Ask anyone who knows Michele, and they’ll tell you the same thing: she has a rare gift — the ability to recognize greatness in others long before they see it in themselves.

As an Executive Senior Team Leader, Michele Zaragoza has built more than a thriving career — she’s built five high-performing offices and recruited over 1,500 agents across the Central Valley and Sacramento region. Her track record of growth, culture, and results has earned her a seat among Keller Williams’ Top 50 Team Leaders worldwide a few times,, along with multiple Black Belt Awards for elite-level recruiting — achievements that reflect her influence and commitment to excellence.

Her approach to leadership is simple yet profound: People first. Vision always. Those who know her best will tell you she has a way of making everyone in the room feel seen — and challenged to grow. That balance of care and accountability is at the heart of her success.

Michele knows that real growth happens when you stop playing small — and that leadership isn’t about control, it’s about connection. She’s learned that the best recruiters don’t sell opportunity — they illuminate it. And she’s proven, time and again, that when you lead with vision and heart, people rise.

With a blend of compassion and candor, Michele inspires agents and leaders to stretch beyond their perceived limits. Her energy is contagious, her authenticity unwavering, and her passion for people has made her one of the most trusted and impactful leaders in the California real estate community.

Whether she’s coaching a brand-new agent, mentoring a top performer, or helping someone rebuild their belief in themselves, Michele’s mission remains the same: to help others grow into the leaders they were meant to be.

And if you ask her what’s next?

You’ll hear her say, “The best is yet to come.”

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What are people saying?

Before I met Michele and the team, I struggled with a company that would align with my vigorous ambition. I needed tools of the trade. I now have leaders who are there when I pick up the phone with a pressing question. I get it answered in a timely matter. I have many meetings per week at my leisure to advance my knowledge or to gain tricks of the trade. You get what you pay for here. I have more of a system in place that is finally working for me now with major goals being accomplished at the end of 2025. Thank you Melissa Saenz

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Before I started coaching with you, I lacked accountability and consistency.

I learned Consistently is the key. Be consistent with something that will draw people to you. I’ve found that my SOI is very strong so that’s what I work everyday♥️Latrice Peay

My 30 days with you have been remarkable. I’m comfortable being uncomfortable. You have raised my bar. You have also given me so much praise I OWN my position. I’m doing things better and have a different vision. Thank you Michele" 😍Lydia Bueso KW Liberty Team Leader

Michele has been a driving force behind my success the last couple years, giving me the confidence to share my ideas and helping me reach my goals. She always wants what is best for you and is always there to offer advice or support. Without her, I would not be where I am today pushing my ceiling higher. She always pushes me to think outside of the box and take risks to try new things. I am so blessed to have a mentor like Michele in my life and I owe a lot of my success to her." Ashlee Prudhel, Realtor® Keller Williams Realty