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Elena Yu received her B.A. degree in Economics, summa cum laude. She has a master's degree in public health/epidemiology and a Ph.D. in Sociology. Growing up in a multi-cultural environment enabled her to speak several languages besides English, including Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese and Cebuano. She once studied Spanish and welcomes the opportunity to practice speaking the language.

Elena has been a university professor for 30-some years. She has taught in Taiwan, Canada and the U.S. Her keen interest on aging and health, and a desire to help the less fortunate--combined with over 25 years of personal experience in real estate, led her to obtain a Broker license. She has been a long-time resident in San Diego and enjoys serving the community with her education and expertise. Having cared for family members who were physically challenged, she understands thoroughly the housing needs of older persons or disabled individuals. Whatever special housing needs you have, you can count on her to help you.

Front View of Our Office Bldg.

About the company. Weichert Realtors Elite is the largest privately-owned real estate brokerage firm in the U.S. We operate in two states: Arizona and California. The franchise office in San Diego opened its doors in 2008. We have two office locations: one in Rancho Bernardo and another in Mission Valley (shown in photo here). The company is abuzz with energetic staff who have tremendous experiences in handling short sales, bank-owned homes as well as traditional sales. We have a stunning success in helping people of all backgrounds and income levels buy pre-foreclosure and foreclosure properties. Our mortgage loan department can help you with financing. Invite us in and we will work very hard for you.

Elena Yu's Goals and Ethical Principles

To protect the best interest of her client above profits.
To provide the best real estate service possible to every client.
To help build and expand the wealth of her clients ethically.
To promote the economic well-being of the community.

Elena Yu served as a volunteer on the Education Committee of the San Diego Association of Realtors® in 2008 & 2009 before switching to serve on the Housing Opportunities Committee. The Education Committee's recommendations for special courses to advance the competency of real estate salespersons has created invaluable learning opportunities for many real estate professionals. The Housing Opportunties Committee is working with non-profit organizations to assist distressed homeowners from all walks of life.

Elena is also a member of the following professional real estate organizations: The National Association of Realtors® , the California Association of Realtors® and the San Diego Association of Realtors®. In her academic life as a professor, she is a Life Member of the New York Academy of Sciences and a life member as well of the San Diego Chinese American Scientists and Engineers' Association.

Elena Yu is a certified HAFA specialist and also a Certified Distressed Property Expert. She received the RMS (Risk Management Specialist) training created by the San Diego Association of Realtors ® to minimize home buyers and sellers' exposure to risks in real estate transactions. She obtained her GRI designation in February of 2009. GRI stands for Graduate Realtor ® Institute, a comprehensive training program established by the National Association of Realtors®.