Bernadette has been a Realtor® since 1999, specializing in neighborhoods along the I-15 & CA 56 corridors in San Diego. A longtime resident of Rancho Bernardo, Bernadette has used her vast experience and knowledge of the local market area to tap into her deep-rooted community connections and resources; she has also developed innovative marketing tools to place both herself and her clients at the forefront of San Diego's competitive real estate market. It takes a smart & savvy real estate professional like Bernadette to navigate the intricate San Diego market and help clients like you seize opportunity when it strikes. Prior to moving to San Diego, Bernadette was raised in a military family in the Philippines; her late father Felicisimo Z. Mostajo was a Brigadier General in the Philippine Army and was a survivor of the Bataan Death March during World War II. Growing up in a military family has provided Bernadette with distinctive sensitivity and strong insight into each of her clients' journeys, wherever it may take them. Bernadette truly values and supports military families and, most importantly, understands the challenges and intricacies of relocating as her family often experienced when she was growing up. If you are in Active Duty, Reserve or Retired, or in the process of making a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Bernadette is here to assist you in the sale of your home or finding you a suitable home. Bernadette is a certified Cartus Agent, specializing in Corporate Relocation, and is honored to assist clients and friends with Military Relocation needs. She was also one of the first real estate agents in San Diego County to receive the e-PRO® certification from the National Association of Realtors in 1999. With this e-PRO® certification, you can rest assured that Bernadette will employ the latest technologies and online marketing techniques to sell your property or find your dream home. Bernadette is an acclaimed member of the San Diego Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, & National Association of Realtors. Prior to her career in real estate, Bernadette had a successful Catering career in Napa and San Diego, where she gained insights into providing both quality products and superior service to her customers. Bernadette discovered the parallels between catering and real estate, which both start with fully understanding each customer's needs and finding creative ways to fulfill each customer's unique needs and budget. Bernadette utilizes this same insight as a real estate agent to ensure the satisfaction of each client. Bernadette specializes in serving neighborhoods along the I-15 Corridor, including 4S Ranch, Carmel Mountain, Del Sur, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, & Sabre Springs. Additionally, Bernadette prides herself in serving the greater San Diego County, including other communities such as Carmel Creek, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Escondido and Scripps Ranch. Bernadette also has vast experience and connections in other cities around San Diego and will be honored to assist in finding your dream home, wherever it may be! In her spare time you'll find Bernadette cooking/trying new recipes, event planning/entertaining, playing the piano, reading and exercising.