As a top 10% agent in Silicon Valley, I know the impact that the right agent can make with an excellent price and peace-of-mind.
All-star Yelp reviews testify I exceed sellers’ expectations by achieving a top sale price – often a record price – with my custom marketing plan and focused negotiations.
I help buyers purchase their perfect home but without overpaying. My clients’ homes often appraise higher than their offer price.
Prior to opening my real estate brokerage in 2003, I was a Vice President of Business Development & Marketing in Silicon Valley. I carried those skills of cutting-edge Silicon Valley marketing and multi-million dollar negotiations to real estate.
As a Bay Area native since 1979, I earned both a Bachelors of Arts and Science and a Master’s of Science from Stanford University with Honors. I also attended Castilleja School for girls in Palo Alto.
I have served on the board of directors of the Bay Area MLS, the California Association of Realtors, and a mutual water company where in 2020 I helped negotiate its acquisition by San Jose Water.
I enjoy beautiful views living in the San Jose hills and have lived in Palo Alto, Portola Valley, and San Carlos.
If you are looking for an agent with an impeccable reputation and know-how to deliver exceptional results, call me at (408) 258-6400 or email catherine.gortner@gmail.com. I am here to help when you are ready.