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Gerald Buten, one of three children, grew up in the Midwest where his family has been involved in real estate sales, investment and land development for over 50 years.  After college and law school, he was admitted to the bar in Illinois, Ohio and the federal courts for the Northern District of Illinois.  For 30 years, he worked for the United States Department of Justice in various cities throughout the country, including Cincinnati, Chicago, San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Albuquerque, Detroit and Washington, D.C.

During his career with the government, he excelled at directing major projects and organizations, negotiating long-term productive relationships with disparate agencies at the local, state and federal level, and ensuring compliance with appropriate laws and ethical standards.  As a senior executive with the Department of Justice, he had both national and international responsibilities.  Gerald Buten does not practice law in California, choosing instead to work in real estate sales and investment.

In 2003, Gerald Buten married Trinnique Low, a native Bay Area resident, and returned to his permanent residence in the River Oaks Village area of San Jose where he has been a homeowner for over six years.  They enjoy community service, socializing with friends, dining, golf, tennis, movies and all types of music.  He is currently on the board of directors of the Villagio Condominium Homeowners Association and is knowledgeable regarding all the developments in the area.

In 2004, Gerald Buten joined John Chess, founder Remax/The Chessteam, specializing in residential real estate sales in the River Oaks Village and Rivermark areas.

Gerald Buten will use his professionalism, work ethic and experience to assist you with all your real estate needs.  His goal is to provide you with personalized service beyond your expectations.  He will work for you and earn your business.