Jeff Barnetts professional real estate career began in the late 1980s at Fox & Carskadon and thereafter joined Alain Pinel Realtors Realtors in 1991 as one of its original sales agents. His astute knowledge of the business, marketing savvy and energy quickly earned him a top spot in the emerging company. While honing his skills as a trouble-shooter and deal maker in the heart of the Silicon Valley, Jeff created the Alain Pinel¦s Masters program for working agents and people new to the business of residential real estate. He taught the course work for two years, which led to Jeff's transition from a highly successful sales agent to Vice President/manager of the Los Gatos office. The first Los Gatos grew steadily until a second office was added in 2000 to accommodate the branch¦s expansion.

As Vice President and Regional Manager, Jeff utilizes his 18 years of experience to oversee and streamline operations for our new combined Los Gatos Office and surrounding areas. Alain Pinel agents from Los Gatos have helped the firm achieve market share leadership in the Willow Glen, Rose Garden, Campbell and Almaden areas of San Jose, plus many of the sales professionals in Los Gatos are market experts in neighboring Saratoga, Campbell and Monte Sereno. Serving as mentor to nearly 230 sales professionals -- which is one of the largest sales forces nationwide in the industry -- Jeff works continuously with 10 staffers to facilitate sales, marketing and negotiation strategies to ensure outstanding customer service and renewal business. Jeff frequently teaches newly licensed sales professionals presentations skills and is very active in the California Association of Realtors.

Jeffs professional activities include:

• 2008 Chairman of National Association of Realtors MLS/Forum
• 2008 Executive Committee Member of California Association of Realtors
• Current Vice/Chair of National Association of Realtors MLS/Forum
• Current Chairman for California Association of Realtors MLS/Computer comm.
• Current California Director for National Association of Realtors (MLS)
• Current State Director for California Association of Realtors (MLS)
• Past Chairman of the Board for R.E. Infolink MLS
• Past President for Silicon Valley Association of Realtors
• Past President of PRDS Forms Board
• Past District Chairman for the Los Gatos/Saratoga Realtors
• Past committee member Strategic Planning for California Association of Realtors

Jeff and his wife Kari have 3 children -- Brandon, Jaydon and Shauna. His hobbies include gardening and is very active in Ice hockey playing on two teams.