FRAN PAPAPIETRO
REALTORĀ®, GMS, SRES, e-Pro, CNS
MY EXPERIENCE STARTED EARLY
Many clients ask why I chose a real estate career. It has deep roots stemming from my childhood. As the daughter of a now retired active-duty Naval Chaplain, we moved often. We lived abroad, relocating multiple times. Itās through that experience ā picking up a life and creating a new one ā that I learned theĀ relocation process can be exciting and full of challenges. Itās with this perspective and sensitivity that I help my clients; Iām passionate about making meaningful connections so my clients create the lifestyle they really want in the San Francisco Bay Area.
SKILLS & SPECIALTIES
Before becoming a Realtor, I had a successful career in high tech sales. It was the perfect training ground for learning and applying these critical skills:
- Artful & Thorough InquiryĀ ā I learned how important it is to ask the right questions in the right way at the right time. As a result, I can efficiently find the perfect solution for my clients.
- Professional PresentationsĀ ā Many times the difference between an accepted offer and rejection is a professional and well-constructed presentation. Iāve found the adage āyou only have one chance to make a first impressionā applies to emails, in-person discussions, and writing offers.
- Strategic NegotiationĀ ā Whether itās a buyerās or sellerās market, success often hinges on cultivating positive relationships with other real estate agents and negotiating thatās respectful and effective.
A WIDE NETWORK OF RESOURCES
Whether you are upsizing, downsizing, relocating into or out of the Bay Area area or looking for investment property, I can help. I leverage the Sereno Groupās world-class marketing resources (both online and offline). I also have a wide professional network of local and trusted experts ā from home repair to staging and everything in between.
COMMITMENT TO SERVICE
My role as your Realtor is to help you through one of the largest decisions youāll ever make ā buying or selling your home. The economy and real estate market of Silicon Valley is unpredictable and sometimes volatile. Over the years Iāve successfully negotiated hot and cold markets as well asĀ extreme economic conditions. Iām committed to helping you navigate through the intricacies and nuances of the real estate process with perspective and sensitivity.
On a personal note, Iām proud to call the San Francisco Bay Area home for more than three decades. My fatherās commitment as a military chaplain taught me the value of community and oneās responsibility to support it. Each year I contribute to many Bay Area charities. I am also a member of the Sereno Groupās 1% for Good Charitable Giving Program.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Before starting my career, I graduated from San Jose State University with Magna Cum Laude honors. I then honed my organizational and management skills in high tech sales for severalĀ well-known companies here in Silicon Valley. Since negotiating is a critical component to a real estate transaction, I completed the Influence and Negotiation Strategies Program from Stanfordās Graduate School of Business.
As a driven professional, I also believe in lifelong learning and achieving excellence. In addition to belonging to the California Association of Realtors (CAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), I hold the following designations:
- Stanford Universityās Negotiation Strategies Program
- Certified Corporate Relocation Specialist
- Global Mobility Specialist (GMS)
- Certified Negotiation Specialist (CNS)
- e-Pro ā Internet marketing technology
- Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
- Americaās Best Real Estate Agents by RealTrends (with Zillow & Trulia) since 2014