Global Awareness With Local Knowledge
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Selling Philosophy
I view every real estate transaction as special and unique. Whether I work with sellers or buyers in our very diverse area, I put my everything into the deal. You'll experience uncompromising honesty, hard work, step by step thoroughness and diplomatic negotiations sprinkled with homespun humor. In the end each side of the contract usually comes out a satisfied winner, because all issues have been clarified and the truths have come forth.
Specific Services
Moving in or moving out can be intense, all encompassing. I understand how people feel in a period of transition, as I personally recall moving to the Bay Area during the turbulent mid 60-'s from my native country, Finland. In addition to helping to buy or sell your home, I can direct the newcomer to excellent resources for information on schools, health services, shopping, trades people, recreation, entertainment etc. As a full time real estate professional, I serve the Greater East Bay: Albany, Berkeley, Oakland, El Cerrito,Richmond and beyond.
Testimonial
"As I mentioned to Anna-Maija last night, I was struck by the chords of honesty and forthrightness I heard in her voice the first time I spoke with her over the phone. Upon concluding the call, I told my wife (who was nervous about the transaction)""this is a person we can trust-I tell you, I can hear it in her voice"". And in fact, this has proved to be the case. It is a rare quality to be able to convey this honesty over the phone, and it is a tribute to your character that you do so Anna-Maija."
Affiliations
My work with two pioneering American Specialty Retailers (The Nature Co. & Design Research, Inc.) further sharpened my senses to look for the best quality in workmanship and design. I am able to sense the overall feeling of a home and gage the possibilities with the "fixer-uppers." I love working in my garden,cooking, spending time with my two children, reading literature, listening to jazz and classical music. I'm a member of AFS: American Field Service International
Scholarships,FAHA:Finnish American Home Association, University of California Alumni Asssociation.