Dr. Sharon Barnes combines more than 30 years as a former attorney, entrepreneur, business owner, consultant and real estate professional to provide knowledge and resources to propel her clients to the next level. At ADU Advantage we educate, train, support and help you develop real estate your already own and control. Drawing from years of experience, our company has the expertise to elevate the knowledge base of the community regarding the process of building an Access Dwelling Unit (ADU) so more people can participate in bringing good sustainable housing for all ages.

As a Certified ADU Specialist, Dr Sharon Barnes is uniquely positioned to help homeowners and developers understand site eligibility, local regulations, development process and costs, and the return on investment of ADUs. ADU Advantage and its team are highly sought after by clients who seek to build Access Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a vital affordable and sustainable housing solution for low to moderate income communities. Many of our clients choose to utilize ADUs as a means to start building generational wealth through real estate investment.

Our services include education and training, residential & commercial real estate, investing, development and many other resources. ADU Advantage is an environmentally responsible and resource-efficient conscious as evident by the Green Designation earned by Dr Sharon Barnes from the National Association of Realtors. Our Green sustainable building practice expands throughout a building’s life-cycle: from design, construction, operation, maintenance, and renovation. Making sure our clients understand their options and have needed knowledge to make informed decisions throughout the process is the cornerstone of our real estate development and consultant practice.