About Me
Multi-million dollar producer. #2 Top Closing Agent of 2008 and #3 Top Written Agent of 2008 for Keller Williams Realty, Rancho Cucamonga, California. I love helping people achieve their goals to buy and sell real estate.
I have over 20 years experience in the real estate industry. I am currently and have been a top producer in my office. I have won numerous awards in my office for being a top listing agent and top sales agent in my office. I specialize from first time home buyers to luxury homes. I have my bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies from Cal State San Bernardino. I am also an Accredited Staging Professional so I know how to position furniture and other items in your house to make it stand out like a star. You have only 8 seconds to make that first impression! I also have my GRI which means I am a Graduate of the Real Estate Institute which not all agents are! It is an intense study that agents take to set themselves apart. Another speciality that I have is for equestrian properties. As a fellow equestrian, I know what my clients are looking for in a horse property!
I grew up in the Midwest (Indiana to be exact!) Received a scholarship to go to Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN when I was in High School which was wonderful. My midwest work ethic is very engrained in me. I am one of the hardest working realtors out there and promise to give you 110%. I love my job and it shows. Let me show you how much I care and you will know that I mean what I say!
I serve the Inland Empire and those cities include: Alta Loma, Rancho Cucamonga, Claremont, Montclair, Fontana, Rialto, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Temecula and many more. Just call me to find out if I serve your area. It would be my pleasure to help you whether you are buying or selling. Give me a call today! Or you can send me an email at calljoan4homes@aol.com
On a more personal note, I have a son serving in the US Navy he is a fire controlman. He just came back from a six month deployment and will be headed back out again soon. He is 23 years old and just became a dad. He was not able to be here for the birth of his first baby. My daughter-in-law is in the Navy as well. All of the service men and women sacrifice so much for everyone. Even if you do not agree with the war, I feel it is important to support our troops who sacrifice so much for us. You can visit this web site and donate through Pay pal http://www.operationgratitude.com and they send a box to each service person. If everyone donated $10.00 this would send a box to a service member to brighten their day! Operation Gratitude is based solely on donations and are a non-profit company. I give to this organization and know first hand they are truly honest and do what they are supposed to with the donations sent! Thank you for supporting our troops as they fight for our continued freedom!
I have 2 horses, and ride as often as I can (great stress reducer!)...and their names are Snicker Doodles (she is a miniature horse) and Bella (she is a Tennessee Walker). I love my horses and we have such great bonds! I also have 2 dogs, Coco (Chocolate Lab) and Casey (a mixed breed that we rescued from the humane society). She has turned out to be the best dog we have ever had! I think she is very grateful to have us! We are grateful to have her too. All of my animals are my kids as well.
We love to travel as well, but have not done much this year. We have been visiting family because family is so very important to us.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 951-204-1864 if I can ever help you with anything. My clients become my friends as well. References are always available upon request!
Thank you and I look forward to meeting you and helping you with any of your real estate needs! Joan
I have over 20 years experience in the real estate industry. I am currently and have been a top producer in my office. I have won numerous awards in my office for being a top listing agent and top sales agent in my office. I specialize from first time home buyers to luxury homes. I have my bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies from Cal State San Bernardino. I am also an Accredited Staging Professional so I know how to position furniture and other items in your house to make it stand out like a star. You have only 8 seconds to make that first impression! I also have my GRI which means I am a Graduate of the Real Estate Institute which not all agents are! It is an intense study that agents take to set themselves apart. Another speciality that I have is for equestrian properties. As a fellow equestrian, I know what my clients are looking for in a horse property!
I grew up in the Midwest (Indiana to be exact!) Received a scholarship to go to Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN when I was in High School which was wonderful. My midwest work ethic is very engrained in me. I am one of the hardest working realtors out there and promise to give you 110%. I love my job and it shows. Let me show you how much I care and you will know that I mean what I say!
I serve the Inland Empire and those cities include: Alta Loma, Rancho Cucamonga, Claremont, Montclair, Fontana, Rialto, Riverside, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Temecula and many more. Just call me to find out if I serve your area. It would be my pleasure to help you whether you are buying or selling. Give me a call today! Or you can send me an email at calljoan4homes@aol.com
On a more personal note, I have a son serving in the US Navy he is a fire controlman. He just came back from a six month deployment and will be headed back out again soon. He is 23 years old and just became a dad. He was not able to be here for the birth of his first baby. My daughter-in-law is in the Navy as well. All of the service men and women sacrifice so much for everyone. Even if you do not agree with the war, I feel it is important to support our troops who sacrifice so much for us. You can visit this web site and donate through Pay pal http://www.operationgratitude.com and they send a box to each service person. If everyone donated $10.00 this would send a box to a service member to brighten their day! Operation Gratitude is based solely on donations and are a non-profit company. I give to this organization and know first hand they are truly honest and do what they are supposed to with the donations sent! Thank you for supporting our troops as they fight for our continued freedom!
I have 2 horses, and ride as often as I can (great stress reducer!)...and their names are Snicker Doodles (she is a miniature horse) and Bella (she is a Tennessee Walker). I love my horses and we have such great bonds! I also have 2 dogs, Coco (Chocolate Lab) and Casey (a mixed breed that we rescued from the humane society). She has turned out to be the best dog we have ever had! I think she is very grateful to have us! We are grateful to have her too. All of my animals are my kids as well.
We love to travel as well, but have not done much this year. We have been visiting family because family is so very important to us.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 951-204-1864 if I can ever help you with anything. My clients become my friends as well. References are always available upon request!
Thank you and I look forward to meeting you and helping you with any of your real estate needs! Joan
Testimonials
"Hi Joan, my wife and I want to thank you so much for all your great help in our purchase of our wonderful new home. It has been quite a journey, from working a bank owned property with no listing to a very challenging bank you had to deal with. From December 2nd, bank signature to our close today, December 19th, only 17 days for closing, WOW, that was fast. Also thank you so much for your enduring patience with all my many questions, doubts, worries, you are a saint. This must have been one for the record books, chopped down trees, leaking roof, four legged critters of several types, well, we will just take it all for a good laugh and enjoy our new home, we re very excited to get started making it ours. Thanks again, Kind regards, The Smiths"
T. and P. Smith, buyers Sat Dec 20, 2008
T. and P. Smith, buyers Sat Dec 20, 2008
"Hi Joan, I just wanted to say thank you so much, and that does not even say enough, for selling my home (short sale). You made a very trying time in my life much easier, your professionalism in dealing with all the loan companies, the buyer, the other realtor, well you went way above and beyond what anyone else would have done. I have now bought a home from you and sold one with you, and I can honestly say that you have set a very high standard. I know that when I am ready to buy another house, I will be calling you. You understand the buyer and what they are looking for, and you follow up on everything. I will recommend you to everyone I know for their real estate needs. Your professionalism and caring put you way above any realtor that I have met. When I am ready to buy again, you will be who I call!"
E. Shephard, Buyer and Seller Wed Dec 10, 2008
E. Shephard, Buyer and Seller Wed Dec 10, 2008
"Dear Joan, Jim and I want to thank you for all that you have done to make this transition as nice and easy as possible. You have been so kind and considerate and always available when we needed you. Our backyard should be getting started this week, so much to do, but a good kind of busy! We will be in touch, and hope to see you during the holidays. Thank you and God bless you,
Dr. Jim Hollingsworth and Diane Hollingsworth"
Sellers Mon Dec 8, 2008
Sellers Mon Dec 8, 2008
"Joan is wonderful. We became such good friends through this whole process of her selling our home in a down market and then her securing a wonderful home at a fabulous price-just what we were looking for. She is amazing and such a kind person who really does care. Anyone buying or selling real estate should use Joan. She is the best!"
Dan, Jessica and Brooke Courtright, Buyers and Sellers Wed Jun 25, 2008
Dan, Jessica and Brooke Courtright, Buyers and Sellers Wed Jun 25, 2008
"Joan is an extremely hard worker who always had my best interests in mind. She became a friend. Everyone selling a home should have Joan as their agent!"
Debbie, Seller Wed Apr 25, 2007
Debbie, Seller Wed Apr 25, 2007
"I wish there were more people as professional as Mrs. Patterson. My wife Rosa and I appreciated and value people like Joan so much. Her help was invaluable. Thank you and God bless you Mrs. Patterson."
Jesus and Rosa Preciado, Buyers Fri Jun 1, 2007
Jesus and Rosa Preciado, Buyers Fri Jun 1, 2007
"You understood what I was looking for and never pressured me on anything. You really do care about your clients and that meant "everything" to me!"
Laurie Sellman, Buyer Wed Jul 2, 2008
Laurie Sellman, Buyer Wed Jul 2, 2008
"Always on top of it. If a problem came up, you were right on it handling it and getting it worked out. We were always well informed and aware of new developments. Our move would not have been so smooth and easy without you. You looked after every aspect of the home. Even after the close of our home you were there checking on us making sure everything was great! Amazing, thank you!"
Michael and Danae Delaney, Sellers Wed Jul 2, 2008
Michael and Danae Delaney, Sellers Wed Jul 2, 2008
"Hector Ibarra, Seller:
"Most of all you came across as genuine and sincere. Above all else I would describe you as the consummate professional."
Pat Weister, Seller:
"I had such peace of mind! I had the utlmost confidence and trust in you! Joan, it was a pleasure to work with you! Thank you!"
Louis Goodwin, Seller:
"Joan was very professional, caring and hard working. She did all of the right things to sell our home in a difficult market. She has my confidence and loyalty. WOW! She's good!"
Alan and Gracie Cater, Sellers:
"You became like family to us!""
Sellers Wed Apr 23, 2008
Sellers Wed Apr 23, 2008
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Joan Patterson answered:
Dear Hopeful in Corona,
Just like the other agents have already mentioned, it is all about supply and demand. Right now, there is not enough inventory on the market and when a good new one appears, it may get multiple offers in just a few hours. With the interest rates being so low and the first time home buyers credit being offered, and home prices being low, it has made buying a home very affordable. This is especially true of people who thought they would never be able to buy again in Southern California. I even thought my son would never be able to buy because of the prices, but now things are affordable which is great.
What I would do is this: ask your agent to run comps for the house you are interested in purchasing. This way you will know what you should pay for the home. Many times, the banks purposely put the home up for sale at a lower amount than market to generate multiple offers. The one thing you don't want to do is make your offer for more than it would appraise because then your offer won't even be considered. Many buyers make the mistake of thinking that the higher they go with their offer, then they are sure to get it. Not necessarily....the banks know what the house should sell for and they will not sell it for more than the appraised value. So, do your homework, have your agent run comps and then go from there. It is tough out there, but keep trying, everyone is in the same boat.
Kind regards,
Joan Patterson, B.A., A.S.P., G.R.I., Realtor, License #0141647
Keller Williams Realty
8250 White Oak Avenue, Ste 102
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
951-204-1864 http://www.calljoan4homes.com http://www.socalreopartners.com
Just like the other agents have already mentioned, it is all about supply and demand. Right now, there is not enough inventory on the market and when a good new one appears, it may get multiple offers in just a few hours. With the interest rates being so low and the first time home buyers credit being offered, and home prices being low, it has made buying a home very affordable. This is especially true of people who thought they would never be able to buy again in Southern California. I even thought my son would never be able to buy because of the prices, but now things are affordable which is great.
What I would do is this: ask your agent to run comps for the house you are interested in purchasing. This way you will know what you should pay for the home. Many times, the banks purposely put the home up for sale at a lower amount than market to generate multiple offers. The one thing you don't want to do is make your offer for more than it would appraise because then your offer won't even be considered. Many buyers make the mistake of thinking that the higher they go with their offer, then they are sure to get it. Not necessarily....the banks know what the house should sell for and they will not sell it for more than the appraised value. So, do your homework, have your agent run comps and then go from there. It is tough out there, but keep trying, everyone is in the same boat.
Kind regards,
Joan Patterson, B.A., A.S.P., G.R.I., Realtor, License #0141647
Keller Williams Realty
8250 White Oak Avenue, Ste 102
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
951-204-1864 http://www.calljoan4homes.com http://www.socalreopartners.com
Joan Patterson answered:
Hi Ali,
That home is already a pending sale. But, if I can help you with anything else, please call me at 951-204-1864.
Thanks!
Joan Patterson, B.A., A.S.P., G.R.I., Realtor, License #0141647
Keller Williams Realty
8250 White Oak Avenue, Ste 102
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
951-204-1864 http://www.calljoan4homes.com http://www.socalreopartners.com
That home is already a pending sale. But, if I can help you with anything else, please call me at 951-204-1864.
Thanks!
Joan Patterson, B.A., A.S.P., G.R.I., Realtor, License #0141647
Keller Williams Realty
8250 White Oak Avenue, Ste 102
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
951-204-1864 http://www.calljoan4homes.com http://www.socalreopartners.com
Joan Patterson answered:
Dear Downtown,
I agree with Tisza as well. I think the choice is yours, if you think selling a home is easy, then you should try to do it yourself. If you don't get any buyers, please feel free to contact me so that we can discuss how I market homes. I don't just put your home on the MLS, I do many other things that I will discuss to you. I have many references and was #2 in sales in my office last year. I have over 20 years experience in the real estate industry and am a professional realtor. I work for the 3rd largest real estate company in the country as well.
If you do decide to talk with agents (and I would recommend talking to several), please include me in your list.
Good luck!
Joan Patterson, B.A., A.S.P., G.R.I., Realtor, License #0141647
Keller Williams Realty
8250 White Oak Avenue, Ste 102
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91730 http://www.calljoan4homes.com
calljoan4homes@aol.com http://www.socalreopartners.com
I agree with Tisza as well. I think the choice is yours, if you think selling a home is easy, then you should try to do it yourself. If you don't get any buyers, please feel free to contact me so that we can discuss how I market homes. I don't just put your home on the MLS, I do many other things that I will discuss to you. I have many references and was #2 in sales in my office last year. I have over 20 years experience in the real estate industry and am a professional realtor. I work for the 3rd largest real estate company in the country as well.
If you do decide to talk with agents (and I would recommend talking to several), please include me in your list.
Good luck!
Joan Patterson, B.A., A.S.P., G.R.I., Realtor, License #0141647
Keller Williams Realty
8250 White Oak Avenue, Ste 102
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91730 http://www.calljoan4homes.com
calljoan4homes@aol.com http://www.socalreopartners.com
Dear Downtown,
I live in Alta Loma myself and know the area well. And, you are correct, there are no shortages of buyers out there and you can sell your house by yourself. However, if it does not work out and you are having trouble finding qualified buyers, I would like to apply for the job to represent you. Many times, when buyers see a for sale by owner, they know you are not paying a commission and will try to negotiate a better deal for themselves as well.
The problem that I foresee selling on your own is you don't have all the right forms to protect yourself which can be a bad thing as well. I do this for a living and believe me, if someone can try to find a loophole in something they will. That is why it is imperative to have all the correct paperwork as well to protect yourself.
Real estate agents earn their commissions believe me. I know I sure do. The market has many buyers, but can the buyer actually follow through with their offer? Ila Josephs summed it up pretty well. A real estate agent will market your home on the MLS and many other areas that you just cannot do and therefore get buyers quickly as well.
You should try it yourself and then call for a few interviews to decide which agent you would like to hire if you cannot do it yourself. It is a lot of work and selling your home yourself can be an emotional challenge for you as well. An agent can take that out of the picture too for you making it a smoother transaction for everyone having a go between person.
Also in response to your commission being 1 1/2-2%, it is not really possible only because more than likely there will be 2 agents getting paid, the listing agent and the buyer's agent. Many times, I sell both sides, but the chances are that there will also be a buyer's agent. Each will need to get paid, and then their brokers take a cut as well. So, in reality, it seems like a lot, but it is not if you get top dollar for your home. How do you know what your home is worth? Have you done a market analysis to make sure you are not asking too much or too little? That is another factor to consider. However, getting back to the commission, it would be advisable to offer 2.5-3% to the buyers side as well as 2.5-3% to the selling side. This way, you know you are getting the best service you can out there.
My office also offers a Risk Management Policy which is mandatory at close of escrow for each seller and buyer for later on if someone decides to sue, you have coverage to talk with an attorney to mediate and pay up to a certain dollar amount if something went wrong after the purchase. This can come in handy because real estate has more lawsuits than doctors do these days because we have so many sue happy people! That is also a good reason to use a realtor.
If you have any questions that I can help you with, feel free to contact me below.
Kind regards,
Joan Patterson, B.A., A.S.P., G.R.I., Realtor, License #0141647
Keller Williams Realty
8250 White Oak Avenue, Ste 102
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
951-204-1864 http://www.calljoan4homes.com
calljoan4homes@aol.com
I live in Alta Loma myself and know the area well. And, you are correct, there are no shortages of buyers out there and you can sell your house by yourself. However, if it does not work out and you are having trouble finding qualified buyers, I would like to apply for the job to represent you. Many times, when buyers see a for sale by owner, they know you are not paying a commission and will try to negotiate a better deal for themselves as well.
The problem that I foresee selling on your own is you don't have all the right forms to protect yourself which can be a bad thing as well. I do this for a living and believe me, if someone can try to find a loophole in something they will. That is why it is imperative to have all the correct paperwork as well to protect yourself.
Real estate agents earn their commissions believe me. I know I sure do. The market has many buyers, but can the buyer actually follow through with their offer? Ila Josephs summed it up pretty well. A real estate agent will market your home on the MLS and many other areas that you just cannot do and therefore get buyers quickly as well.
You should try it yourself and then call for a few interviews to decide which agent you would like to hire if you cannot do it yourself. It is a lot of work and selling your home yourself can be an emotional challenge for you as well. An agent can take that out of the picture too for you making it a smoother transaction for everyone having a go between person.
Also in response to your commission being 1 1/2-2%, it is not really possible only because more than likely there will be 2 agents getting paid, the listing agent and the buyer's agent. Many times, I sell both sides, but the chances are that there will also be a buyer's agent. Each will need to get paid, and then their brokers take a cut as well. So, in reality, it seems like a lot, but it is not if you get top dollar for your home. How do you know what your home is worth? Have you done a market analysis to make sure you are not asking too much or too little? That is another factor to consider. However, getting back to the commission, it would be advisable to offer 2.5-3% to the buyers side as well as 2.5-3% to the selling side. This way, you know you are getting the best service you can out there.
My office also offers a Risk Management Policy which is mandatory at close of escrow for each seller and buyer for later on if someone decides to sue, you have coverage to talk with an attorney to mediate and pay up to a certain dollar amount if something went wrong after the purchase. This can come in handy because real estate has more lawsuits than doctors do these days because we have so many sue happy people! That is also a good reason to use a realtor.
If you have any questions that I can help you with, feel free to contact me below.
Kind regards,
Joan Patterson, B.A., A.S.P., G.R.I., Realtor, License #0141647
Keller Williams Realty
8250 White Oak Avenue, Ste 102
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
951-204-1864 http://www.calljoan4homes.com
calljoan4homes@aol.com
Joan Patterson answered:
Hi Peter,
I would love to help you find a home in Rancho Cucamonga. I, too, have over 20 years experience in real estate. It would be my pleasure to help you if you don't already have an agent!
Kind regards,
Joan Patterson, B.A., A.S.P., G.R.I., Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
8250 White Oak Avenue,Ste 102
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91730
951-204-1864 http://www.calljoan4homes.com
I would love to help you find a home in Rancho Cucamonga. I, too, have over 20 years experience in real estate. It would be my pleasure to help you if you don't already have an agent!
Kind regards,
Joan Patterson, B.A., A.S.P., G.R.I., Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
8250 White Oak Avenue,Ste 102
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91730
951-204-1864 http://www.calljoan4homes.com
Joan Patterson answered:
Hi Carol,
Diane is correct that this home is on hold. I also would love the opportunity to help you purchase a home. If you don't have an agent, I would love to find you a home. Please let me know how I can help you.
Make it a great day and good luck!
Joan Patterson, B.A., A.S.P., G.R.I., Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
8250 White Oak Avenue, Ste 102
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91730
951-204-1864 http://www.calljoan4homes.com
Diane is correct that this home is on hold. I also would love the opportunity to help you purchase a home. If you don't have an agent, I would love to find you a home. Please let me know how I can help you.
Make it a great day and good luck!
Joan Patterson, B.A., A.S.P., G.R.I., Realtor
Keller Williams Realty
8250 White Oak Avenue, Ste 102
Rancho Cucamonga, Ca 91730
951-204-1864 http://www.calljoan4homes.com
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I specialize in equestrian properties, first time home buyers and luxury homes. Basically, everything from condos to castles! I am here to serve my clients and it does not matter how much money they are spending. Everyone gets the 5 ***** (Five Star) treatment from me! Real estate is my passion and it shows! Whatever your real estate needs are, give me a call!
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I have been in the real estate industry for over 20 years. I have done work in the title industry, escrow, loans, and being a realtor. So, when problems come up, I am the person for you because I understand how things work!
January 1988—present
Certifications & Awards
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Top Selling Agent
Rookie of the year
Graduate of the Real Estate Institute
Accredited Staging Professional
Bachelor's Degree
PNP (Pretty Nice Person!)
Top Listing Agent
Top Selling Agent
Rookie of the year
Graduate of the Real Estate Institute
Accredited Staging Professional
Bachelor's Degree
PNP (Pretty Nice Person!)
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