Empire Realty Associates is a local real estate brokerage founded in 2002 by 23 agents and Chairman of the Board Judi Keenholtz, based on the belief that the client is best served by a small brokerage with deep roots in the community.

Many of the founding partners have worked in local real estate for 20 years. Empire Realty has since grown to nearly 100 associates who work from two beautiful offices, one in Danville and one in downtown Walnut Creek.

What makes Empire Realty different is our culture, meaning “our approach to business.” We share the knowledge and resources to put our clients’ needs at the center of each transaction. Empire Realty’s executive team and talented staff create a thriving, energetic environment to support the goals of our partners and associates.

Executive Team :
Empire Realty’s executive team and talented staff create a thriving, energetic environment to support the goals of our partners and associates.

PRESIDENT | Hank Perry ’s specialty is increasing productivity for agents and providing the best possible experience for their clients through the use of cutting-edge real estate technologies. Hank has been at every level of the real estate sales process - from top production as an agent to recruiting and management of 20 offices as a real estate broker.

VICE PRESIDENT & WALNUT CREEK MANAGER | Bob O’Grady, a local real estate veteran with over 20 years’ experience, has demonstrated his leadership in negotiation and contract issues, working with the risk management team, and sharing his knowledge and experience in business development with agents and management. O’Grady has earned the GRI and CRS designations, closed hundreds of transactions, and served on the Contra Costa Association of Realtors’ Grievance and Mediation committees.