I love the smell of fresh lumber, new paint, and old houses, and I love helping people realize their financial goals and personal dreams via real estate.  I like seeing what people have done with their homes to give them the personal touch, and I like helping people with the most expensive asset they own in most cases.

I was originally trained as a mechanical engineer (BSME, Michigan State) and I also have an MBA from University of Southern California (USC) (Fight On, Trojans!).  I have lots of other credentials too, but the most important credential to me is the many excellent reviews my clients have given me.  

Before becoming a Realtor, I spent 30 years in Corporate America managing large programs and software systems for Fortune 100 corporations, and I negotiated multi-Billion dollar contracts with the Federal Government.

I use my background as a former Geek (I say with some pride) to bring data analysis and technology skills to the party.  I specialize in giving people the data they need to make the sometimes complex decisions about real estate.  I have developed lots of great analysis tools for just about any situation so that clients can have some control and see for themselves the impact of the interest rate on the payments, the price on the escrow fees and capital gains taxes, etc.  I believe that if I have helped people to decide, even if the current decision is NOT to sell, then I've been successful, because I know they'll recommend me to their family or friends.  

I've been married to an architect for over 25 years and we have flipped several homes together. I have absorbed a great deal of construction knowledge and design savvy and I also bring this skillset to my clients to help them avoid poorly constructed homes or see diamonds in the rough when buying, or help prepare their homes for sale when selling.   

My negotiating skills are top-notch and I've been told by numerous other agents that I'm the best negotiator they've met.   I use my project management background to keep all the balls in the air during escrows so that my escrows close smoothly and hassle free for our clients.  And I try to give individualized service to each client long after the deal is closed; when you hire me, you truly get a Real Estate resource for life.

In my spare time, I like riding horses, refurbishing vintage mid century Modern furniture, and reading historical fiction.  I give a percentage of my commissions to support the Children's Miracle Network and am past President of Las Amigas de Las Lomas, a charity which supports the Orthopaedic hospital programs for children's care.  

Although I try to stay knowledgable about the market in the entire South Bay so that we can help all our clients, I admit I have some favorite areas.  I especially focus on Manhattan Beach,  El Segundo, Hollyglen, South Redondo Beach, and the Hollywood Riviera and Southwood areas of Torrance, and the entire Palos Verdes Peninsula.  I figure I might as well specialize in the areas I like best! The reasons I like these areas are varied:  1) I live in Manhattan Beach and have for nearly 30 years, so the Manhattan/El Segundo and Hollyglen areas are "home" to me.  2)My office is in the South Redondo area near Riviera Village, so I spend a lot of each day in that part of town and know it well and  3) my daughters are competitive equestrians so I spend time each day "on the Hill" and I have many friends and acquaintances who live all over the beautiful Palos Verdes Peninsula, so it seemed a natural fit for me to focus on understanding it too. 

I pride myself on "Concierge Service" for my clients.  I want my clients to feel both pampered and like they are in the hands of a true expert.  I am always prepared to work a deal for them, from a mobile printer to anywhere internet, efax, smartphone -- whatever it takes to make sure I or one of my team are in reach and available to help them with their needs.