I would like to thank you for the opportunity to show you how and why ST. HELENA REAL ESTATE is your best choice for listing and selling your property in the Napa Valley. We bring to the table several advantages: Personal Service and Attention - We will provide full-time 24/7 service if necessary. We are available around the clock to present your property to prospective buyers and other agents. Availability - The key to selling your property at its maximum potential price will be exposure. Because we are an independent agency specializing in the Napa Valley wine country, we are able to provide the flexibility, connections and focus that will expedite the sale of your property. Advertising - Our name has become prominent in the upper Napa Valley market as a result of multiple signs and extensive local advertising. We currently hold ad space contracts with the St. Helena Star, Real Estate San Francisco, Distinctive Properties of the Napa Valley and Appellation Magazine. Computer Savvy - In addition to posting our own web-site, we have experience in communicating with potential buyers using a variety of internet age tools, including digital photograph transport and other advanced e-mail options. Our experience indicates that the majority of clientele interested in St. Helena homes are techno-sophisticates and use the Internet as a major communication and research tool. Our advertising and communication capabilities speak the "dot.com" language. Qualifications - Entering my 16th year as a residential real estate specialist in the Napa Valley, I have operated under the ST. HELENA REAL ESTATE name since January 1, 2000. My business partner, John Bjorner, and I are based in my family-owned building at 1346 Main Street in downtown St. Helena. John's background includes property development and hotel ownership, and his knowledge of investment, finance, contracts and negotiating deals is vast. Connections - My earlier alignments with Morgan Lane Real Estate and Pacific Union Residential Brokerage gave me the opportunity to network with top producing real estate professionals throughout the San Francisco Bay area. I work diligently to establish and maintain solid and fruitful relationships with both local and Bay Area professionals in my field. Roots - My family has been in the Napa Valley for more than three generations. Although the population of St. Helena has not changed much since my childhood, the demographics have changed dramatically. I love the diversity I find in the clients I work with and the challenge each one presents. I feel as though I am sharing a piece of my heritage with each sale. My approach is always straightforward, professional and honest. My objectives are:

• to exercise great diligence in assessing property value;
• to implement an effective advertising and marketing campaign in order to attract the widest possible real estate audience for my clients;
• to insure the successful and profitable sale of your home in the shortest amount of time;
• to maintain a balance of high professional standards and a humanistic understanding of each client's unique circumstances;
• to communicate expertly throughout the term of the listing and length of the transaction;
• to remain at your disposal after the sale of your home;
• to provide buyers and sellers with a level of service and satisfaction unparalleled in today's fast-moving and changing real estate market.

Following is a brief summary of my background:

Education:

• 1971 - Graduate of St. Helena High School;
• 1972 - AA and AS Degrees - 2 years on Dean's List;
• 1975 - Early Childhood Education Teaching Credential;
• 1987 - Obtained California Real Estate License;
• 1990 - Graduate of Real Estate Management Institute;
• 1991 - Graduate Sales System Institute.

Experience:

• 1987-1988 - Receptionist/Office Manager, Shaw & Associates Real Estate in St. Helena;
• 1988-1994 - Co-owner/Realtor/Office Manager Village Real Estate, St. Helena;
• 1994-1998 - Founder/Co-owner/Realtor - Morgan Lane Real Estate, St. Helena;
• 1998-2000 - Top Producing Residential Estate Specialist - Pacific Union Residential Brokerage, St. Helena;
• 2000-Present - Founder/Co-Owner/Realtor - St. Helena Real Estate, St. Helena.

Accomplishments, Affiliations and Attributes:

• Founder of St. Helena's first privately owned, state licensed preschool/day care center;
• Third generation St. Helenan with extensive knowledge of Napa Valley history & residents;
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate sales, specializing in estate properties;
• Member California Association of Realtors for over 12 years;
• Involved community member serving on numerous committees working with local charitable organizations;
• Previous co-chair St. Helena Elementary Public School's Annual Wine Auction & Fundraising Event;
• Served for 3 years on the Steering Committee of the Napa Valley Wine Auction as co-chair of lot display.