
Realtor at Windermere Properties
San Francisco Bay Area

Realtor at Windermere Properties
San Francisco Bay Area
With the motto of, “Helping you write the next chapter in your life,™” Carl is passionate about providing the absolute best in customer service! Carl's zeal for quality and service that is "better than the rest" has led him to develop state-of-the-art tools that guarantee the highest level of customer service and satisfaction. This commitment to excellence has left a very long string of happy clients in his wake and has produced dozens of written client testimonials.
Carl is one of the "next generation" of Realtors, functioning as a "Virtual Realtor" and serving a broad range of markets and client needs. Carl is portable and takes his experience and expertise with him wherever he goes. Carl typically transforms any local Starbucks into his office; meeting with clients in any location and conducting business while enjoying the best Starbucks has to offer!
Not locked into one geographic area, Carl has sold homes in almost every city in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. He has also sold in Santa Clara county and as far away as the Sacramento area. He routinely works with other Realtors across North America. While some are content to be confined into being "Neighborhood Experts," Carl has earned the distinction of being a "Regional Expert," tracking trends and critical information in multiple markets, thus bringing the broadest possible expertise and service to his clients.
* Rated in the top 1% of Realtors nationally
* Member, California Association of Realtors
* Member, National Association of Realtors
* Member, Bay East Association of Realtors
* Earned the CRS Designation (Certified Residential Specialist)
* Awarded Grand Master Achievement award, BayEast Association of Realtors, 2006
* Awarded numerous national and local awards
* Nominated Rookie of the Year, 2002
* Owner, The Next Stage, a fully certified Staging Company, ASP, IAHSP
* President, Watermark Builders, Inc., specializing in high end residential remodeling
In addition to his skills as a Realtor, Carl is a licensed general contractor and uses this expertise in innovative ways: helping sellers maximize their homes for the market, and enabling buyers to fully assess potential homes while previewing them. Carl also owns "The Next Stage," a fully professional and accredited home staging company used to enhance all of his listings. Lastly, Carl has developed “The Ultimate Home Buying Experience,” earning him recognition as a top-notch buyer specialist.
(Real Estate industry)
June 2006 — Present (3 years 7 months)
Full service Realtor whose purpose statement is, "Helping you write the next chapter in your life." Has achieved the CRS designation, the highest designation awarded to Realtors. Services the entire East Bay.
(Construction industry)
August 2001 — April 2008 (6 years 9 months)
As a licensed general contractor, started with business partner Mark Miller, Watermark Builders, Inc., a general contracting company specializing in the highest level of quality and professionalism for residential construction. Located in Danville, CA, WBI continues to offer general contracting services for all types of residential remodeling and new construction projects, and a full range of services to meet the needs of the most discriminating clients.
WBI is a top-notch construction company recognized for distinctive design elements, attention to detail and quality built-in from the inside out. To achieve the goal of “Building Your Dreams Into Reality,” WBI utilizes the craftsmanship of the past coupled with the technology of the future. Featuring skilled craftsmen, some with over 20 years experience, Watermark Builders, Inc. has been consistently committed to no less than the absolute finest quality, outstanding service, integrity and excellence in all they do.
(Real Estate industry)
October 2001 — June 2006 (4 years 9 months)
Worked in the Fremont Mission office
BA , Music , 1972 — 1977
Reading, gourmet cooking, traveling, building, writing
* Certified mentor for Buffini & Company
* Regularly Featured contributor for Trulia.com’s “Market Crisis” Section
* HomeGain.com Real Estate Blog Contributor
* Received HomeGain.com’s 2007 Western Region Honorable Mention
* #1 HomeGain.com Realtor in the San Francisco East Bay for 2007
* Awarded REALTOR.com’s Online Marketing Award of Excellence
* Grand Master Award, 2006, Bay East Association of Realtors
* Numerous awards from former company, Prudential CA Realty
* Nominated Rookie of the Year, 2001, Bay East Association of Realtors