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 2005 Realtor of the Year and is the 2007 President-Elect 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, Board of Directors
• Berkeley Association of Realtors, Secretary/Treasurer, 2006
• Berkeley Association of Realtors, Event Committee Chair, 2005
• Berkeley Association of Realtors, MLS Committee, 2005-2006
• California Association of Realtors, Equal Opportunity-Cultural Diversity Committee
• California Association of Realtors, Real Estate Finance Committee
• National Association of Realtors
• Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
• Habitat for Humanity supporter
• Golden Gate Audubon Society
• Multiple Listing Service (MLS) member

Gene's passions are:

• Real Estate
• 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

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