About Mary

A dedicated professional, my passion is providing my personal best in both Buyer & Seller services.

I'm blessed to be celebrating 26 years of real estate success--serving Bakersfield's finest Neighborhoods. I'm thankful for Watson Realty's numerous "Salesperson of the Year" awards, plus Watson's Pioneer Award for service to company/career, etc.

2007 President of Women's Council of Realtors, Bakersfield Chapter: www.wcrbakersfield.com

Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist - Elite Guild designation: consistently in top 1% of city-wide realtor closed sales annually.

Lifetime resident of Kern County--born in Bakersfield, raised in farming community of Shafter, where I developed a strong work ethic.

10 years of new construction/builder subdivision sales--hands-on Construction Project Management and intensive training program for national homebuilder.

Extensive marketing background: 10-year career in newspaper advertising/photo journalism

Personal interests: Digital photography, desktop publishing, decorating, reading,  occasional golf and snow skiing

Married to my husband, Tom, who just retired from the oil industry after 30 years to make original custom furniture(see photos: www.tacwoodesign.com.)

I'm the proud mom of two lovely daughters: Julie DePetro, NP/RN, 37 yrs, and 24 yr.old Jenn(now also a realtor!); plus Tom's son & daughter, Steve & Megan and their families! We have SIX grandchildren:Kamryn, Kyleigh, Ava & Jackson, Hannah and Paige! 

Specializing in oil company and executive/corporate relocations; Member:Seven Oaks Country Club, Association of Petroleum Wives:www.PetroWives.com, Women's Council of Realtors (President Elect), and Bakersfield Board of Realtors. 

Named one of 500 Most Powerful Women in Real Estate by National Relocation and Real Estate Magazine

ERA's National Top Producer's Leader's Circle Award Winner--in top ten last three years.