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About Gregory Sessler

Greg Sessler received his first real estate lesson as a teenager from now 65-year commercial real estate veteran Fred Sessler, his father. His father’s work in Vallejo, California was inspiring as he saw him successfully develop and manage commercial property for clients, lease property, and assist in the acquisition or disposition of property. 

Greg’s nearly 40-year career has capitalized on his strong analytical nature, keen interest in real estate, and deep family roots in the real estate business.

Greg Sessler

  • At the University of California, Davis, Greg studied an eclectic array of coursework relating to urban and regional planning, urban economics, and policy analysis. One of his favorite courses was Land Use Law-the key to understanding a wide range of regulations related to the allowable use of property. He even took a course in soils and water science which has been useful in agriculture property valuations. Some of his reports were retained by professors as examples of outstanding achievement.

  • Greg took some graduate level courses at the University of Washington in real estate finance, urban development, planning, and statistics. He took a great Real Estate Finance and Development course from Dale Whitman at the University’s law school. Mr. Whitman with Grant Nelson have written several law books.

  • At the Haas School of Business (Berkeley), he enjoyed another real estate course where an excellent book entitled Real Estate Finance and Investments by William Brueggeman and Jeffrey Fisher was used. Through his discussions with legendary real estate professor Wallace “Wally” Smith, he learned the foundation for multiple regression analysis used to predict housing prices.

  • Nine (9) real estate appraisal courses have been completed through the Appraisal Institute from the basics to advanced concepts and case studies. He frequently takes courses and seminars for continuing education. The Appraisal Institute is the largest professional association of real estate appraisers.

  • Greg has taken three (3) classes through the International Right of Way Association including The Appraisal of Partial Acquisitions, Problems in the Valuation of Partial Acquisitions, and Legal Aspects of Easements. He has studied the course material for Easement Valuation and just needs to schedule a time to take the test.

  • Greg is a member of the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce and its Economic Development Committee.

  • In his spare time, Greg enjoys learning, eating good food, gathering with family and friends, keeping up with daily news and events, and exercising.