What was your most interesting job before going into real estate?
Airport manager for Iberia Airlines of Spain
Where did you grow up?
San Francisco Bay Area
Growing up, what did you want to be?
Banker
What do you do to relax when you’re stressed?
I used to eat a lot but it has gotten me into trouble, so now I enjoy watching or attending any sort of sporting event.
If you could meet any well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why?
Neil Armstrong, so that I could discard or confirm two conspiracy theories. The one that we never made it to the moon, and that the Earth is flat.
What is Phoenix’s best-kept secret?
The Tres Rios Wetlands.
What do you love most about the industry?
That I get to help people who normally would not have access or resources to become homeowners and help them take the first step towards the creation of wealth.
How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents?
I provide more service than what I get paid for.
What is the most difficult aspect of your job?
Telling someone that their dream needs to be postponed.
What’s your best advice for generating new leads?
Focus on continuing to serve your past clients.
What are you binge-watching/reading/listening to lately?
Any show about selling real estate, the more drama the better.
What’s your favorite meal in Phoenix?
Birria
Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Phoenix?
Arizona Biltmore Hotel
What’s the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to you on the job?
Running into a client who had just told me they were no longer interested in buying a home at an open house that I was hosting with their new agent.
What’s one thing people are surprised to learn about you?
I’m originally from El Salvador.
What is your favorite vacation spot and why?
San Diego because of its food, ocean and weather.
What is your favorite city after Phoenix?
San Francisco
In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry?
Forget about work-life balance during the first years.
What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app?
Buffini app
Who are your favorite people to follow on social media?
Cristiano Ronaldo, Carlos Alcaraz, George Kittle and Serena Williams.