BACKGROUND AND PERSPECTIVE

Within the last 15 years Carol Jeans has distinguished herself as one of the most well-respected and loved top ranking real estate agents in the Silicon Valley. Her clients are devoted to her because of her expert skills and care. Her often seamless transactions and professional standards of excellence are constantly noticed.

My varied background in the arts has enabled me to bring a creative perspective to my real estate transactions. My interpersonal and negotiation skills have allowed me to be successful in one of the most vital aspects of real estate transactions – clear and concise communication. I am adept at communicating in a sensitive and caring manner, while knowing how to maintain a high level of professionalism.

In my approach to real estate, my primary goal is to educate, facilitate and expertly negotiate your real estate transactions with knowledge, skill, grace and integrity. My goal is to set the stage for a smooth, positive and low stress real estate transaction for all of my clients. It is of utmost importance that you are making informed investment decisions based on knowledge that I can provide you with.

July 2006 - Present - Sereno Group - Founding Member

1991–June 2006 · International President’s Premier/Realtor-Ranked in Top 1% Northern California in Coldwell Banker Nationally and Internationally

· Coldwell Banker ~ Cornish & Carey Residential Real Estate

. Speaker - Coldwell Banker, Board of Realtors, Cornish and Carey

. Consistently ranked as not only one of the top 10 agents in the Silicon Valley, but in the top 1% in the world

· Ranked in Top 1% of Individual Agents Northern California-2000 - June 2006

· Ranked in the Top 100 Real Estate Agents–San Jose Magazine-2000-Present

· Ranked in Top 100 Real Estate Agents-San Jose Business Journal

· Previews Property Specialist Certification-Marketing of Luxury Homes

· Member of Ethics Committee-Silicon Valley Assoc. of Realtors-1999-Present

· Certified Relocation Specialist-1992-Present

· Senior Marketing Consultant Certification-1996

· Awarded the distinction of Associate Vice President-Cornish & Carey

. Expert - Lots and Land Residential Development

· Certification-Mike Ferry’s Superstar Sales-1992

· Member of Silicon Valley Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors

· Served as Member of Fair Housing Committee

1988 – 1989 · Director, Foundation/Corporate Gift Development, American Cancer Society Corporate Headquarters-22 Offices-Northern California

1986 - 1988 · Director of Development, American Cancer Society

1981 – 1984 · President and Co-Founder, Artours, Ltd.

1978 – 1980 · Manager of Tours and Travel, Denver Art Museum

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & VOLUNTEER WORK

1989 – Present · Consultant – Fundraising & Community Development · Phelan-Villa Montalvo Center for the Arts-Saratoga

· ARIS Project (Aids Resources, Information & Services), Santa Clara

· Familial Dysautonomia Foundation, Beverly Hills

· Friends of the Arts, Los Gatos

1987 – 1989 · Board of Trustees, San Jose Museum of Art · Chairperson & Founder, City Arts Live, San Jose Museum of Art

1987 · Consultant, San Jose Symphony

1985 – 1986 · Steering Committee, Breakfast Club J.C.C. of San Jose

1984 to 1985 · Member of the Committee for the Visual Arts Open Gallery, Denver, CO Mayor’s Cultural Commission

· Board of Trustees, Center for Idea Art, Denver, CO

· Exhibition Series Coordinator, “Bankable Arts,” Denver Arts Alliance

1983 to 1985 · Cultural Task Force Member, Denver Chamber of Commerce

1984 · Art and Film Lecture Series Coordinator, “See the USA,” Denver University and Denver Art Museum

· Exhibition Co-Coordinator, “Women Who Create”

· Lecturer, Artbeat – Art Neighborhoods of Denver, Denver Art Museum

EDUCATION AND EXPERTISE

· California Real Estate Practice · Real Estate Principals · Real Estate Finance · Ethics and Agency · Fair Housing · Certified Relocation Specialist Training · Cornish and Carey-Agent Training Program · Mike Ferry-Superstar Training

1987-Present · Computer literate in the areas of word processing, spreadsheet usage and databases.

1978 · Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Colorado, Major in Art & Architectural History-Painting, Masters level courses in all areas of Humanities

1977 · Research Intern, Colorado Historical Society

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

Residential Real Estate

My ability to continually satisfy clients is in part due to the special care and attention given during the process of purchasing or selling their home. Integrity, knowledge, education, professionalism, and persistence best describe my work ethic. My strengths include creative problem solving, strategic planning, marketing, and negotiation.

New Home Construction & Land

In addition to serving all of my clients’ real estate needs, I am a proven expert in land purchasing and sales as well as new home construction. With the assistance of my husband, Tony Jeans, Residential Designer and Builder, I have the ability to walk you through the building process. From locating the ideal parcel, to special financing, and finally to building your dream home, we are equipped to provide a complete and all encompassing service.