About Us

The Pinza Group is a full-service investment real estate firm located in Walnut Creek, California. With over 125 apartment building sales in the last 24 months, The Pinza Group, Inc is the largest, privately held investment real estate brokerage in the East Bay and is a Top 20 Largest Firm according to the San Francisco Business Times. The Pinza Group has been the recipient of the prestigious Power Broker Award from CoStar every year since 2014 with The Pinza Group being named Top Multifamily Sales Brokerage, and Steven Pinza, Esq, our Managing Broker being named Top Multifamily Sales Broker from 2014 to present.

 

The Pinza Group focuses exclusively on investment real estate sales. We make a personal commitment to each and every client to provide them with compassionate, insightful, and ethical service. Because of our high standards we are in good standing with many community & professional associations. Our mission to our clients and partners is to make the buying and selling of investment real estate as cost effective as possible while maintaining the highest level of service. We are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information, skilled analysis and sound real estate advice.

 

Because of rapidly changing laws and case decisions, your real estate professional must keep up with how these can affect you. Department of Real Estate of California requires real estate professionals to show that they meet the continuing education requirements of one course every four years. However, we feel that is not enough. That is why our team keeps up with new laws and case decisions daily, and belong to professional forums that use the Internet to discuss, learn, and share how these new developments can best be used to help you. In addition, we are continually exploring new ideas and technology in order to make the buying, selling and management of real estate faster, less costly, and easier for our clients. Our managing broker, Steven Pinza is also an attorney and real estate investor, providing an extra layer of expertise and knowledge other brokers don’t have and free legal advice to our clients when needed.

Our Team

Steve Gray

Steven Pinza

President

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Widely considered one of the youngest and most successful real estate brokers and investors in the San Francisco Bay Area, Steven Pinza is a licensed real estate broker, attorney, President of the Pinza Group (a top apartment sales brokerage in the East Bay according to CoStar). These credentials allow him to assist clients in more ways than the average real estate broker, which has made Steven the top apartment sales broker in the East Bay since 2014. To date, Steven has sold over $3B worth of investment properties in over 1,000 transactions.

 

Steven was the youngest member of the Board of Directors of the Rental Housing Owners Association (RHO), and was a leader in RHO’s Membership and Marketing Committee. He frequently wrote real estate related articles for the association’s newsletter. Steven specializes in the disposition and acquisition of multifamily properties in the East Bay, where he has sold over 60 apartment buildings each year since 2014 allowing him to win CoStar’s prestigious Power Broker award every single year.

 

Steven graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law with a JD and he also received a certificate of specialization in Real Estate Litigation. Steven finished in the top 25% of his class. Steven has a Major in Business Administration and a Minor in Political Science from the University of California at Riverside.

 

Steven can be reached by calling: 510-725-4775 or by email at Steve@PinzaGroup.com

David Gray

David Howarth

Senior Vice President

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David Howarth is a Senior Vice President at The Pinza Group and has been a licensed California Real Estate Broker for over 15 years. David specializes in the sales and acquisitions of multifamily apartments, land, and retail investments and has established himself as one of the top East Bay apartment brokers selling over 200 apartment buildings for The Pinza Group. David acts as a strategic advisor to his clients, providing exceptional market knowledge and industry insight leading to record sales across various markets.

 

David’s clientele includes individual investors, private equity groups, and Bay Area technology companies. Over the past 15 years he has built an expansive network of developers, contractors, lenders, attorneys, and property managers to best equip his clients with the contacts they need to accomplish their investment goals. David is a 3rd generation real estate broker with extensive 1031 exchange and property management experience.

 

David graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1999 with a focus in Economics and Communications. After graduation, David worked in software sales until 2004 before becoming a real estate broker. He is married with two children and spends his free time traveling.

 

David can be reached at 510-822-1331 or by email at David@PinzaGroup.com

Alec Gray

Alec Matut

Senior Vice President

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Alec Matut is a Senior Vice President at The Pinza Group. Alec is passionate about real estate investing. His ability to find and analyze investments pairs effectively with his professional sales background to bring the highest level of value to the Pinza Group and its clients. Responsive, professional, and honest, Alec’s character shapes every aspect of his life not sparing his work ethic. Alec was The Pinza Group’s Rookie of the Year and has not only sold over 100 apartment buildings in his first three years in the industry, but personally owns multiple apartment buildings in the East Bay.

 

Since graduating from Florida State University, Alec’s career in sales has led him from the world of insurance in Boston and then New York to the Bay Area to pursue his passion for investment real estate. Alec leads a healthy lifestyle in pursuit of personal growth and longevity. He spends his free time learning new things, exercising, and exploring the outdoors.

 

Alec can be reached at 561-909-8630 or by email at Alec@PinzaGroup.com.

Jay Gray

Jay Flores

Senior Investment Associate

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Jay Flores is a Senior Investment Associate with The Pinza Group, and a California Real Estate Agent (BRE #02037775). Jay is a highly motivated individual who views every challenge as an opportunity. His ability to communicate effectively and negotiate the best price for his clients sets him apart from all other investment real estate agents in the East Bay.

 

Prior to joining The Pinza Group, Jay worked with Coldwell Banker, one of the biggest residential brokerages in the world, and another publicly traded East Bay multifamily real estate brokerage. Jay performed at each company surpassing quotas and personal goals, and continues to maintain a high level of productivity at The Pinza Group. With a focus on accounting and finance, Jay studied business at California State University, East Bay.

 

Jay can be reached by calling 209-879-3524 or by email at Jay@PinzaGroup.com.

Brandon Gray

Brandon Ghilarducci

Investment Associate

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Brandon Ghilarducci is an Investment Associate with The Pinza Group, Inc. Brandon is passionate about matching clients to properties and investment opportunities. He is eager to see deals through to the end. His ability to analyze investments and work for the best interests of the client helps ensure optimal results. Brandon started off as a residential real estate agent until he found his calling in investor relations. In his free time, he enjoys learning new skills, exercising, and traveling with family and friends.

 

Brandon can be reached by calling 510-660-4977 or via email at: Brandon@PinzaGroup.com

MikeWilson

Mike Wilson

Investment Associate

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Mike Wilson is an investment associate with the Pinza Group, Inc. Mike has a passion for helping clients with their investment needs in the area of real estate. With a laser focus, strong work ethic and excellent communication skills, Mike offers a unique skill set to help clients get the best results.

 

Prior to joining the Pinza Group, Mike was a residential real estate agent with Keller Williams, and has experience working in commercial real estate in Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Mike graduated from Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga with a degree in Politics. In his free time, Mike enjoys living an active lifestyle that includes exercise, traveling, and doing activities outdoors such as hiking and kayaking.

 

Mike can be reached at 650-892-1987 or Mike@PinzaGroup.com

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Garrett Lucas

Investment Associate

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Garrett Lucas is an investment associate with the Pinza Group, Inc. Garrett has a passion for helping clients locate new Real Estate Investments in and around the Bay Area. With a background in data analytics and statistics, Garrett helps clients achieve optimal performance with new and existing multifamily investments. Prior to joining the Pinza Group, Garrett worked in the commercial insurance industry underwriting properties to determine insurability and negotiating coverage amounts. Garrett attended California State University, San Marcos as a business major / computer science minor. In his free time, he enjoys exercise, reading and healthy lifestyle activities.

 

Garrett can be reached by calling: 650-743-9255 or by email at Garrett@PinzaGroup.com

Kelsie Gray

Kelsie Trumpf

Director of Operations

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Kelsie Trumpf is a licensed California Real Estate Broker (BRE #0195403) and oversees the marketing efforts for The Pinza Group. Kelsie also helps oversee every real estate transaction and ensures compliance with BRE regulations thereby keeping The Pinza Group and our clients in compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances. Kelsie bring over six years of operational and real estate experience, including management of over 150 apartment units, unit renovations, and much more.

 

Prior to joining The Pinza Group. Kelsie was the Director of Operations for a privately held supply and service company in South San Francisco where she oversaw business development, company operations and asset management. During this time, Kelsie was able to eliminate unneeded expenses as well as increase revenue threefold.

 

Kelsie graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Real Estate.

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Rachel Brady

Investment Analyst

Rachel Brady is an Investment Analyst with The Pinza Group, Inc. Rachel’s background in communication and public relations gives her a valuable expertise in relationship building and management. She is driven by serving others and providing top-notch client experiences. Rachel has always been passionate about real estate and intrigued by the analysis and marketing of investment properties. Her unmatched attention to detail and desire to help people achieve their goals propels her work ethic. Rachel is also a licensed real estate agent in the state of California.

 

Rachel graduated from Belmont University with a degree in Corporate Communications and has since thrived in roles where her team-driven spirit can shine. In her spare time, Rachel enjoys traveling, exploring the outdoors with her dog, reading, and scouting out the best new restaurants.

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In The Community

The Pinza Group is active in the local and global community both in community service and monthly donations. The Pinza Group understands that with success brings responsibility. The Pinza Group is committed to help those organizations and groups who strive to make the world better where it is needed most. Below is a partial list of organizations The Pinza Group makes ongoing monthly donations or volunteers their time as part of our dedicated community service program.

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