Rica Ruiz

Hello, I'm Rica Ruiz. Realtor extraordinaire! Happy & willing to help you with all of your Real Estate needs.

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Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Rica Ruiz's affection for this community runs deep and is what compliments her knowledge of the local Real Estate market. That, coupled with over 15 years of comprehensive sales experience ranging from owning her own business, corporate sales and extensive experience in both residential and commercial real estate sales has enabled Rica Ruiz to develop a client-centered philosophy and attention to detail that enhances every transaction. Rica is dedicated to providing top notch service to both Homebuyers and Sellers. Rica Ruiz is committed to providing a perfect blend of experience, knowledge and integrity to ensure favorable results for her clients. Rica is a trained negotiator and problem solver. Traditional values of hard work, honesty and personal commitment to excellence is the foundation of her success. Rica Ruiz's background and experience enables her to think strategically, provide disciplined advice and execute on that advice to help clients achieve their Real Estate goals. Other interesting facts about Rica Ruiz ... she graduated Magna Cum Laude from San Francisco State University with a degree in Radio & Television. Rica enjoys the creativity of cooking and baking and the discipline and challenge of working out & staying physically fit. Rica Ruiz is an advocate of community service and volunteers on the PTA at her son, Samuel's, school. Rica also helps with fund raising efforts for CYC, California Youth Connection, an advocacy group for the Foster Care System. Rica's favorite pastime, however, is spending time with her husband, Rob, and their son, Samuel.

Realtor at Keller Willams Peninsula Estates

December 2011 - Present | Burlingame, CA

Realtor at McGuire Real Estate

June 2011 - December 2011 | Burlingame, CA

Broker Associate at Carrick & English Associates

December 2010 - June 2011 | San Mateo, CA

Coordinate Real Estate Sales and manage residential properties in California. Design marketing plans for properties to be sold and counsel clients regarding California Real Estate contracts & forms. Schedule property showings for potential buyers. Organize and implement marketing plans for Home Sellers which include scheduling Broker's Tours, Open Houses, targeted marketing campaigns and weekly update meetings to best communicate & strategize the effectiveness of our marketing goals. Negotiate purchase contracts on behalf of my clients.

Community Coordinator / Capital Campaign Coordinator at Cornerstone Church of San Francisco

February 2003 - February 2008 | San Francisco, CA

Researched and scouted properties for new church facilities, utilizing my Real Estate expertise to interface with various Commercial Real Estate agents on Cornerstone's behalf. Successfully negotiated lease agreement for new church office space. Formed & co-led volunteer group to launch capital campaign. Served as liaison to all Ministry Directors concerning all capital campaign activities. Coordinated finance seminars to offer to the community. Coordinated events for new members. Created and taught curriculum to new members. Overseer of the Connection Ministries which included over 30 volunteers – responsible for training & equipping volunteers to serve in their given ministry. Recruited volunteers to fill all ministry/church needs. Planned team building activities and events for church staff.

Commercial Real Estate Agent at BDH Associates, Inc.

February 2003 - April 2005 | San Mateo, CA

Researched and generated leads through cold calls, Internet and database searches. Prepared contracts and proposals to present to mall developers and leasing agents on behalf of our clients. Created packages representing leasing agents & mall developers to prospective retail clients which include lease plans, demographics, sign criteria, current sales figures of existing retailers, etc.

Regional Sales Manager at Everyone.net

October 2000 - July 2001 | Milpitas, CA

Trained sales team in online advertising including strategies for successful sales pitches as well as discerning who the decision makers were. Sales were made by phone, email and through PowerPoint presentations. Created, negotiated and presented advertising campaigns and creative solutions including interstitials, one-click lead generation and email promotions to meet each client’s specific ROI needs; working with both advertising agencies as well as direct clients.

Senior Account Executive at theglobe.com

March 2000 - October 2000 | San Francisco, CA

Developed creative strategies including splash pages, interactive games, contests and sweepstakes to sell & promote specific products and brands. Created unique PowerPoint presentations for each client to demonstrate various ways to target their brand to a specific audience among the different verticals within our Network.

Regional Vice President at Getsmart.com

May 1998 - March 2000 | Burlingame, CA

Closed over $1.2 million in new and existing sales, breaking the company record for one quarter. Established company presence in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego & Arizona by interfacing with prospects over the phone as well as in person. Built strategic relationships with industry partners. Provided support in various capacities to outside Account Executives, Account Managers, Lender Fulfillment and Finance Department.

San Francisco State University

Bachelor of Arts

Concentration: Radio & Television

Having fun, laughing & making memories with my family!