Los Gatos, California (PRWEB) June 26, 2012

Real estate investment firm Pertria of Los Gatos, California, announces their Founder and former President, Helen Pastorino, will undertake a new role as CEO of the firm.

Harry Murray, former Vice President of J. Rockcliff Realtors and Manager of the J. Rockcliff Danville office will fill Pastorino’s role as president, playing an instrumental role in expanding the company while running internal operations. This will leave Pastorino with more time to focus on business development, strategic affiliations and Pertria’s vision for the future.

Regarding the change in her title, Pastorino said: “It is with great pride and pleasure that I transfer the Presidency of this firm to Harry Murray, a very well respected professional within our community. The result of strategic vision and work well done, our growth now demands this ‘rite of passage’ and I look forward to my new role, its challenges, and the continued growth it will bring.”

Since 1975, Pastorino has had major impact on the world of real estate and, consequently, the lives of millions of people throughout Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2004, Pastorino founded Pertria, representing residential and commercial real estate sales, investment analysis and property management strategically aligned with like-minded financial professionals including certified financial planners, tax advisors, insurance specialists and specialized legal counsel.

Pertria recently expanded into the former Zynga Los Gatos office space and is now located at 720 University Avenue, Suite 100, in Los Gatos, California. For more information on Pertria and Helen Pastorino, please visit http://www.pertria.com or call 408-357-7777.

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Los Gatos, California (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

Real estate investment firm Pertria of Los Gatos, California, announces the appointment of Harry Murray as President effective February 7, 2012.

Murray, former Vice President of J. Rockcliff Realtors and Manager of the J. Rockcliff Danville office, will play an instrumental role in expanding the company while managing its internal operations. Helen Pastorino, Pertria’s Founder and CEO, will focus on business development, strategic affiliations and Pertria’s vision for the future.

Regarding the new position, Mr. Murray said: “It is rare to receive a second opportunity to work with someone who has maintained the level of integrity and professionalism that Helen has throughout her career and has played such an influential role in the real estate industry. I look forward to working with the exceptional team of professionals she has aligned to produce this highly effective model integrating financial, tax, insurance, legal and real estate services”.

Murray, a San Francisco Bay Area real estate executive of exceptional notoriety, has worked more than 40 years in real estate with over thirty years of holding positions in executive management. Pastorino and Murray worked together at Fox and Carskadon and then went on to build Alain Pinel Realtors into the successful business it is today.

“Harry has built and maintained an astonishing career”, says Pastorino. “He is a true statesman who engages people with the utmost respect, understands the value of relationships and is impeccable in all his dealings. I am incredibly fortunate that he has accepted this position and delight in the idea that we will be working together again”.

As Vice President of J. Rockcliff Realtors, Murray played a pivotal role in the company’s growth. Before joining Rockcliff, he managed the Fox and Carskadon Los Gatos office for over ten years, acted as the Broker of Record for Alain Pinel Realtors for nearly 17 years and was Vice President and Directing Officer at Intero Real Estate Services.

In 2004, Helen Pastorino founded Pertria, representing residential and commercial real estate sales, investment analysis and property management strategically aligned with like-minded financial professionals including certified financial planners, tax advisors, insurance specialists and specialized legal counsel. Pertria recently expanded into the former Zynga Los Gatos office space and is now located at 720 University Avenue, Suite 100, in Los Gatos, California. For more information on Pertria and Helen Pastorino, please visit www.pertria.com or call 408-357-7777.

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A native San Franciscan, Bert attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory and the University of San Francisco. He’s been a neighborhood resident of the Sunset, Marina, Russian Hill, Parnassus Heights and Cow Hollow.

Bert has worked in sales and marketing his whole adult life and is the former Vice President of Marketing for Pacific Carbide in San Francisco. As the National Promotions Director of Warner Bros. Records in Burbank for close to a decade, he directed the company’s promotion efforts for pop radio and worked closely with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.

Bert’s honest and solid work ethic coupled by a service-oriented philosophy has built strong, long-lasting relationships both professionally and personally. He’s enjoyed working with an eclectic mix of clients over the years — the most memorable being John Lennon — whom he interviewed for several hours on the day he was tragically shot.

Bert uses his intimate knowledge of the city to guide buyers and sellers through each transaction process with ease. Clients value his character, integrity, and appreciate his ability to listen and relate to them on a personal level. He understands their needs and priorities, putting his excellent negotiation skills and marketing background to good use in order to provide the best service possible. Bert has personally bought and sold four homes, one TIC, and a condo.

In his spare time he enjoys playing handball and golfing. Married to his wife Ami for more than 35 years, together they raised their three sons and daughter in San Francisco. Bert served on the Board of Directors for the San Francisco Olympic Club, as well as the city’s Catholic Charities Board for eight years. He’s a proud member of the St. Ignatius Fathers’ Club and the Catholic Marin Breakfast Club.

ABOUT MCGUIRE REAL ESTATE

McGuire Real Estate has been an integral part of the San Francisco Bay Area real estate scene for over 90 years. A mid-sized, regional boutique, we specialize in luxury real estate, but apply the highest standards of service to properties in every price range and to every client. Our customer first philosophy and local focus has proved to be a winning formula as a Bay Area real estate leader. McGuire’s affiliation with Luxury Portfolio successfully connects our clients and agents to a worldwide marketplace. McGuire operates two offices in San Francisco, one in Marin County, one serving the Peninsula in Burlingame, and two in the East Bay.

To learn more about McGuire Real Estate, contact us at clientcare@mcguire.com, 1-800-4-RESULT, or visit www.mcguire.com.

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