About Russell

Personal Information Fifth Generation Californian Born and Raised in San Francisco Attended- Madison Elementary, Roosevelt Jr High, Lowell High BA Degree San Jose State 1967 Biology and Chemistry Graduate work at S. F. State University Daughter- Jennifer PhD in Nutrition Graduate UC Davis currently Program Manager of the Health and Fitness center for BD in San Jose Son - Christopher Graduate UCLA Phi Beta Kappa married living in Chico working for start-up Joyent Served US Army 1967-1968 Honorable Medical Discharge 1968 - Disabled American Vet Life Member - Disabled American Vets and American Legion Eagle Scout Member of Lowell High School and San Jose State Alumni Associations Real Estate Activities and Designations * Real Estate License 1973 * Brokers License 1976 * Member of the California and National Association of Realtors * Member of the Peninsula Regional Data Service * Member of the Silicon Valley Association of Realtors * Member CREPAC "99" Club * GRI Designation (Graduate of the Real Estate Institute) * Member of CREEA ( California Real Estate Educators Association) * Past member of the American Arbitration Association * Expert Witness for local Real Estate Attorneys * Served on Numerous local, state and national real estate committees since 1973 * Served as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice-President of the Palo Alto Board of Realtors * Chaired MLS, Budget, Equal Opportunity, Long Range Planning, Membership, Orientation, Education, Grievance, Ethics Recent Real Estate Honors * Served over 1200 clients in sales, purchases, leases * Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Specialist * Coldwell Banker Presidents Club 1994-2006 * Coldwell Banker International Presidents Circle 1996-2006 * Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society 1996-2006 * Coldwell Banker International President's Elite 1999, 2003, 2004 (Top 4% Internationally) * #1 in Listings and Sales for Coldwell Banker/Fox and Carshkadon, Cupertino Office 1994, 1995, 1996 * Sold or listed 1 home every seven days 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004 * Who's Who South Bay Residential Real Estate 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 * #1 Agent serving California Maison 1994-2004 * Most Valuable Agent Coldwell Banker Los Gatos North 2002 and 2003 * S.J. Magazine top 5% in Santa Clara County 2002, 2003, 2004 Local Real Estate Activities * Past Board and C.A.R. Director * Past Officer and President of Coeur Du Lac and Foothills of Los Gatos Homeowners Association * Liason to the State for the DeAnza College Real Estate Department * Office Manager for Saxe Realtors Palo Alto Branch * Owner Russell Morris Realty, Inc. Palo Alto 1978-1992 * Multi-Million Producers since 1974 * Current Instructor at DeAnza College in the following subjects: R.E. Principles, Practices, Finance, Taxation and Exchange, Office Management, Agency, Ethics, Selling Skills, Use of The Calculator, Contracts and Negotiations * Guest lecturer for many organizations, schools, education fairs and new agent training * Instructor and guest lecturer for over 27 years for local groups and colleges Activities and Community Involvement * Cub and Boy Scout Leader including assistant Scout Master * Y.M.C.A. Indian Guide Leader * Coached YBA Basketball & PAL Soccer * Coached, Umpired & Managed Teams for Quito Little League * Involved in school activities, volleyball & PTA at children's schools * Chaired Westmont High School Grad Night 1990 & 1995 * Chaired several YMCA annual fund raising campaigns * Board of Governors & Benefactor of Youth for the YMCA * Guest lecturer for schools and organizations on Real Estate * Past Director & Officer in the Junior Chamber of Commerce * Recipient of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award * KQED Member & past auctioneer * Santa Clara County & American Diabetic Society Member * 2006 Special Olympics - Announcer Basketball, Track, Swimming Professional Philosophy I am very blessed to be in the Real Estate Profession. I believe in giving 110%. After over thirty years in the business I am now assisting the third generation of many of my clients. I love to assist my clients, friends, relatives and referrals with their real estate needs. I also believe in giving back to the community. I believe in honesty, integrity, sincerity and open communications. I believe in counseling my client from start to finish for every transaction with everyone's best interest in mind. I am always open to questions and uncensored feedback. I am constantly learning new things to best assist my clients. I also want my clients to be happy with the end results. I look forward to assisting you with your real state needs, and appreciate your referrals.