The Real Estate Market is Constantly Changing...Buying a home or condo in South Orange County (Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods-formerly Leisure World, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, Ladera Ranch and Laguna Niguel, Laguna Beach, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, San Clemente) requires more than it did just a few years ago.  It requires a REALTOR® who is experienced in identifying market values and trends, strong negotiation skills and a knowledge of the area.  In an effort to keep in pace with the changing markets and provide superior service to her clients, Marlene has acquired a number of special designations including:

CRS®  - Certified Residential Specialist is acquired by only about 5% of all agents.  Yet CRS's account for over 80% of all transactions in the U.S.  The training not only offers cutting edge information, it also provides a National Referral Network.  So, when Marlene's clients need to make a move to another area, she is able to refer her clients to the best of the best throughout the U.S. and Canada.

SRES® - Seniors Real Estate Specialist which affords her special knowledge in working with seniors and their families.  Seniors have very specific and specialized needs with regard to real estate.  Marlene has prepared to identify those needs and to care for the senior client's and their families during times of lifestyle transitions.

ePro® - Demonstrating computer knowledge and internet marketing excellence.

Marlene also serves in her community as the President of the Laguna Hills and Laguna Woods Chambers of Commerce and the South Orange County Regional Chambers of Commerce.  Marlene is also actively involved with the Pacific West Board of REALTORS  and currently serves as Grievance Committee Chair for 2007 and  on the Charity Foundation Board.  On a broader level, Marlene is currently serving as Treasurer and as President Elect for 2008 for the Southern California Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists  She monitors and attends 4-5 CRS education classes each year.  This gives her an opportunity not only to serve others, but also increases her knowledge of cutting edge technology and information that assists her in better serving her clients.

Cruising the net to find Orange County Real Estate,  can be overwhelming.  The process of buying or selling a home has become very complex with the ever-changing market as well as the many laws that govern the business of real estate.  Marlene's goal is to guide you through the maze, keeping you informed every step along the way.  Your home buying or home selling experience should be hassle-free.  There are many tasks that are performed behind the scenes including detailed paperwork and negotiating.  Marlene's strong negotiation skills  and attention to detail have garnered the respect and gratitude of her clients.  With over 81% of all her business being referred or repeat clients, it is very important to keep all her clients satisfied---satisfied beyond their expectations. 

Many agents have also appreciated that it is Marlene's practice to work together to accomplish mutual goals for clients.  Marlene has been referred by numerous agents to represent their families in selling and purchasing homes particularly working with senior in Laguna Hills and Laguna Woods a senior retirement community in South Orange County.

If you or someone you know is planning a move outside the area, Marlene is prepared to assist you as a member of a national netwoork of top real estate professionals.  Marlene will ascertain your needs, then interview top agents to assure that you receive the same level of excellent service from the agent on the other side of the move as you have come to expect from your work with Marlene. 

Who do you know that you need to be introduce to Marlene today?

• Are you or is someone you know thinking of remodeling or upgrading their home?  Marlene can help with referrin you to excellent contractors in the area and to assure that the upgrades you are making make sound business sense for your future needs.
• Are you or is someone you know thinking about moving into their first home?  Marlene is more than a real estate agent - she is an educator.  She'll walk with you or anyone you refer throughout the entire process of purchasing a home, explaining every step of the way.
• Are you or is someone you know thinking of moving out of the area?  Marlene can assist in helping you to evaluate whether the time is right for the move and with making sure that if the time is right, your home is marketed right.  Pricing, staging, and preparing the home for market is what Marlene does best!
• Have you or has someone you know experienced the loss of a loved one?  Marlene offers a unique concierge service that is designed to lift the burden of details of clearing out the home, packing up precious keepsakes, arranging for estate sales, arranging for contractors to prepare the home for sale and when appropriate, staging the home for ultimate marketability.
• Are you or is someone you know just curious about what your home is worth?  Marlene is delighted to furnish you with any information---just information! no obligation is her motto.

She specializes in real estate in South Orange County California cities of Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods (a 55 and over senior community), Aliso Viejo, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Talega, Las Flores and Rancho Santa Margarita.  Her business is assisting people with lifestyle transitions.  Whether it's working with first-time buyers, people who need to move into a larger home, or people who find a need to scale down. 

Marlene offers a unique concierge service to families who have experienced the loss of a loved one or have a parent who is no longer able to live alone.  Marlene assists in getting family heirlooms packed, helping to hire estate sellers if necessary, orchestrating repairs, painting, recarpeting, etc. to get the home ready for prospective buyers.  This service is provided without charge as part of her service in helping families to sell their homes.  This seniors real estate service has been of particular assistance in the nearby senior community of Laguna Woods.  Laguna Woods real estate and home sales in Laguna Woods requires specialized services.  If you are looking for someone who has a track record in helping seniors and their families with senior real estate needs, Marlene is the person to call.

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"We didn't think we were ready to buy a home.  Thanks for all your help in getting us into our first home.  We couldn't have done it without you!" E.K. & N. I. - Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 

"Thanks for all the great info at your class.  And, thank you for helping us get the perfect home for our family." 

"You went far beyond the call of duty in helping to get my home sold.  Thanks you for referring and overseeing the work that needed to be done to get my home ready to sell.  You're a miracle worker."  M.B. - Laguna Hills, CA

"After Mom died, it was really hard to get down to selling her home.  Thank you for your help in sorting out and packing all the family memories.  The estate sellers you referred us to did a great job.  We were able to use that money for the painting, carpet and handyman services you arranged for.  It was such a blessing to know that we didn't need to come fly to California from our homes in Colorado to get all this accomplished.  We knew we could count on you.  When the house was ready to put on the market, you also did a great job explaining the offers we received and helped us to get the best price possible for Mom's home in Laguna Woods."  M.S. & D.S. - Colorado