About Gretchen

Profile: With more than 30 years in real estate, Gretchen has built her success on patience, perseverance and effective negotiation skills in representing her clients. She frequently attends classes and seminars to stay current on changes and trends in the real estate market and contract law. Her professional affiliations and accomplishments include: California licensed Real Estate BrokerCRS (Certified Residential Specialist); designation held by only 5% of agents nationwideState Director for CAR (California Association of Realtors)Served on Board of Directors for NSDCAR (North San Diego County Association of Realtors)Professional Standards CommitteeColdwell Banker Presidents Advisory CouncilMember of NAR (National Association of Realtors)Licensed Notary PublicAssistant Manager of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Encinitas/La CostaGretchen has been honored by her peers and the real estate industry on numerous occasions as the recipient of: NSDCAR Realtor of The Year 2010San Diego Magazine Five-Star Real Estate Agent Award 2010 - 2019The McNaught-Davis Award, given annually to the real estate agent who best exemplifies the qualities of integrity, community activity, service to the real estate profession, salesmanship and cooperation with associates.Gretchen feels it is important to give back to the community in which she lives and works. She is actively involved in numerous community organizations, such as: Chairperson of the Can Tree Food Drive mdash; 2003-2019La Costa Canyon Grad Nite Board of Directors, 1998-2005; served as Chairperson, 2001 2004Habitat for Humanity VolunteerCommunity Resource Center Volunteer 2000-2019Encinitas Coastal Rotary MemberAssisted by a licensed associate, Gretchen is proud to provide her clients with the highest-quality service. She has been a resident of Encinitas for more than 20 years, has been married to her husband, John, for 26 years, and has two children; Shannon and Timothy and two adorable grandchildren.