Amanda Velez, REALTOR®
in Lafayette, CA
A background in luxury development, a designer's eye, and a genuine love for the East Bay — get to know Amanda Velez.
Meet Your Storyteller
Strategy, Sophistication, and a Personal Touch
I am equal parts storyteller, strategist, and recovering perfectionist.
I notice the fine points most people overlook. I ask the questions others may forget, and I genuinely believe that success is found in the details.
You may find me moving a chair six inches for the perfect photograph, refining the wording of a marketing campaign, celebrating every milestone, and responding to questions faster than expected.
Because this is not just another transaction to me. It is a meaningful life transition, and I take that responsibility personally.
Why Hire Me
What You Can Expect From a Lafayette REALTOR®
My foundation in luxury multifamily development and property management distinguishes my approach to real estate.
Having worked alongside developers, owners, investors, and asset managers, I understand how design, operations, positioning, presentation, and preparation directly influence value. I approach each property with both an investor’s eye and a designer’s lens, helping clients recognize opportunities others may overlook.
My background also includes marketing, event planning, branding, hospitality, leasing, finance, and income-producing properties. This allows me to bring a design-forward, results-driven perspective to each transaction.
I help sellers thoughtfully prepare and position their homes, showcase their strongest features, and maximize value through strategic pricing, compelling presentation, and high-impact marketing.
For buyers, I provide clarity, diligence, experienced guidance, and strong advocacy throughout the search, offer, inspection, and closing process.
Above all, I deliver a high-touch, personalized experience rooted in trust, respect, discretion, and thoughtful communication.
- A respectful, composed, and attentive communicator known for patience and discretion
- A lifelong Bay Area resident who proudly raised a family here, with deep knowledge of the region's communities and lifestyle nuances
- A highly curated network of trusted professionals and premier resources
- A sophisticated professional background spanning branding, marketing, finance, hospitality, leasing, and income-producing properties
- A strategic and intuitive negotiator with a refined ability to understand client needs through thoughtful listening and insight
- Unwavering integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality in every interaction
- Fully aligned with Abio Properties' collaborative, relationship-driven, concierge-level philosophy
- Dedicated to delivering a highly personalized experience centered entirely around your goals and best interests
Beyond the Business
A Lifelong Bay Area Resident
I am a lifelong Bay Area resident with a deep appreciation for the region’s communities, architecture, neighborhoods, and lifestyle.
Outside of real estate, I enjoy exploring East Bay trails with my family and dogs, practicing Pilates and yoga, gardening, and appreciating the thoughtful details that make a house feel like home.
Common Questions
About Amanda: Common Questions
Who is Amanda Velez?
Amanda Velez is a Lafayette real estate agent and REALTOR® with Abio Properties serving Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga and the greater East Bay. Her foundation is in luxury multi-family development and property management, giving her an investor's eye and a designer's lens on every property.
What brokerage is Amanda Velez with?
Abio Properties, located at 3385 Mt. Diablo Blvd in Lafayette, CA. Her California DRE license number is 01999976.
What makes Amanda different from other agents?
Most agents come from sales. Amanda came from development and property management, working alongside developers and asset managers — so she understands how design, operations and positioning directly affect what a property is worth.
Is Amanda a local to the East Bay?
Yes. As a Bay Area real estate agent and lifelong resident who raised a family here, she has firsthand knowledge of the region's communities and lifestyle nuances.