I believe there are 3 primary requirements for someone to be an exemplary realtor:

1.  Great quantities of energy and time

2.  The ability to listen and to learn everything you can about potential buyers

3.  Showing buyers properties that will fit their requirements, (to the maximun extent possible), while staying within their budgets.

You are an exemplary realtor.  As a first-time buyer, I was very apprehensive about the entire process of acquiring a residence.  Your efforts and those of your contacts at Platinum Capital and Brighton Escrow made the experience as smooth as silk.

Karen O'Neil, Long Beach

“Martha provided a comprehensive market analysis so that I could make an informed decision about the best price to list my house at. She then created a beautiful flyer and produced a terrific “virtual tour” viewable on the Internet. Most importantly, I received a full price offer within one week of listing the property.”

Ellis Posner, Hermosa Beach

There are several points I can reference where I appreciated our relationship towards the sale of the property in El Segundo.

1.  The initial market evaluation was professionally done.  Other agents relied on their reputations and pulled bogus low numbers out of thin air.  You did a comprehensive research of the local market, provided graphs and specific numbers backed by hard data to come up with a valuation which was about $130, 000 higher on the average then 3 other local agents I had consulted.  Your valuation was proven right when the property sold at the price you recommended. 

2.  You provided reasonable recommendations to increase the marketability of the property without going overboard with pricey remodeling.

3.  Your provided contractors and service persons when requested, rather than aggressively pushing them on me.

4.  You stood behind the work of the persons you recommended and ensured that the work was completed to my satisfaction.

5.  You presented the incoming offers in an objective manner without applyingany pressure for acceptance.

6.  At the beginning of the business relationship you correctly assessed my own competencies as a client and in the final negotiations you leveraged those with your own to achieve the best possible deal with the seller.

Best Wishes for your continued success in the real estate business.

Bruno Forneron, Carlsbab, Ca.

The first day I met Martha, over a year ago, her strong interpersonal skills were evident.  She is friendly and immediately makes you feel at ease.  Her enthusiasm for her chosen career was obvious.  I met her at an open house for the town house I ended up buying.  She knew I was interested and was extremely helpful, without being overbearing or invasive.  She allowed me to determine for myself, with no pressure,whether this piece of property suited my needs.

During the escrow period, she proved to be a conscientious, dependable professional.  She guided me through the buying process, from beginning to end, including referring me to a fabulous mortgage broker, who assisted me again with my re-finance.  The entire experience was relatively stress free, of which I was surprised.  Martha's positive presence made it a comfortable situation.  Since that time we have remained in touch.  We both reside in the South Bay and have our work-related area of experise.   It is a good feeling to have people in the community that you can rely on.

I recommend Martha Alonso highly.  I will definitely contact her again when the time comes for me to sell/buy property.  She truly gives quality, personal service.

Sincerely,

Marianne Turner, M.A., Redondo Beach

Your services were thorough, done in a timely matter and you were extremely friendly with a great personality.  We really enjoyed doing business with you and looked forward to your help everyday while we were trying to buy the house.  If and when we sell our townhome- you know you'll be the first one we call to help us!

Thanks again,

Dan and Michele McGowan, Redondo Beach