Sotheby’s International Realty

Lucretia Butler (Cretia) has sold real estate for 20 years. She knows how to target the market to sell properties and understands clients' goals when purchasing. Cretia knows the importance of promptly replying to phone calls and answering questions. She will keep clients up-to-date and informed. Having lived on the Monterey Peninsula for 37 years, she has knowledge about the different communities, as each one is unique in its own way, and enjoys sharing that knowledge with her clients. It is particularly rewarding that her clients return to her when they have real estate needs and confidently refer her to others. Clients have described Cretia as thorough in all aspects of a transaction with excellent negotiating skills and an interest in personal attention to her clients' particular goals.

Cretia's educational background includes a Master's degree in English and Theatre Arts from UCLA. She danced professionally in St. Louis and Los Angeles. She has taught students from grade school through junior college. When time allows, her theatrical talents have been expressed through directing, choreographing and performing for local community theatres.

Cretia is married to Chris Keehn, who is President of Casaterra Design, a design-build firm. She shares her love of architecture and interior design with her husband. Music has also been a shared enjoyment. Cretia has served on the board of the Friends of the Monterey Symphony for several years. She and her husband support the Monterey Symphony, the Forest Theatre Guild, the Smuin Ballet, Animal Friends and the SPCA as well as other non-profit organizations. They are longstanding members of Carmel Valley Ranch.

With extensive community involvement, Cretia is well connected to many local organizations and has a wide range of contacts that enhance her abilities to accomplish her clients' real estate needs. Call her with questions, concerns and dreams, and expect a prompt response with solutions to help reach those goals.