SAN FRANCISCO – (Aug. 20, 2007) – REALTOR® Cesar Contreras has joined Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate. The San Francisco native with a thorough knowledge of the entire city and years of real-estate experience in the Bay Area will work from the firm’s global headquarters located at the Letterman Digital Arts Center in the Presidio.“We are thrilled to have Cesar’s talent on our team,” said Sharon Bacigalupi, vice president and branch manager of the Presidio office. “He has consistently been a top producer over the years and brings enthusiasm and dedication to the profession.”Born, raised and educated locally, Contreras became a REALTOR® in 1999, starting his career with Sapunar Realty, which was acquired by Coldwell Banker. He recently left a successful career with Coldwell Banker to take his career to the next level with Pacific Union.“I am very excited to be with Pacific Union,” said Contreras, who markets his team as The Contreras Property Group. “I chose to join Pacific Union because I wanted a company that could support the same level of service and professionalism I bring to my clients. Pacific Union offers me the stronger platform and higher-quality brand I am looking for.”Contreras specializes in San Francisco and a few select areas of Contra Costa County. He earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of San Francisco, after graduating high school from the city’s St. Ignatius College Preparatory.Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate – PresidioAs a global headquarters with more than 200 sales associates and employees, Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate Presidio office is located at Letterman Digital Arts Center in the San Francisco Presidio. Since 1975, Pacific Union GMAC has thoughtfully matched generations of buyers and sellers throughout the Bay Area. As a leading, locally managed real-estate company with knowledgeable, experienced real-estate professionals, Pacific Union focuses on a global vision, using technology and superior service to deliver a quality experience to a full spectrum of sophisticated clients. Pacific Union is a member of the Christie’s Great Estates network and is a GMAC Home Services company. For information, call 415.929.7100 or visit www.pacunion.com/presidio.