SONOMA, Calif. – (Feb. 5, 2008) – Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate is pleased to announce Rick Tackett has joined the firm, working from the Sonoma Broadway office. Tackett was previously with Broadway Realty in Sonoma.“I am thrilled to have Rick join us. His creative mind, innovation and high business standards are a perfect fit with our team. “Rick believes as we do. It’s about the customer and our service to them,” said Sara Hauter, VP and Branch Executive of the Sonoma Broadway and Plaza offices.Rick Tackett brings a very unique set of skills to the Sonoma Valley. Prior to becoming a real estate agent, Rick spent 20 years marketing and advertising real estate projects across the country, with projects ranging from the marketing of a coastal estate in Naples, Fla. to a 5,000-acre master-planned, green-built community in Denver, Colorado. His award-winning work translates into a deep understanding of a buyer’s decision to purchase a ‘lifestyle,’ rather than just a home. "As I started to see the Real Estate market shift from homes selling in one day or one week to a more realistic timeframe, I was drawn to Pacific Union\'s leading commitment to marketing as well as sales," said Tackett.Combine that insight with pro-active, high-impact, traditional and web-based marketing techniques and you can see why Rick is a natural for buyers and seller alike. Rick can be reached at 707.934.2310 or rick.tackett@pacunion.com.Pacific Union GMAC Real EstateSince 1975, Pacific Union GMAC Real Estate has thoughtfully matched generations of buyers and sellers throughout the entire Bay Area. Pacific Union GMAC focuses on delivering outstanding quality and unparalleled service to a full spectrum of discerning clients. Pacific Union GMAC is the only firm in California to receive a distinguished International Property Award in association with CNBC for superior marketing materials and client services in the luxury marketplace. A premier, locally managed brokerage with knowledgeable, experienced real estate professionals, Pacific Union GMAC takes a leading edge to new technology applications designed to enhance the client experience. Pacific Union is a GMAC Home Services company. For more information, visit www.pacunion.com.