LETTER FROM MALAGA OWNER IN TUSTIN RANCH:

I am writing this letter to give my highest recommendation to Brenda Baney. I feel so fortunate that Brenda and her family have been my neighbors since we moved to Tustin six years ago. Brenda and her family have always been warm and giving neighbors.

Brenda is the one that helps to make our neighborhood a "neighborhood", and not just a group of homes. She is always the one to organize the Halloween parade, the Spring Egg Hunt, annual community garage sales and she even organized a neighborhood watch, when she saw a need. Brenda is a doer. If Brenda sees an opportunity or a need she steps in to make it happen. Brenda is warm, compassionate, resourceful, and always willing to go the extra mile to help others with their needs.

I know this first hand, as recently we my family and I experienced a house fire. We were immediately without a place to live. Brenda arrived at our smoke filled home with homemade banana bread in hand, and immediately stepped in to help us find a place to live. With Brenda´s real estate skills, her determination and resourcefulness; she was able to get us into a house in our neighborhood, fully furnished in less than 48 hours after our house fire. She even gave up her wedding anniversary celebration to make sure everything went smoothly for us during the move-in. Brenda´s determination and warmth were so critical during this difficult time, and truly enabled my children, my husband and I to quickly adjust to our situation and move forward.

For the reasons stated above, and for many more reasons I haven´t been able to articulate, I give Brenda the highest recommendation. I know she will bring her wonderful personality and skills to any task she puts her mind to.

Robin Steinmetz - Malaga Resident , Tustin Ranch

 

LETTER FROM SELLER IN ALICANTE TRACT IN TUSTIN RANCH:

I just want to thank you again for your advice and counsel during the sale of my home. It was a difficult situation in a tough market and you guided me through it. Not only did you work hard with the sale, but you were there with a shoulder when I felt overwhelmed. A song comes to mind when I think of how you managed this sale3;.."Know when to hold them, know when to fold them, know when to walk away, know when to run!" While we got offers throughout the time the house was on the market, to accept one of the earlier offers would have been a mistake. Reading the market and the local competition allowed you to guide us that the offer we accepted was the right one. Once I signed to accept the offer, you were right there with the perfect next home for me and I am loving the new place.

Thank you again for all of your hard work and support. It is refreshing to work with a realtor with integrity, heart, and good market knowledge, you don´t always get all three!

Elizabeth - Alicante Resident, Tustin Ranch



LETTER FROM SELLER IN ALICANTE TRACT IN TUSTIN RANCH: 

Thank you for the masterful way you handled our recent property sale. Beginning with the suggestions you made about what was necessary to fix. Next came the considerate way you dealt with the children and how moving would affect them. I also appreciated the timely updates when we had offers. You exhibited excellent skill in determining if a buyer was worth our time. Most notable however, was the way you worked with the ultimate buyer´s agent during price negotiation. Without your help, I am convinced the agreed upon price would have been lower. You are a consummate professional.

I look forward to working with you in the future.

Bret Monden


LETTER FROM SELLER IN MISSION VIEJO:

I am honored to have this opportunity to express my gratitude to Brenda Baney, a competent and professional realtor with Tarbell, Realtors located in Tustin, California.

Brenda was my first choice as a realtor to sell my property in Mission Viejo because I knew she would go "the extra mile" that it often takes to promote the property with professionalism and candor. I was also confident that all buyers would be appropriately screened, imparting her friendly personality and practicing good real estate principles. There was never any doubt in my mind that she would convey the importance of reliability, integrity, and honesty to all potential buyers, as these are practiced in her daily standards of conduct.

Even though the property was not available to place on the market until later in the year (it was an estate property), she devoted her time, energy, and resourcefulness to advertising and showing the property right away. Her diligence and dedication to selling this property made the difference in enabling a fast turn-around sale, even though the "window of opportunity" had passed.

Brenda is an exceptional individual, a person who can be trusted in any given situation. I felt comfortable to make a scheduled 4-week trip to the East coast during the time-frame of this property being on the market, and she always made it a point to keep me up-to-date with faxes and phone calls. Even with the extraordinary circumstances of an estate property, she handled all matters competently.

Additionally, I later engaged her to sell another property in this estate - a condo in the Mission Viejo area, which she brought to a final sale with the same candor and integrity as the first home.

This Letter of Appreciation is written to acknowledge the value of a realtor who promotes integrity, honesty, and competence to fellow realtors, and for those of us who appreciate and benefit by professional people like her.

Thank you Brenda Baney, for being an outstanding person in our community.

Sincerely,

Doris Turner

LETTER FROM SELLER IN MALAGA

I am delighted to recommend to you an outstanding Realtor, Brenda Baney. I first met Brenda when she was selling my neighbor´s home. I was so impressed with her demeanor and articulate conversation about the home and the market that I knew I wanted her to be my realtor when the time came.

In May of 2006 I hired Brenda to sell my home. As you may recall, the real estate market was just starting to cool. Against Brenda´s wise counsel I thought the home could sell at the market high. Over time, with reality setting in, I lowered the price just as the market crashed. Despite the crash Brenda tirelessly marketed my home, offered advice on inexpensive changes to enhance marketability and supported me through every rise and fall in the emotions of failing to sell the house.

When my professional obligations and health made it increasingly difficult to return to Orange County to oversee the sale Brenda stepped up to the plate, with regular updates and continued realistic encouragement. She did everything including arranging for gardening.

Ultimately, she managed the challenging renter I found and delivered a new buyer. By that time I, was upside down on the mortgage. Brenda cheerfully pursued a short sale relieving me of every imaginable stress.

To add that Brenda contributed to saving my life as my marriage ended and I spent a night in cardiac care might seem like hyperbole. But, it is nearly fact. She was of such comfort that I now count her amongst my dear friends.

I serve as Associate Vice Chancellor for Institutional Effectiveness for a college that serves 50,000 students annually and has a budget in excess of $300 million. Brenda´s interpersonal skills and professionalism are easily as exceptional as those of my most capable colleagues. I´d hire her to sell my home, run a portion of my business, or include her in my most special social events. In short, I can´t give her a higher recommendation as a human being or as a realtor.

Kristina Kauffman

LETTER FROM BROKER:

I worked with Brenda Baney on a recent transaction in Tustin Ranch and was very pleased with Brenda´s level of professionalism. Brenda was right on top of the transaction and got everything done that needed to be done in a timely manner. In addition, Brenda added her vibrant personality to the transaction and made it very enjoyable. If I was listing my own home, I would be pleased to have Brenda represent me.

Ron Accornero, President, Broker


LETTER FROM BUYERS IN TUSTIN RANCH:

When we first decided to buy a new house, our first thought was who we should use to help us out.  After having known Brenda Baney for 10 years, we decided to give her a try.  That proved to be an excellent choice.  She  is one of the most professional people we have ever known. She made purchasing our new home easier than we could've ever imagined.  Whatever questions we had, she was there with an answer, immediately. Whatever issues needed to be handled, she took care of them with the utmost professionalism. Her knowledge of the local real estate market is extensive and it is obvious that she truly loves what she is doing. There is no doubt that we would use Brenda Baney in the future should we ever decide to purchase another home.

Mark & Carrie Danzo, Montecito Tract in Tustin Ranch

 

LETTER FROM ESCROW OFFICER

I have worked with many of Brenda´s clients over the years and I´ve only heard good things about her from them. She is a very ethical and knowledgeable person. She not only looks out for their best interest, financially, but legally, too and that´s very important. She is extremely dedicated to her clients. She will do everything within her power and control to get you results.

Lori Dingman, Escrow Officer