Professional Philosophy Gene is passionate about his clients' real estate success - both financially and emotionally. He focuses solely on his client's goals (not his own) to ensure that the client's real estate needs are met and exceeded. When the client has experienced a successful transaction, he feels he has provided superior service. Today's real estate transactions are tremendously complex. Gene's energy, integrity and knowledge help make this a seamless process, including anticipating possible challenges and tackling them directly. He also brings a sense of humor to each and every real estate transaction. As a Realtor, Gene is a top listing agent; among the top producers in the East Bay. He has won numerous awards, including the Berkeley Association of Realtors "Realtor of the Year," the GRUBB Co. "Synergistic Agent Award" and is the current President of the Berkeley Association of Realtors. Professional and Personal History Gene is a skilled negotiator with 15 years in client-focused sales and marketing. Before entering real estate, he worked for 12 years in magazine and newspaper publishing. At CMP Media, Gene was the publisher of CADENCE Magazine, the world's largest computer-aided design magazine. Affiliations: Berkeley Association of Realtors: 2005 - 2011, Member of the Board of Directors 2008 President of the Board of Directors 2007 President-Elect of the Board of Directors 2006 Secretary/Treasurer of Board of Directors 2005 Realtor of the Year and Member of the Board of Directors
California Assocition of Realtors: Former Director Served on the Taxation Committee, the MLS Committee, the Real Estate Finance Committee, and the Equal Opportunity-Cultural Diversity Committee.
National Association of Realtors, Member Berkeley Business Builders, Co-Founder Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, Member Escuela Bilingue Internacional, Advisory Board Habitat for Humanity supporter Golden Gate Audubon Society
Gene's passions are: - Real Estate
- Sports: playing golf, hiking, walking his dog
- Travel: especially warm beach vacations
- Gardening
- Outdoor restaurants
- James Bond movies
- Cooking Italian
He would like to: Little known fact: - Has ridden on the Good Year blimp
Why Select Gene? A thourough understanding of the East Bay real estate market Knows the inventory: both current and past Knows the legal requirements, forms and local business procedures A skilled negotiator A passion for quality service Un-paralleled reputation among his clients and colleagues Provides skill and value to his clients Consistent high producing agent Ability to maintain a sense of humor Truly appreciates the benefits of living in the East Bay
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