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I was born in this beautiful valley and have lived here all of my life
— over 50 years. (My maiden name was Anne Wheelan.) I've watched
Napa evolve from a small and sleepy town to one that is world-famous,
rich in both viticulture and agriculture — and filled with opportunity.
As a child on family vacations, I was often asked by the people I'd meet
where I was from. Most had never heard of the Napa Valley.
I attended local schools, including Lincoln Elementary (now long gone),
St. John the Baptist Elementary, Justin-Siena High School and Napa Valley
College. I went on to attend various other colleges in Marin and Sonoma
Counties, and continue to stay very active in ongoing real estate studies.
I initially became a Realtor in the late 1980's. It was a different world:
Interest rates ranged from 10 to 11%, the amount of forms and paperwork
for the average transaction was much simpler and the disclosure requirements
were lesser than what is now so prevalent. And of course, the Internet
was not yet available. (This was an even further cry from when my grandfather
sold real estate in Napa in the 1950's and 1960's. He began his career
by simply studying on his own and then taking the state license exam.)
In the early 1990's I decided to take time out to raise my daughter and
attend college—studying photography
(another passion), computer science, design and business while still following
the real estate market and trends—and returning to sales in early
2005. I am thrilled to be working in the field of real estate because
I am so passionate about it and because I can work in the valley that
I've lived in all of my life. Being a native has been beneficial to those
who are relocating to Napa because of my extensive knowledge of the area
as well as its history. This web site can be a tremendous resource when
considering a move to the Napa Valley. (See Resources,
Napa Valley
and Relocating
to Napa.
Thanks for visiting my site and please feel free to email me at anne@annebranson.com
or call me directly at 707-337.9265.
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