Lydia Puller

MAKING IT HAPPEN IN BUSINESS

Looking for a sure way to make something happen? Tell Lydia Puller it can't be done and watch her eyes light up at the challenge as she rolls up her sleeves and springs into action. For this determined businesswoman, there’s nothing that can’t be accomplished with a positive attitude and a can-do spirit. It’s a mindset that's clear when you look at her personal and professional life, her community involvement and even her hobbies. Get to know Lydia, learn what makes her tick, and you'll quickly realize that when she sets her sights on something, however small, this is one strong-minded individual who doesn’t take "no" for an answer.

Born in Holland and raised in Philadelphia, Lydia financed her own travels through Europe, Asia and the Middle East when she was still in her teens. After moving to Israel to study at Tel Aviv University and explore her cultural roots, she returned to the U.S. to earn a degree in ethnic studies from UC Berkeley. Taking her make it-happen approach into business, she worked in financial consulting and the legal industry, coordinating housing contracts and loans. Tenures with a San Francisco technology market research firm and an East Bay IT firm followed. Lydia's background also includes experience with an executive search firm that placed senior-level PR professionals in high profile corporations.

This dynamic go-getter is a firm believer in giving back to her community and the world at large through personal involvement and financial support of organizations that fight to preserve human rights. Those

she’s passionate about supporting include Girls Inc., Women for Women International, Doctors without Borders, Amnesty International, Human Rights Campaign, NCLR and GLAAD.

MAKING IT HAPPEN FOR YOU

Lydia's drive to make positive things happen has been a powerful force throughout her life. As one of the Bay Area's most successful Realtors, Lydia is passionate about empowering women to follow their dream of home ownership AND by helping women who already own homes maximize their real estate investment.

For Buyers, Lydia recognizes that a home is much more than a roof supported by walls, this determined professional throws herself into her role as a knowledgeable guide, coach and cheerleader as she uses grit, intuition, communication skills and technology to match buyers with properties that meet their lifestyle needs.

For Sellers, Lydia applies creative marketing and Internet strategies to achieve broad exposure for every property to ensure a maximum return on investment. Lydia's knowledge of Internet marketing allows her to advertise properties to over 100 websites create expansive e-mail campaigns and network with agents worldwide, giving your home 24/7 exposure.

For investors, Lydia is the eyes and ears for the investor regarding location, property condition and market trends in the immediate area of investment properties.

For the luxury market, Lydia is a certified luxury home marketing specialist and offers the most advanced technology available, along with progressive marketing and in-house network of the latest market trends. Through global internet marketing Lydia advertises properties to over 100 websites, creates expansive e-mail campaigns and networks with agents worldwide, giving your home 24/7 exposure.

For Distressed property owners, Lydia's skills and specialized education help facilitate and expedite the pre-foreclosure/short sale process. As a Certified Distressed Property Agent and a Certified Distressed Property Specialist (CDPE) Lydia understands the market conditions more than the average real estate agent, and can offer homeowners real alternatives to foreclosure. Her goal is to help as many homeowners as possible and she is committed to help struggling homeowners, and provides much-needed assistance in stabilizing the community.

Lydia also holds the following designations: CLHMS (certified luxury home marketing specialist), CNE (certified negotiation expert), CDPE (certified distressed property expert) and CIAS (certified investor agent specialist).

If you're serious about talking about your options you'll want a Realtor who will treat your transaction with the energy and care she would apply to her own home or investment. In the Bay Area, Lydia Puller is the Realtor Making It Happen. Please feel free to contact Lydia at (415) 599-5028 or via email at Lydia@vanguardproperties.com.