Alva Falla

Alva was born near Lucca, Italy and moved with her family as a small child to North Beach in San Francisco. Growing up with hardworking parents who sought the American dream, Alva grew to believe that anything was possible to achieve with determination, a strong work ethic and commitment. Alva moved to Marin County in 1972 to raise her own family and, honoring the dream instilled in childhood, decided to pursue a career in real estate in 1977. Throughout her career she has been a consistent top producer garnishing awards and distinctions including many Client Service awards for her high level of service. Alva obtained her broker's license in 1984 and was an innovator in her field forming one of the first successful top producing realtor teams in Marin, Falla Associates. Her affiliation with the distinguished brokerage, Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty, enables her team to offer the premiere global brand, extensive international, national and local exposure and luxury services to her valued clients at all price points.

Alva specializes in listing and selling homes throughout Marin County. She has extensive knowledge of home values throughout the county. Her innovative marketing techniques and extensive network contacts, including the Top Agent Network, Luxury Agents Group, Marin Platinum Group and the Marin Real Tours Networking Group, increase exposure of her inventory, provide information on upcoming listings and help keep her ahead of the changing marketplace.

Alva also has extensive firsthand knowledge in new home construction, working with many builders throughout Marin County. She brings this experience in design and building homes to her clients, offering them her guidance on which home projects are the best investments. Alva prides herself on acting as a counselor and consultant, providing accurate, up-to-date information and advice so that her clients can make educated decisions whether buying or selling. Her down to earth, easy going nature compliments her hard hitting business style. Her integrity is second to none always valuing her client's needs first.