After graduating with a degree in Textile design, she started a small business in fashion design where she incorporated exotic ancient Persian art and patterns into modern fashion. Through running this small business with her sisters she learnt many marketing and business development skills necessary to promote and grow a small business. With her dynamic and driven character soon she learnt that s
uccess has no boundaries and the same business development ideas and techniques can be applied and used in any company. In 2006 She was offered to work in a fast upscale tech environment as a sales, marketing and business development professional for ASUS Corporation in Iran, where she developed a successful track record promoting and launching new generation products and establishing advertising opportunities in her capacity as marketing and product manager. She surpassed the company’s goals and target by reaching over 40% of the whole country’s market share. She eventually served as Vise President at ASUS local division where she developed superior organizational, team leadership, time management, negotiation skills, and the art of balancing a sense of urgency with calm and confident demeanor. Soulmaz Panahi Moved to East Bay, California in 2014 from Iran. With encouragement from friends and family she started her career in real estate. As a real estate agent she has been fortunate enough to work closely with one of the founders of Red Oak, one of the Bay Area’s smartest and most successful independent brokers. Learning from one of the top producing teams in the field in combination with her unique mix of experience in arts, Sales, branding and marketing services, have given her in depth experience and confidence in helping people to find their dream homes where they can raise their kids, grow their gardens, and live their dreams. " As a real estate agent I understand that buying and selling a home is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions one can make. I take pride in the real estate services I deliver. I start by understanding your preferences and needs, and customize my approach to each negotiation. My process is efficient and effective and makes for a rewarding personal experience. In today’s competitive real estate market, I thrive by keeping up to date with all of the latest changes in the market. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to live and work in Berkeley, and to connect to clients like you during one of the most important steps in your life. As a real estate agent working under the leadership of one of the Bay Area’s smartest and most successful independent brokers, I have the technology and support of a team behind me. I have been fortunate enough to have worked closely with one of the founders of Red Oak, gleaning from over 40 years of experience and over a thousand transactions, adding to my depth of knowledge I draw from to assist you in finding the place of your dreams. If you are dreaming, let me help you make it real – call me!" - S.P.