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Personal Philosophy: We are here to help you get what you want. It's all about you, your family and your home buying and selling needs. We take the extra time to understand your goals, your values and really listen to what's important to you. Only after we listen carefully, then and only then, we will combine our skills and experience with your dreams, goals and values, creating a unique strategy that will turn you into confident, savvy and successful home buyers and sellers.
Business Philosophy: Our business is a referral based business. This means our brokerage fee is only part of our compensation. The other part of our compensation and the lifeblood of our professional success, are your introductions to friends, family and people you care about in life. We realize earning your trust by exceeding your expectations and always representing your interest above ours is the only way we have the opportunity to be introduced to people who matter to you.
Your Team: Willoughby and Alan met in 1986 by chance. Over the years of marriage we've developed a bond of friendship, love, trust and shared work ethic. Continual communication and understanding blended with a desire to truly uplift each other helps us to emphasize our strengths and accept our differences, while working together to achieve our personal and professional goals.
We bring the same philosophy of teamwork and goal achievement to our clients. Selling or buying real estate is a competitive process. What we offer are; the tools, knowladge and leadership necessary to empower you, to create confidence and dominate the market segment you compete in.
Professional Affiliations
San Mateo County Association of Realtors, SAMCAR
California Association of Realtors, CAR
National Association of Realtors, NAR
Education
Willoughby Thorn: Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with honors, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Certified Negotiation Specialist (CNS), Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), Real Estate Law and Economics
Alan Duncan: Bachelor of Arts in Social Science. Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Appraisal Principals and Procedures
Professional Experience
Willoughby has over 14 years experience in Real Estate helping people successfully market and purchase their homes. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker in San Mateo, Willoughby helped clients buy and sell their homes at Coldwell Banker’s, San Rafael office in Marin County. Before entering real estate Willoughby held a career in management, working for various employers including Tom Peters (author of “In Search of Excellence”).
Alan worked for 16 years in high-technology firms, managing major account sales and systems integration projects. In 2006 He began his real estate career in the residential mortgage business prior to joining with Willoughby at Coldwell Banker in San Mateo.
Personal Background
Willoughby loves interior design, gardening, health, nutrition, music, and dance. She is very interested in the history of the Bay Area and it's entrepreneurial spirit. A long term resident of the Bay Area (28 years) Willoughby has watched with amazement as the Bay Area’s forward thinking culture, has invented and re-invented itself throughout the decades.
Alan a lifelong resident of the Bay Area, spent many years in the back county of the Sierra Nevada’s enjoying sailing on Pinecrest Lake at his family’s cabin as a child. Later, he spent several decades enjoying hiking, off-road motorcycle riding and snowmobiling. A high tech “junkie” he loves the newest and greatest electronic gadgets.
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