As one of Lake Tahoe's top producing Brokers year after year, Jean Merkelbach continues to lead the profession, proving that experience and knowledge are a necessity in today's ever-changing marketplace.

"I am always extremely grateful to my clients and colleagues, who, without them, I would not have received this wonderful distinction," Jean said. "I truly appreciate the support from everyone. I have a strong commitment to give back to the community in which I live and work. That is why I have initiated programs such as our annual community service day, adopt a family program, and our Teacher's Fund, as a way to help make our neighborhood and quality of life better for everyone."

Similar in her devotion to the community, Jean employs the same dedication to her work with a tireless energy to achieve and exceed the desired outcomes for her clients. With negotiation skills that rival any top CEO, Jean utilizes her astute business sense in every transaction of which she is involved. Combine that strength with her creative and positive approach to every nuance of a real estate deal, and you have a consummate broker that gets results by providing extraordinary service and integrity.

"Jean has a way of bringing deals together and making them work for everyone involved. I am not surprised that she continues to blow out her competition year after year. She is a professional business woman that everyone can learn from and no doubt will continue to remain a leader in the real estate industry for a very long time to come," said Scott Webber, President Sierra Sotheby's International Realty.

With such strong qualities it is no surprise that Jean has maintained her position as the leading producer in Glenbrook and East Shore real estate. To complement this distinction even further, is her affiliation with Sotheby's International Realty, a renowned leader in the purchase and sale of luxury real estate worldwide. This exposure only adds to Jean's repertoire, helping bring buyers and sellers together in Tahoe's luxury market.

"My affiliation with Sotheby's International Realty is something that I take great pride in," Jean said. "In addition to Sotheby's global reach and unparalleled marketing efforts, we offer exposure in Reside magazine, a publication geared to the most distinctive properties around the globe. It is one of the many effective tools utilized in selling the fine homes we represent to buyers who are looking for truly unique properties in fabulous locations."