I have been helping families buy and sell homes in the San Fernando Valley since 1980. Two of the neighborhoods I know best are the roughly 800 homes surrounding Porter Valley Country Club in Porter Ranch and the roughly 1,200 homes surrounding Knollwood Country Club in Granada Hills. I have represented buyers and sellers at some of those addresses two or even three times as the homes changed hands over the years.
What makes country-club neighborhoods different
Homes around a golf course are not interchangeable. Lot position, view, street, and the age and condition of the home all move value in ways that a citywide price-per-square-foot number never captures. A buyer who understands those differences avoids overpaying; a seller who understands them prices with confidence instead of guessing.
If you are selling
My approach is strategic pricing, careful property positioning, experienced negotiation, and personal guidance designed to protect what is most likely your largest investment. Before anything goes on the market, we talk about your timeline, your goals, and what the home needs — and I give you a straight read on where it sits in today’s market.
If you are buying
Every buyer relationship starts with a consultation before we look at a single property. We walk through the process, your goals, and your financial readiness, then build a realistic strategy. From there I help you compare neighborhoods, negotiate terms, navigate inspections, and close with clarity.
Why relationships matter more than transactions
Many of the people I work with today are the children of clients I first met decades ago. Several longtime clients have even written into their estate plans that they would like me to represent their heirs when the family home is eventually sold. That kind of trust is earned one honest conversation at a time, and it is the reason I still do this work the way I did in 1980.
If you are thinking about a move near Porter Valley or Knollwood — or anywhere in the Valley — call me at 818-402-9542 or send a note through the contact page. No pressure, no obligation.