Why do I love selling real estate at Shaver Lake? In 1999, after raising our family, my husband and I bought a vacation cabin at Shaver Lake. We loved it so much that we soon found ourselves spending more time at Shaver than in Fresno, so we sold our Fresno home and built a new, full-time mountain home at Shaver Lake.

After graduating form CSUF and teaching at the elementary level for 10 years, I made the jump to real estate and found that my strength is in helping people make their 'mountain living' dreams come true.  Having lived in several different Shaver Lake areas, I have personal experience with the important things to consider when buying or selling mountain property.

As a licensed Real Estate professional and a Coldwell Banker Vacation Home Specialist I am ready to help with all your Real Estate needs--from locating the perfect property to a smooth closing of your purchase transaction.

When reading my client testimonials at www.ValerieMortensen.com, you will get a clear picture of my integrity, honesty, and professionalism. Let me put those personal characteristics and my local real estate knowledge to work for you!

I have been helping people with their real estate needs since 2002.  I graduated from CSUF, am a certified Coldwell Banker Vacation Home Specialist.  I will complete the Graduate Real Estate Institute in May, and work weekly on gaining my Broker's license.  Please read my testimonials which will help you to see what I do best.

"I enjoy working with Valerie Mortensen, she is the Best!"---Karen McGough

"With our true appreciation for your warmth and thoughtfullness.  Thanks for all your help;we love our cabin!"--Sue and Steward Jenkins

"EXCELLENT SERVICE!"--Mike Motta

"Your agent provided the most up-to-date information on lots, and she was very helpful."  "Valerie exceded our expectations--worked very late to help us write up an offer on a lot."  "Very responsive to questions."--Ken MacNeill

"Valerie was fantastic to work with!  She spent a lot of time with us and always found answers to our questions."--Steve Sampiere

"Thanks Valerie--Great summary!  You are very well suited for this profession..."--Steve Sampiere

"Also, thanks for being such a great agent for us."  "I know I asked you endless, endless questions and I never ever got a hint from you that they were getting old so I really appreciate your patience!"  I feel like you really educated me on the area and really helped us decide what the best fit was for the both of us."--Steve Sampiere

""You were truly fantastic to work with Valerie!"  "I still to this day can't believe how patient and helpful you were."--Steve Sampiere

"Thanks for keeping us posted...you have been terrific and so empathetic...Dana is lucky to have you."--Diane Puccio

"Valerie was great--found the right place for us."  Don and Robin Lipps

"Excellent overall service.  There is no way service could be improved. (VALERIE MORTENSEN-AGENT)"--Larry and Connie Blanchard

"There are no words that can express our gratitide to the two (Valerie and Spouse) of you."  "You have gone our of your way in so many ways to help us sell our property."  "What we thought would take six months to a year to accomplish, you did in 90 days".  "Wow! " "What a ride!"  "Valerie, we wish you continued success in the real estate business."  "You are terrific!"  --Larry and Connie Blanchard.

"Valerie kept us well informed."  "Wonderful service."  "Valerie was great to work with."  "We will recommend her in the future."--Doug and Merlyn Wilcox

"Valerie was very helpful."  "Very professional, explained all details and we feel she is working for us."  --Larry Dixon

"Thank you for the wonderful surprise!"  "You are so thoughtful and kind it amazes me."  "Needless to say Brenda and I enjoyed the chocolates and drink." --Steve Sampiere

"Thanks for all your hard work, good detective work in tracking me down, patience, due diligence, and all the other attributes too numerous to mention here."--Larry Dixon

"Valerie, thanks for all of the "hand holding."  "You've really helped us to see the possiblities and we get more excited as the days go by."--Larry Dixon

"From offer to closing valerie was on top  of everything, even anticipating issues."--Thom Snyder

"Valerie, you have been immensely helpful...taking time out of what I'm sure was a busy weekend, to show us for the 3rd time, more properties.  We wanted to say thank you and wish it would have worked out for us at Shaver...you are a terrific realtor and an endearing friend.  We will recommend you to ANYONE we know of who looks at property up your way." --Brendy and Andy Alsup 

"Professional, efficient, honest, & trustworthy." --Marie Rice

"We would like to thank you from the bottoms of our hearts for all the hard work you've put in trying to help us find the right home.  You've gone above and beyond anything we ever expected.  Sonya and I have really enjoyed working with you.  We appreciate your professsionalism, your genuine concern for our well being, your honesty, and we just, for lack of a better term, "like you." --Jack and Sonya Ward

"Valerie Mortensen is wonderful!"  "Very professional and delightful to work with..." -- Barbara and Mike Flynn

"It has definitely been a pleasure working with you."  "You have been very patient, understanding, and professional--we sing your praises to everyone we speak to regarding real estate in Shaver!"  We have been told by several that your office enjoys the best reputation in the area as well." --  Barbara and Mike Flynn 

"Very Helpful; no wasted time."  "Made an extra effort to make things work for both the Buyes and Sellers."--Jim and Joan Coopman.

"Valerie Mortensen, our agent, treats you like you are her only client, when you know you are not."--Jim and Joan Coopman.