Thursday, February 27, 2014

Agent Spotlight - Laurel Kressler

Laurel Kressler
Keller Williams Academy
Associate Broker
505-385-9681
Laurel Kressler Website


Thank you for allowing Laurel to be your realtor of choice! Laurel has been a licensed Associate Real Estate Broker since 2004. Laurel specializes in Residential Resale, New Construction and Short Sales in the Greater Albuquerque Area, Placitas, Rio Rancho, Corrales, East Mountains and Los Lunas.  

By providing excellent customer service and building professional relationships through honesty, integrity and communication she has also built clients for life.  As a Real Estate Professional, her belief and practice is buying or selling a home is always about the clients needs first and foremost! 

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will face and Laurel strives to make your experience as stress free and smooth as possible. She has the experience, resources and tools in place to guide and help you every step of the way. 

Laurel Kressler has helped hundreds of families fulfill their real estate dreams and will make your real estate dreams a reality as well!

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Agent Spotlight - Jim Holley

Jim Holley
Keller Williams Academy
Associate Broker
505-515-4992
Jim Holley Website


Jim Holley grew up in the Air Force and lived all over the world. He began college at Florida State University, but was interrupted by three years in the Army. He went through Corps of Engineers OCS and was a 1st Lt in Vietnam 1967 to 1968. He got out of the army and graduated from Florida Institute of Technology with a BS in Computer Science and has spent the last 43 years in the computer business. He started in real-time programming and then went on to marketing, technical sales support, computer sales, then consulting. He was a Sr. Consultant in New Mexico with IBM in their Microsoft Practice for nine years, then took a similar position with a company in Tampa and moved to Florida. 
 
Jim is a Commercial Hot Air Balloon Pilot & Instructor and has flown hot air balloons for 21 years. He sold his balloon when they left New Mexico and was involved in  boating, and active in the Coast Gurad Auxiliary while in Florida. He was editor for the Flotilla and the Division newsletters  and administrator of the Flotilla 15-8 web site. He was boat crew certified and participated in safety patrols and Search and Rescue missions when called on by the Coast Guard.
 
Jim and his wife returned to New Mexico after five years in Florida to be near family and enjoy the beautiful Southwest again. Jim got his New Mexico Real Estate license and joined Keller Williams again in the Albuquerque Office. After working for Honeywell, Intel, Deloitte and Touché, LLP and IBM, it only makes sense that he work for the number one rated company in the Real Estate business Keller Williams Realty. He is looking forward building a successful and profitable Real Estate practice in New Mexico.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Agent Spotlight - Antonia Naranjo

Antonia Naranjo
Keller Williams North Valley
Associate Broker
505-228-0002
Here's My Website


I can help you find your dream home! 

 

I love being a realtor and have called Albuquerque home my entire life!

I graduated from Eldorado HS. The last 4 years as a realtor have been very rewarding to me. I especially love working with buyers. My knowledge and experience in Albuquerque sets me apart from other realtors out there.

On a side note, I like to bake, spend time outdoors,baseball,and spend time with my family. If you're ready for a new home or need to sell your home in Albuquerque or the surrounding area, let me help you. Give me a call! 

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Agent Spotlight - James & Kyla Stoker


James & Kyla Stoker
Keller Williams Academy
Associate Brokers
505-818-1270
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You’re ready to sell your property. And, while you’re looking forward to seeing the word “SOLD” posted from the curb, you know there’s a lot to consider along the way. One of your first decisions is to select a real estate agent who’ll join you in the process.

You deserve much more than a sign in the yard, fliers in a box and an occasional open house. You deserve an agent who will be at your side, from listing to closing, ensuring that your property sells smoothly and you get the most money possible from the sale.


My local real estate market expertise means I’m able to interpret all data that dictates the optimum pricing strategy, so your property will be priced to sell. I dig deep to learn the unique selling points of your property and neighborhood. So my marketing plans and staging strategies will effectively target and attract your potential buyers. It’s a formula for success.


And, of course, I’ll take the time to listen, understand your challenges and goals and answer any questions you may have along the way.


I appreciate the opportunity to earn your business and look forward to meeting with you!

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Agent Spotlight - Alice Smith

Alice Smith
Keller Williams Academy
Associate Broker
505-720-4190
Alice Smith Website




"I have the key to open the door to your new home buying experience."


Alice has been working with real estate buyers and sellers for over a decade. With a strong network and connections in Albuquerque and surrounding areas, and a friendly outgoing personality, you can see why almost all her business is through referrals. Alice is the mother of two grown boys, and a devoted grandmother of five. She enjoys the lifestyle and culture of northern New Mexico, and always saves one day a week to bicycle outdoors. To stay in shape for her favorite activity, Alice attends spin classes three times a week and lifts weights once a week.
 
There's no one better qualified than Alice to find that special home for you in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho.  She understands your needs, whether you're a first-time buyer, an investor looking for fixer-uppers or a second home, or someone looking for a million-dollar property.  An outgoing and friendly person (as well as a highly-qualified professional realtor), Alice will soon feel like your best friend.  Client satisfaction is her number one priority.
 
She is thrilled to run into you years later and hear, "Alice, I love my home."

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Meet the Venturi Team - Amy Gloyd

Amy Gloyd
The Venturi Team Realtors
Home Buyer Specialist
Keller Williams Academy
602-410-8087
www.WelcomeHomeABQ.com


Amy joined the Venturi Team in 2013 after relocating from New York City where she worked with Keller Williams Realty in Manhattan. Amy is also a licensed Realtor in Arizona where she was born and raised. Amy attended the University of Arizona where she studied Business and Communication. Amy prides herself on honesty and top of the line customer service. ” People do business with people they trust” is her motto in business.

Friday, February 7, 2014

Agent Spotlight - Matt Templeton

Matt Templeton
Keller Williams Academy
Associate Broker
505-301-0694
www.SearchHomesABQ.com



Considered to be one of the Top Realtors in Albuquerque, Matt and his team have done what every great real estate agent wants to do: please customers and help people through life's real estate decisions.  Read more about why his clients love him and see their Reviews about real estate here.

Matt grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and graduated from Hope Christian School in Albuquerque Northeast Heights. Matt attended the Anderson School of Business at the University of New Mexico and earned a degree in Business and Entrepreneurship. Matt is a member of the American Marketing Association and leverages his membership to bring fresh ideas to real estate marketing. In over six years of real estate experience, Matt has acquired skills in negotiations, contract law, home valuation, and listing marketing. Matt has earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation to assist distressed homeowners to explore their alternatives to foreclosure and help homebuyers navigate opportunities to purchase distressed properties.

Matt was honored to be nominated in his first year of real estate as the prestigious REALTOR Rookie of the Year. His ambition and attention to detail have catapulted Matt into the ranks of agents that have been in the industry for many years. Matt’s affiliation with the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS (GAAR) and the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) places him among top real estate professionals. Matt’s excellent service and boundless energy have brought rave reviews from his clients. Matt consistently strives to exceed his clients expectations and go above and beyond the normal duties of a REALTOR. As a result, Matt has quickly gained the loyalty of many home buyers and sellers resulting in the highest honor for a REALTOR – referrals. 

Experience and Specialty

Business

  • Luxury Homes, Investors, Buying Foreclosures, Negotiating Short Sales, First Time Homebuyers
  • Top 5% of Agents Locally
  • Over 6 years experience
  • BBA in Entreprenuership and Marketing
  • Certified Distressed Property Expert for Short Sales and Foreclosures
  • Loves working with Buyers
  • REALTOR fund committee volunteer
  • Specializes in Relocation buyers

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Agent Spotlight - Beverly Hilton

Beverly Hilton
Keller Williams Academy
Associate Broker
505-250-6272
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Working in title and escrow from 1978 - 1994 gave me the perfect background to obtain my Brokers license in 1995. From first time buyer to investor, I can help you purchase or sell property in the Albuquerque Metropolitan area (including Rio Rancho, Corrales, East Mountains and Valencia County). 

I have experience in all aspects of residential sales including investment property, move up buyers and sellers, downsizing buyers and sellers, first time sellers and buyers, relocating sellers and buyers, foreclosures and BPO's or short sale.

Designations
-Certified Negotiation Expert