My Philosophy

I approach my real estate practice with a natural desire and commitment to be a zealous advocate for my clients and truly represent them. I focus on protecting their best interests, as I guide and educate them through the complex process of selling or buying a home. I take care of my clients as I would take care of my family and friends. I think of myself as an advocate for them. My joy and goal is to provide superior service for my clients to accomplish their real estate goals. I take the time to carefully listen to their objectives, needs and time frame and through strategic planning and teamwork, I design a custom designed plan to accomplish their goals.

I offer a level of knowledge, experience and insight that provides my clients with the competitive advantage they need to maximize their profits. With more than two decades of experience as a seasoned real estate professional and hundreds of successful real estate transactions, I look forward to each new client and each new home. I appreciate that every client and transaction is unique.

I have an in-depth knowledge of the local market and neighborhoods. My clients appreciate the personal service I provide and my attention to detail. I truly enjoy my chosen career and hope to be the resource you turn to for all of your real estate needs.

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Professional History

Work History

• Realtor, Coldwell Banker, Oakland. Helps clients buy and sell residential real estate primarily in Oakland, Berkeley and surrounding communities.
• Realtor, Wells & Bennett Realtors, Oakland
• Realtor, ERA Real Estate, Alameda
• Owner, Kate Phillips Jewelry. Design, manufacture, and distribution of fashion jewelry to department stores and retail specialty shops.
• Sales Management and Jewelry Buyer, Laura-Kiran Retail Stores. Sales, customer service, management and buyer.

Certification

• License, Department of Real Estate, California, 1990
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), a national designation- less than 4% of all Realtors possess
• Graduate Realtors Institute (GRI), a national designation - less than 10% of all Realtors possess
• Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), a national designation - less than 1% of all Realtors possess

Professional Associations

• Oakland Association of Realtors
• California Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors
• Women’s Council of Realtors
• Mills College Alumnae Association
• Residential Sales Council

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, Mills College, Oakland, 1981

 

Personal History

Kate has lived in:
Oakland, Berkeley, Piedmont, Philadelphia, Ardmore, Tivoli, Cambridge, Paris

Experiences:
Real estate sales; retail sales, management and buying; jewelry design, manufacture and sales; piano teacher; musician and performer; music concert producer; photographer, artist

Travels:
Europe, Mexico, India, Morocco, Turkey, Canada, British and American Virgin Islands, Hawaii, throughout the USA

Little Known Facts:
Lived in Paris for two years where I attended elementary school and 1st grade, spoke French fluently as a child; during 9/11 was on a three-week sailing trip in Turkey; love doing an annual group vitality fasting retreat; played Mandolin with Pete Seeger on the Clearwater Sloop on the Hudson River

Interests:
Music, photography, art, swimming, “Eating For Health” & Bauman College, organic food and gardening, farmers markets, sailing, movies, French, nature, the ocean, ethnographic jewelry and textiles, eclectic fashion and style in clothing, architecture and interior design

Passions:
Personal growth, family and friendships, adventure, travel, holistic nutrition

Would like to:
Live in France for three months to study French and become fluent again; study nutrition and holistic culinary arts at Bauman College, sail around the Greek Islands, write a screenplay about my trip to Morocco, have an apartment in Paris, become proficient at photography and Photoshop

 

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