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| Linda & Frank Cookson | ||
| location_on Danville, CA — Empire Realty Associates, Inc | ||
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Knowledge, Service, Trust, Results...
the Discernable Difference!"
We have lived, worked, played, and raised our family in the East Bay since 1976 and are dedicated to building long-term client relationships through exemplary service and client focus.
Working together as a team we provide real estate consulting services, connecting buyers and sellers, in the Diablo and Tri-Valley areas of the east bay; serving the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, Dublin, Lafayette, Livermore, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek. Advise, Counsel, Educate: Listen and understand your specific, unique needs and offer counsel to assist you in realizing your goals. Our personal experience and marketplace knowledge give you a valuable perspective and advice you can count on. Negotiate Negotiation skills are essential to helping you achieve your objectives. Linda has completed a "Master Negotiator" course through the University of San Francisco, School of Business & Management. We will use our negotiation skills and contractual expertise to help you obtain your best price and terms. With our detail-oriented approach, we will facilitate and manage all the diverse elements and situations which occur, as necessary, to culminate your transaction in a successful close. Some of our Credentials: Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialists Members of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing "Master Negotiator" Certification from the University of San Francisco Certified Relocation Counselor ABR Certification (Accredited Buyer Representative) Founding Member of the Artisan Group (A strategic alliance of greater Bay Area real estate firms) Member "Leading Real Estate Companies of the World" (Relocation Network) Broker Associates; California Association of Realtors Licensed Landscape ArchitectOur clientele appreciate our concierge-level care, dedication, and passion. Please visit Danville Real Estate Specialists, Relocation Clients, and "Boutique builders" of new construction sales to learn more about us and how we work with our buyers and sellers.
About Linda I have been a resident of the San Francisco Bay Area for all but two years of my life and Contra Costa County has been my home and workplace since 1976. I am well versed in its amenities and lifestyle and have a depth of market knowledge which enables me to assist my clients as they make real estate decisions.I graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in Landscape Architecture. I am a licensed Landscape Architect and was an associate with a local firm for ten years prior to beginning my real estate career in 1988. My design talents and creativity are an asset in many facets of my real estate business and there is value added to my clientele, especially in the areas of marketing, property evaluation, and the merchandising of homes for market. The marketing of distinctive, luxury properties and finding homes for relocation buyers are my specialty. Consistently, 75-80% of my business comes from referrals from past clients. I take great pride in building long-term client relationships of mutual trust and respect. My clients rely on my expertise, unsurpassed service, and guidance in every aspect of the transaction-from preparing their home for sale, negotiating offers, to facilitating the close. My clients tell me that they value my listening, communication, and counseling skills; my attention to details; my market knowledge; and, mostly, my professionalism and passion for my work. Career Highlights/Designations Founding Partner of Empire Realty Associates Member of the Board of Directors of Empire Realty Broker Associate; California Association of Realtors Member of the Contra Costa & Alameda Board of Realtors (since 1988) Member of the National Association of Realtors (since 1988) Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing Certified Relocation Counselor ABR Certification (Accredited Buyer Representative) Founding Member of the Artisan Group (A strategic alliance of San Francisco Bay area real estate firms) Member of the Luxury Homes & Estates Division (a focus group that tracks the local, upper end market) Member of RELO and ERC (National Relocation Networks) BA from the University of California, Berkeley Licensed Landscape Architect Negotiation Certification from the University of San Francisco Personal Interests Home Renovation/Design Gardening Travel Wine Tasting & Collecting Hiking and outdoor activities Ballroom dancing Cooking Physical Fitness About Frank I joined Linda and Empire Realty as a founding partner and broker associate in 2002 after more than 36 years as a highly successful executive with a large national firm. My business experience included various high-level management positions, mostly in the area of finance. I recognize the importance of a customer-focused, result oriented business approach based on the highest personal integrity and business ethics. I am a fourth generation Californian and third generation San Franciscan, calling Contra Costa County my home since 1976. I received a BS degree form the University of San Francisco and an MBA from Golden Gate University. My wife and I work as a team and our complementary skills and talents combine to provide concierge-level services to our clientele. My business, technical and administrative skills coupled with Linda's design and extensive real estate experience create a powerful team. We take pride in providing uncompromised client service before, during, and after the transaction has closed, resulting in unsurpassed client satisfaction and long term relationships. Together we provide a level of commitment in client care, service and knowledge recognized by our clients as exemplary in this industry. Career Designations/Highlights Founding Partner of Empire Realty Associates Broker Associate; California Association of Realtors Member of the Contra Costa & Alameda Board of Realtors (since 2002) Member of the National Association of Realtors (2002) Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing BS from University of San Francisco MBA from Golden Gate University (San Francisco) Executive Programs; University Virginia, Duke University, and Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth University
"Knowledge, Trust, Service, Results...the Discernable Difference!"
We are passionate about listening and communicating with clients to help them achieve their goals and to tailor the home purchasing or selling process to meet you thrir needs.