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Jim Touchstone
Broker Associate at Vanguard Properties
Jim Touchstone is a Broker Associate at Vanguard Properties in San Francisco, California. He has an extensive background that combines medical expertise with real estate experience.1
Professional Background
Jim Touchstone's career path is quite unique:
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Medical Career: He studied at Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University, and the University of California, San Francisco. After completing his education, he worked as a Senior Staff Anesthesiologist at Summit Medical Center for 23 years.1
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Real Estate Career: Following his medical career, Jim transitioned into real estate. He has been working as a Broker Associate at Vanguard Properties for over 13 years.12
Qualifications and Expertise
- Certifications: GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) and ePro (Internet Professional)
- Specializations: Residential sales, with a focus on helping first-time home buyers1
- Skills: Property sales, real estate contract law, and marketing
Personal Attributes
Jim is known for being:
- Informed and trustworthy
- Patient and empathetic
- Calm and reasonable, especially in high-pressure situations1
Community Involvement
Jim is actively involved in community service. He participated in the AIDS LifeCycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, raising over $21,500 to help end AIDS.12
Approach to Real Estate
Jim applies his medical background to his real estate practice, focusing on:
- Guiding clients honestly and expertly through complex decisions
- Staying up-to-date with the latest technology, including paperless iPad transactions
- Maintaining a daily to-do list focused on client needs1
Clients appreciate Jim's professional approach, thorough knowledge of the San Francisco real estate market, and his commitment to long-term relationships.2