As a La Jolla native and daughter of an international architect, Tara blends her local roots with an eye for design in the world of real estate. After graduating from La Jolla High, she earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of California, Riverside.
Before joining Real Broker, Tara refined her expertise within two of La Jolla’s top-producing teams — Dickinson-Clark and Craig Lotzof & Associates at Compass — where she specialized in luxury sales, property presentation, and high-end marketing.
Through her La Jolla Native Insider™ platform, Tara delivers weekly, data-driven La Jolla market updates that break down detached-home inventory, pricing trends, and buyer-seller dynamics with precision and transparency. Her analytical approach and deep local roots have positioned her among La Jolla’s sharpest voices in market interpretation.
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Art, Analytics, and Local Expertise
Tara began her career as a top leasing consultant for Garden Communities CA, managing luxury properties including LUX UTC and Towers at Costa Verde, where she was recognized for exceptional client service and outstanding results.
She is also an accomplished artist, with four original works displayed in the lobby of LUX UTC, illustrating the creative perspective that informs her approach to real estate.
Blending finance, design, and deep local insight, Tara offers clients an elevated, data-grounded perspective that sets a new standard in La Jolla real estate.
Tara blends her local roots, finance-trained analytical mindset, and eye for design in the world of real estate.
Marilyn | Oil on canvas | 18" x 24" | Commissioned by Garden Communities CA for the LUX UTC lobby
Dusk Stride | Oil on canvas | 11' x 4' | Commissioned for a private estate in La Jolla Shores
Angelina | Graphite on art paper | 8.5" x 11"
Sophia | Acrylic on canvas panel | 24" x 24"
Prince | Acrylic on canvas | 48" x 60"
Plateau de fruits | Oil on canvas panel | 18" x 24"
“Tara was incredible at communicating with us throughout the entire house-hunting process. We started by telling her broadly what we were looking for and in which area, and she began sending us listings that weren't even on Zillow yet. When we were finally ready to put in offers, it was go time - and she was on it, staying in constant communication and always keeping us updated on any communication from the sellers. We highly recommend Tara.”
—Diana C. (Buyer)