Professional Philosophy

Be mindful, enact social consciousness with integrity. Lean in to listen more than you speak. Inspire your clients, family, and self every day. Be ethical, responsible, moral, personal, implement systems to plan your work and work your plan. Help people get through life's challenges for good! 

Personal Background

Born and raised in California. I am a scholar of the public school system. I earned dual degrees, BS in Marketing, BA in Business Administration from San Jose State University, Stanford Trained Certified Negotiation Expert, while continuing graduate (MBA) work.

Currently, I reside in the Bay Area with my family. An active member of the community, I belong to multiple associate Real Estate Boards and was a President of Gavilan College Educational Foundation Board, President of Citizens Oversight Committee of Gavilan College, as well as Philanthropist Board Member YMCA.

Professional Experience

• Top 20 REALTORS® Nationwide

• Top 1% of California REALTORS®

• Founding Core Member & Elite Performing REALTOR®, Sereno

• President & CEO of Douglas RE Group, Inc.

• San Jose Magazine Top 5% Silicon Valley REALTORS®

• Certified Negotiation Specialist

• Certified Home Marketing Specialist

• Top 1% Certified Distressed Property Mitigators

• Integrity Coaching and Selling Graduate, Mentor and Coach

• Luxury Homes & Estates Marketing Director.

• By Referral Only Community Member 

• HAFA Certified Loss Negotiator, PSC Certified

• 2003-2021 Awarded Silicon Valley TOP 100 Realtors 

Education

• BS in Marketing from San Jose State University 

• BA in Business Administration from San Jose State University 

• California State Licensed Realtor 

• Stanford Certified Negotiator

• Certified Marketing Specialist

• Lorna Hines Graduate

• Anthony Robbins Mastery Academy Graduate

• Integrity Systems Inc. Graduate 

• Integrity Certified Mentor and Coach 

• e-PRO , e-University Certified Graduate

Professional Affiliations

• Member National Association REALTORS®

• Member California Association REALTORS®

• Member Santa Clara County Association REALTORS®

• Member South County Association REALTORS® 

• Member San Benito County Association REALTORS®

• Member Silicon Valley Association REALTORS®

• Member Sacramento/Placer County Association REALTORS®

• Member ARREA 

• Board Member Gavilan College

• President Gavilan College Edu. Foundation

• Board Member & President Citizens Oversight Committee School Bonds

• Member Habitat For Humanity 

• Member Relay For Life

• Member of Green Business
  
  

Testimonials

"Douglas is a highly valued member of the Sereno Group Team."-Chris T

“Douglas is a wealth of knowledge and core leader in our industry”- Larry K.

“Douglas is the hardest working REALTOR I know, period!”- Sam R.

“Douglas just gets the job done with his vast knowledge and expertise!” – Tully M

“Once I engaged Douglas, I felt like I was on a slippery slope, and we got home!” -KR