Following a Successful Texas Launch, JFI Forays into
Northern California with
Katy Thielke Straser of The Straser
Silicon Valley Team at the Helm
MENLO
PARK, Calif., July 25,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Compass'
Jones Fridman International & Associates (JFI),
headquartered in Beverly Hills and
led by esteemed real estate veterans Sally
Forster Jones, Tomer Fridman,
and Isidora Fridman, has officially
announced its expansion into Northern
California, focusing on the prosperous Silicon Valley
region. The Beverly Hills-based
realty powerhouse has integrated Silicon Valley's top real estate
luminary, Katy Thielke Straser,
along with her elite seven-member Compass group, The Straser
Silicon Valley Team. This coalition is set to infuse JFI's
operations with local insights and an extensive state-wide network,
bolstering its mission to set a foothold in the world's most
affluent markets.
"I am thrilled to bring my market expertise
and enthusiasm to the distinguished JFI team. Joined by my expert
agents in Northern California, we
are thrilled to embark on a new chapter with JFI, aiming to enhance
our clients' experiences throughout the state." — Katy Thielke Straser
"We are delighted to incorporate Katy and her distinguished
seven-member team into the Jones Fridman International family,"
Forster Jones, Tomer Fridman and
Isidora Fridman said in a joint
statement. "Targeting the affluent market of Silicon Valley aligns
with our objectives, and Katy's leadership is pivotal as we venture
into this significant region. This move will connect our
distinguished buyers and sellers, helping to further establish and
expand their real estate portfolios in the affluent areas of
Los Angeles and Silicon Valley. We
are excited to further evolve our brand and continue delivering the
high-caliber, exceptional service that the JFI brand is renowned
for."
Katy Thielke Straser, a Silicon
Valley native with over 23 years of real estate expertise, brings a
wealth of experience from the heart of the tech and venture capital
industries. Straser, who started her career influenced by her
successful real estate agent mother, has a robust background in
sales, customer service, and marketing, with previous roles at
notable organizations including the Olympics, Nordstrom, and
Coca-Cola. In 2019, Straser co-founded Straser Silicon Valley Team
(SSV) with Virginia Nicoletti,
quickly generating over $400 million
in transactions, ranging from modest homes to luxurious
estates.
As the new leader of JFI's Northern
California arm, Straser and the Northern California agents will manage a broad
price spectrum from $1 million to
$30 million, concentrating on
affluent locales such as Atherton-
the most expensive zip code in the country-Menlo Park, Palo
Alto, and greater Silicon Valley region. Her team, which
includes agents Lena Gustafsson,
Rachel Wilt, and operations
executive Virginia Nicoletti, is
celebrated for its profound local expertise, agility in responding
to rapidly changing market trends, and exceptional negotiation
prowess. They are committed to bringing their unparalleled service,
characterized by integrity, compassion, and a comprehensive
approach to the greater JFI team and brand.
"I am thrilled to bring my market expertise and enthusiasm to
the distinguished JFI team," stated Straser. "Joined by my expert
agents in Northern California, we
are thrilled to embark on a new chapter with JFI, aiming to enhance
our clients' experiences throughout the state."
In December 2023, JFI expanded
into Texas, establishing a solid
presence with a dedicated team in Austin and Dallas. "The Texas market remains robust in the summer of
2024," noted Nadia Black, JFI's lead
agent in Texas. "We are optimistic
about JFI's continued growth and extending our reach into
Northern California."
Katy Thielke Straser and the JFI
Northern California operations will be based in Menlo Park working from Compass' Menlo Park office located at 1377 El Camino
Real, Menlo Park, California
94025. For more information about JFI and its services, visit
JonesFridman.com or contact jfi@jonesfridman.com.
Assets | Photo Credit: Ryan
Lahiff
- JFI Team Photo Here
- Principals Photo Here | Sally Forster
Jones, Tomer Fridman and
Isidora Fridman
- Katy Thielke Straser & JFI
NorCal Team + Sally Forster Jones,
Tomer Fridman and Isidora Fridman Here
- Katy Thielke Straser and JFI's
NorCal Team Here
- Nadia Black and JFI 's Texas
Team with co-founders and support staff Here
About Jones Fridman International & Associates:
After numerous years of successful collaboration, two legendary
teams, the Sally Forster Jones Group and The Fridman Group, have
joined forces under one umbrella to form an iconic powerhouse in
the industry, with expansion into Texas and most recently Silicon Valley. With
$25 billion in career sales, the
highflying team is headquartered in Beverly Hills with additional offices in
Menlo Park, California,
Dallas and Austin, Texas, and New York City.
Media Contact:
Randall Reynolds is Director of
Marketing, Jones Fridman Int'l
310.579.2200 | randall@jonesfridman.com
Media Contact
Randall Reynolds, Jones Fridman
International, 1 310.579.2200, randall@jonesfridman.com,
www.jonesfridman.com
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