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Team Stovall Once Again Acheives Top 1% at Star Real Estate
Team Stovall
The father-son team of Steve and Micah Stovall has once again achieved the Top 1% Producing Team in Star Real Estate in 2009. A consistent top-producing team, Steve and Micah once again earned their place in the coveted “President’s Club” at Star Real Estate, placing them in the top 1% at the company. Team Stovall has also ranked among the top agents within the Orange County Association of Realtors over the past three decades.
Steve, a top-producing real estate agent since 1976 and former owner/manager, says, “Team Stovall employs a professional interior designer to ensure staging and merchandising excellence for each and every home seller we serve. It is our belief that a home must be prepared for sale, not rushed to the market, to achieve a much higher net to our sellers in a shorter time frame.”
Micah adds, “With the birth of my three daughters in June 2009, we were able to stay focused and on track with intense time management, by working smarter and using the latest technology. We strive to stay on the cutting edge of marketing and technology, adapting the best of the new, yet keeping the values and techniques that have served our clients well. Our service is built around the family and community, and that tradition continues to grow.”
Team Stovall sells Orange County properties, specializing in neighborhoods in Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and Westminster.
With over 1,600 successfully closed transactions, Team Stovall brings the negotiating and marketing skills needed to help you fulfill your real estate goals. Always willing to go the extra mile for their clients, you can reach Micah Stovall at MicahStovall@gmail.com or Steve Stovall at Steve@SteveStovall.com.
Star Real Estate is one of Orange County’s leading independently owned real estate companies, with a network of over 300 experienced Realtors, and 7 neighborhood offices. Star Real Estate Divisions and Entities of Star Real Estate include: Terra Mortgage; Advantage One Escrow; Star Investment Group; Star Business Brokers; The Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (Relocation).
The Tim Olivadoti Home Selling Team Completes NAR Certification for Short Sales
Tim Olivadoti Team
Tim Olivadoti and DeAnna Rehnert of the Tim Olivadoti Home Selling Team are among the first Realtors to complete the advanced training necessary to earn the nationally recognized Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource certificationthrough the National Association of Realtors. The certification program includes training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, and limit risk, and provides resources to help Realtors stay current on national and state-specific information as the market for these distressed properties evolves. As successfully certified Realtors, Tim Olivadoti and Dee Rehnert say, “We now serve as an official resource, certified real estate professionals, helping homeowners and home buyers navigate the sale of distress properties, prior to foreclosure.” Realtors who have earned the SFR certification know how to help sellers and buyers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities.
With a combined experience in real estate of over 38 years, the duo also once again achieved the Top 10% Producers at Star Real Estate in 2009. “Part of our success comes from training like this, so that we provide a wide range of services for our clients. Our high productivity is a combination of hard work, experience, and a commitment to serve our clients. This commitment to provide outstanding service includes listening carefully to our clients, providing options, and crafting a plan of action to achieve their goals. To achieve the maximum exposure to market our client’s properties, we provide an extensive internet marketing campaign, prominent on over 40 sites, reaching over 3 million potential home buyers. We are geared to upload videos quickly so they are available to the maximum amount of buyers possible.”
Tim and DeAnna can help make a scary, complex situation understandable for owners delinquent with their payments. “Our experience helps clients successfully complete their short sales in a timely manner, and avoid foreclosure. We took the specific training and classes to certify us as Short Sale Specialists through the National Association of Realtors, as well,” they say. The team provides guidance and support during these emotional times.
”We are your lifeline, if you are behind (or going to get behind) in your payments and don’t know what to do.” For options to your real estate concerns, call Tim Olivadoti at 714-746-2385 or DeAnna Rehnert at 714-815-6215 for a free consultation. You can also e-mail Tim at Tim@TimOlivadoti.com or DeAnna at DeannaRehnert@aol.com
The Tim Olivadoti Home Selling Team sells homes in Orange County. It is the marketing specialist for the Green Valley community, located in Fountain Valley, as well as other areas of Huntington Beach.
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).
Renaissance Woman, Katharine Rich, Joins Star Real Estate
Katharine Rich
Katharine Rich, of Star Real Estate, has had an adventurous time, roaming the world and savoring life to its fullest. When she first came to sunny California as a college student, Katharine won parts in shows such as Hawaii 5-0, Magnum PI, Battlestar Galactica, and Rockford Files. She also did background acting and voice-overs. Later, she worked in the airline industry and saw the world, visiting Paris, France, Italy, Germany, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, Thailand, Japan, Alaska and so on. “It was exciting,” Rich says, “but I eventually settle down in Southern California in 1988 and became a partner in a small remodeling construction company, then developed first-time buyer projects in the Palm Springs area.” Her friendly, outgoing personality wins her many clients and friends. “I love people, and interacting with a wide variety of people and cultures over the years, has only increased my interest and ease with everyone I meet.” Katherine specializes in first-time buyers, often converting clients into life-long friends. “I make a commitment to each client to serve them for each stage of their life…I intend to be their Realtor for life.”
Licensed since 1991, Katharine is experienced with land sales, construction development and residential sales. “I still sell in Palm Springs, Los Angeles (the Westside and San Fernando Valley), as well as Orange County real estate,” she says, “I am so happy to be at Star Real Estate. It took awhile to find just the right combination of productive professionalism and friendly camaraderie I enjoyed in my previous companies. The wealth of experience of all the Star managers, and my manager, Bill Arseneau, in particular, gives me confidence. The resources and advanced training that is available to all Stars keeps me updated and current on the technology and changes in the real estate industry. My knowledge and experience help me give my clients their best options to achieve their real estate goals.”
Katharine avidly supports animal protection. “It takes so little to help out. One of the charities I support just asks for towels, old rugs and blankets, for beds for the dogs.” She commits 5% of each commission to a medley of animal support groups, such as Animal Assistance League of Orange County and Best Friends Society.
For answers to your real estate questions, call Katharine Rich at 949-870-7197 or 714-593-4809 ext. 209. E-mail her at RichRealtyGroup@gmail.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).
Star Real Estate Top Producer Returns from Around-The-World Trip
Granges in New Zealand
Sean Grange, a top-producing real estate agent with Star Real Estate, just returned from a nine month around-the-world trip with his wife and 2 young sons, ages 3 and 4.
“It was the trip of a lifetime,” says Grange. “We were able to travel to 10 different countries and introduce our kids to some amazing places, people and cultures on our trip.” The Grange family spent hundreds of hours in planes, cars and trains as they traveled from Central America to the Patagonia Mountains in Argentina and Chile, across to the United Kingdom/Europe, then over to the Australia/New Zealand and South Pacific regions.
While the trip was primarily focused on exploring new countries and spending time with the family, it also provided Grange with an interesting insight into the global scale on which this economic crisis has played out across the world. “While the housing and finance collapse originated in the US,” said Grange, “it is far from being an American problem. Every country we visited is experiencing the ripple effects of our troubled economy.” They found major unemployment concerns in small towns in Ireland, unfinished resort projects in Queenstown, New Zealand, and standing housing inventory across the world. “While some countries we visited “claim” to beout of the recession, they are far from it and have the same housing, finance, and employment concerns we have here in the US.”
The Grange family is now back in the country and Sean has quickly picked up where he left off as one of the top-performing agents in the county. He continues to focus his efforts on helping people buy and sell homes, condos and land across Orange County. With the economic shift, he has also become an expert in helping clients understand and navigate the short sale process, as well as assist investors in identifying and acquiring distressed properties to add to their real estate portfolio.
“Regardless of market conditions, there is always opportunity,” says Grange. “My focus is helping clients understand the real estate market and then act on their individual goals. Every client, and every real estate portfolio is different and has different objectives – we tailor our services to the individual client and business need.”
For additional information about real estate or traveling around the world, you can contact Sean Grange & Associates directly at: (714) 366-5292; or they can be found on the web at: http://www.grangerealty.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 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).
Sunset Beach – Orange County’s Best Kept Secret
Sunset Beach Harbor View
Where can you find Ocean and Harbor View property at a fraction of the cost of most beach cities? Sunset Beach. Sunset Beach’s small peninsula is located between Huntington Beach and Seal Beach. The unincorporated town of just 1200 residents is a sleepy little beach town with a very tight knit community. You can walk in a local bar and just like the TV show, Cheers, “everybody knows your name.”
Due to the fact that it is not well known, home prices remain lower than other local beach towns. This unique town has its own Post Office where neighbors meet to pick up their mail. You can walk or ride your bike to restaurants, nautical shops or small markets, and the beautiful beach is just steps away from any home. Best known for its amazing sunsets, Sunset Beach has a sprawling, beautiful sandy beach, and many of the homes have amazing views of the ocean and the harbor.
Sunset Beach Patio View
Star Real Estate, with one of the only real estate offices in Sunset, is there to serve the residents with home sales and rentals.
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).
Mario Gonzalez Joins Star Real Estate
Mario Gonzalez
Star Real Estate welcomes Mario Gonzalez to its Fountain Valley Real Estate office. Licensed since 2004, Gonzalez has helped his clients attain their dream homes, listening carefully to their concerns and making sure that each property is suitable for each lifestyle and budget. With a thorough grounding in business and financial consulting, Gonzalez focuses on his client’s total package. “As a former loan officer, I am familiar with the financial options available to my clients and advise them on what is best suited to their needs. I worked with my family’s CPA practice as a consultant, improving the bottom line for business clients and optimizing home purchases for others.” Mario states. “I am here for the long run.” he continues, “My goal is to ‘be there’ for them, as they progress through each stage of their lives. Being family oriented, it is important to me that each family I help has thoroughly explored their options. I answer all questions, and keep them informed every step of the way.”
Recently married, Mario celebrates home and family. “I have helped my sister and two brothers into their first homes. I have also helped a cousin, brother-in-law and many other family members with their real estate needs. To me, each client is just like family and is given the service they deserve. It is so satisfying when I know I have helped others into their own special place. We are expecting our first child and know the importance of joyfully embracing each new stage of life.”
Formerly from East L.A., Mario studied under the famous Jaime Escalante at Garfield High School, excelling at math, and enhancing his statistical skills. “One of the strongest tools I bring to my clients is the ability to analyze the market trends and local indicators, helping clients reach decisions.” His studies in various local universities included Business Administration, Real Estate, and Economics. “I never celebrate the end of a task. With a life-long love of learning, I am constantly striving to increase my knowledge and putting it to good use on my client’s behalf.” A good example of goal setting is his participation in mud runs with his wife. “She is actually better than I am, but the constant striving to attain her standards has improved my performance tenfold. Our friendly competition has made us each stronger and better. We love training together and exploring the local area.”
Gonzalez serves all of Orange County, with an emphasis on Irvine, Tustin, Fullerton, Orange and Anaheim real estate. You might find him striding the neighborhood near you soon! Just say, “Hi!” Before making your next real estate decision, contact Mario at 949-422-3077 or mario@starrealestate.com. For helpful tools and more information, check out his website at www.mystarrealtor.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 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).
Star Real Estate’s Birgitta Ganz Designated Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
Birgitta Ganz Designated Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
Adding to the professional skills of an already successful real estate partnership between Birgitta Ganz and Chris Bowman at Star/Harbour Homes, Birgitta, a broker associate, earned the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) professional designation by the Senior Advantage Real Estate Council. Birgitta has demonstrated that she has the requisite knowledge, experience and expertise to be a Seniors Real Estate specialist.
Birgitta and Chris already help their clients with the many difficult decisions facing seniors and their families when selling a family home. The added expertise from SRES will further benefit their clients. Birgitta and Chris have been many of their client’s lifetime Realtors, with a combination of over 45 years of service to clients who trust them repeatedly to guide them through their real estate decisions. Birgitta states, “I have helped the children of some of my first clients through their first home purchase, as well as guide them through the sale of their family home, when the parents are no longer able to cope. Chris and I provide contacts for specialty services, such as movers experienced with senior issues. We provide support for managing capital gains, and estate tax implications of owning real estate. We also address topics such as obtaining a reverse mortgage, moving to a senior community and other difficult issues. It’s our job to provide the information and expertise needed by our clients to make their real estate decisions. The SRES training increases our ability to help clients make the difficult real estate decisions that many seniors are now considering.”
Past client, Jim Fujimoto says, “I just wanted to thank you on behalf of my mother for the sale of her home. Your expertise, experience, professionalism, and ethics were truly evident during the progression of the marketing and sale of her home, the handling of varied offers, and the escrow process. You made what could have been a very difficult experience for my mother a much smoother process which we appreciated…the sale of my mother’s home marks the third favorable experience in our family group with you.” Birgitta and Chris say, “We are so proud of the trust we have earned from our clients.”
Birgitta and Chris are marketing specialists in Huntington Beach real estate along the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, Huntington Harbour and the surrounding Coastal areas.
As you move onto the next stage of life, Birgitta and Chris can help guide you on your way. Call Birgitta and Chris for consultation on your real estate needs. Call Birgitta at 714-392-1776 and Chris at 714-458-5653, anytime.
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).
Lenore Cox Joins Star Real Estate
Lenore Cox
Star Real Estate at Seacliff welcomes Lenore Cox to its growing family of associates. Cox, licensed since the 1980s, says, “I worked with the Irvine Company for 20 years, selling custom lots for new development. The close and ‘family’ atmosphere there, which nurtured warm professional relationships, is also reflected in the Star organization. I feel at home already in Huntington Beach and know I am finding a new ‘family’ that has all the resources and training to support a busy Realtor, as well as a welcoming atmosphere that enhances my productivity.”
Well-accustomed to working with a wide variety of clients, Lenore’s down-home personality is at ease with the thriftiest family to professional athlete and celebrity budgets. Early in her career, Cox worked in the Finance Department of the Irvine Company, which enables her to work the numbers for her clients. “I sold land, which means that I advise on construction budgets, loan acquisitions, and work with accountants on the numbers needed to complete a transaction. Because the Irvine Company is so exacting, I am well qualified to advise on design plans, architectural details and planning permits.”
An avid traveler, Cox has enjoyed stays at a Tuscan villa built in the 1600s, Switzerland, a Rhine River tour, trips to the Mediterranean, and of course, her favorite city, Paris. “I just love experiencing the different culture, people and sights. There is nothing like Paris at night. These trips are a lovely interlude from the challenges of a demanding industry. I give 100% to make sure my clients get the service they deserve.”
Family matters to Lenore. “I love my own family, and I am always excited when I help families young and not so young achieve home ownership. Outside my kitchen window, I am able to see families of all types walking towards the beach and enjoying the downtown milieu. Young and old, these are the people who are my clients and I enjoy serving them all.” She specializes in Orange County real estate, with an emphasis on Huntington Beach, and surrounding areas.
An avid sports fan, Cox is also a loyal part of the USC Trojan family, attending many of the games. “Win or lose, I support my team. Again, it’s the camaraderie of the tailgate parties and seeing the same fans over and over again that I enjoy. I follow the Dodgers and Angels, and some of the athletes have become clients and friends through the years.”
Thinking of real estate? Call Lenore Cox for advice and information 949-300-5370. Her e-mail address is LenoreCox@aol.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).
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 Expands to Seal Beach
Cheryl Coleman
Star Real Estate’s Cheryl Coleman believes in supporting and selling her local area. As a Top Producer at Star, she has sold a lot of Huntington Beach real estate and the local surrounding areas. “When I sell my client’s listings, I am also making sure that my own property value is maximized. My livelihood is made in the coastal region and it only makes sense to make sure I support the local businesses and economy.” Coleman, whose husband, Tommy, is a local fixture, is including the Sunset Beach community under her umbrella of care. She can be found at Star’s Sunset Beach office often, ready to serve her local community. “I love the community of Sunset Beach, and all the people who live here. It’s the old-fashioned kind of place where people can drop by to visit with me, as well as conduct business. People seem to like my newsletter, which keeps my clients updated about the current market, as well as featuring local artwork, and promoting local businesses. It’s a privilege to market this special area. I am excited about a new listing I am marketing in Sunset Beach, and have a campaign planned to get it sold quickly at an optimum price,” says this local enthusiast.
Her marketing plan is exceptional. Her properties stand apart from the other listings in today’s market. Coleman delivers exposure to other Realtors with active Buyers, utilizing a wide database of 4,700, made up of former clients, local Real Estate Agents and prospective customers, as well as extensive global exposure on the internet. Coleman explains. “I sell your home everywhere. I spend the money needed to get a listing noticed.” When a client lists with Cheryl, she pays for additional coverage on many real estate websites to make sure that home has maximum impact on the market. She also utilizes Proquest Technologies, which captures Buyer inquiries on an 800 number, so that she can immediately respond to their questions. She uses HomeFeedBack.com, which contacts agents showing her properties to get their feedback from active prospective buyers. You’ll see her listings at the local carwash, on a paid ad board, on 2 bus benches, and in extensive e-mail campaigns. Coleman says, “I do what it takes to get the property sold.”
Coleman is part of a large group of friends and colleagues who work together to help and promote each other’s businesses. She says, “I am thankful that as I get to know more and more people and befriend them, we all end up helping each other succeed. 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.” She and her associates have thrived on this philosophy.
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. 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 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).