Suzanne has lived in the East Bay for over 30 years. After 25 years in business, she sold her rental placement firm, the Berkeley Connection, so she could devote herself to real estate in Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Alamo, San Ramon, and Danville. Suzanne moved from Oakland to Walnut Creek in 1998 and loves the Contra Costa lifestyle. As a parent, she has been an active volunteer in Walnut Creek public schools. Additionally, Suzanne is a graduate of the Walnut Creek Citizens Institute and Contra Costa Leadership. And, she is fully involved in campus activities at Diablo Valley College where her husband is a history instructor. Suzanne is also a Certified Professional Stager, a Certiified Luxury Home Marketing Expert as well as a Certified Short Sale and HAFA specialist. Suzanne continues to be actively involved with the City of Walnut Creek as a Walnut Creek Arts Commissioner, as well as a member of the organizing committees for the opening of the Walnut Creek Library and the first annual Walnut Creek Citywide Community Service day. With her extensive experience in both residential and income properties, Suzanne is able to assist her clients with their various real estate needs. Suzanne is also certified to teach the first time home buyers course required by the state of California for their home buying assistance programs. Among her many awards, Suzanne has received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in 2009 from Congressional representative Ellen Tauscher. Suzanne understands that maximizing a home's value depends upon many factors. She earned the designation of Certified Staging Professional so she could provide her clients with expert advice for staging and decorating homes before they go on the market to command the best possible price. Suzanne looks forward to the opportunity of providing you with the highest level of service in your "Homeward Bound" journey. For information about Suzanne's listings and additional information, please visit her website at www.SuzanneMasella.com.