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Real Estate Salesperson License
Lena began her real estate career in Lompoc, CA with ERA Hunter Realty selling residential homes, and has since worked in all aspects of property management, leasing, and real estate sales. She raised her family in the Santa Ynez Valley, and has bought, rented and sold her own properties over the years.
Most recently, Lena worked as the Leasing Manager at Battaglia Commercial Real Estate, which she feels has been invaluable to broaden her real estate knowledge and develop relationships with leaders and mentors in the real estate industry, and the local community.
Lena graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo in 1982 with a degree in Business Administration and a concentration in Accounting.
Lena was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, immigrated with her family to California when she was 4, and eventually settled in the quaint Danish town of Solvang. Because a healthy lifestyle is important to her, she’s an independent consultant for Arbonne International and teaches group exercise at the local YMCA. In her spare time, you might find her at the beach, playing tennis, listening to live music somewhere, or cheering her grandkids on at the sports field.
As a fresh face in the world of real estate, Cristina brings boundless enthusiasm and a dedication to serving clients. While she grew up hearing about real estate at the evening dinner table and going to open houses on the weekends with her parents, she decided to make it her own in 2022 when her mother Lena was planning her brokerage, Sapphire Select Properties Inc . She received her Real Estate Salesperson License in July 2023 and gained crucial on the job training at Battaglia Commercial Real Estate in 2023 and 2024 as an Executive Assistant to Steve Battaglia. She looks forward to the next steps in her real estate career as she focuses again on Sapphire Select Properties.
She brings experience from a varied work history, including retail sales, spa and fitness center reception, caregiving, and hospitality. Cristina understands the importance of building strong relationships and earning the trust of her clients through integrity, transparency, and hard work. In every deal, she strives to exceed expectations and deliver results that make a meaningful impact.
Cristina is committed to ongoing learning and professional development to stay abreast of market trends, industry best practices, and emerging opportunities. She believes in the power of continuous improvement and is eager to expand her knowledge and expertise to better serve her clients. Her higher education includes Santa Barbara City College, Allan Hancock College, and UC Davis (Biochemistry).
Outside of work, Cristina enjoys taking her kids to soccer, on hikes, and to the beach, and is actively involved in volunteering and attending events for her favorite causes. She takes pride in contributing positively to her community and strives to make a difference both professionally and personally.
Lena Berch
Broker/Owner
DRE # 00864783
Sapphire Select Properties, Inc.
DRE # 02193853
805-694-6355
PO Box 372
Solvang, CA 93464
