2014 Sonoma Valley REALTOR of the year, Christopher Oscar possesses a positive, energetic personality that people love to be around. His easy going approach to every real estate transaction keeps his clients at ease and supported around every corner. He prides himself on being a diplomatic negotiator and has a wealth of knowledge of the Sonoma Real Estate market. "Knowledge of the market is a very important part of my job. I study the inventory daily and prepare my clients for their upcoming transaction. I have a background which includes Real Estate, sales, investigation, advertising and marketing. You must use every available marketing technique out there today in order to have your home shine above all the others." Oscar, 43, has been a REALTOR in Sonoma since 2002. “I enjoy helping people, that’s the reason I became a REALTOR. It's that passion that motivates me to continue in this profession." Oscar moved to Sonoma in 1996 from Upper Montclair, N.J. “I love Sonoma and knew it the minute I pulled into town. At that moment I said to myself this was going to be my new home." "I started my real estate business with a specialization as a first time buyer expert, helping people realize their dream of homeownership, next I began helping clients who want to purchase investment properties, and finally I have branched out to working with clients who come to Sonoma, fall in love with the beauty of the historic town and all it has to offer, and match them up with their vacation home that will someday become their retirement property. Sonoma is the ultimate place to live. I like to call it Heart Centered. It's a Heart Centered town with the most amazing views, weather and people you will ever encounter. ” Oscar is also a very active member of the Real Estate community, serving currently as the co-chairman of the Sonoma Golf Classic, the annual Realtor fundraiser benefiting Sonoma Valley students. He has also served as the President of the Sonoma Valley Chapter of Realtors, as the Sonoma representative for the Board of Directors of The North Bay Association of Realtors, and is the current Vice President of Sonoma Valley Executives, Inc,