lifecycle rides. She has raised over $40,000 to help end the scourge of HIV and AIDS and treat those currently suffering from the virus.

She lives in Concord with her rescued Doberman Pinscher, Bill and a crazy puppy named Frida.

Professional/Personal Distinctions

Member, National Association of Realtors
Member, California Association of Realtors
Member, Contra Costa Association of Realtors
Member, Brokerage Rainbow Network Agent Leadership Council
Member, Brokerage Walnut Creek Agent Leadership Council
Past Member, Women's Council of Realtors
Past President, Women's Council of Realtors

Specialties

Residential real estate

Luxury

Trusts

Estates

Probate

Distressed situations (short sale, REO, title)

First time buyers

Move up buyers

Relocation services