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Fun facts: Laena’s personal history has been rooted in Northern California for several generations. Her ancestors came West traveling by wagon-train in the late 1860’s and settled in Sonoma. More than half a century later her grandparents fell in love on the ferry from San Francisco to study at UC Berkeley.

Offering the perfect combination of heart and grit, San Francisco/Bay Area Realtor Laena Wilder reached 'Top Agent' status in 2021 and was recently nominated for the California Association of Realtors 'Rising Star' award. Consistently ranked as a top producer, she brings her strong background in negotiating, design, and deal execution to her practice as a Realtor. She embraces a thorough approach, continually finding creative ways to meet her clients' goals. In her own words: “As a fiduciary and trusted advisor I take the time to truly listen to my clients' needs, strategically guide them through the process, and negotiate the best deal for their money." "My goal is to empower my clients with knowledge, because I believe the more you understand, the more choices you have over how to proceed. This undoubtedly leads to a smoother more confident home buying / or selling experience." Her problem-solving skills, warmth, and impeccable attention to detail have led to a successful practice built on referrals and a strong reputation among her Realtor community. Achieving both a Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degree, Laena was also awarded a prestigious Postdoctoral Rockefeller Fellowship. As a professor, she taught at Duke University, the University of San Francisco, and UNC, Chapel Hill. In addition, she has two decades of experience in the diamond trade, buying, selling, consulting, and managing millions of dollars of inventory. It is an industry based on trustworthiness and the ability to negotiate; she now engages these core values with her real estate clients. Laena’s personal history has been rooted in Northern California for several generations, as her ancestors came West traveling by wagon-train in the late 1860’s and settled in Sonoma. More than half a century later her grandparents fell in love on the ferry from San Francisco to study at UC Berkeley, before the Bay Bridge was built. These past experiences add depth to Laena’s passion and knowledge of the San Francisco / Bay Area.