Ashley Banks Email & Phone Number

Menlo Park | Palo Alto

Ashley Banks is Senior Vice President and Region Manager in the Silicon Valley offices of Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty. She brings years of experience, deep expertise in complex transactions, and an engaging management style to this position. She aims to nourish the unique collaborative environment that began when the offices were under the Dreyfus Properties brand, which Ashley helped build, working closely with owner Michael Dreyfus. She moved to management after working for seven years on a sales team with Michael Dreyfus. Their team consistently sold over $100 million in real estate per year, making them top producers in the brokerage and in the local area. Transitioning from the sales side of real estate, Ashley has extensive experience working with agents, buyers and sellers. She has participated in all aspects of the sales process including origination, listing preparation, marketing, negotiations, client communication and escrow coordination. This experience has given her an advantage in management, as she deeply understands both the transaction process and what it takes to be a successful agent. Ashley is passionate about the strength of the brand and believes “the Sotheby's International Realty brand represents a level of professionalism and expertise unmatched in our industry. The resources and tools behind the brand give our agents an advantage in every client relationship and every real estate transaction. The sophisticated global brand pairs perfectly with our local region.”Ashley manages the agents and staff in the offices located in Menlo Park, Woodside, San Carlos, Los Altos and Los Gatos.

Menlo Park, Ca

Ashley Banks was a licensed real estate agent working with Michael Dreyfus and Noelle Queen as a sales team at Dreyfus Sotheby’s International Realty.

Fourth employee at technology start-up, which grew to 600+ employees and had one of the top IPOs in history. Began as the assistant to several senior executives, including CEO. Was promoted to marketing team, where I identified, developed and evaluated marketing strategies based on company objectives and market trends. Ran company events and trade shows. Managed external advertising & PR agencies. Wrote internal communications.

Was first employee at technology start-up. Managed all aspects of office set up. Created HR program, managed payroll, accounts payable and purchasing. Managed marketing programs, press relations, trade shows and market research. Company was purchased by Microsoft in 1997.

Universal City, Ca

Worked in highly-competitive business of television production. Began as Production Assistant, and promoted to be Executive Assistant to Dean Hargrove (Creator/Executive Producer of Matlock, Perry Mason, Diagnosis Murder, and more). Assisted in all aspects of development, production and post-production. Responsible for hiring and training office staff.

Ba, English

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