Silvana has expertise in the following areas:
•Market analysis, pricing and negotiating the buying and selling of homes, based on her MBA from Harvard Business School, law degree from the University of San Diego and engineering degree from the University of Illinois, and her years of work experience in business consulting and corporations such as Hewlett Packard, AT&T and Caterpillar.
•Staging homes to maximize sales price and minimize time on the market
•Established relationships with skilled tradespeople who can assist with projects ranging from complete remodels to routine maintenance and repairs required as part of the selling process.
•Familiarity with homes, neighborhoods and marketing trends in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and the North County area. Silvana has been in the top 1% of Realtors in Poway and Rancho Bernardo from 2002 to present based in the number of detached home transactions she has completed during that period.
Education and Experience
Her education includes the following:
Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School
Juris Doctorate (JD) from the University of San Diego
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Illinois
Her professional experience includes marketing, engineering and business consulting experience with companies such as Hewlett Packard, AT&T and Caterpillar.
What Her Clients Have to Say...
"Silvana successfully navigated us through the recent purchase of our home. I am most certain we would not have been able to make it happen without her superior negotiating power and professionalism. She has definitely earned our loyalty for life, and we would gladly recommend her to others expecting excellence."
"As a career Navy officer, we have moved many times across the country from many cities and homes. Silvana's professionalism and care for us as her customers was unparalleled. She knows the market better than anyone and offers sage advice in every aspect of the sale. I would select Silvana over any other Real Estate professional for my home sale."
"We weren't certain what we wanted for a home and really weren't certain we wanted to buy at all. Silvana handled all of our issues and concerns with professionalism and treated us as valuable clients every step of the way. She listened and understood our needs and then she guided us through a selection process that led us to our dream home. She is the best!"
"We met Silvana through a friend of a friend when we decided to purchase a house in San Diego. She was extremely professional and really listened to our needs, likes and dislikes. Of course, she found us the perfect house. She is a great negotiator and got us a deal we were very happy with. As we were living overseas during this process, we depended on her to help us with all the details. In addition, she agreed to manage our property in our absence. We have total peace of mind knowing our property is in her capable hands. We feel we can call anytime, and everything will be taken care of promptly and professionally. We would recommend Silvana to anyone looking for a caring professional who is intelligent and thorough. We could not have been happier with our experience. We feel we now have a friend for life as well as a great agent."
Business Philosophy
Her business philosophy is as follows:
•Integrity – applying the highest possible level of honesty, forthrightness and professionalism to my work for her clients
•Perseverance and Indomitable Spirit – addressing issues as they arise, overcoming obstacles and going above and beyond to accomplish her clients' goals and make sure their experience buying or selling a home is the best it can be.
•Courtesy – approaching clients, agents, industry professionals and tradespeople with courtesy and consideration
•Business by Referral. Growing her business exclusively through clients and professional colleagues who value her approach to real estate and the results she has achieved and recommend her to their acquaintances so they can receive the same high level of service.
Communities She Serves
The communities she specializes in include Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain, 4S Ranch, Santaluz, Carlsbad, Carmel Valley, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, Escondido, Del Mar, Del Sur, Encinitas, Fairbanks Ranch, La Jolla, Mira Mesa, Ramona, Rancho Santa Fe and Tierrasanta.
