I got my license in 1990, went full time in 1996, and I still do the work myself. I read the disclosures, I walk the property, I take the call. Buying or selling, you will know where you stand and what happens next.
Start Where You Are
See what actually fits, understand the numbers behind it, and move forward when you are ready. You will always know what the next step is.
Start My Buying Plan →Begin with a private, comparable-based view of what your home is worth. Then a plan built around your timing, your repairs, and your net.
Request a Private Valuation →Compare the character, the housing, and the everyday feel of the Peninsula and East Bay communities I know best after thirty years.
Explore the Area →A parent’s home, an executor’s deadline, family in another state. I manage the contractors, the cleanout, and the disclosures, and I report back.
Talk Through an Estate Sale →Why Al
I was born in Mexico and grew up between Zacatecas, Chihuahua, and California. Before real estate I worked in restaurants and hotels, managed property, and remodeled homes. That is why I can stand in a kitchen and tell you what the repair actually costs, and why a contractor's bid gets read closely before it gets forwarded.
I got my license in 1990 and went full time in 1996. Scandia Realty in San Francisco, then Colonial, then ERA Trotter-Vogel, then Prudential California Realty, and now Intero in San Bruno. Fifty-seven closings and $36.5 million in the last five years alone. Four straight years in President's Club, top 6% nationally. Named to the NAHREP Top 250 Latino Agents in 2023 and recognized in the top 1% of HomeServices of America.
I work in English and Spanish. About one in ten of my clients is relocating, and I spent three years on the Agent Leadership Council because the way this business gets done matters as much to me as the result.
The house is the biggest thing most families will ever buy or sell. It deserves an agent who reads every page.
Licensed
California since 1990. DRE #01023226
Brokerage
Intero Real Estate Services, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate, San Bruno
Languages
English and Spanish
Specialties
First-time buyers, seller representation, estate and trust sales, relocation
Education
LA Valley College, City College of San Francisco
How I Work
We sit down before we tour. Budget, loan program, timeline, and what the Buyer Representation Agreement means for you. You will understand what you are signing.
A full comparable market analysis with the actual closed sales, not a website estimate. You see the same data I do, and you set the number with me.
Solar leases, second deeds, pest reports, HOA reserves. I summarize what would change your decision before you spend money on inspections.
Repairs, staging, and vendor coordination handled first. Then professional photography, MLS in English and Spanish, syndication to Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com, and open houses I hold myself.
Terms, timing, and communication with the listing agent. In this market the strongest offer is not always the highest one, and I will tell you why.
Contingency dates, appraisal, repair requests, and the closing statement. You get an update whether or not there is news.
Where I Work
Client Experiences
Every review below was written by a client and posted publicly on Google. Unedited, only shortened. Read them and decide for yourself whether I am the right agent for what you are trying to do.
“Al was easy to work with and explained the process every step of the way. He was attentive to my Dad’s needs and concerns. He kept my sister and me in the loop as we moved forward. We appreciate his expertise and knowledge of the market and helping us get the best price.”
“He was there with us for many months prior to the house going on the market helping with the details required to have it ready for sale. What we appreciate most about Al is that he truly cared about us and was always there to serve our best interest.”
“Al was patient with our family and helped us until we were able to buy a house. He was very kind, experienced, and knowledgeable. We will buy again with you in the future and we would recommend you to all of our friends and family.”
“First and foremost I want to thank him for finding us our forever home! I would also like to mention how patient he was and we loved that he was also a Spanish speaker. I would definitely recommend him to those in the process or even thinking about buying their home.”
“Al is great! He helped us get our new rented home, and was always so supportive and kind!”
Eight five-star reviews are posted publicly on Google, including Lilian Urrutia, Janet, and an out-of-state estate sale client who worked with me entirely by phone and email.
Why This Matters to You
Read them again and notice what nobody mentions. Not one of these clients talks about a sales pitch or a marketing gimmick. They talk about patience, about being kept in the loop, about paperwork handled and contractors vetted and questions answered without being rushed. That is the job. Everything else is noise.
A Direct Conversation
Not a team, not a coordinator, not a call center. Tell me what you are working on and I will tell you honestly what I think, whether or not it leads to a transaction.
Tell Me What You Need
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