My Profile

Transacting real estate in today's marketplace requires a specific level of expertise. My extensive corporate marketing background;  high tech-high touch style; and knowledge of the LaMorinda area enables me to help my clients with referral worthy service. 

Professional Philosophy
I am a professional marketing specialist with 20+ years of corporate marketing and advertising experience. Having successfully marketed international consumer products (Swatch Watch & LA Gear), a major regional shopping center (Beverly Center) and a local specialty retailer (Beverages & more!) I have what it takes to bring your home to market. 

Sellers: When you choose me as your agent I´ll pair my seasoned marketing skills with the powerful resources and massive exposure of the internet and traditional marketing channels to give your distinctive property the showcase it deserves.

Buyers: As your agent I will use my honed negotiating skills and market expertise to find you your ideal home. My high tech, high touch style will set your moving worries at ease.

My goal: To be your ultimate partner by listening to your needs, researching options, crafting a professional marketing plan and consulting with you. I thrive on the details while focusing on the big picture---insuring you a seamless transaction.  Through creative negotiating and timely communication, the end result will be a positive experience that exceeds your expectations of referral worthy service.

Personal Background
I reside in Orinda with my daughter Kimiko and husband Les who is a dentist in Rockridge. My interests include personal growth, yoga, running, Tai Chi, knitting, quilting, cooking, and most of all watching my daughter grow up.

Local community participation is important to me: Currently I am actively involved with Moraga Valley Pool and the Del Rey Parents' Club.

Work & pleasure travels have brought me to: Australia, the Bahamas, British Columbia, China, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy,  Korea, Japan, Taiwan,  Thailand & Switzerland. Most cherished travel moment: swimming through the mouth of a giant clam on the Great Barrier Reef.

Professional Affiliations
 National Association of Realtors; California Association of Realtors; Contra Costa Association of Realtors; SRES, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, ePRO.

Client Testimonials

I just want to say, “thank you,” from the bottom of my heart.

“Extremely knowledgeable, diligent, and above all, professional.” As a first-time home buyer, Cheryl explained every step in the home buying process in ways that I can understand.  I am impressed with her honest feedback, expertise in the area, and home-bidding strategies.  She offered sound and practical advice and successfully guided me in presenting the best and fair offer in a multiple bid situation.  Cheryl took time and care in understanding what “I need” versus what “I want,” while balancing out what “I can.”  Cheryl took all the necessary steps to minimize all the worries in purchasing and closing on a home.  Today, I am very happy with my new home, and have Cheryl to thank for helping me realize a dream.

 --Jose' Purchased a home in Orinda

“We appreciated your strong ethics and trustworthiness. Thank you for making the transaction so smooth and taking the time to explain everything to us.  We also appreciate your organization and continuously accommodating our busy schedules.”

--Stacy & David   Sold a home in Orinda 

“Thanks for all the advice on preparing the house before the open house.  The binder you prepared, the flyers, the flowers were all so perfect.  In spite of our busy schedules, you managed to keep us on track.  It’s rare to find someone who does their job so thoroughly and with so much cheerfulness!”

 - -Peter & Diane  Purchased a home in Alamo & Sold a home in El Sobrante

 

"Thank you for your outstanding work resulting in the purchase of our new house in Moraga. Having worked with real estate agents in the past, we both feel your expertise is second to none. Your professional connections with the other agents and your encyclopedic knowledge of the Bay Area real estate market were extremely valuable in our hunt. Your intimate familiarity of the Lamorinda area, along with your tenacious attitude is highly appreciated.

Buying a house can be an extremely demanding venture, but your efforts made the whole process stress-free. Thank you for answering all of our many questions and concerns. Thank you for making yourself available to our phone calls at all hours of the day. And last, but not least, thank you for being so kind and patient with our son Jackson during the many open houses and meetings we’ve attended."

---Fay & Jon  Purchased a home in Moraga

  "We just want to say thank you for the wonderful job you did in helping us purchase our 'ideal home'.  Even though the negotiation and transaction process of real estate in California is so complex, you assisted us. We sailed through the journey rather smoothly and timely. Your knowledge and experience in the local market does count. We are lucky to have you as our agent. Thank you! “

 --Doris & Bruce  Purchased a home in Danville

  "Cheryl was very patient and supportive throughout a 2 year on again off again process that finally resulted in our wonderful house in Moraga.  She not only has great marketing skills which resulted in our winning a bid over six other bidders, she has great people skills and very adeptly managed my husband's and my very different agendas.  She was there for every step of the process and never missed a detail, even down to little touches that many realtors don't bother with, such as helping us connect with resources in our new community, and she was there for the final signing of escrow close even though she didn't need to be."

 --Tom & Beth  Purchased a home in Moraga