No. 5: J. Rockcliff
Realtors

Gross sales by Bay Area office(s) in 2012: $2,070,049,206

Gross sales by Bay Area office(s) in 2011: $1,905,265,505

Top Bay Area executive: Jeff Sposito, President

Elizabeth Matsushita
Editorial researcher- San Francisco Business Times

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The top five Bay Area residential real estate firms held strong to their positions this year, though there were a few small surprises. What San Ramon-based real estate firm dominated our Bay Area list, but came in third on our East Bay list? Which of the top five was the only one to see a decrease in Bay Area sales compared to 2011?

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The San Francisco Business Times publishes industry rankings in each issue of the paper and reprints them at the end of the year for our annual Book of Lists. These lists are unique and authoritative sources of Bay Area business news.

To see the full Top 25 list, check out this week’s issue. The other list in this week’s issue is the Largest Residential Real Estate Firms in the East Bay.

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Elizabeth Matsushita is an editorial researcher at the San Francisco Business Times.

Article source: http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/blog/2013/03/top-5-residential-real-estate-firms-in.html

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.

For the original version on PRWeb visit: http://www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2012/6/prweb9638898.htm

Article source: http://www.sfgate.com/business/prweb/article/Pertria-Real-Estate-Investment-Firm-Announces-3662498.php

Dickson’s committee is tasked to offer guidance and input for RED’s TransactionPoint real estate transaction management system. TransactionPoint is an intelligent transaction management platform that streamlines real estate transactions with advanced automation, a secure document repository, and a comprehensive audit trail that tracks tasks, documents, faxes and emails for a complete history of the transaction.

“J. Rockcliff uses TransactionPoint to maintain all of our transaction files as a part of our risk management efforts,” says Dickson. “This steering committee will help shape the future of the software by providing ideas and feedback that will drive future enhancements and features of the product.”

As the executive vice president of J. Rockcliff REALTORS®, Dickson oversees and directs all operations for the company including marketing, technology, facilities, staffing and new initiatives. In addition to her new role on RED’s steering committee, Dickson currently serves as the president-elect of the Contra Costa Association of REALTORS®, is a director for the California Association of REALTORS®, and manages J. Rockcliff REALTORS®’ award-winning Pleasanton office.

For more information, visit www.rockcliff.com.

Article source: http://rismedia.com/2012-04-22/real-estate-digital-taps-j-rockcliff-evp-to-serve-on-national-steering-committee/

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.

For the original version on PRWeb visit: www.prweb.com/releases/prweb2012/3/prweb9344172.htm

Article source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2012/03/29/prweb9344172.DTL

“This position expands J. Rockcliff’s abilities to reach out to our customers in a proactive manner,” says Jeff Sposito, founder and president of J. Rockcliff REALTORS®. “I have known Dennis for more than three decades and cannot think of a more qualified REALTOR®, to fill the position of regional sales manager. He brings a legendary portfolio of both real estate and management skills to the table, as well as a deep knowledge of the Contra Costa markets. It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with a respected friend, and I look forward to congratulating him on his success in this position.”

A Bay Area native, Simkin began his real estate career in 1974 with Valley Realty which later became Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. After an award winning decade and having assumed the management the company’s top office in Northern California, Simkin became president and owner of Blackhawk Properties. In 1990, Simkin founded United California Brokers (UCB) and served as president until the company became Sotheby’s International Real Estate in 2007.

For more information, visit www.Rockcliff.com.

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