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 Health Care, 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.

Jesse England, Realtor®
The Alan Canas Team

Resident of the Bay Area for over 30 years, Jesse has intimate knowledge of the residential neighborhoods throughout the Peninsula as well as the Coastside. Jesse is a full service agent specializing in residential real estate sales and investment consulting. Jesse is centrally located in the Burlingame offices of Coldwell Banker while serving the entire Bay Area. Additional assets benefiting his clients include 15 years experience in the construction industry. Having formerly owned his own construction company he has a wealth of professional insight concerning residential properties. His background makes him invaluable when making an allocation of improvements in preparing a home for market in addition to identifying the value of a home. His attention to detail is first-rate throughout your transaction. Selling, buying, or renting his personal service and professionalism allows him to effectively attain all his clients real estate needs.

"Services gladly rendered, obligations squarely met."

Kayley Johnson, Realtor®
The Alan Canas Team

A proud graduate of the University of Washington, Kayley Johnson earned her BA in Business Administration, with an emphasis in marketing and sales. She was awarded a Specialization Certificate in Sales from the esteemed UW Foster Business School Program. 

Kayley began her Real Estate career as an intern with Northwest Group Real Estate. After witnessing the commitment and expertise brought to clients and transactions first hand from her mentors and colleagues, Kayley knew she wanted to launch a career in real estate. After her internship, she was offered a full time position. Working with a great team provides a distinct advantage in the highly competitive real estate market. Now as a current resident of the Bay Area, she has chosen to join The Alan Canas Team with Sotheby's Today.

A second generation Realtor, Kayley is passionate about real estate and enjoys matching people and properties.  Committed to excellence in getting the job done, integrity, professionalism and a genuine desire to help you buy or sell are qualities on which you can depend.

Gina Fornesi, Real Estate Administrator
The Alan Canas Team

Native of the peninsula, Gina brings 25 years of experience in Real Estate, Mortgages and Insurance to the Alan Canas Team. as our in-house Escrow Coordinator, her responsibilities include acting as a liaison to our clients and expertly managing the listings and escrow process to provide smooth transactions for each sale.

Gina's ability to handle concerns from clients allows the team to devote their time and energy to selling homes. Her energy, enthusiasm, and dedication guarantees our clients receive nothing but the highest quality of customer service and care. Gina ensures all aspects of the transaction are transparent to you, our valued clients, making your real estate experience enjoyable and stress-free.

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 home buying 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.

Leanne Burnfield, Sales Representative
Fidelity National Title

As a sales representative with Fidelity National Title for the last 14 year, Leanne has been instrumental in the success of the Alan Canas' team clients business by providing valuable property information. Her company's goal is to maximize our client's performance by providing exceptional products and services that facilitate and expedite the closing process. From our clients first contact with Leanne Burnfield and Fidelity National title to the closing of the transaction, her mission is to provide a fully responsive, problem solving environment that ultimately makes us all successful.

Roberta Tavaka, Escrow Officer
Fidelity National Title

As an escrow officer with Fidelity National Title, Roberta has focused on providing exceptional service to her real estate and lender clients. She has established herself as the expert in her field and strives to be a reliable and consistent resource as well as exceed the expectations of both her new and loyal clients. With over 19 years of experience in the Title and Escrow field, she has spent 17 of those years with Fidelity National Title.

Roberta looks forward to the opportunity to introduce you to her team that will be working for you to ensure that your transaction is smooth and successful. Her Burlingame team is dedicated to providing outstanding service that is sure to exceed your expectations. From their outstanding Customer Service department to their knowledgeable sales team, when you open an escrow with Roberta you will see what a difference a successful experience can make.

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 realm."