Offering the perfect combination of heart and grit, San Francisco/Bay Area Realtor Laena Wilder reached 'Top Agent' status in 2021 and was recently nominated for the California Association of Realtors 'Rising Star' award. Consistently ranked as a top producer, she brings her strong background in negotiating, design, and deal execution to her practice as a Realtor. She embraces a thorough approach, continually finding creative ways to meet her clients' goals. In her own words: “As a fiduciary and trusted advisor I take the time to truly listen to my clients' needs, strategically guide them through the process, and negotiate the best deal for their money.' 'My goal is to empower my clients with critical real estate knowledge combined with current data-driven market information because I believe this undoubtedly leads to a more confident and lucrative home buying / or selling experience.' Her problem-solving skills, warmth and impeccable attention to detail have led to a successful practice built on referrals and a strong reputation among her Realtor community. Laena’s personal history has been rooted in Northern California for several generations. Her ancestors came West traveling by wagon-train in the 1860’s and settled in Sonoma. More than half a century later her grandparents met and fell in love on the ferry from San Francisco to study at UC Berkeley, before the Bay Bridge was built. These past experiences add depth to Laena’s passion and knowledge of the San Francisco / Bay Area. Achieving both a Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degree, Laena was also awarded a prestigious Postdoctoral Rockefeller Fellowship. As a professor, she taught at Duke University, the University of San Francisco, and UNC, Chapel Hill. In additi