Ralph Watkins

The founding broker, Ralph Watkins II, established Watkins Real Estate in 1973 and has been in business since 1969. Ralph II was one of the pioneers of 1031 exchanges in California. In 1972, Ralph II completed the largest simultaneous 1031 exchange in California.
Ralph Watkins III rejoined the family business in 2005 and obtained his broker’s license in 2009. Ralph III worked in the financial industry at Franklin/Templeton Fund, Hambrecht & Quist, JP Morgan and Bear Sterns over the previous 15 years. Ralph III originally acquired his license in 1986. Ralph III specializes in wineries, commercial property and Investment property including multifamily apartment buildings and syndicated partnership offerings.