I have lived and worked in Orange County for 13 years.  I have spent my entire career in Orange County's residential real estate industry, working with the preeminent boutique real estate firms in Newport Beach since 1995.  My sales experience ranges from lease transactions to starter homes to $8 Million sales.  With an extensive background in luxury marketing, the analytics and business acumen of an MBA, and the project management and technical skill honed as the Director of Information Technology for Strada Properties, I bring a unique collection of expertise to my sales career.  I value professionalism and customer service and I look to establish a long term relationship with you, my client.   

I own a home and enjoy residing in Costa Mesa.  My personal interests include pilates, market trend books by Seth Godin, creative people, design driven companies, and entertaining.

Geographic:
With a geographic expertise in Coastal Orange County, I most frequently work with clients in the areas of Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Irvine, Crystal Cove and Costa Mesa.

Greener Living:
Often ahead of curve, I am the first certified EcoBroker at Surterre Properties and am the first Realtor in Coastal Orange County to be accredited with this environmental accolade.  The EcoBroker certification is a public reflection of my interest in preserving our world and the beauty of Orange County that I am so fortunate to live in.  Further supported by Surterre Properties, the first green brokerage in Orange County, I work to help clients benefit from the energy-efficient features and cleaner-air options available in eco-luxury homes throughout the area. 

Merage MBA's:
Having graduated from the UCI Paul Merage School of Business in 2002, I have a particular interest and expertise in working with students, alumnae, admits, faculty, and staff affiliated with the UCI MBA program.  I am passionate about my role as an Alumna and look to support the Merage Community by having a focus on helping those affiliated with the program.  I know that graduate school can be a time of housing transition - I've been there!  I understand the needs of the graduate students and their housing before, during, and after their MBA experience.  Couple that with my extensive knowledge of the Irvine area and vicinity, my active involvement in the alumni association, and my established career in the local real estate market, and I know that I am perfectly poised to assist anyone in the Merage family with their real estate needs.  Are you an admit in need of an off campus housing?  Do you want to buy a home in the area to live in during school?  Are you graduating, leaving Orange County, and need help finding housing in a new town?  Contact me to learn how I can help!

"I was extremely impressed with Stacey's professionalism and understanding of my needs when she sold my home and helped me to buy another.  In a changing market, Stacey provided guidance and practical options for getting my home sold.  Her analytical skills helped me to understand my total costs and the relationship between my net profit and what I could afford on my next purchase.  In addition, I gave some very specific requirements for my purchase that were difficult to find.  She listened to my needs and set up an online tool which allowed me to review properties that met my criteria.  I was able to pre-screen properties on my own time, ask questions, and make our search efficient and flexible to my busy schedule.  She turned the stress of buying and selling property into an enjoyable and easy process.  I'm grateful to Stacey for her assistance in transitioning my home and finding me everything I was looking for plus more!"  - Karen Shopmyer, Costa Mesa

In a real estate transaction, the ability for an agent to manage the escrow is a critical part of client satisfaction.  I pride myself in actively managing the process for my clients and it is often met with very positive results:

"Hi Stacey - Thanks again so much for an incredibly smooth transaction.  Your team was so professional and a pleasure to deal with - everything went according to schedule and the buyer/new owner is absolutely thrilled with her purchase, so please convey our thanks to everyone on your team." - Erika Shulte, Coldwell Banker (Buyers agent on 372.5 Marguerite - closed 5/08)