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About Mary Anne LaHaye
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Business Philosophy
As leader of the LaHaye Team, I am kept informed about all transactions to insure we are ready to best serve our clients. Our goal is to make each of our client’s transactions as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We surround ourselves with tradesmen with high standards and expertise. Our lender and title company partners are industry leaders. We build our business on referrals we earn with a job well done!
We start by listening. Building our relationships with communication, we will keep you informed along the way, while handling the many details needed to ensure a smooth experience. We will also be proactive and creative in negotiating to meet your needs, while providing you a personal level of service you will remember long afterward.
With your complete satisfaction and personal interests in mind, we will serve you with unsurpassed integrity and professionalism.
Business Philosophy - Team
Our goal is to make each of our client’s transactions as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We surround ourselves with tradesmen that work with standards and expertise. Our lender and title company partners are industry leaders. We build our business on referrals we earn it with a job well done!
We start by listening. Building our relationship with communication, we will keep you informed along the way, while handling the many details needed to ensure an accurate, smooth and pleasant experience.
With your complete satisfaction and personal interests in mind, we will serve you with unsurpassed integrity and professionalism. We will also be proactive and creative in negotiating to meet your needs, while providing you a personal level of service you will remember long afterward. ~ The LaHaye Team
Professional History
Work History
Realtor® – Team Leader, LaHaye Team, Empire Realty Associates, Walnut Creek, CA. Specializing in residential real estate in 680/24 corridor; production in the top 5%.
Realtor®– Team Leader, LaHaye Team, Coldwell Banker, Walnut Creek, CA. Top 3% in production.
Director of Sales & Marketing – CookePharma Pharmaceuticals, Belmont, CA. Created and executed sales and marketing plan for Heart Bar launch with sales and marketing team and venture capitalists.
National Accounts Manager - Allergan Pharmaceutical, Irvine, CA. Created and developed the retail sales force; managed major retail accounts both branded and private label products, in eight western states and 15 retail broker partners, top 2% in sales volume.
Pharmacy Technician/OTC Buyer
– Longs Drug Stores, Moraga, CA. Assisted pharmacist and responsible for buying and stocking of OTC shelves.
Community Involvement
Supporter of:
• Relay for Life, American Cancer Society, “#1 contributor group”
• American Heart Association
• Teen Esteem, teaching teens about choices
• “One Warm Coat”
• Monument Crisis Center – Facilitator and adult coordinator, collecting food for holiday meals with the De La Salle Varsity Football Team.
Education
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. Business Management
Professional Associations
National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, Contra Costa Association of Realtors, Women’s Council of Realtors, Contra Costa Realtors in Motion, Realtors Marketing Association, Empire Luxury Home Marketing Team.
Personal History
Mary Anne has lived her entire life in California. Having lived in both Southern and Northern California, she prefers Northern.
She has traveled to: Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, Monaco, France and Mexico and 26 of the fine states of America. She hopes now that she and her husband are empty nesters that this list gets a chance to grow!
Married to Judson LaHaye, Mary Anne is the proud mother of two wonderful adult children; Christina (graduate of Pepperdine University) lives in Walnut Creek and Nicholas, a senior at De La Salle High School, is off to Chapman University.
Mary Anne, as the youngest of six children, loves to keep family traditions alive. Holidays are by far the favorite with games, food and laughter for all. Anyone who knows Mary Anne knows her passion is defined in one word “FAMILY”. It is truly the light of her life.
What Sets Mary Anne Apart?
Proven Statistics
The LaHaye Team continues to finish in the top 5% of Empire’s Associates and the top the 3% of the Walnut Creek office. The LaHaye Team ranking high in central Contra Costa County finished in the top 15% out of 2500 agents. Their listings sold at a rate of 94% sales price to asking price versus the board average of 89%. The majority of their business (93%) comes from referrals and previous clients.
Market Knowledge
Having lived in the area (Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Clayton, and Moraga) since 1984, Mary Anne’s vast knowledge about the schools, recreation, various modes of transportation, cultural activities and shopping helps her clients tremendously when purchasing a home. Studying real estate and the changing market conditions regularly, Mary Anne knows property values intimately. Known for preparing homes for sale before they are placed on Multiple Listing Service, she is committed to her listings showing at their best and being strategically priced. She believes preparation is 80% of success.
Technical Skills
Mary Anne enjoys her chosen career as a Realtor® combining many successful years of sales and marketing. She specializes in listings (sellers), buyers and investor transactions. A certified Relocation Specialist for both buyers and sellers; she is also trained to provide estimates of values on properties for estate purposes. With a commitment to increasing her industry’s knowledge, she continues to take courses relating to real estate practice in California.
Mary Anne has experience with construction, remodeling, flipping property, staging, estate home processing, project management, recruiting, management, real estate management and training.
Client Service Program for Sellers
• Educate you about current market conditions
• Prepare a professional Comparable Market Analysis
• Explain the selling process both from customary and paperwork standpoint
• Always available for support
• Communicate several times per week
• Recommend which “pre-sale” inspection are appropriate for your property
• Provide an excellent list of inspectors and subcontractors
• Prepare the home for sale using professional photography and staging
• Implement an aggressive marketing plan
• Update you on agent feedback from showings
• Supply updated internet viewing reports
• Supply timely market updates and activity reports while your home is on the market
• Provide Utilities, Change of Address, DMV and Voter Registration forms as needed
• Facilitate paperwork to lender(s) to pay off your current financing
• Meet with buyer, buyer’s agent and home inspector for recap after inspection
• Provide you with a complete file once you close escrow
• Offer continued service beyond close of escrow
Client Service Program for Buyers
• Educate about current market conditions; set up an appointment to cover “Buying a House”
• Provide a Buyer’s Handbook and a Buyer’s Relocation Package for you
• Review the purchase contract and purchasing process timelines
• Provide the names of reputable lenders to learn about your loan options and to get pre-approved prior to looking at property
• Set you up for auto notification of new listings that meet your search parameters
• Conduct daily searches and preview properties that meet your criteria
• Schedule showings of selected properties for you
• Provide list of the utility companies
• Provide you with a list of qualified/licensed inspectors
• Provide you with Change of Address forms, DMV and Voter Registration forms
• Book all inspections for you and be present at all inspections
• Be present at signing for loan and final papers
• Provide you with a complete file once you close escrow
• Offer continued service beyond close of escrow
Why Select Me As Your Realtor®?
• Full time real estate professional
• Outstanding people skills – I listen between the lines
• Response time of 2 hours or less
• Enthusiasm and high energy! “Can do attitude”
• Expert at preparing and staging homes for sale
• Client Satisfaction always in the foreground
• Results oriented
• Respected by the brokerage community
• Management background with customer service emphasis
• Construction and building knowledge
• Area knowledge
• Intuitive and resourceful negotiating skills
• A top producer for over 25 years
I am not in this business for the short term gains but for the long term benefits. I will always tell you the truth even if it is not what you want to hear, as I am a true professional.
My Commitment To You, My Clients…My Creed…
“I am both a listing agent and a buyer’s agent because I feel it is important to keep myself informed about all aspects of the market. I am absolutely committed to my clients and I work from a foundation of integrity. I commit to telling you the truth at all times, even when you may not like what I have to say.
I work every weekday from 9am to 6pm and nights and weekends as needed. If we are in the midst of a negotiation under contract then I am available evenings and weekends as well. Generally, I will return your phone calls within 2 hours. If I don’t respond within 2 hours, it means that I am with a client like you and I ask all to be patient and respectful. I will get back to you.
If you call me after 6pm, I will return the call the next morning. I ask that you return my calls or emails also within 24 hours.
My primary responsibility is to serve your best interests by educating, advising you and being the liaison to the buyer and the buyer’s agent. You will be the decision maker. I will make sure that you are fully informed through regular updates. There may be occasions when there are bumps in the road. That is normal. A perfectly smooth escrow in this market is an anomaly I am committed to providing the best service possible to you - my clients. I will listen carefully to what you say, and will respond appropriately. I will always be proactive."
- Mary Anne
Client Testimonials
In Real Estate…
People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.
“Words cannot express our appreciation. Mary Anne is a true professional who cares about her clients and goes way beyond her scope to assure a smooth transaction. We could not have done this without her.”
- Sol & Dian – Walnut Creek
“Mary Anne was on top of everything, priced my home right, sold full price in 1 day in a tough market and closed without any problems she was wonderful.”
- Carol – Alamo
“Mary Anne was so dynamic she took care of every detail – we did not have to worry about anything. Mary Anne has been the best agent I have ever used in any of the 5 moves I have made.”
- Cleo & Ann – Clayton
“I can say thank you very much Mary Anne, I couldn’t have gotten through this without you. She is very thoughtful and listened to all my needs.”
- Linda – Concord
“Mary Anne and her team are very professional and so wonderful to work with – given the opportunity we would definitely use Mary Anne again as recommend her to our friends and family.”
- David & Linda - Martinez
“Mary Anne was always available & extremely responsive. She worked very hard all the way to the end, and beyond. We would recommend her to our friends and family.”
- Andrew & Katie – Lafayette
“Wow, we just love Mary Anne’s enthusiasm for her work. We interviewed 6 Realtors and she was by far the most knowledgeable about selling our house and her energy level was terrific.”
- Darrell & Sue – Pleasant Hill
“Thank-you most of all for your expert service and outstanding care in selling our own custom built home. You are certainly a fine representative of what a Realtor should be.”
- Dick & Jayne – Pleasant Hill
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Mary Anne LaHaye | Direct: 925.899.3900 | MaryAnne@LaHayeTeam.com
