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 and among the top producers in the entire East Bay. He has won numerous awards including the Berkeley Association of Realtors "Realtor of the Year" award, the GRUBB Co. "Synergistic Agent" award and he 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:
  • 2008 President and Director
  • 2007 President-Elect and Director
  • 2006 Secretary/Treasurer and Director
• California Association of Realtors:
  • 2007, 2008 Director
  • Taxation Committee, Region 6 Regional Chair
  • MLS Committee Member
  • Former Member of the Real Estate Finance Committee and 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
• Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
• Habitat for Humanity, Supporter
• Golden Gate Audubon Society, Member
• GRUBB Co. Certified Relocation Specialist
• Mayflower International Real Estate Group

Gene's passions are:

• Real Estate, homes and architecture
• Sports: playing tennis, hiking, walking his dog
• Travel: especially warm beach vacations
• Gardening
• Outdoor restaurants
• James Bond movies

He would like to:

• Be a stand-up comic

Little known fact:

• Has ridden on the Good Year blimp, twice!

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