EXPERIENCE

A real estate veteran of 30+ years, Susan began her career in San Francisco where she was associated with a premier San Francisco firm.  Upon relocating to the Monterey Peninsula 20 years ago, Susan joined another acclaimed company, which has just merged with Carmel Realty Company in Carmel. CRC is the largest and strongest independent real estate firm on the Monterey Peninsula. Susan specializes in selling fine homes and properties on the Monterey Peninsula and surrounding areas. She has repeatedly been honored as a top producing agent and most recently received the 2018 Circle of Excellence Award.  She was named the 2012 Member of the Year by Women's Council of REALTORS® and completed Leadership Monterey Peninsula, a community leadership program, in 2014.  As a Relocation Specialist in the Carmel office she has assisted numerous corporate transferees and relocating sellers and buyers with their special needs while selling their home or purchasing a new one.

PERSONAL

Susan holds a bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Florida and a master's degree in Educational Technology from San Francisco State University.  Following completion of her education, Susan served her community as a teacher and teacher-trainer in the San Francisco Unifi ed School District.  Here she honed her people skills, learned to handle fine details and discovered the importance of follow-through, all which are crucial in the complicated process of real estate transactions.  Susan has experienced first-hand many aspects of real estate including property management, remodeling, home ownership, 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges, and residential and investment property sales.  She understands both the joys and stresses of real estate and is eager to help her clients enjoy the rewards of property ownership.  

MEMBERSHIPS

Susan is a member of the Monterey County Association of REALTORS®, the California Association of REALTORS®, the National Association of REALTORS®, and the Women's Council of REALTORS®. All of these associations uphold a strict code of ethics and ensure that their members are up to date on the latest marketing techniques and legislation affecting real estate.  A strong advocate of professionalism in real estate Susan was the Charter President 2001-2002 of the Women's Council of REALTORS®, Monterey Peninsula Network.  She holds the following designations: GRI, Graduate REALTOR® Institute; and PMN, Performance Management Network, assuring her clients they will receive the best representation.  She completed the Stanford University "Innovation and Entrepreneurship Certification" program and is a Certified Stanford Negotiator.

Susan's boundless energy spills over into charity fundraising and many volunteer community activities. She volunteers as a guide at the Monterey Bay Aquarium where her passion is to inspire our youth with an appreciation and stewardship of our oceans. Susan and her husband own a home in Pacific Grove where she loves spending time in her rose garden.  She also enjoys playing golf and walking by the ocean enjoying our beautiful coastline.

PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY

In every transaction, Susan's first goal is a happy, satisfied client.  "There are a myriad of details involved in real estate sales," explains Susan. "When those things are handled by an experienced, competent REALTOR®, the seller or buyer will experience much less stress," she says.  Taking care of the details is one of the many things that Susan does well. Her property management background and her 30+ years of sales experience provide her with the tools to handle the challenges that arise in many transactions.  Whether it is working with relocating buyers looking for a new home or sellers just making a change, Susan has the answers. Susan's knowledge, enthusiasm, and creativity make her #1 with all her clients.

For quality real estate service, call Susan today and find out for yourself!