ABOUT ME

GRETCHEN MERRICK

GRETCHEN MERRICK, CRS, GRI, SRES

REALTOR

Experience at work for you.

Gretchen has served home buyers and sellers in Santa Clara County since 2001.  She knows the neighborhoods and communities.  And she is passionate about what she does.  With Gretchen’s diverse background and wide-reaching skills, she offers her clients a successful experience with negotiations, sales and marketing.

The best possible price.

Because Gretchen completed the Harvard University Advanced Negotiations Certification you can feel confident when Gretchen negotiates for you. Whether you are buying or selling, Gretchen’s number one goal is to negotiate the best possible price in your favor.  Her expertise with contracts and disclosures, alongside her negotiation skills and pricing strategy allow her to advocate for her clients and follow through to their complete satisfaction.

Trusted advisor.

Gretchen’s clients regard her as their trusted advisor.  Gretchen’s previous background in civil engineering and project management help her clients to feel confident in her ability to see the overall picture to manage, anticipate and perform proactively throughout the entire real estate transaction to the benefit of her clients.  Gretchen feels that your goals are her goals – and she will help guide you to the end goal every step of the way.  With her easy style that comes from experience, she will walk you through the whole listing or purchasing process.

Happy clients.

To see a few of Gretchen’s testimonials from past clients, click here.  Gretchen is more than happy to provide you with names and numbers of past clients for their verbal recommendation.

Top producer.

Gretchen is a consistent top-producer for her company and has received multiple Intero Presidential and Executive Circle awards.  Her annual production volume places her in the top 1% of Realtors nationwide yearly.

Designations earned:

CRS, Certified Residential Specialist,  GRI, Graduate Realtor Institute, SRES, Seniors Real Estate Specialist

Education:

Harvard University trained in Advanced Negotiations

BS Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University,  MS Civil Engineering, San Jose State University

Awards:

Intero Top Production Award 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2020

Professional Affiliations:

  • Member of Top Agent Network (membership limited to top 10% of SF Bay Area)
  • National Association of Realtors
  • California Association of Realtors
  • Santa Clara County Association of Realtors
  • South County Realtor Alliance
  • Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce
  • American Association of University Women
  • Morgan Hill Historical Society
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WHAT CLIENTS SAY?

KIND WORDS FROM MY LOVELY CLIENTS

"Gretchen is the best Realtor I have ever worked with - and I've worked with many! Her professionalism, warmth and honesty made the sale of my Morgan Hill house go swiftly and hassle free."

— Nadine Beasley
 

"Gretchen did a great job guiding us through the preparation of our home for market. We contracted to sell our house in two days from listing it on MLS at a nice amount above asking. I credit Gretchen with making that happen!"

— George and Reiko Borst
 

"As first time buyers, we were nervous and didn't know what to expect. Gretchen walked us through the entire process. She is professional, hard-working and is determined to find her clients exactly what they are looking for."

— Richard and Sandra Buckle