Property Management Expert, RE Broker, & CPM

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Certified Property Manager and Real Estate Broker with over 31+ years of experience and knowledge in California Residential and Commercial Property Management. Skill set includes, Marketing, Property Evaluations, Lease Negotiating, Habitability standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Residential and Commercial Property Management. Graduate and current member of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) certifications include an Accredited Residential Manager (ARM) and Certified Property Manager (CPM) certification. Graduate of the Institute of Real Estate, (GRI) certification. Seasoned real estate professional with specialized expertise in property valuation and expert witness testimony for family law proceedings. Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive market analysis, perform detailed property inspections, and deliver accurate fair market value assessments using advanced MLS research and comparable property analysis. Proven courtroom experience providing clear, credible testimony in high-stakes divorce cases, with a track record of successfully completing expert witness assignments for legal counsel. Combines technical real estate knowledge with strong communication skills to translate complex valuation data into accessible information for legal proceedings. E D U C A T I O N • Coursework towards AA degree | Santa Rosa Junior College • Licensed Real Estate Broker (#01098887) | State of California • (CPM) Certified Property Manager • (ARM) Accredited Residential Manager P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E Expert Witness | SEAK – The Expert Witness Training Company 06/2025 – Present • Retained by family law attorneys to provide professional real estate valuation and expert testimony services. • Conduct comprehensive asset research and property assessments utilizing MLS databases and additional market resources to determine accurate property values and fair market assessments. • Perform on-site property inspections upon request, delivering detailed exterior evaluations and data compilation. • Prepare thorough comparable market analyses featuring 3-5 relevant properties, leveraging lateral connections across California MLS systems for comprehensive market coverage. • Generate detailed summary reports and curriculum vitae documentation for legal proceedings. • Relevant Experience & Litigation Experience: Successfully completed several expert witness assignments, including courtroom testimony representing plaintiff interests in divorce proceedings, demonstrating ability to present complex real estate valuations clearly and credibly under cross-examination. Assistant General Manager | Bodega Bay 01/2024 – Present • Provide comprehensive operational support for a large-scale residential property management portfolio encompassing 725 ocean-view single-family homes throughout Sonoma County. • Collaborate with senior management to ensure seamless daily operations, maintain high service standards for residents, and oversee property-related activities across this premium coastal housing community. • Demonstrate strong organizational and leadership capabilities while managing multiple properties in a dynamic, high -value real estate environment. Knowledge of CC&R's, Bylaws and Rules & Regulation and Elections. The role of Homeowner Association Property Management, Onsite Management, escrow services, vendor vetting, project management. Forms and Requests, Accounting, and Budgeting.