Antoinette Galindo has helped people buy and sell properties for more than 13 years, and 90 percent of her clients return to Antoinette for assistance in subsequent purchases and sales. Antoinette’s approach to the real estate transaction is grounded in the client relationship. Whether a personal or rental property is the subject, her priority is understanding her client’s goal, desires and needs. She deploys this understanding in everything from pricing, to building style, to location – advising the client candidly and supportively. Antoinette leverages her experience with bidding and transactions to the client’s advantage and protection, and her knowledge of Bay Area markets is a key element of structuring the best possible arrangement for her client. A native San Franciscan, Antoinette is affiliated with the National Association of Realtors, the San Mateo Board of Realtors, and the San Francisco Board of Realtors. She holds the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) designations, which signify that Antoinette has met rigorous criteria for course study and productivity. Fewer than 23 percent of all real estate professionals earn the GRI designation, and less than 4 percent achieve the CRS. Antoinette’s SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) designation means that she has demonstrated the knowledge and expertise required to counsel senior clients through major financial and lifestyle transitions such as relocation, refinancing and the sale of a home. Her E-PRO designation means that Antoinette is recognized as a leader in the practice of online real estate services by the profession. And in achieving the Quality Service Certification (QSC) designation, Antoinette can be recognized as real estate professional who manages client expectations, delivers satisfying service, and keeps her promises. Antoinette entered the real estate industry first as a commercial property manager. She once managed a 25-acre property, handling tenant improvements, the hiring of contractors, plan reviews and budgets. The experience led her to the residential side, where she can indulge her interest in home décor and introduce clients to the variety of residential experiences available in the Bay Area. The commercial experience enables Antoinette to add important perspective to the client’s decision-making process regarding what it takes to turn a house into a home. Antoinette Galindo is a key member of a group of distinguished real estate professionals at Alain Pinel Realtors, the sophisticated and technologically advanced marketing firm that specializes in distinctive properties and estates. She looks forward to standing by your side in making your real estate purchase or sale a satisfying experience.
