Laura Perkins
Real Estate Professional
Meet Laura Perkins
Laura was born and raised in historic Glendale, Ohio, an exquisite and quaint village located in Cincinnati (1st planned community in the United States). She obtained her Ohio Real Estate License, and since that time has been vigilant in keeping apprised of the myriad facets entailed in the real estate industry. Her decision to relocate to California in 1987, to fulfill her desire for new and challenging experiences and obtain her California Real Estate License, proved to be extremely positive and rewarding. Laura's ongoing research and negotiation skills empower both sellers and buyers, making everyone closing escrow winners.
Laura's Merits:
* Sales performance in the top 10% nationwide
* Alain Pinel Realtors President's Club
* Certified Global Relocation Services (RELO) designation
* Certified (GREEN) designation
* Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation
* Certified Distressed Property (CDPE) designation
* Quality Service Certified (QSC) designation
* Realtor Membership to CAR, NAR, ProMLSListings
Primary Focus (Santa Clara County/San Mateo Country): Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Los Altos, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Campbell, Willow Glen, Cambrian, Almaden Valley, Santa Teresa, Blossom Valley, San Jose, Morgan Hill, Gilroy. (Additional areas/experience): Menlo Park, Redwood City, South San Francisco, Pebble Beach
Laura is a member of the Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS, the California Association of REALTORS and the National Association of REALTORS. All of these associations uphold a strict code of ethics and ensure their members are up-to-date on the latest marketing techniques and legislation affecting real estate. In addition, she is active with MLSListings Professional Edition (California MLS Alliance), which gives her access to information on properties throughout California. Laura's relationships and strong relocation network allow her to have global (domestic and international) connections.
Prior to joining Alain Pinel Realtors, Laura managed international sales and marketing while employed with well-known, high-tech companies (Apple, Nortel Networks) in Ohio, California and England. Her perseverance and eagerness to continually further her education in the ever-changing real estate domain procures her clients confidence and allegiance—and assures them they are working with an expert.
Laura's Comments:
"Unquestionable integrity, high morals and high values have been my way of life. I believe in creating a strong liaison with every client. Gaining each client's total trust is imperative in the sequential business transactions involved, both pre-sale and post-sale.
I bought my first property when I was almost 21 years old. I can tell you, at that age such an important purchase seemed scary and intimidating to me. But was I ever thrilled to be a home owner when it was all said and done! I consider my attention to detail, negotiation skills and high energy level great assets. These assets are of utmost importance in my personal transactions, as well as in all of my clients transactions. It's a joy to share my knowledge of real estate and related experiences with my clients. Whether I am working with first-time buyers or seasoned investors each ends up very pleased. One of my clients said my middle name should be "resourceful" which brings a smile to my face. It's so rewarding to witness my clients dreams come to fruition. What an inspiration to make positive things happen!
I spend quality time with my clients, always doing my very best to be informative and answer any and all questions. We all know finding or selling a "home" does not happen over night. It's imperative each client understands and appreciates the necessary time involved in locating the right home, preparing the home and achieving the desired outcome. I want my clients to know all the ins and outs concerning both buying and selling property. Once they are well-informed and have made their final decision my clients feel confident (and relieved.) It's my belief proactively deciphering and delivering my clients wants and needs is essential and paramount. I am extremely grateful to those who refer me to new clients. This not only makes me feel good inside, but it also lets me know I've done my job to the best of my ability. Personal referrals keep me safe and my business strong. This market requires a strong background in a multitude of different areas and I am here to help you.
Alain Pinel Realtors is dedicated to excellence. I take pride in being a member of such distinguished real estate professionals. We offer the most sophisticated and technologically advanced marketing strategies, specializing in lifestyle, distinctive properties and estates."
Be the change you want to see in the world.
My Listings
“I had the pleasure of working with Laura originally as my listing Realtor, when I needed to sell my condominium, also when I wanted to purchase my first single family home, and then again when I decided to sell the home 14 years later. Laura went above and beyond driving me around to show me many properties, found me a place to stay while I was having some work done on the home, and she negotiated great prices when I bought and sold my properties. When it was time to sell my current home, Laura again worked hard for me to ensure I was on top of what needed to be done, she had great referrals for people to fix things, and she came in and did a lot of preparation herself. Laura ratified a seamless sales contract for well over my asking price. Laura also kept in touch throughout the years and gave me some great advice for things I needed at the time. I recommend Laura for your residential real estate needs! ”
“You have been outstanding to work with. I do appreciate your support and attention to detail. Laura has an exceptionally keen eye regarding market trends and demonstrates outstanding business acumen and sound judgement. It's apparent Laura thrives on mentoring and assisting others with an open heart and hand - she truly cared about what we wanted and did not want.”
“What a great day, we feel really good about the sale. Thank you so much for all your personal and professional efforts.”
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your tireless, sincere and professional effort in my successful real estate transactions. No one can top you, Laura. You certainly have earned my trust and confidence you in. Definitely, I will send you all referrals. Thank you for sending us information and sharing your expertise with us! It has been beyond helpful. ”
“Thank you for helping us feel so much better about everything. We are very grateful for all of your hard work, you have been awesome! ”
“I think it was excellent work and we will be happy to refer and recommend you to our friends. Thank you.”
“Thanks again for your excellent work to get us the house and have it close ahead of the schedule. We knew we were in good hands once we started working with you and we will highly recommend you to anyone in the housings market. Thank you for your hard work and it has been a pleasure working with you.”
“We have bought and sold multiple properties using Laura as our Realtor, so when we decided to sell our condo (being used as a rental property) we did not hesitate to enlist Laura's services once again. Mere hours after our tenant vacated, Laura was preparing the property for show, to prospective buyers. We introduced further challenge by being out of town during most of the process - but that did not phase Laura. Amazed by the quick process and above-asking offer, we never set foot in the condo after calling Laura. We literally could not have done it without her. Thank you Laura!”
“I met Laura while she was in the process of selling my neighbor's home. There were several Realtors who wanted to work with me. After speaking with Laura, I felt she would be the best one to represent me through this process and I soon realized it was the best possible decision I could have made. From the first steps to the last, she was right there with me all the way. Her dedication to her job is commendable. She can be counted on to help with all the details, whether it was paperwork I had questions about, or getting my home upgraded for selling, she had all the right answers. She has my highest respect and recommendation for all your real estate needs.”
“Honestly, your acquaintance is a present for me. To associate with such a great person, such as yourself, is truly a gift.”
“Selling my Mountain View property turned out to be a relatively painless event and minimal stress. I attribute all that to the talent, skills and dedication of Laura Perkins and her commitment to her customers and to her profession as a Realtor. She came highly recommended from trusted friends who had experienced Laura's realty expertise first hand and they did not lead me astray, in their confidence in her abilities. I felt her confident leadership steering me always in a positive and forward-moving direction to get this task to the finish line. She offered proficient communication, leadership and direction in all aspects of the complex out-of-country paperwork and transaction process. Win-Win all around. Thank you.”
“Keep doing what you do, because you are so great at it!”
“Jielin and I feel fortunate to have you helping throughout the days and nights working on the contract. We are very impressed by your skills and diligence. Many, many thanks.”
“Laura is great! She's very professional and genuinely cares about her clients. She's on top of things and answers questions in a timely fashion. She made a daunting process easier to understand and was supportive every step of the way.”
“Thanks for helping us through the process. It was a pleasure working with you. We highly recommend Laura Perkins, if you are on the lookout for a Realtor. Here is why: Quality: She is very knowledgeable - heard first-hand from multiple people, including the Title Agent and Seller Agent, about how thorough and professional Laura's work was. Promptness: She is always available to address your concerns and questions - she works late whenever necessary and always promptly responds to calls and emails. Team: She works closely with a good Mortgage Agent and that allowed us to put down an offer with an aggressive closing schedule. Guidance: In addition to reading the disclosures herself, she emphasized the importance of us reading all the material too. This ensured that we were fully aware of the minute details of the property.”
“Thank you for your extra ordinary effort on behalf of your clients and all parties. You are a true professional.”
“Your dedication is amazing. You are an excellent professional and a hard worker. I am so glad you helped us.”
“If you want to buy or sell a house, this is the person to help you do it. She will go above and beyond and you will be amazed. We are so thankful God blessed us with your skillful, dedicated talent and passion. Thank you Laura Perkins! Thanks for all the help you give/gave us. You are an amazing person!”
“Laura, You are amazing. Don't apologize for promotion - you should be promoted. People need to know about you. People need your expertise, dedication and all-around awesomeness! Thou rock the house, literally!! Bless YOU. If you had any idea how your outstanding game made a profound difference in my life...All I can say is a thousand thanks :0 )”