Licensed California Real Estate Salesperson, Graduate, Realtor Institute, and Certified Residential Specialist. With over 19 years as a licensed Realtor in the San Francisco / San Mateo Bay Area, Clarissa works with clients ranging from First Time Home Buyers to Seasoned Investors and Multi-Generational families. Extensive experience with listing and selling new homes, condos, Townhomes, Foreclosures, Investment Properties, REOs, HUD Homes, and Commercial Properties. Expertise in negotiating contracts, performing due diligence on deals, negotiating terms, and conditions, and preparing sales and purchase agreements.

Clarissa has been in the real estate industry since 1998. She started her real estate career as a Loan Officer and became a full-time dedicated Realtor in 2003. She joined the Keller Williams Burlingame office in 2013 and was invited to be a member of the 2015 Agent Leadership Council and again in 2022 where she currently co-chairs the Growth Committee. Prior to becoming a full-time Realtor, Mentor in the Keller Williams Burlingame office, and Team Leader of the Clarissa Cortez Realty Group, Clarissa was a Licensed Financial Advisor for Wells Fargo Securities, Licensed Financial Advisor & Tax Professional for H&R Block where she also taught Income Tax Courses.

Whether in the Real Estate industry, Securities Industry, or Tax Professional industry Clarissa has always been passionate about sharing her knowledge through teaching, coaching & mentoring, and servicing the real estate needs of her clients in the San Francisco / San Mateo Bay Area. She utilizes her background in finance, negotiation skills, and her nurturing spirit to fearlessly fight for her clients to ensure they are successful -- even in the most stressful situations. Her vast knowledge helps clients buy, sell & invest on all levels and effectively negotiate through different price points. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a seasoned investor looking to grow your Real Estate portfolio, Clarissa will be able to help you navigate to get you what you want.