Sunday, November 18, 2012

Have your Pet's photo taken with SANTA this season!

This year you can have a great picture of your pet with Santa and help two charities, namely KW Cares and German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County!

December 1st is the day. From 9-11 am on the parking lot behind the Keller Williams Realty office in Los Alamitos. Santa will take some time out of his busy schedule to pose with your pet. Photos are free, and if you can a donation is really appreciated.

The Keller Williams Realty address is, 10900 Los Alamitos Blvd. Suite 160, Los Alamitos, Ca 90720. Once you're there, you'll see signs directing you to the parkinglot.

Hope to see you there! HoHoHo!

Robin Auwerda
REALTOR
CaDre:01509977
www.RobinAuwerda.com
Keller Williams Realty
562.233.3724

www.GSROC.org

Monday, October 22, 2012

Skyline

The Skyline of a city gives the city it's own signature. Especially in the U.S.A. Skylines are quite impressive. My favorite is probably Chicago, but New York, Seattle and San Fransisco aren't bad either.

In Europe, Skylines are not as tall and grand. On my recent travels to my home town, The Hague in The Netherlands I was reminded that I do like the combination of Old and New. Eventhough the Skyline behind me isn't even close in size of the one the Windy City has, I do have to say I love it!

What's your favorite Skyline?

Wednesday, September 19, 2012


The workplace. As a REALTOR my workplace is al over town. Today I'm at my home office working on all the tech stuff that I can think off, and remember from a seminar I went to about a week ago. Marketing is online they say. that's true in many ways however the face-to-face and voice-to-voice is still more important in my book.

Yesterday was a little bit of running around and office work. The photo here shows Ua and Lisa, two of my favorite REALTORS at the office. A workplace is important to get motivated and have a sence of belonging I guess.

The fun part starts when I am 'all over town' showing properties or meeting with clients and friends. That's the way I like to do business, working with people who I like and who like me. By referral only, I call it sometimes. I can spend more time on my clients and their real estate needs that way. Many REALTORS spend time on 'door knocking', 'cold calling', calling 'for sale by owners' etc., etc. That time, I like to use to really be of service to my clients. when I meet my clients I always ask them for referrals, "... who do you know that's also thinking of selling their home...". It's a Win-Win situation.

I hope you enjoy your workplace as much as I do mine! Make it a great day!!

Oh, and by the way, I am never too busy for any of your referrals!

Thanks,

Robin

www.562HomeGuy.com
562.233.3724

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Popcorn, Space suit, and Scraping

About a week ago, I was in the pleasant position to be able to hand keys to Josh and Tracy. Their first home, WooHoo. It was a long time coming, and everyone was ready to get started to make this house their home!

One of the first things was to scrape the "popcorn" ceilings. This is a two day event that is very messy and not something many homeowners want to do themselves.

I am fortunate to have a long list of professionals, for all sorts of projects. The list has electricians, attorneys, gardners, plumbers, handy men - and women, roofers, garagedoor installers and it goes on, and on, and on.

This photo is the guy dressed up to be on his way to the International Space Station, yet he was nice enough to stay on Earth and scrape some "popcorn".

When you are in need of a trusted professional to help you around the house and more, contact me. I'll be glad to refer some people to you.

Referring is a big part of my own business too. I work by referral so that I can utilize my time to help my clients buy and sell their home.

Have a great day, and please remember, I am never too busy for your referrals!

Thank you,

Robin
REALTOR
Ca DRE: 01509977
562.233.3724
www.IWantRealEstate.Info
RobinAuwerda@kw.com

For Sale Sign attracts all sorts...

I was pleasantly surprised when I found this photo on my Facebook Timeline.

Jennifer and Kathy from the office took this picture when they passed by my For Sale Sign in Long Beach.

Thanks for the support, girls!!!!


The way I do my real estate business is by referral only. I noticed a while back that I can spend more time with my clients, helping them buy or sell their home, when I do not have to prospect for new business. By asking all the people who I know to keep me in mind and refer their friends and family to me, business will follow and my time is focussed on my clients!


Rather than spending 70% of my time on doorknocking, farming, calling on 'for sale by owners' and 'expireds', I use that time to help you, my client!

Enjoy the day and please, remember, I am never too busy for your referrals!



Robin Auwerda REALTOR Ca Dre: 01509977
562.233.3724
www.562HomeGuy.com
RobinAuwerda@kw.com


Long Beach - Belmont Shore Annual Car Show!

Great way to spend the day away close to the ocean. Nice breeze, great crowd, wonderful food and oh yes! the classic cars! It is fantastic to live in Long Beach and have this event every year in mid September.

Bring your friends, hang out and of course, visit the German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County volunteers. Look for the van with the German Shepherd on it. There will be 5-6 Shepherds there waiting to meet you and hopefully find their Furever-Home!

Take a look at Athena, just over one year old, fun, active and right now lounging on our hardwood floors. She stayed overnight so my wondrful wife can take her to the show.


Enjoy your Sunday!

Robin

Friday, August 31, 2012

German Shepherds at the office

German Shepherds in the office.

Quick & Slow

This week two transactions closed. Very excited to hand keys to my clients! One couple started the process in January and just because 'things' happend and many obstacles had to be conquered, we finally closed the transaction, 7 months later. The day before I handed keys to previous clients who started the home buying process just 30 days ago. The real estate market is at a very interesting point. home inventory is at very low and interest rates at an all time low rate, which has many people looking to buy. If you were to buy or sell a home today, do you have an agent you would use to help you with the transaction? I'd love to be your agent of choice. Call me today at 562.233.3724 or look me up on the web. www.RobinAuwerda.com Enjoy the day! Robin

Friday, April 27, 2012

Thank you

Hey,

What a great day yesterday. I had lots to do. So, I made a list to keep me on point. I love the feeling of crossing off the items on my to do list.

First thing was following up on a transaction that just started. Talking to the lender who helps my buyer. Next, update a market valuation on a Manhattan Beach home that may hit the market in the near future. Worked on some marketing material, updated the social media 'outlets', and showed property to a client.

They're first time home buyers and excited to purchase. They have great opportunities awaiting them. The market is HOT, as many people are deciding to go-for-it and pursue home ownership. Interest rates are still at very awesome levels and home values are more or less at the 2002 price point.

All those facts combined means that buyers have to do their homework in advance. Homework meaning, get pre-approved, rather than pre-qualified, act quick on the home they like and be willing to negotiate with the seller on terms. your first steps therefore are; talk with a lender, and sit down with a Realtor to go over the home buying process.

What are the steps, from today until you get the keys to your home, is what my main chat with you will be during our initial consultation.

Call, text, tweet or facebook me. I am looking forward to earn your business!

Robin

http://www.iwantrealestate.info/