Gerardo “Jerry” Ascencio, a natural-born negotiator and businessman, began his real estate experience when he was 20 years old. An immigrant from Michoacán, Mexico, he grew up in the San Fernando Valley. When he reached the age of 21, he was recognized as one of the youngest Realtors®️ in the San Fernando Valley to have a multi-million-dollar production level. In 1993, he co-founded his first office, San Fernando Realty, Inc. Ascencio is an active contributor to the Southland Regional Association of Realtors®️ and serves as an arbitrator and mediates both public and Realtor®️ cases. He has been interviewed about real estate by CNN, CNN Español, NBC, CBS, Telemundo, Univision, and others. Ascencio was the Founding President of the NAHREP San Fernando-Santa Clarita Chapter.