I began my real estate career in 1985, and nearly four decades later, I still wake up energized by this business. I bring an extensive background in sales, marketing, negotiation, relocation, and investing to every transaction, along with a deep knowledge of the Contra Costa County market that only comes from working it day in and day out for almost 40 years.
My team and I specialize in residential and income property sales throughout the San Francisco East Bay, with deep expertise across Contra Costa County communities including Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Concord, Martinez, Danville, Alamo, and Clayton. I'm an expert with contract negotiations, risk management, disclosure laws, creative financing, and sophisticated investment strategies.
I also come from a background in residential construction, which gives me a practical eye that most agents don't have. Whether I'm helping a seller decide which renovations will yield the best return or walking a buyer through a property's condition, that construction knowledge pays real dividends. My real estate expertise is also captured in my co-authored book, "Get the Best Deal When Buying or Selling Your Home."
Beyond individual transactions, I'm passionate about education and community. I provide real estate training courses for fellow Realtors on topics like negotiation strategy, social media marketing, and risk management. I'm also actively involved in local community events and serve as a Director of the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce. I hold designations as an Accredited Consultant in Real Estate, Certified Residential Specialist, and Graduate of the Real Estate Institute, along with a Mastery of Negotiations certification from the University of San Francisco.
When I'm not working, you'll find me hiking and fishing in the Mount Lassen area, boating on Lake Almanor, or touring Northern California on my motorcycle.
If you have a client headed to the East Bay, I'd be honored to take great care of them. With nearly 40 years and over a thousand transactions behind me, your client will get an experienced advocate, a skilled negotiator, and a team that measures its success by repeat and referral business.
"Pete is a very experienced and knowledgeable Realtor, especially in the East Bay. He explains the real estate process well and kept us informed on a regular basis. He has represented us twice now, once in purchasing a home and more recently in selling our home. We were very pleased with both transactions and would definitely recommend him."
"Pete helped me find and purchase a property that fit my family's needs and sold my home of 20 years in an incredibly fast sale with a great price. He pointed out many things a seller and buyer should be aware of. Twenty years ago I used Pete when I bought my first home and would not have used anyone else twenty years later."
"I spoke with 6 agents before I chose Pete. In the process of renovating and selling our house in Moraga, Pete's knowledge and experience saved us a significant amount of time and money. He marketed the house through various channels to get us a maximum number of offers. We sold for above asking."
I measure my success by the number of clients who come back and the referrals they send. When you refer a client to me, they're getting an agent with nearly 40 years of local expertise, a construction background, and a team built to deliver a best-in-class transaction experience. I'll treat your client's goals like my own and keep you informed every step of the way.
I keep my clients informed on a regular basis and I'm readily available to answer questions when they come up. I believe in empowering clients with the best information so they can make confident decisions. Referring agents can expect the same level of communication and transparency throughout the entire transaction.
