About Barbara

Business Philosophy My clients will find that I bring integrity, authenticity, caring, diligence, experience and a willingness to go "that extra mile" to make their real estate transaction successful. Areas of Expertise Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) Pricing Skills Successful Marketing Strategies Knowledge of Pittsburgh's Local Areas Customer Focused Personalized Service Sharing knowledge & consulting Caring & Going the Extra Mile Social Media Work Experience Hearing Officer for the 2012-2013 Allegheny County Property Tax Reassessments Assistant to a well-known Appraiser at Barone & Sons Appraisers Twelve years' experience at the Allegheny County Board of Viewers (Tax Appeals & Eminent Domain Hearings) Ten Years as a Legislative Court Reporter for Allegheny County Controller, Honorable Frank J. Lucchino, transcribing the minutes of the Allegheny County Prison Board, Retirement Board and Salary Board. Education and Training The Appraisal Institute Realtor Educational Institute Understanding Assessment Appeals Listing Representative Specialist Designation Classes Real Estate Negotiation Expert Classes Real Estate Finance Statistics and Valuation Modeling Appraising Condos 2-4 Family Dwellings Basic Appraisal Principle Tax Assessments (How it Works) National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Community Involvement Past Chairman for the First Tee Hole in One Fundraiser at Schenley Park Member of Linden Garden Club Wrote Articles for the Squirrel Hill Magazine as a Member of the Magazine Committee Volunteer Golf Coach for First Tee at Bob O'Connor Golf Course Volunteered as a Discussion Group Facilitator for residents in Assisted Living (Extremely Rewarding) Personal Born in Pittsburgh. Twenty-two years' experience as a full-time Realtor, exclusively with Coldwell Banker Realty. Resident of Point Breeze. Enjoy my Grandchildren, Golf, & seeing hummingbirds in my garden.