The Team

Alan Canas, Realtor®

Born and raised in the San Francisco Peninsula, Alan Canas combines his intimate knowledge of local demographics with practical business skills to provide a unique and valuable professional service. Through his financial and client management skills, and his extensive Human Resources knowledge, Mr. Canas is able to provide clients with a holistic and practical approach to building internal and external real estate relationships.

Building on a degree in Business Management, Alan Canas initially focused his career on gaining a thorough and practical understanding of the financial side of business. In 1997, Alan Canas decided to focus on another key aspect of business: client relations and human resources. Working for CIGNA HealthCare, Mr. Canas managed employer health and welfare plans for key middle market clients. In 2000, Alan Canas was approached by a San Francisco based small business services provider, Korody Business Services (KBS), and became their primary resource for HR and benefit services. Having gained an in-depth understanding of small business needs and financing, Alan Canas took the next step, he was the co-founder and acting CFO for a web-based business providing gourmet gift products: BeyondGourmet.com. Alan has been involved in various real estate investment ventures, most recently, Cashin and Company.

On a personal note, Alan Canas is an active participant in finding foster families for animals left homeless, and continues to foster animals at his own home. He is an active participant in the Golden Retriever Rescue organization. Alan also donates time to HIP housing.

Over the past three years, Alan prides himself on his personal service and attention to his clients every detail. Alan truly believes a team out performs an individual.

Rachel Gonzalez, Administrative Assistant and Project Coordinator

As a long time team member of The Alan Canas Team, Rachel brings experience, dedication and attention to detail to each transaction.

She is responsible for a variety of tasks for The Alan Canas Team. Rachel’s most important assignment is to act as a liaison to our clients. She skillfully manages the home sale process from listing/purchase through escrow, to provide smooth transactions. She coordinates all marketing activities, which include MLS and our Website, to provide the most effective exposure to each listing. In addition, she makes sure that all marketing and sales information is communicated to our clients on timely bases. Rachel’s ability to handle concerns from our clients allows the team, to devote their time and energy to ensure the perfect transaction for each client. Her energy, enthusiasm and commitment, guarantee that our clients receive nothing but the highest quality of customer service care.

Christine Barraco, Realtor®

Christine is a third generation Peninsula native with strong ties to the local community. Her ability to identify and empathize with clients makes her unique. She provides her clients with a perfect blend of experience, knowledge, ethics and commitment to service. Her graphic design background and strong attention to detail allows her to think strategically, provide constructive advice and execute on that advice so that her clients reach their goals.

The process of purchasing a home relies on the direction of a realtor who will work tirelessly to help you navigate through the purchase of your home. Christine can help make your dreams a reality. She knows and understands the pressure it puts on day-to-day life, and will make the process easier by communicating each part of the transaction. From writing the offer, to the final walk through inspection, Christine wants you to feel you are making an informed decision.

Holly Brand, Sales Manger First Peninsula Mortgage, LLC –
An Affiliate of Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

An experienced and professional mortgage specialist, Holly is dedicated to providing clients with top customer service and assistance in finding the tailored solution that meets your homebuying or refinancing needs. Her innovative financing programs can help you buy your very own piece of the American Dream, and establish long-term financial security for you and your family. In addition, Holly always provides: prompt communication, dedication to meeting your home financing needs, high commitment to customer service, competitive rates and fees an responsive and professional service. After your loan settlement, our service still continues.

Darlene Gonzalez,Vice President
Bank of America Mortgage

With 31 years of experience at Bank of America, Darlene has held just about every position at the bank. Providing mortgage lending is what she likes to do best. Darlene not only enjoys working with refinancing and 2nd home buying; but she prides herself on helping 1st home buyers achieve the dream of owning their first home. Darlene takes customer service to a different level. She prides herself on personally meeting with each client and making sure they understand the process from beginning to end. Darlene is specific with clients, and always looks out for their best interest. They always know that she is accessible 7 days a week.

Bev Brock-Alexander, Internet Marketing

Bev Brock-Alexander has been in the Internet business and video production industry for over 15 years. Alan and Bev owned and operated BeyondGourmet.com for over 7 years until the business was sold in 2005. Her focus for The Alan Canas Team is promote property listings via the internet through Craigslist ads and data feeds to 24 different real estate focused sites. In addition, Bev manages www.canasrealty.com.

"My first love was, and still is, making documentaries that make an impact on people's lives. From producing award winning documentaries and instructional pieces I grew into the world of the Internet. The web lends itself wonderfully to multimedia and content rich marketing concepts and I love being skilled in this relm."