Strength in Numbers

10

Support team members including qualified service providers

50

Sales Managed in 2021 & 2022

45

Years of residing in Lamorinda

500+

Closed residential real estate transactions – career

Ranked 1.5% of all Realtors throughout the US in 2021

 

The Kurt Piper Group is committed to providing personalized real estate solutions. We have assembled a team of 10 highly-skilled team members and affordable vendors that can deliver. Whether buying the home of your dreams or selling the family estate, you can trust the Kurt Piper Group to navigate you through one of the most important transactions of your life.

Great People Don’t Work Alone

Kurt Piper | Group Leader

925.818.8000 | [email protected]

Realtor® DRE 01130308
In 1996 Kurt Piper started his career at Coldwell Banker in his hometown of Orinda where he was awarded Rookie of the Year. In 2021, RealTrends ranked Kurt in the top 1.5% of all Realtors throughout the US by singularity closing $55 million in sales. Kurt has personally closed over 500 transactions during his career.

The difference when you hire The Kurt Piper Group verses other Real Estate teams is that you have Kurt’s guidance and insights throughout the entire process. Other big name teams might pass you along to a member with less experience- that’s not how Kurt operates. He has a fiduciary relationship with his clients and personally looks out for their best interests before, during and after their transaction.

 Dina Del Monica

Dina Del Monica

Licensed Agent/Partner

As a 27-year Lafayette resident, Dina Del Monica provides her clients with an in-depth knowledge of the various neighborhoods, schools, and resources Lamorinda and East Bay communities has to offer. Having grown up in Piedmont and since lived in areas such as Montclair, Rockridge and Alameda, Dina’s knowledge of the Bay Area as a whole helps give her buyer’s the knowledge they need to choose the perfect community that fits their needs. Dina’s background in sales, paired with her focus, determination, organization and commitment, prove to be invaluable to her clients. Her high energy, creativity, interior design and staging skills and “out-of-the box” thinking enables her to succeed in every aspect of buying and selling homes. Always on “the hunt,” Dina’s goal is to find the perfect home for her clients at the right price and is there every step of the way. When working with sellers, her extensive experience in the local housing market offers her clients “spot on” pricing strategies, current staging trends and a focused and creative marketing plan.

Kristi Skrabo

Kristi Skrabo

Team Support / Licensed Agent

Kristi is a life-long Bay Area resident, growing up in Pleasanton and attending Menlo College on the Peninsula. Kristi has been a licensed Realtor since 1998 and has purchased and remodeled several personal residences over the past 25 years gaining expertise with interior design and construction practices. Her role in the Kurt Piper Group includes co-managing client pre-sale projects, offering insights on color schemes and fi xtures choices, working alongside stagers in the selection and placement of furniture and interior items and interfacing with clients on many levels. Kristi is a high energy person with excellent communication skills and a zest for life. Kurt and Kristi are engaged to be married in the near future to build onto their already successful partnership.

Jessica Simmers

Jessica Simmers

Transaction Coordinator

Jessica started out as an Escrow Assistant for North American Title Company and also worked as a Real Estate Marketing Coordinator for Beyond Virtual Tours. She joined forces with Kate Maria as a Transaction Coordinator for Mason McDuffie in 2012 bringing with her a wealth of knowledge from multiple fields in the industry. Her Keen organization skills and ability to complete tasks in a timely manner make her a valuable addition to a Relators team. Jessica is great at maintaining the transaction checklist and communicating with all parties to keep everyone informed throughout the escrow process.

Shannon Vicencio

Shannon Vicencio

Escrow Officer

Shannon has been in the industry for 26 years, spending the last 18 years with Chicago Title Company; she has been named in Presidents Club each year since 2000. Her objective in the escrow process is to commit to the best possible service for her buyers, sellers and brokers.
Catherine Coletta

Catherine Coletta

Home Stager/Designer

Catherine is a home staging and design specialist who has worked with homeowners, contractors and real estate professionals for the past 7 years. Her expertise is finding the balance between current trends and highlighting each home’s unique character. She puts together finishes, paint choices, furniture and decor to make each living space appeal to the broadest group of potential buyers.

Roger Shopshire

Roger Shopshire

Advertising Design

Roger Shopshire is a multi-talented, seasoned, art director and graphic designer with 25+ years of hard knocks advertising and design experience. He specializes in helping clients create impactful advertising campaigns, digital assets, and promotional materials that build awareness and drive results. From large corporate companies to small businesses, Roger has both the creative and communication skills that help clients succeed. He knows that creative excellence requires patience, a keen eye, and impeccable execution—which come easy to him because he’s put the time in to master them all. Roger offers the wisdom, know-how, value, and dedication to help ensure his clients achieve their marketing goals.
Jorge Gonzalez

Jorge Gonzalez

Landscape Projects

Jorge Gonzalez is an established and trusted licensed landscape contractor. He and his skilled crew can complete both small and large landscape projects.

John Haidarian

John Haidarian

Interior and Exterior Paint

With over 20 years of professional experience, John can create fine finish custom interior & exterior painting & staining. He will arrive on time, keep you informed and deliver what he promises.
Oscar Ascencio

Oscar Ascencio

Construction Projects

Oscar is a skilled carpenter and creative custom build contractor. He offers affordable pricing and provides excellent craftsmanship.
Brandt Pemberton

Brandt Pemberton

Professional Photographer

Brandt Pemberton and his team at 39pixels provide the exceptional marketing media to help our listings stand out from the rest. High resolution, true color photography, state-of-the-art 3D virtual open houses and cinematic video showcases are just some of the ways Brandt and his team make our listings get more attention than all the others. Brandt has been the lead photographer/ videographer on over 7000 homes, including quaint ranch-style homes, sleek modern contemporary masterpieces, remodeled townhomes and sprawling country estates.

Brad

Brad

Flooring Specialist

Brad’s company, French Bros. has many flooring options in stock and ready for immediate installation. His years of experience will help you select the right floors, whether buying or selling and he’s committed to being on budget and on time.

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