• California Department of Real Estate License number 00714296, was first issued to me on July 2, 1979 .
• Area of Expertise: Residential, single family homes, condominium, townhouse and PUD communities, (planned unit development). 
• Local Realtor: Because I was born and raised in central Contra Costa County, I am very familiar with the market territories. 
• Family:  On December 16, 2007, my husband and I celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. Together, we raised four wonderful children. Happily, we enjoy being the grandparents of three terrific young people!
• Hobby: Interior decorating. This passion works quite well in my chosen profession, real estate. I am able to provide no-cost, staging recommendations to my clients as we prepare their homes for the market. Good Staging = Top $  ( Now more than ever!)
  Community Work: Current President, Soroptimist International of Martinez. S.I. is a professional women's organization giving back to the community with their time, talent and resources.
• Honors: Past & Present Peer- Recognition: Most recent; Coldwell Banker Walnut Creek Top Selling Agent April 2007. 
  Recipient of several Community Service Awards.
•  1999 Martinez Woman of the Year 
• Martinez & Concord Soroptimist Woman of Distinction
• Congressional Recognition 1999 by Representative George Miller.

Throughout the years, I continue to work well with first-time buyers and veteran investors alike. Moreover, I enjoy the reputation of working well with my fellow-agents and industry affiliates. After all, we all have the same goal, a successful close of escrow!
Dorothy Buffington