Personal Background

Brooke Dunbar is a member of the Coldwell Banker family and is active in the Real Estate community. She is a member of the San Mateo County Association of Realtors, the National & California Association of Realtors as well as the Multiple Listing Service. Within Coldwell Banker Brooke has achieved International Sterling Society one of the top honors for Coldwell Banker as an Independent Sales Associate six consecutive years, "...and puts you among the best in our business," Mike James, President of Coldwell Banker West Coast Division. Brooke is certified as a Senior Real Estate Specialist, a designation recognized by both the National and California Associations. Brooke has been nominated to the San Mateo County Association Realtor SAMCAR Grievance Committee which is a three-year term and is focused on Real Estate Ethics and will then move on to Pro-Standards within the San Mateo Board. Brooke was on KGO Radio's monthly Realtor Clinic on the Brian Copeland Show with three realtors and one real estate attorney talking about current trends and what is relevant in the nine Bay Area counties regarding real estate. The show ended after 18 consecutive months due to program changes at the station and consistently ranked #5 of all of KGO's podcasts. Brooke enjoys matching needs with desires and is dedicated to helping guide clients through every aspect of the real estate process. She follows the ever-changing market and is ready to share her knowledge. Her goal is to successfully turn real estate dreams into reality and to be their realtor for life. Before real estate Brooke’s background includes hotel, cruise line, and international airline experience which brings over 19 years in global sales and marketing. She has worked for elite, well positioned and distinctively branded companies including Starwood, Hyatt, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Qantas Airways, and Expedia's transition to the Hawaii market. Brooke is accustomed to the importance of top- of- mind awareness, combined with proper placement and positioning within a market place. Targeted strategies customized for each client resulting in millions of impressions and achieving desired results.

Having been around hotel construction on four newly built hotels in Hawaii and French Polynesia Brooke made the transition to real estate in 2003. She joined Cashin Company because it was the number one leading firm, offering the best brand and consistently delivered results. These core values reflect Brooke Dunbar. November 2010, Coldwell Banker and Cashin merged making it the true market leader offering more than 35% of the market share for the Peninsula as well as a worldwide and well-recognized brand. Brooke has experience with new construction and remodeling projects in Hillsborough, San Mateo, Burlingame, and Daly City. Brooke likes the process and finding the right fit for both parties is gratifying.

Outside of real estate Brooke is also active in the community and is affiliated with Crystal Springs Uplands Schools where she is an alumnus and on the Alumni Board for 15 years. Brooke this year is one of the sponsors for the Art out of Ashes event October 13, 2018 helping those affected by the Tubbs fire last year. For approximately 12 years Brooke's family had a 401c3 non-profit organization Rafiki Friends whose purpose was to build schools and desks in rural Tanzania. Rafiki Friends has built approximately 10,000 desks and still helps with some college scholarships. Though not born in San Mateo County, Brooke has lived the majority of her life here locally on the Peninsula. She knows this area like the back of her hand and is well versed in the intricacies of many neighborhoods.

Brooke looks forward to being your real estate advisor. Call, text, email to brooke.dunbar@cbnorcal.com or visit www.brookedunbar.com.