Neil Collins

Chief Executive Officer, Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS

 

Real Estate Columnist

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Neil Collins is the CEO of the Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS®.

Born and raised in Santa Clara County, Neil graduated from San Jose State with a degree in Business Administration and Management. He has an extensive background in customer service going all the way back to the early 1990s where he was the General Manager and Buyer for Mel Cotton’s Sporting Goods.

He has also been a small business owner and entrepreneur, opening up Trailsloggers in Downtown Campbell in 2005. Shortly thereafter, he became the President of the Downtown Campbell Business Association and helped launch First Fridays, Art Walks, Wine Walks, Big Bands & BBQ and a whole host of Downtown centric events that played a large part in improving Downtown Campbell’s vitality.

In 2010, Neil took over as the CEO of the Campbell Chamber of Commerce and became the CEO of the Santa Clara County Association of REALTORS® in 2013.

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Collins: Take steps to protect your home from wildfires

In California, the threat of wildfire is a constant reality. Yet most homes lost in wildfires are not destroyed by the advancing wall of flames. Instead, they are ignited by wind-driven embers that can travel miles ahead of the fire front. These fiery particles seek out the smallest vulnerabilities, lodging in gutters, slipping through attic...

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Collins: Real estate scams are on the rise

In the new age of technology, consumers and real estate professionals have countless opportunities to streamline the home-buying transaction process. However, while technology is crucial and often simplifies transactions, its widespread adoption has also introduced significant risks, including scams and other fraudulent activities, within the real estate industry. Scams and fraud in the real estate...

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