Compass, Realtor® DRE #01870943
Paul is truly passionate about real estate and offers his clients high-class and high-touch customer service…
Professional & Personable. I have created this site so that when you hire me as your real estate professional, you may do so with confidence, knowing that I will do an excellent job for you. With over 25 years of experience in real estate buying, selling and
property management along with 20 years of corporate financial and investment experience, I will be your trusted real estate professional. I look forward to working with you. Sincerely,
Paul
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Work History:
Realtor at TheAgency in Berkeley/Alamo, CA
Realtor at Compass in Oakland, CA
Realtor/President’s club, at J.Rockcliff Realtors in Oakland/Orinda/Lafayette, CA
Realtor at Prudential/Highland Partners in Piedmont, CA
CFO at Arcsource Consulting in Berkeley, CA
Director/research analyst at Legg Mason and Citigroup Asset Management
Vice President at Smith Barney and Shearson Lehman Brothers
Community Involvement:
SCORE Counselor and Business Coach, U.S. Small Business Administration
Board Member/Deacon at First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley
Board Member at Mount Hermon/finance committee
President of Havens Elementary School Dads Club
Board Member and Team Head Coach of Piedmont Soccer Club
Piedmont Baseball and Softball Foundation Team Head Coach
Piedmont rec department basketball team head coach
Volunteer of Piedmont Council Boy Scouts
Education
University of California at Berkeley, B.A. in Legal Studies
Professional Associations / Designations
National Association of Realtors
Oakland Association of Realtors
Contra Costa Association of Realtors
Personal History
Paul has lived in:
Piedmont, Oakland/Montclair/Hiller Highlands, Berkeley,
Emeryville, west danville, Fremont, Mount Hermon/Santa Cruz, New York, Buenos Aires/Argentina, Taipei/Taiwan
Experience:
Real Estate Investing, Property Management, Remodeling Houses, Staging Homes For Sale, Life and Business Coaching, Corporate Financial Accounting, Investing in Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds
Travels:
Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tokyo, Seoul, London, Paris, Provence, Nice, Barcelona, Madrid, Marbella, Malaga, Cadiz, Lisbon, Rome, Florence, Venice, Gibraltar, Dubrovnik, Croatia, Santorini, Tunisia/Africa, Toronto and Vancouver/Canada, Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Vallarta/México, Buenos Aires/Argentina
Personal Facts:
Has Great Negotiating Skills, Likes Bargain Hunting, Loves to Cook
Interests:
Meeting with Friends and Clients, Reading, Movies, Photography, Painting, Pro Sports, Skiing/Snowboarding, Snorkeling, Coaching Kids Sports Teams
Passions:
Faith, Family, Travel, Beer/Wine, Pro Sports, Investing in and Selling Real Estate
Would Like to:
Stay in an Ocean Hut in Tahiti, Learn to Surf, Skydive, Meet the Pope, Sing Better
WHAT SETS PAUL APART
Market Knowledge:
Paul has lived in the San Francisco East Bay Area (Piedmont, Oakland, Berkeley, West Danville, Emeryville, Fremont, Hayward) since 1981. His extensive knowledge about cities, neighborhoods, schools, recreation, various modes of transportation, cultural activities, and shopping helps his clients tremendously when purchasing a home. Continuously studying real estate and the changing market conditions, Paul has a good pulse on property values. Technical Skills
Paul has a strong financial background as an investment and quantitative analyst for several fortune 50 firms. His nearly 20 years working on Wall Street in the equities market and in portfolio management has given him strong analytical skills that he now uses in the real estate market. He is always up to speed on the cutting edge technology and uses the internet and social media to maximize his client services for sellers and buyers. Preparing Your Home For Sale
In today’s market, it is critical to prepare a home or investment property for sale. Buyers have less time to manage a remodel after close of escrow and prefer to buy “turn key” properties when possible. This is why properties that are in excellent condition can demand a higher price, which results in a quicker and often smoother sale. Minor repairs and updating showcase your property’s best features, hereby maximizing the sales price you receive. Paul has compiled a comprehensive resource list of stagers, sub contractors, and other trades people to simplify the process for you. His stagers are chosen carefully so that their style compliments your home’s best features. Paul’s team of professionals who perform both quality work and at reasonable prices, have worked with him numerous times.
• Painters
• Color Consultants
• Tile Layers
• Plumbers
• Electricians
• Gardeners
• Landscapers
• Stagers
• and more...
Paul’s Client Service Program For Sellers
Paul will:
● Educate you about current market conditions
● Prepare a professional Comparable Market Analysis
● Communicate with frequent and responsive updates
● Prepare the home for sale using a staging professional
● Recommend which “Pre-Sale” inspections are appropriate for your property
● Provide an excellent list of subcontractors
● Coordinate the subcontractor’s work
● Implement an aggressive Marketing Plan
● Negotiate strongly on your behalf
● Provide utilities phone list, change of address forms prior to close of escrow
● Provide a complete file on CD after close of escrow
● Be present at escrow signing appointment at title company
● Offer continued services beyond close of escrow
Paul’s Client Service Program For Buyers
Paul will:
● Educate you about current market conditions
● Provide a buyer’s Handbook and Buyer’s Relocation Package for you
● Conduct a daily search for appropriate properties
● Schedule immediate showings of selected properties
● Provide experienced counsel when writing a competitive offer
● Provide you with a list of reputable lenders
● Provide you with a list of qualified and licensed inspection companies
● Help you to visualize cosmetic updating
● Negotiate strongly on you behalf
● Provide utilities phone list and change of address forms prior to close of escrow
● Provide a complete file on CD at close of escrow
● Be present at escrow signing appointment at title company
● Offer continued services beyond close of escrow
Why Hire Paul?
● Experienced Real Estate Professional
● Outstanding Communication Skills
● Very Enthusiastic
● Strategic Knowledge on Preparing Properties For Sale
● Focused on Results
● Peaceful Problem Solver
● Works Hard and Very Responsive
● Intuitive Negotiating Skills
● Strong Financial Background
● Places Client’s Interests First and Foremost
● Is Pleasant to Work With
● Professional and Personable
● Resourceful and Knowledgeable
● Honest and Trustworthy
● Always with Integrity
