J. CARRIE
949-322-1995
949-322-1995
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Homesmart Evergreen Realty
24050 Aliso Creek Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: (949) 322-1995
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24050 Aliso Creek Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: (949) 322-1995
Contact Page
 | J. Carrie Torres REALTOR® Homesmart Evergreen Realty Office Phone: (949) 322-1995 Email: |
PERSONAL: "First of all, I’m proud to say that I am a 5th generation, native Southern Californian. As a child, I was always hanging around my father’s yacht brokerage and boat business. From cleaning the dark, musty (and scary) bilges, to sanding and varnishing the pretty, teak railings, to swabbing the decks, to attempting to beautify a worn out, run down, used boat in an endeavor to ultimately sell this vessel (in pristine appearance and condition) for a profit, to working in my father's yacht and ship brokerage’s nautical supply store, I’d have to say I learned A LOT from this personal experience at a very young age!!! Later in life, I joined in with my father’s yacht business. Fortunately, he learned a lot as well and progressed on from refurbishing and selling old boats, to designing and selling brand new yachts. I must say that I certainly liked these new, pretty, shinny yachts much better!!! Progressing even further, my father was approached by Hyundai (Hyundai Precision & Ind. Co., LTD.) They came to the United States on a mission to pick ONE successful yacht dealer from both the West and East coasts, and have these two chosen dealers design their own yachts or boats to be built for them by Hyundai. On the West Coast, I’m proud to say they chose my very own dad! (Good job, Dad. Love you!)
He chose to build a high-speed, luxury motoryacht, and I will say that it was truly exquisite! I was immersed in the entire process from initial design to visiting and taking an in depth tour of the Hyundai yacht factory in Seoul, Korea, to the finished product proudly docked in front of our office in sunny, Southern California, to taking prospective buyers out on sea-trials!
After picking up the yachts from the Port of Los Angeles, as they arrived, and piloting them back to our dock and office, to commissioning them and getting them ready for their new owners, I went one step further and provided the interior design as well. This was truly my favorite part and a serious passion of mine. I later became certified in interior design from Interior Designer’s Institute in Newport Beach, CA.
As we all drive in our cars going from A to B, I always found myself driving off course to different neighborhoods, looking for the worst house in the best area. I would park in front of these houses and true excitement would overcome me! I wanted to fix them up and sell them for a profit! Boats were the known factor and real estate was the unknown factor, at that point, but I realized that my dad’s love was for boats and my love was for real estate!
I later got my real estate license so I could start “flipping” homes, a term that was neither popular nor even a known word at that time! I wanted to start from the ground up and learn everything about… not just repairing and upgrading a home… but about title, escrow, lenders, how to put a home up for sale, what documents and contracts are needed?, how does this whole process work?, etc. In the process, I found that being a Realtor quickly became very rewarding to me and I knew I was “home!” I love helping my clients finding the best home for their needs and tend to throw in my two cents of how they can make future improvements, if they so choose, and where they can place their furniture!
I personally have reached my goal of flipping homes and enjoy it very much. Still, my favorite part is the interior design. Not just putting in the furniture and pictures but picking the tile, granite and cabinetry, etc. The workers always seem to favor the tear down. I really don’t know why! It has to be my least favorite thing to do! I have found that I am a Realtor first and a home flipper second. Either way, I hope to meet and exceed all of your real estate needs.”
PROFESSIONAL: J. Carrie Torres has a well-known, down to earth, no nonsense style that has resulted in long term friendships with her past clients, and a large number of new client referrals. She prides herself on the strong bonds she creates with her clients and brings the ultimate level of honesty, knowledge and experience to the table, which has made her the success she is today.
With her vast knowledge of the real estate marketplace, she is able to provide outstanding service. J. Carrie works with buyers AND sellers in ALL price ranges! Her priority is to put her clients first and listen to their needs and desires. J. Carrie also possesses exceptional skills as a negotiator and skilled communicator, two essential elements needed for a successful real estate transaction.
J. Carrie is here to help you find the home of your dreams, whether it be assisting you with moving up to a larger home, downsizing to a smaller home, selling your current home, selling your rental properties, investing in rental properties, buying or selling foreclosures or short sales or, simply consulting with all or any of the above, she is the one to turn to! When it comes to something as important as real estate, most peoples largest investment they make in their lifetimes, it is imperative to consult an expert such as J. Carrie, and experience the highest caliber of premium service available.
J. Carrie’s clients have needs that are as diverse as each of their backgrounds and require experienced and competent hands. Teamwork is crucial in any successful business endeavor and real estate professionals are only as good as the team they surround themselves with. Therefore, J. Carrie has assembled an expert group of creative, resourceful and competent professionals, whether it be handyman services to trustworthy lenders or anything in between, these experts are at your beckoning call if and when you need them.
J. Carrie does not just work with seller listings and pass off potential buyers to buyers agents. As she works with BOTH SELLERS AND BUYERS, each is represented personally by J. Carrie from completing a sale on a seller’s home to showing property and handing the keys to the buyer, for the buyer’s new home! J. Carrie handles all of the transaction’s documents and details and does not sub out to transaction coordinators. 100% of her attention to detail is personally passed on to each and every client. This type of ultimate care ensures a smooth and effortless experience for her clients. “This is part of what creates endearing relationships for life,” Carrie says.
Being a champion for a buyer or a seller is unarguably the easy part! Sometimes, the challenge rests in working efficiently and respectfully with the agents representing the other side of your negotiation. J. Carrie’s amiable ability to remain tactfully composed, means the negotiation process is free of unnecessary ego battles between competing agents. By working together, J. Carrie seeks to calm the part of the home buying and selling process that can be the roughest and most stressful on a client.
Having an agent armed with the latest technology is a must. Today’s buyers and sellers are savvy and sophisticated and want information…now!. J. Carrie has the latest technology and resources to generate demand for your property, provide buyers with detailed information and also has the ability to respond instantly to online inquiries. Two of the most preferred features requested and demanded by online home shoppers is what J. Carrie has already used as general practice for all of her listings for years …to have multiple, professional looking photos and to have detailed property descriptions displayed for the potential buyers. This keeps buyers happy and more interested in looking at your property more closely.
Constantly keeping up with the ever changing real estate’s newest technology, J. Carrie affords valuable resources for her clients. Gone are the days where the buyers and sellers have to take time out of their busy schedules to drive all over town and meet up to sign documents!
Electronic or Digital Signatures are slowly gaining momentum in the real estate industry. A digital signature is a type of electronic signature. A digital signature provides a higher level of security than other types of electronic signatures. Although some financial institutions are unwilling to accept electronic signatures, including the loan, the real estate industry is gradually moving towards this modern standard. Digital signatures allow the client to sign instantly and at their own convenience and easily track the status of their transaction. It also serves out of town client’s hassle free signing. The list goes on, but the best part could possibly be just no more running all over town signing papers, while leaving work to do so! J. Carrie uses this new technology of digital signatures for the convenience of her clients.
J. Carrie is a dedicated Realtor, a devoted wife and an enthusiastic and incredible mother of two. (Ending score…1 boy/1 girl!) She enjoys spending quality time with her amazing kids, her wonderful family and her close friends. Quiet time by the fireplace or crazy-fun snowboarding trips top the list!
Although her career and family keeps her busy, community involvement and the needs of others is very important to J. Carrie. She still finds the time to volunteer in the local community, from served as President on the Board of her Association, to serving the local schools, to visiting the elderly community and providing companionship. She also volunteers at Fair Housing Council of Orange County, helping with loan modifications for distressed property owners, as well as volunteers at government sponsored Foreclosure Prevention Workshops, helping people save their homes from foreclosure. “These events are FREE! Please contact me as a resource to help guide you to the right organization for your personal needs.” Carrie says.
In today's challenging real estate market, selecting the right real estate agent is imperative. J. Carrie has the expertise and professional dedication to help you achieve your real estate goals and investments. “Call me NOW to speak with me directly!” 949-322-1995
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