Agent to Watch – Dan Barlow

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Congratulations to Dan Barlow, a July Agent to Watch! Dan grew up in the real estate business, frequently visiting homes for sale with his parents and learning what it meant to be a dedicated real estate agent. Since then, Dan has never lost his passion and enjoyment for real estate, and instead has turned it into a lifelong passion. Keep reading to learn more about Dan, and how you just might catch him down at Sol Food on a day off!

Why did you choose to pursue a career in real estate?

Growing up, my parents and I moved around a lot for my father’s work. I think we lived in 5 different homes before I was 11 years old. My parents would always bring me along to showings, and I always had a great time. I think I enjoy it today as much as I did when I was 10!

How have you adapted your marketing/business during the era of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

I’ve kept it mostly the same. COVID has played a large role in pushing the current real estate market to where it is. The adaptations I have made have been made with the goal of handling a larger volume of business while continuing to maintain the same quality of care for each client, as well as providing some time for myself.

What’s the best thing that happened to you this month?:

This month I had the opportunity to help two of my closest friends close on their first homes in Santa Rosa!

Are you a morning or a night person?:

I’m 100% a night owl.

What is one of the things you would put on your “bucket” list?:

Someday I would love to travel to Santorini, Greece.

What is something you wish you could be good at?:

I wish I could be a good mechanic, and good at cooking. I’m terrible at both, which is funny, because some of my closest friends are well known chefs and race car builders! I get picked on often.

What is something most people would never guess about you?:

I love punk rock. Catch me jamming out to Fall Out Boy/Green Day/My Chemical Romance before showings/listing appointments.

Must have purse/car item:

Business cards!

What does a perfect day in Sonoma/Mendocino/SF County look like for you?:

Waking up late, heading to brunch at Cousteaux in Healdsburg, followed by a hike in Armstrong Woods. Drive down the coast until you reach Nick’s Cove in Marshall and have some oysters. Drive up to the east peak of Mount Tamalpais to watch the sunset over the bay while the fog rolls in. Head back down to Copita in Sausalito, or Sol Food in San Rafael. You can’t design a better northern California day.

What’s your favorite local restaurant?:

Sol Food in San Rafael, hands down. I’ll drive to Marin with the sole purpose of the trip to get takeout. It’s THAT good.

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