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Associates

Jay Richolson

Jay holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance from California State University, Long Beach, and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. His career includes progressively responsible positions in financial management and general management in consumer product and service industries. He has also acted in the capacity of consultant to Fortune 100 companies. He was licensed to sell real estate in 1990 and since then has built a successful business in the marketing and sale of inns, resorts, and investment properties.

Jay and his wife, Dottie, owned and operated a six-guestroom inn in Calistoga after he retired from the corporate world. His years of experience as an innkeeper and realtor provide him with invaluable insight into the business and enable him to offer the highest level of professional service to buyers and sellers of inn properties.

In addition to providing real estate brokerage services, he is increasingly involved in the preparation of business plans, acquisition and feasibility studies, and advisory services for the financing of acquisitions and refinancing of existing debt for bed and breakfasts.

Jay is a dedicated professional who has a long list of satisfied clients. He makes a personal commitment to provide the highest level of service and dedication to meeting the needs, and exceeding the expectations, of his clients. Professional affiliations include the Professional Association of Innkeepers International(PAII), the California Association of Bed & Breakfast Innkeepers (CABBI), California Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors.

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Heidi Contis has a nineteen-year, diverse professional background in the real estate business. Enhancing her real estate sales experience, Ms. Contis has extensive knowledge in real estate asset/property management, real estate research, and property valuations.

Ms. Contis received her formal education at the Lyceum and Technische Universitaet in Berlin, Germany, where she earned a BA degree in foreign languages and mathematics and at the Friedrich List College where she received an advanced degree in business economics and finance. Additionally, she took post-graduate language studies at the Sorbonne in Paris.

In the United States, Ms. Contis completed professional courses at the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) from which she received her Certified Property Manager designation. In order to further sharpen her professional skills, she attended the School of Mortgage Banking where she completed studies in mortgage banking principles and mortgage lending fundamentals.

Lorry Hood

Lorry Hood was born in New York and spent most of her adult life in San Francisco. She has lived in the Napa Valley for the past four years, and now resides in Calistoga.

Lorry has had an interesting and eclectic background; she taught foreign languages at the college and high school levels, she has held executive level positions in hotel management, and has owned her own restaurant in San Francisco. She has a Master of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts degree in foreign language, and graduated "cum Laude" in both programs.

The common thread throughout Lorry’s various careers she says is "not boring". "I can stand anything", she says, "but I can’t stand boring"! Real estate is perfect in this regard, as everyday is completely unpredictable. Additionally, Lorry enjoys utilizing her high energy, her creativity, and the thorough involvement, which the real estate profession necessitates.

This is what her clients say about her: "We are fortunate to know Lorry… Not only was she punctual, understanding of our needs, knowledgeable of the local market and made realistic and appropriate recommendations, but also her professionalism and people skills proved incredible."

"She is a dynamic professional.. She made this transaction seem effortless, which is rare. She kept us informed at all times with her wit and expertise. She is a joy to work with and we will highly recommend her to anyone looking for the perfect real estate agent."

Lorry's professional affiliations are: National Association of Realtors, the North Bay Association of Realtors, and the California Association of Realtors.

Lorry has been with Beck & Taylor Realty for four years. She enjoys the boutique style office and the intimacy with clients which the office environment encourages.