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Laura Edmondson is “Back Home with Star Real Estate”
Laura Edmondson
Frank McDowell, CEO of Star Real Estate, welcomed home long-time Star Laura Edmondson. “We are like family here at Star, and the door is always open.” Laura, a long-time Star licensed since 1989, says, “I feel right at home again. I missed the business relationships built through the years with fellow Stars. It just feels right to be back, with all the support systems in place here at the Beach office with Myna McCutcheon and the productive atmosphere she creates that keeps agents successful.”
A home specialist in Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and surrounding cities of Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Westminster, Laura earns accolades from a growing list of former clients and referrals for her compassionate professionalism and attention to detail. Known as “the Realtor Who Really Cares” Laura listens carefully to her clients concerns. She extensively counsels and educates them, so that they have the right information with which to make sound real estate decisions for themselves.
Experienced with Short Sales, Laura is able to help both sellers and buyers navigate the complicated process to a successful conclusion. To market Orange County homes, Laura goes the extra mile to ensure client satisfaction. “Each listing I take has its own website, so that it is available for show 24/7. I pay for extra advertising and marketing materials to make sure we have reached as many buyers for my client’s property as possible. I think ‘outside the box’, cross-promoting listings to other areas to stimulate interest.”
With her husband, an architect in Newport Beach, Laura has participated in real estate joint ventures and investments, acquiring a wealth of knowledge that she shares with her clients. “We have successfully built homes in Hawaii and Southern California, and made a profit.” Avidly soaking up knowledge, Laura keeps up with the latest developments in the real estate industry, achieving E-Pro certification, to remain current with industry technology. She is earning her Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification from the National Association of Realtors, advanced education, which provides resources to stay current on national and state-specific information as the market for these distressed properties evolves. She is also currently challenging herself with voice lessons, to complement her renewed interest in guitar. “Life is a journey, and we should make it as interesting as possible for ourselves along the way.”
For thoughtful answers to your real estate questions, you can contact Laura Edmondson directly at 714-745-5364. E-mail her at Laura@LauraEdmondson.com
Star Real Estate is one of Orange County’s leading independently owned real estate companies. It encompasses a network of over 300 experienced realtors and 7 neighborhood offices. Star Real Estate divisions and entities include: Terra Mortgage; Advantage One Escrow; Star Investment Group; Star Business Brokers; The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (Relocation).
“STAR” Broker, Michael Persinger, Rejoins Star Real Estate
Michael Persinger
Michael Persinger , Broker/Owner of a Star Real Estate in Arizona, came back to Southern California and rejoined Star Real Estate in Fountain Valley. “I found a lot of familiar faces here, even though I left the area many years ago. It was easy to fit right in again, with all the support systems in place.”
Persinger, licensed since 1976, earned his Broker’s license in 1980. Experienced at guiding his clients successfully through the selling process, earning top dollar in the quickest amount of time, Persinger has weathered many up and down cycles of the real estate market. His wealth of knowledge makes him comfortable with any market or market place.
As a home specialist in Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and surrounding cities of Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Westminster, Michael is an exceptional analyst, able to research neighborhood trends and gauge the interest of potential buyers for any given area. It seems Michael’s marketing Action Plan works, no matter what the market. His listings have sold quickly, contrary to some markets. The key is pricing precisely at market, generating interest and multiple offers. He spends time, money, and attention getting his client’s home sold, by reaching potential interested buyers in a methodical and direct way. His experience and ability to navigate through multiple offers ensures the best for his clients, getting their home SOLD quickly and for the highest possible price.
Persinger also can originate loans, which widens his client’s options when selling or buying a property. This background helps him to quickly analyze a buyer’s qualifications early, before any time has been wasted. In these challenging times, he can advise buyers on a prudent budget to achieve their real estate goals and keep sellers from making a costly decision on an unqualified purchaser.
Experienced with Short Sales and Foreclosures, Persinger has made it easy to research them by area on his website, www.MichaelPersinger.com. Michael Persinger has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. He is able to help both sellers and buyers navigate the complicated process to a successful conclusion. Persinger knows the 12 most costly and deadly mistakes that occur in real estate transactions and how to avoid them. His transactions, from beginning to end, are smoother and less stressful, due to his diligence and anticipation of potential problems.
As a former combat helicopter pilot, with 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, A Bronze Star and 25 Air Medals, Persinger is fearless. “I’ve already experienced trial by fire, used to quickly analyzing my options in the blink of an eye, then making proper decisions based on sound numbers, under fire, to rescue and re-supply fighting combat American warriors. Helping my clients achieve their best real estate position is as challenging, rewarding, and way more fun.” For information and guidance on your real estate goals, call Michael Persinger at 714-378-3490. E-mail him at MichaelPersinger@Realtor.com
Star Real Estate is one of Orange County’s leading independently owned real estate companies. It encompasses a network of over 300 experienced realtors and 7 neighborhood offices. Star Real Estate divisions and entities include: Terra Mortgage; Advantage One Escrow; Star Investment Group; Star Business Brokers; The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (Relocation).
Star Implements Docu-Sign in Orange County
DocuSign
Star Real Estate has successfully implemented Docu-Sign’s E-Signature Program (a web based electronic form signature program), which is provided to all their Orange County, CA real estate agents. This state of the art system expedites negotiations by allowing clients and Realtors to adopt an electronic signature on Real Estate documents, generating a faster submission of offers from clients to sellers in an eco-friendly way, in keeping with Star’s Green Initiative. Contracts and agreements can be back in minutes, with the ease of sending, signing and managing electronically. No more waiting for faxes, mail, or overnight packages. It saves ink and paper and helps the environment by eliminating all the extra paperwork generated by a real estate transaction.
Star provides training for their agents, familiarizing them with all of the innovative tools becoming standard in today’s real estate market. Star associates can see exactly when a contract or agreement is viewed, signed, or rerouted. It allows signers the convenience of the familiar yellow signing tab process online, so they can sign anytime, from anywhere they have online access. By using Docu-Sign’s automated signer reminders, associates can be certain documents get signed. The system will not allow a signature to be overlooked, and allows geographically distributed clients to quickly sign and complete their offers and acceptances. This service is extended to the sellers and their agent, through Star’s membership, so that they too can view and approve documents more quickly and easily. This policy of shared tools ensures that the industry benefits from the latest technology.
Star Real Estate offers the best systems available in real estate to their associates. By fully automating their data and transaction management, Star’s Orange County Realtors can focus their attention on client priorities and services. Efficient data management is the key to a successful future in real estate. Star employs a suite of virtual tools and provides the training necessary to keep their agents on the forefront of the real estate industry.
Visit StarRealEstate.com when searching for Orange County Homes for Sale, Orange County CA Short Sales and Foreclosures, and for your Orange County First Time Buyer needs.
Star Real Estate is one of Orange County’s leading independently owned real estate companies. It encompasses a network of over 300 experienced realtors and 5 neighborhood offices. Star Real Estate divisions and entities include: Terra Mortgage; Advantage One Escrow; Star Investment Group; Star Business Brokers; The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (Relocation)
Cheryl Coleman’s Marketing Program Sells Listings Quickly
Cheryl Coleman
It starts with a plan…and Cheryl has an excellent one. Cheryl Coleman of Star Real Estate likes to market and sell products. She started as a child, painting and selling rocks door-to-door. From this simple beginning, Coleman earned a marketing degree, rose to Marketing Director of a large international corporation and worked with a wide diversity of cultures, exceeding expectations. Later, her innovative marketing techniques dramatically expanded the business of one of the first Lasik practitioners. Coleman’s background experience as an overachiever gets homes sold for her real estate clients.
Her marketing plan is exceptional. If you are selling your Orange County home, you need to stand apart from the other listings in today’s market. Coleman’s marketing gets your home noticed, delivering exposure to other Realtors with active Buyers, to a wide database of 4,700, made up of former clients, local Real Estate Agents and prospective customers, and extensive global exposure on the internet. “There’s a lot more to selling a home these days than just sticking a sign in the yard and putting the listing on the MLS,” Coleman explains. “I sell your home everywhere. I am not cheap. I spend the money needed to get a listing noticed, in addition to the exposure that Star Real Estate provides.” A former client says, “when I…met you I knew I had found the right person. You had 80 brokers attend my first open house. I saw my home in magazines, newspapers and on the internet all the time…You had a long list of marketing items and you did every one of them.”
Coleman’s determination is legendary. “When presented with a challenge, find a way to make it happen. I had a numerologist client who needed her sales price, acceptance date and closing date to add up to a certain number. The cooperating agent helped me make it happen. Then she needed the house number changed. This house is on Pacific Coast Highway. I called the city and fire department, and told I was crazy and good luck. I then sent an urgent e-mail to the mayor that provided a long list of locals who get paid from a home I sell in Huntington Beach…The very next day I received a call from the fire chief asking me what I needed the house number changed to. So don’t tell me it can’t be done – I got that address changed and I sold that house.”
Coleman says, “I do what it takes to get the property sold. Fortunately, that means networking with, and channeling a joint coalition of colleagues towards a common goal. I am thankful for the agents on the other side that helped me put a deal together. I don’t see a bunch of different companies around me. I cooperate with others in the belief that we are not in competition, but a bunch of very hardworking people working together to get the job done.”
With extensive knowledge of the Beach Cities such as Huntington Beach, Huntington Harbor, Sunset Beach, Surfside, Long Beach and Newport Beach and the surrounding areas including Westminster, Cypress, Irvine and Garden Grove, Coleman works extensively to help buyers and sellers meet their real estate goals. To find out more about what Cheryl can do for you, visit her website at www.CherylSellsOC.com. Whether you are planning on buying, selling, or you just have a question, feel free to call Cheryl Coleman at 714-717-1728.
Star Real Estate is one of Orange County’s leading independently owned real estate companies. It encompasses a network of over 300 experienced realtors and 6 neighborhood offices. Star Real Estate divisions and entities include: Terra Mortgage; Advantage One Escrow; Star Investment Group; Star Business Brokers; The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (Relocation).
Robert Van Der Goes Designated Short Sale Specialist
Robert van der Goes
Realtor Robert van der Goes is so meticulous and thorough with his clients, whether they are seasoned investors or first-time buyers, they feel that they are in good hands. As a designated Short Sale Specialist, van der Goes is knowledgeable about the latest bank/lender requirements needed to successfully close transactions for both his Buyers and his Sellers. Buyers interested in viewing the current inventory of short sales can go to www.HBShortSale.com and www.FVShortSales.com. His successful track record of helping those in need is testament to his proficiency.
Through online technology, his clients are able to access the most current REO inventory at www.OCHomeForeclosure.com. “I work with a REO team, and this allows me to keep my clients ahead of the market, getting them property information before the general public is aware of these opportunities” says van der Goes. He works with professional and experienced investors, but shares the same investment strategies with all of his clients, to help them achieve the same success, whether it is with one home or a hundred homes. “I carefully listen to my clients, so that together, we can plan a strategy to achieve their dreams. I get just as much satisfaction in putting Buyers into their first home, as crafting a complex, multi-million dollar exchange for my experienced investors.”
When working with Sellers, whether they are regular sales, REO, or short sales, van der Goes’ dedication is to “achieve the best price in the most realistic time frame”. He carefully analyzes the current and developing market and advises accordingly. Then, through in-depth marketing, both through print and high dominance internet market campaigns, van der Goes helps achieve his client’s desires. At the leading edge of technology, he offers his Buyers and Sellers on-line tools that they can utilize to make their own best real estate decisions. He is constantly available to offer his insight, experience and knowledge to help them interpret their findings and serve their needs.
As his business keeps growing, his team keeps growing and recently he has added another experienced and licensed assistant to his team. This has enabled him to maintain his high standard of service to his clients. “I never compromise on the quality of my service. As the number of transactions from referrals and past clients increases, I want to make sure I am fully available for each and every person.” His dedication takes him to real estate throughout Southern California, serving his clients wherever needed.
“Delivering Real Results in Real Time”, Robert van der Goes will get the solutions you need to achieve your real estate goals. Call him today at 714-305-2050. E-mail him atvandergoesreo@aol.com and check out his web site at www.myrealtorRobert.com.
Star Real Estate is one of Orange County’s leading independently owned real estate companies. It encompasses a network of over 300 experienced realtors and 6 neighborhood offices. Star Real Estate divisions and entities include: Terra Mortgage; Advantage One Escrow; Star Investment Group; Star Business Brokers; The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (Relocation)
Team Sackin Named Top One Percent
Team Sackin
For 15 consecutive years Team Sackin, consisting of Realtors Scott Sackin, Philip Talbert, Sergio Flores, and client care coordinator Cheryl Cook, has been either the Number One Team or in the Top 1% of all associates at Star Real Estate. For their outstanding 2008 sales record, they have yet again reached the top 1%. To consistently reach this pinnacle of achievement, the team cites one reason: Repeat and referral generated business.
Says Scott, “We are fortunate to have over 90% of our business come from these two sources. We know that in today’s turbulent and uncertain times, buyers and sellers of Real Estate need advice, counsel, and knowledge, just as much as expert research, negotiating and follow up skills”.
When asked how they accomplish this, Philip replies, “We know people have many options in Real Estate today. We strive not just satisfy the customer, but to WOW them, starting with our unique-to-the-industry ten point initial consultation, right up to the personalized closing meeting. “When a customer is WOWed, they became a raving fan, and want to tell their friends and families about us”, adds Sergio. Raves past client Joey Pitcher, who along with her children has had six transactions with the team: “We consider Team Sackin our family’s Real Estate Consultants. They have earned our trust, and our business-forever! “
And WOWing in 2009 is just what the Team is doing. Recognizing that distress and short sales are now the norm, the Team, along with their dedicated Escrow partners start each day as early as 6am, negotiating with the banks on their short sale transactions. They cite a near 100% closing rate on these transactions, way above the industry average. “Really understanding the needs of folks that are upside down on their loan and helping them modify or sell with dignity is very gratifying“says Philip. Keeping with the Team’s commitment to innovation and WOW customer service, the team has created a special audio CD that explains and demystifies every aspect of the short sale process. This information packed CD is available FREE by calling the Team Sackin Short Sale Help hotline at 1-800-465-6065 Ext. 300.
Similarly, since their strength was built on Scott’s success helping first time buyers starting in 1988, the Team has developed a plan that that helps their buyers beat out others in the multiple offer mania that has become commonplace today. “And”, says Scott, “Our offers are not always the highest priced ones. We know what banks and sellers want to see in a buyer’s offer.” “In short, we put the odds in our favor so our clients to win”, Says Sergio.
With their unique blend of professionalism, personality, and work ethic, Team Sackin has found a business model that really works. Taking advantage of all technology has to offer, yet understanding that beneath it all, buying and selling Real Estate is still an emotional process, Team Sackin has figured out what the Real Estate customer wants today. This is especially important to their many senior clients, who have not been raised with today’s dizzying amounts of technology.
Leslie Bower, Real Estate attorney, and just one of the many professionals who regularly refer clients to the team says, “When I refer a client to Scott, Philip and Sergio, I know they are in the best hands possible, and a favorable outcome is almost a foregone conclusion.”
Gone are the days where a sign in the yard sells a house, or shuttling buyers to five homes then asking them to make an offer creates a purchase. Frank McDowell, CEO of Star says, “For the past fifteen years Team Sackin has continued to innovate and adapt to everything the market throws at our industry, and they have that special knack of knowing what each customer needs to make their transaction succeed. Their dedication to outstanding customer service is an inspiration to the entire company.”
All members of Team Sackin, including client care coordinator, Cheryl Cook, technology partner Kim Pham and short sale specialist Kelly Hughes Jacobson are consulting with, and helping people right now, to get the most out of their individual Real Estate circumstances. The team’s website: http://www.teamsackin.com has a wealth of information as well, including an audio download of “The short sale explained & demystified” CD, plus “must know” tips for buyers at every stage of the purchase process, and a special Q and A guide for seniors & those folks who have been in their homes for more than 30 years.
Serving all of Orange County & much of Los Angeles County, the Team can be reached 24 hours a day by email at info@teamsackin.com, or by phone at 714-374-3535.
Star Real Estate is one of Orange County’s leading independently owned real estate companies. It encompasses a network of over 300 experienced realtors and 6 neighborhood offices. Star Real Estate divisions and entities include: Terra Mortgage; Advantage One Escrow; Star Investment Group; Star Business Brokers; The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (Relocation).