Who I Am as a Person, Not Just a Realtor

Every once in a while, I’ll write a blog simply about myself and what’s going on in my life. I think it’s important that if you’re going to rely on me for important information about the luxury real estate market that could possibly affect your opinions and even your decisions, then you should have the opportunity to get to know me as a person as well, not just a realtor. So, here we go…

First of all, a little background information…I was born and raised in La Jolla, CA. My late father was a well-known lawyer and builder in the community, and I was one of three children. I graduated from La Jolla High School and then went on to earn my Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Communication from Oregon State where I received a basketball scholarship.

Upon college graduation, I returned to La Jolla where I eagerly entered the real estate business. I originally started out in 1986 with the McMillan Company in new home sales, then moved on to residential real estate with the Jelly Company from 1988 to 1992. From there, I signed on with Prudential California Realty, which is where I met my wife Lisa.

Lisa was a breath of fresh air. She had an unsurpassable energy that just exuded in everything she did. We were friends for about a year before she finally agreed to go out with me. We dated for a year and a half before we married in June of 1996 in Maui. We now have two great kids, Ryan who is 14 and Brooks who is 9, and we live in a house in Birdrock for which I was the builder and just completed about two years ago. I’m now working with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and have over 20 years experience in the La Jolla real estate market. I consider myself to be a very fortunate man.

Well, that should catch you up to speed on my personal background. My future personal blogs will include more current information. Hope you enjoyed getting to know a little bit more about me. Take care…

Gregg