PAOLA CALDERON

Sales Representative

Originally from South America, Paola Calderon played competitive tennis for 12 years, consistently ranking highly throughout her junior career in the Caribbean (where she took the top spot in her age group twice) and the United States. In 2007, she was ranked number two by the Central America & Caribbean Tennis Confederation (COTECC) and was recognized as Athlete of the Year by the Puerto Rico Tennis Association.

After her successful performance as a tennis player, Paola moved to New York and transitioned to work for a fine jewelry house, where she specialized in exquisitely colored gemstones. Paola fell in love with the city, and it was there that she first became intrigued by the real estate business. While she didn’t immediately change careers—life briefly took her in another direction—she did not forget her interest in the industry when she moved to Los Angeles, her first home on the West Coast of the United States. In L.A., one of the country’s most acclaimed food cities, Paola got introduced to the exhilarating world of restaurant management while helping her brother, Maycoll Calderon, who is a chef and restauranteur. A few years later, Paola made the move to Seattle and saw the opportunity to finally pursue her dream of working in real estate. Her varied background in numerous industries has fueled her desire to continuously learn and evolve as well as her ability to quickly adapt to changing needs and market conditions, which are just a few of the traits that make her such a successful broker and such an asset to her clients.

RACHEL BUCHANAN

Sales Representative

Rachel Buchanan is a longtime resdient of the Eastside who is uniquely equipped to share her knowledge of the local area, culture, and market insights with those interested in becoming members of the Jade community and purchasing a home in this one-of-a-kind building.

With over a decade of expertise in management and client care, Rachel Buchanan has built a strong foundation in creating lasting client relationships. Her detailed attention to her client’s needs and desires, coupled with her exceptional organizational skills, strong work ethic, and ability to spearhead even the most complex of projects, means that Rachel is able to create a customized experience for each and every client that ensures their satisfication and keeps them coming back to her time and time again for her sound real estate advice and savvy. She is driven, first and foremost, by the connections she forges with her clients and the challenge of helping them set and achieve their real estate goals.

Born in Germany, raised in southern California, and fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Rachel has a deep appreciation for the world’s cultures, relocation, and travel. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Literature and Culture from the University of California Riverside. Having served as a client advisor and visual merchandiser for Louis Vuitton, Rachel understands the luxury market and level of care that working with the Sotheby’s International Realty brand affords her clients. Her promise to her clients is that she will tailor her approach to their individual lifestyle, wants, and needs, and that she is committed to delivering excellence in every interaction and sale.