I developed my work ethic in my teenage years. Navigating the L.A. produce market at o’dark thirty scared the living daylights out of me, but it built character. My father employed his youngest in hopes of building a thick skinned, well rounded daughter. I’m sure he felt that interfacing with people from all walks of life, all nationalities and many different temperaments would be a skill worth honing. I think it did just that.

Collegiate years took me down the path of science, resulting in a job with the U.S.Geological Survey. A few years of water research and I soon moved to the tech industry throwing me head first into the computer revolution.  About 20 years later I discovered real estate as a career and never looked back.  I work better with people than with isotopes, negotiate better with individuals than board rooms and much prefer helping people achieve their goals and dreams while hearing their stories. Technology is a major part of the real estate business and my experience gave me a great platform to work from.

I have lived in the Santa Cruz area with my family for over 45 years.  I developed my real estate expertise in Santa Cruz County and the northern part of Monterey County. I have lived in many of our small towns and cities giving me first-hand knowledge of all these areas.  I can easily unravel the complexity of rural properties yet also am quite familiar with the ins and outs of our beach communities.

I am a full time REALTOR, abide by the code of ethics of REALTORS, and provide my clients with the kind of service I would expect of others...and then some.  I was awarded the REALTOR of the Year Award in 2012 as a reflection of my dedication and service to the Santa Cruz Association of REALTORS and the real estate community as a whole.

Let me help make a plan with you to find the home you’ve always wanted, the investment portfolio you envision or move to a new place with new plans for the future. I look forward to talking with you.