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Welcome!  Meet Wendy Pickard.  By considering real estate in the Thousand Oaks, Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Wood Ranch, Calabasas and Camarillo area, you have made one of the best decisions of your life!  Now let Wendy help you make another - your real estate agent!Wendy has called the Conejo Valley home since 1981. This family oriented community was the perfect place to raise her two sons.The climate, temperature, quality of air, schools and all the attractions and events nearby make it a great place to live. Wendy began her real estate career in 1989. It was a very challenging time for real estate professionals but Wendy has always been a hard worker and shines when there is a challenge. She not only succeeded, but also became a top-producing agent.  Even during the difficult market, she attained the highest achievements with Century 21 and Prudential many times.  Wendy is now with Troop Real Estate, "The Independent Difference," as her office of choice.  It is the largest independent real estate company in the area.  She has ranked as a top producer with Troop as well. Wendy's clients value her diligence, attention to detail, thoroughness and sincerity. Because buying and selling real estate is often very demanding and challenging for all involved and can certainly test everyone's patience, Wendy's warm personality and sense of humor is greatly appreciated. She takes her clients very seriously and instills confidence with her knowledge, experience and enthusiasm. Her many satisfied clients find that one of her most important attributes is her unerring ability to listen carefully to their needs and concerns. Several of Wendy's' clients have been so comfortable with her skills and uncanny way of finding the right home that they have said in jest "just go out and find us our home and we will buy it sight unseen".Wendy is an excellent negotiator and pays attention to every detail. Because the California real estate purchase contract has become very complicated, it is more important than ever to have a real estate professional like Wendy to pay very close attention to the fine details. Wendy has unparalleled integrity and unfailing honesty that you can always count on in any circumstance. During the early 90´s, Wendy was involved in many short-pays and foreclosure properties.  During that period she learned how to deal with the banks and finance companies in striking a fair deal for her sellers and buyers.    It was a very difficult time for agents in general, but Wendy managed well and was successful in persuading the banks and finance companies to see the writing on the wall.   Wendy is a member of the National Association of Realtors, VCRDS, is active with several women´s philanthropic associations, volunteers her time to an equestrian therapy organization for children, enjoys attending bridge games and is Secretary on a Homeowners´ Association Board.   She enjoys reading, writing, charcoal and pencil sketching, attending concerts, ballets and symphonies. She works out at the gym, as well as at home, goes for walks with friends and travels.  Wendy is a dedicated photography enthusiast and has a very creative collection of her own photos.   Many of Wendy´s clients have become fast friends with her.  They quickly found that she was a caring, trustworthy person that they wanted to have more than a business relationship with.  They also refer many clients to her because they know she will take excellent care of them.   Wendy has lived in the Conejo Valley since the early 80´s and raised her two sons in Thousand Oaks.  Her family thrived in the family oriented community.  She is now married to Michael, a wonderful, caring supportive husband that contributes in many ways to her fulfilling life as a person and as a Realtor.  He is a physical education coach and teacher at a local middle school and he loves his job and working with children.   Wendy feels real estate has been very good to her and for her.  She has found a world of friends and a very rewarding career in helping people realize their dreams of home ownership.