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Surterre Welcomes Holly Duplanty
Monday, May 14th, 2012 at 3:12pm. 76 Views, 0 Comments.
Holly Duplanty is now a part of Surterre Properties®, where she’s joined Jim and Joele “JoJo” Watson, who head up the renowned Watson Team.
“Jim and Joele are such an inspiration when it comes to delivering results, and doing so with integrity,” Holly said. “I’m thrilled to be part of the Watson Team. I learn so much more about the business every single day.”
Holly offers clients an undeniable passion for coastal Orange County in addition to a unique professional background — one that’s given her a comprehensive edge as a real estate agent in today’s competitive marketplace. Incredibly well versed when it comes to working with people, she launched her career in the field of public relations after graduating from the University of Florida.
Subsequently,… Read Full Post »
Surterre Welcomes Tina Marie Winter
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 at 2:48pm. 83 Views, 0 Comments.

Tina Marie Winter is now a part of Surterre Properties®.
Having transitioned into the field of residential real estate sales from a highly successful career in interior design, Tina Marie promises clients — sellers in particular — a unique edge when it comes to the accomplishment of their most important goals.
A former design consultant with Ethan Allen, she’s been on the receiving end of several accolades for her sales accomplishments and was named “Designer of the Year” by the organization’s Tustin store in 2006.
One defining aspect of Tina Marie’s design background is her mastery of Feng Shui, which she utilizes to the distinct advantage of sellers, facilitating the positive flow of energy to stage homes in an esthetically pleasing fashion while… Read Full Post »
Florina Massbaum Closes Short Sale in 12 Days
Friday, April 27th, 2012 at 2:27pm. 221 Views, 0 Comments.

Any real estate professional with a sub-specialty in short sales will tell you: the amount of time it takes for all the components of the transaction to come together and reach fruition is typically anything but short. But when the going gets tough, the tough make things happen.
When faced with a recent challenge to close a short sale in just a little over one week, Surterre Properties® agent Florina Massbaum rose to the challenge, enabling a cash-buying client to take advantage of a wonderful value, while helping the seller avoid foreclosure.
To put things in better perspective, the longest short sale on record took 1,237 days from start to finish. Florina’s recent coup was completed in just 12 days.
“We initially wrote an offer on March 12,” Florina… Read Full Post »
Mark Todd Named VP of NBAR
Friday, April 13th, 2012 at 3:44pm. 259 Views, 0 Comments.
Mark Todd of Surterre Properties® was recently named VP/2013 President-Elect of the Newport Beach Association of REALTORS® (NBAR).
A longtime fixture within coastal Orange County’s competitive luxury real estate market, Mark is widely respected not only for his ability to deliver tangible results, but for his finesse when it comes to providing an exemplary standard for personalized one-on-one client service.
A natural leader, Mark has trained and mentored several local real estate professionals, impressing upon them his meticulous standards for service, attention to detail and, most importantly, ethics.
“I’m passionate about my profession,” he stated. “I find a great joy in passing along to others the knowledge that I’ve built over the course of my… Read Full Post »
Surterre Welcomes Sherrie Larsen
Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 3:09pm. 143 Views, 0 Comments.

Surterre Properties® is proud to announce the addition of Sherrie Larsen to its impressive roster of agents and brokers.
All her life, Sherrie has been around real estate.
The daughter of an entrepreneur who launched his own real estate investment and development company, she’s always had a passion for the business. And, with more than 25 years of experience as a sales professional, she combines that passion with an intimate understanding of how people think, feel and act.
“My sales background spans several industries, including cosmetics retail and fine jewelry,” she said. “The value in the professional experience I’ve gained over the years simply can’t be overstated — I thoroughly love people, and think of sales as the practice of observing the human… Read Full Post »
Surterre Welcomes Lane Ferro
Monday, April 2nd, 2012 at 4:24pm. 169 Views, 0 Comments.

Lane’s distinctive blend of experience, qualifications, energy and innovative adaptation allows her to provide clients with unrivaled service and flexibility – whether their strategy is investing for short term profits, long term investment with interim income objectives, disposing of an underwater property or capitalizing on current market conditions to acquire the home of their dreams.
Based on her extensive experience as a specialist in the million-dollar luxury home market, Lane is critically attuned to the concepts of client partnering, strategic vision, business savvy and confidentiality that her clients expect from their real estate professional.
As a Member of the Million Dollar Guild (CLHMS), Lane excelled during the zenith of Lake Las Vegas,… Read Full Post »
Surterre Welcomes Richard Malland
Monday, March 26th, 2012 at 4:39pm. 166 Views, 2 Comments.
Richard Malland is now part of Surterre Properties®.
Prior to transitioning into the field of residential real estate, Richard enjoyed a highly successful tenure as a sales executive, where he moved up the ranks very quickly and honed an invaluable range of business skills—one that’s very apparent in his endeavors today.
Having obtained his real estate license in 1999, he complements his unmatched ability when it comes to negotiating the most favorable deals with more than a decade of experience helping buyers and sellers achieve their most important life objectives. Passionate about his work and dedicated to his clients’ best interests, he has a special knack for listening to their ideas and desires, then zeroing in on what truly meets their concerns.…
Jesse Brossa Sells Luxury Crystal Cove Estate
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012 at 1:06pm. 156 Views, 0 Comments.

Jesse Brossa of Surterre Properties® recently sold an impressive Crystal Cove estate for $6.3 million.
Tucked behind the guarded gates of Newport Coast’s coveted Crystal Cove enclave, the semi-custom estate located at 3 Moon Shell showcases brilliant ocean views from virtually every room, plus a host of luxurious amenities. In addition to four bedrooms, it encompasses two working kitchens, a wine tasting room, a game room, a formal dining room and a second-floor loggia with fireplace. Complete with unparalleled design and style, the overall experience is quintessentially “California Riviera”—perfect for entertaining and relaxation alike.
“I’m thrilled to have enabled my client to obtain the optimal value for this magnificent property,” he said. “I feel… Read Full Post »
Surterre Welcomes Claire Baxter
Monday, March 19th, 2012 at 5:20pm. 139 Views, 0 Comments.

Surterre Properties® is pleased to welcome Claire Baxter to its exceptional team of agents and brokers.
An extensive knowledge regarding the area and its school system renders Claire one of South Orange County’s most knowledgeable real estate professionals — and her broad-spanning experience makes her one of the most qualified. Having worked as a mortgage originator for 10 years, she complements a decade of experience as a REALTOR® with valuable expertise when it comes to one of the most vital components in any real estate transaction: finance.
“Many years in the financial industry has prepared me to assist borrowers from pre-qualification to funding, and that’s not something every agent has experience with,” she explained. “My deep understanding of this… Read Full Post »
Surterre Welcomes Jill Haney-Aguirre
Friday, March 16th, 2012 at 9:28am. 182 Views, 0 Comments.

Jill Haney-Aguirre is now part of Surterre Properties®.
Given that she hails from a family that’s been heavily involved in Laguna’s luxury marketplace for decades, it’s safe to say that real estate courses through Jill’s veins.
A former junior high school teacher who’s been a licensed real estate professional for almost 10 years and currently holds a broker’s license, she grew up in Emerald Bay – where her parents still live, and where she can frequently be seen playing volleyball and attending various social events. As a result, her firsthand knowledge on the area, including its homes, schools, lifestyle and market trends is extensive.
“I’ve been heavily involved with real estate within Emerald Bay for the last 10 years,” she said. “There are so many… Read Full Post »
