Brenda Avilla-Kintz
San Jose, California 95113
United States
Profession(s)
Financial Professional, OtherBrenda Avilla-Kintz has been a top real estate salesperson since 2007, representing hundreds of
clients in buying and selling their family homes. Through this process, she has developed a specific
focus on serving clients in conflict and assisting family law and estate attorneys. She has pursued
training in collaboration and mediation. She has extensive training in divorce real estate, trust, and
probate, and is equipped to support in client cases of all conflict levels.
From Brenda:
"Solutions for Changing Lives" -- Realtor/Broker agent helping homeowners implement their best real estate solutions. Mediation trained, experienced, and certified in working with Divorce, Probate, Family Trusts, and bankruptcy. I help homeowners with options to keep their houses, sell as-is, or get assistance with partial or major remodels prior to selling. Funds and resources are available for pre-sale renovations in most scenarios, regardless of credit or income. I want to empower clients to know their options and have their best outcome.
Professional Activities
Professional History: 2010 to Present - Member of Collaborative Practice Silicon Valley 2019 to present - Real Estate Broker Associate 2007 to present - Full time Realtor serving the SF Bay Area (currently with Realty One Group American) 1994 to 2006 - Career in electronics tech industry (positions held as Equipment Maintenance Technician, and Electrical Engineer) Community Involvement: 2018 to Present Contributing instructor for 8-hour home buyer HUD classes for Echo Housing 2015 -2016 Volunteer for Pro-Tem Collaborative team probate mediations at Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County 2009-2015 Contributing instructor for 8-hour home buyer HUD classes for Neighborhood Housing Services of Silicon Valley 2010-2011 Volunteer Counselor, City of San Jose Foreclosure Help Center (commendation received from the City of San Jose) 2008-2010 Committee member, Santa Clara County Association of Realtors Housing Opportunities CommitteeProfessional Education
Divorce and Probate Certifications Held:
Mediation Training
Center for Understanding, November 2011
Collaborative Practive Interdisciplinary Training
Focus on Divorce (2011), Focus on Trusts and Estates (2015,2016)
CDRE Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert
The Ilumni Institute, Master Course Graduate 2020
● The Anatomy of Divorce
● The Landscape of Divorce Finance
● Introduction to Divorce Court
● The Ethics of Certified Divorce Real Estate Experts
● The Psychology of Neutrality, Bias, and Communication in Conflict
● How to Sell a House in Conflict
● CDRE Fair Market Valuations
REDS Real Estate Divorce Specialist
● Anatomy of a Divorce – by Gregg Greenstein, JD of Frascona, Joiner, Goodman &
Greenstein, P.C
● Working with Divorcing Clients by Carol Ann Wilson, CFP, CFDP
RCS-D Real Estate Collaborative Specialist (Divorce)
Training from law professor, Kelly E. Murray, JD, Sum Cum Laude Stanford graduate, to
council couples who are considering divorce about pre- and post-divorce options pertaining to
real estate and financing. More options are available, and pitfalls can be avoided if advice is
given prior to divorce settlement.
CPRES Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist - Training and ongoing support in the area of Inherited
property sales, especially those in various stages of Probate.
Additional Information Regarding Designations and Certifications:
CDPE Certified Distressed Property Expert - Trained to educate home owners that are facing
potential foreclosure or who may be having difficulty affording their mortgage about available
options, strategies, and consequences of each option. Early discussion is best, as more
options are available before payments have been missed.
CRS Certified Residential Specialist - Awarded by the National Association of Realtors and
considered by most industry professionals to be the highest Realtor designation that can be
achieved by a Realtor. Achieved through demonstrated competency, volume of transactions
completed, and advanced course work in residential real estate. Ongoing continuing
education is required to maintain his designation.
GRI Graduate Realtor Institute - Completion of a year-long program of advanced Realtor course
work.
SFR Short Sale Foreclosure Resource - Designation from National Association of Realtors
indicating training received in Short Sales and Foreclosures
SRES Senior Real Estate Specialist - Received specialized education to help those 50+ through
lifestyle transitions involving relocation, refinancing, or selling the family home. Knowledge in
areas including Active adult, Gated 55+ communities, assisted living, Prop 60/90, aging in
place, reverse mortgage purchases, etc.
SRS Seller Resource Specialist - Completion of education and proven record of working specifically
with assisting property owners through the listing process, resulting in successful sales.
Comments
Homeowners, especially during difficult life transitions, such as divorce or the death of a loved one, are often not provided guidance as to the options available to them, sometimes having disastrous or less than ideal outcomes with their real estate needs. I feel it is my social responsibility to reach as many induviduals as possible to make sure they know their options and have a proficient, ethical, and effective real estate advice. It is my passion to help individuals and families achieve the best outcome possible, especially during difficult life transitions. Putting people first and helping them to discover their inner empowerment feeds my soul. My focus is to be amongst the best serving these clients.