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Why Catherine?
I attribute my succes in real estate to my professional and cultural experiences, cultivation of personal relationships and expansive knowledge of the market. I combine personal attention, hard work, persistence and relentless enthusiasm.
PROFESSIONAL APPROACH TO REAL ESTATE
REFERRALS ARE MY BEST COMPLIMENT! I believe in building a relationship with my clients and I understand it takes time. I do not like to be pressured and thus will never pressure my clients in any way. Real Estate for most people is their biggest investment and the whole process is at least very emotional and somewhat stressful. My role is to first educate my clients and then help them buy or sell their dream home. I continually network with the best in the business to gain market and industry knowledge so as to serve you best.
READ THIS *** I am a California licensed and E-pro certified (Internet professional designation) realtor and thus could represent sellers or buyers anywhere in California. However, I specialize in the East Bay real estate market so if you are thinking of buying or selling a home outside the East Bay call me first and I will find you the best one to represent you in that transaction at no cost to you! That is part of my customer service. At the same time I will gladly accept referrals from out of town people relocating to the East Bay. ***
PERSONAL
I was born and raised in France by my parents, both teachers in high school and community colleges in Orange and Nimes/Avignon and I have lived in the Berkeley area since 1994. I speak French, Italian and English fluently.
I have a sister in France who is a teacher (French and Italian) and a brother-in-law who is a teacher of economics. I also have many aunts and uncles and cousins in France, all in Provence.
My hobbies include spending time with my husband Sam and my daughters Elise and Audrey (see pictures in my family album), traveling, skiing and heli skiing, meditating.
I am planning on resuming my pottery class once my girls are older and easier to handle at night!!
I was the president of the Board of Directors of BAARC (Bay Area Animal Rescue Coalition) and a volunteer at the Berkeley Animal Shelter. I was the host of the TV show "Great Pets" on Channel 25 in Berkeley.
I previously taught at Bryn Mawr College and also published a book about World Affairs organizations in Northern California with the organization World Without War Council.
It is my dream to buy a castle in the South of France where I grew up and travel around the world to new places. The coat of arms featured above is that of my hometown, Brignoles VAR and in memory of my dear grandmother who spoke Provencal and French.
I love adventures! Real estate gives me the opportunity to experience extraordinary places, homes and people. I am forever grateful to all of you!
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