Paula Knapp

Paula Knapp, Founder of the Knapp Team is ranked among the top 3% of agents nationwide. A Northern California native and graduate of UC Berkeley with an emphasis on negotiation and foreign purchasing, Paula produces top results year after year.

Paula is an energetic and enthusiastic real estate professional committed to providing timely and focused results for her clients, with an emphasis on performance over promises. Over the course of her real estate career, she has been a Founding Member of one Alamo real estate firm, and silent partner in another, where she was able to leverage 19 years of professional knowledge and negotiation experience from her prior career at a Fortune 50 Corporation. Paula has the knowledge and experience to meet the challenges presented in today’s competitive marketplace. She exceeds the expectations of buyers, sellers and investors across Alamo, Danville, Blackhawk, San Ramon, various counties and beyond.

Paula’s white glove service pairs integrity, professionalism, an unstoppable work ethic and meticulous attention to detail, with an unwavering consultative approach to her clients searching for the perfect primary, vacation or rental property. Paula is now proudly working with her son and business partner, Zach Knapp, with The Knapp Team, offering a combined 57+ years of real estate experience.

Her diversified referral network enables her to assist clients both locally and internationally. Paula is a deeply rooted member of several community organizations. Her in-depth knowledge of the local schools, neighborhoods, business opportunities and market trends of the East Bay communities gives her clients a distinct advantage and true insider perspective.

Paula’s passion for making a difference in the lives of others is noted through consistent contributions to over 129+ charities funded through her real estate transactions. She proudly supports and participates in numerous philanthropic organizations, including Children’s Hospital, purchased 2,500 Polio vaccinations, 250 baby cribs and 760 wheelchairs. She is most proud of contributing in finding a missing child through Child Find of America, leading to a safe return of the missing child. She has been featured in the Contra Costa Times, ANG Newspaper, San Ramon Valley Times, Diablo Magazine and Sentinel Newspaper, among others for her work in real estate and the greater East Bay communities. She appeared on the opening segment of KRON Channel 4 news to discuss the Tri-Valley and San Ramon Valley real estate markets.

When Paula is not representing clients in real estate, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, cooking, gardening, decorating and traveling the coast line.