Extremely motivated Sales and Customer Service professional. Team player and willing to take on challenges and tasks to succeed and profit for both client and company. She is a native Californian who has worked in many industries, from Horse Racing to Running a Motocross Team. She is now looking forward to working in the Real Estate Industry. “There is something very exciting about creating an investment for a client with a solid foundation with so much opportunity for growth. Someone once said the best investment on earth is earth. As a San Diego native, I have a solid knowledge of the area and a strong desire to make my home your home. Let’s make dreams come true with the GEM Real Estate Team.
About Sheryl Kerstiens
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I’m blessed with a wonderful husband, son, daughter-in-law, and beautiful granddaughter.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’m a Realtor working at a wonderful boutique agency GEM Real Estate. Love making people’s dreams come true.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Live in the present, don’t overthink things, and do it now.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Living my best life by succeeding and accomplishing all my goals.
Sheryl Kerstiens & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
The Brigantine Escondido and Hernandez Hideaway.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
25 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Mr. Paul Green. He was my neighbor and lived in Escondido for a very long time. He worked for the Chargers as a statistician. He loved the Del Mar Race Track. His stories were endless and entertaining. He passed away years ago, but his memories carry on.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Lake Hodges Marina
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Diversity, family-friendly, great schools, tons of parks, and hiking. It’s a great little downtown with an amazing performing arts center. Hop, skip, and a jump to the beaches.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Jackson Browne at Hernandez Hideaway, to pick his brain on songwriting and what truly inspires him.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Peanut Butter Falcon
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I wrote a song that won Best Original Country at the San Diego Music Awards.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
The good Lord.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My son.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Sanctuary, comfort, happiness.

