Celeste Henzel
International President's Premier - Broker Associate

Professional Experience   

After being immersed in the fast paced Southern California real estate market for five years, Celeste relocated to Portola Valley, California, where she has lived for the past 20 years. Her familiarity with this community and the surrounding regions of Woodside, Ladera, Atherton, Los Altos, Palo Alto and Menlo Park gives Celeste an intimate perspective on these markets. Specializing in Prime Country and Luxury Properties typically an acre or more, she has fostered a command of applicable zoning, land use, and environmental issues crucial to effective negotiation.

Education   

Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology - University of Wisconsin- Madison, Wisconsin- Loretto Heights College - Denver, Colorado

Professional Philosophy   

During her years of rewarding real estate experience, Celeste has learned that absolute client satisfaction only comes by treating every detail with meticulous attention. She proudly maintains this exacting standard in all of her transactions from start to finish. By combining a keen knowledge of the marketplace with proven skills in business strategy, contract negotiation, and property analysis, Celeste has consistently earned the respect of buyers and sellers, as well as her peers. Her clients' best interest is always first, which is reflected by the good portion of her business coming from referrals from past satisfied clients.

Professional Affiliations   

California Licensed Realtor since 1977, California Licensed Real Estate Broker since 1991, California Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, Silicon Valley Association of Realtors including the following committees: Governmental Affairs Committee, Menlo park District Chairperson 1999, Co-Chair 1996, 1997, 1998; Menlo Park District Chair-Elect 2000, District Chair 2001 and Past-Direct Chair 2002, Member at Large 2003.  Coldwell Banker International President's Elite Top 1% 1997, 1998,1999, 2000, 2001, 2002.    President's Premier 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007.   Cornish & Carey Residential Real Estate Senior Marketing Consultant 1994, 1995, 1996 Cornish & Carey Residential Real Estate Exceptional Year Award, 1996 Cornish & Carey Residential Real Estate Outstanding Performance Award Top 2% of Agents, 1995

Personal Background   

Celeste has been married for 20 years, and lives with her husband Bob in Portola Valley, Ca.   They are both avid runners and take advantage of the nearby Open Space parks with wonderful trail systems for running, biking and hiking. Also, both love to Cruise various waters around the world.   Celeste also enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Testimonials from my clients

"Celeste handled the transaction with utter professionalism and expertise. Her calm, positive attitude shined through even when things became difficult. Very few agents could have handled the many sensitive circumstances"

 --- V.S & K.S., Atherton ---

"Efficient, wise, and knowledgeable on all aspects of the transaction. A proactive communicator and ability to be detailed without losing the strategic "big picture"

--- J.T. & C.T., Portola Valley ---

"Helpful and gave us good advice, many times beyond the call of duty!"

--- D.T., Portola Valley ---

"One of the nicest, most professional and competent people we have ever worked with."

--- C.S., Palo Alto ---

"Celeste did a superb job for us in selling our home at Portola Valley Ranch. If she were not so valuable to you in the field, I would recommend you put her in charge of training new agents as to how a customer should be served! "

--- J.B.P., Portola Valley ---

"My utmost appreciation and respect for the incredibly professional manner in which you represented the seller. In my eighteen (18) years as a licensed broker and fifteen (15) years practicing real estate law, I do not believe I have encountered an agent, in either a residential or commercial transaction, who represented the interests of her client as well as you did."

--- T.B., San Francisco  ---

Anyone searching for a great real estate agent:    We strongly recommend Celeste Henzel and her team to anyone who is considering sellling their home.   When we listed our Portola Valley home for sale in 2003, we wanted to select the best agent for our needs.  Seven of the top local agents were contacted.  Based on responses to a questionnaire and extensive interviewing, we selected Celeste.  We were impressed with Celeste's professionalism, her ability to analyze the local market and set pricing based on sound logic, her negotiating skills, her marketing skills, her strong references, and her ability to tune into and honor our personal needs in the areas of pricing and confidentiality.  We made the right choice! 

-----Doug and Ann, Portola Valley-----