Gini Erck

In real estate as in all areas of her life, Gini is known for her energy, honesty, diligence, and thoroughness. A past resident of the Midwest and New England, she works easily with relocating clients. The wife of architect David Petta, FAIA, she knows and appreciates issues of design and construction. A former teacher and school administrator, she is responsive to her clients´ individual styles and needs and dedicated to helping them achieve their goals. A mother and grandmother, she remains committed to education and the arts.

In 2001, after over twenty-two years in two Berkeley offices, Gini brought to Pacific Union, now Compass, her extensive experience in the broad East Bay market, continuing a career of exemplary service to buyers and sellers in El Cerrito, Albany, Kensington, Berkeley, Piedmont, and Oakland. In the words of a former employer, “She is a proven, trusted, and intelligent agent whose perseverance in difficult negotiations is legendary within the company and whose warm manner and attention to detail are legendary among her ever-increasing list of happy clients.” She is a ten year winner of the Five Star Professional award for excellence in real estate service and appears on the Real Trends America's Best Real Estate Professionals list for 2022.