About Tom
My 35 years of experience as a realtor is my most valuable asset and allows me to represent my clients with the highest degree of integrity, knowledge, and skill. My service is distinguished by a direct, honest, and informative approach with a priority on communication with and personal accessibility for my clients.
Buying a home, especially if you live out of the area, can be a little overwhelming. I simplify the process and keep my clients in the loop with frequent and direct communications.
My home selling program benefits those who appreciate a stress-free home selling experience and is ideal for out-of-town home sellers who need an agent that will handle all of the details involved in getting a home ready for sale and who will keep in touch with frequent updates.
I was raised with a very driven work ethic and am proud of the dedication and success that I provide for my clients. It made me the #1 agent for Pine Mountain Lake property sales in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021.
My record for luxury home sales also made me the #1 agent for total sales volume of Pine Mountain Lake Properties in 2022.
My marketing is notably upscale, with professional photography and attention to detail that is so important in making your property stand out over the competition. I also feel that having a professional website and superior internet advertising has been a driving force for my achievements.
I was raised in Fremont, California, and attended San Jose State University, earning BS degrees in Business Marketing and Aeronautics.
My real estate career began in 1988, selling homes in Fremont and acquiring my broker's license in 1990. I moved to Pine Mountain Lake and began selling real estate there in 2005.
I am a person with many hobbies, including golf and fishing, which motivated my move to Pine Mountain Lake. For 4 years, I operated a very successful fly-fishing guide service - Yosemite Sierra Flyfishing. But the demands of my growing real estate business in Pine Mountain Lake forced a decision to move on from that.
I am also an avid gardener and cook, and I cohosted the monthly PML Cooking Classes for several years with my sweetheart, Paula Martell. To this day, I still write the monthly recipes for PML News.