Originally from Minneapolis, Debra grew up in Berkeley and on and off in Rio de Janeiro. A graduate from Cal, with a degree in Latin American studies, Debra was headed towards a career in international business until she moved to Marin County in the mid-1980's, and realized that her real estate agent could use some help. Debra started out assisting a top broker at Merrill Lynch in the late 1980s, achieved "Rookie of the Year" at Frank Howard Allen in the early 1990's, and advanced to her current position at Pacific Union in 1996. She´s a Realtor and member of MAR, CAR, NAR, the West Marin and Mill Valley Chambers of Commerce, and she fundraises for the Muir Beach Volunteer Fire Department. Debra also gives generously to Mill Valley schools, the Marin Humane Society, and to theater companies throughout Marin.

Debra works mainly by referral from other agents and repeat clients, but also enjoys a new challenge: a client with unique desires or needs or a hard-to-sell home. She sells residential properties in all of Marin County (and refers clients to capable agents in other counties), but she especially enjoys working in Southern, Central and Coastal Marin. She devotes herself to each client and prefers to work one-on-one without an assistant. It's an honor for her to be part of the real estate process for her clients, in such eventful moves through their lives!

What some clients have said:

"By far the best agent that I have dealt with in seven acquisitions in two countries and three states. Attentive, thoughtful, helpful and effective. Supportive, reassuring, trustworthy and professional!" - Doctor and Editor, Mill Valley

"We were attracted to (Debra´s) low-key and educational style! - Computer Business, Muir Beach

"(She) took a forgotten house and put it back at the forefront of the agents´ consciousnesses. (She)is extremely pleasant to work with and never gives up!" - Attorneys, Mill Valley

"Debra has done everything from help us find a dog to a handyman, which made it an easy and enjoyable transition into our new home!" - Investment Banker, Mill Valley

"(Debra) took us by the hands and led us through (the) process with a minimum of impact on our time and resources. (She did) a professional, selfless and magical job in finding our dream home!" - Author and Animator, Inverness

"I find myself constantly referring to the title of an old Rolling Stones song called "It´s the Singer, Not the Song!" - Photographer, Sausalito