Professional Experience

Dan has been a licensed real estate agent since 1995 and joined Coldwell Banker in 2001. He is a San Francisco specialist and has achieved International President's Elite (top 4% internationally) status for the past two years at Coldwell Banker. Dan was also a top agent with his previous broker. He works with both buyers and sellers. By focusing on his buyers' needs, he is able to find great homes within reach despite the current competitive real estate environment. For sellers, he maximizes the selling price by effective, innovative and creative marketing and helps sellers evaluate the best offer to work with.

Education

Dan earned a Master of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute in San Francisco, CA in 1992 ; he graduated with academic honors and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA in 1988; and he completed his secondary education at the Williston Northampton School in Easthampton, MA in 1984. Dan obtained his real estate license in 1995.

Professional Philosophy

Dan's goal is to develop life-long relationships with buyers and sellers by providing outstanding service and support throughout the entire process. Just as Dan's slogan suggests, Let Hendel Handle It! Dan sees each client through the process and educates them so that they are comfortable and knowledgeable about the process; thereby minimizing any anxieties or surprises. He also goes beyond the standard care of the profession. Dan can help his buyers get that special sought-after dream home and help his sellers maximize the selling potential of their homes.

Professional Affiliations

Member of the San Francisco Board of Realtors since 1995.

Personal Background

Although Dan was born in Springfield, MA and raised in Longmeadow in Western Massachusetts, he now calls the San Francisco Bay Area his home. He is a SF homeowner and has been a SF resident for over 15 years. For the last two years, as the Habitat for Humanity Chairperson for his office, Dan organized and led fund-raising activities and events that yielded more funds than any other Coldwell Banker office in Northern California. He is also active with Meals on Wheels and is a benefactor and major donor supporter of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and San Francisco International Film Festival. Dan is a fine art collector, world traveler, avid skier, tennis player, and dog and nature-lover.

Languages