Bill Young
Name
Bill Young
Company
Realty Executives Big Bear
E-mail
Contact Bill Young (Realty Executives Big Bear)
Website
http://www.BillYoung-BigBearHomes.com
Cell Phone
(909) 553-3564
Fax
(909) 708-4675
Address
42672 Moonridge Road, Big Bear Lake, CA, 92315
Description
Trees, snow, clean air, full lake, fishing, boating, hiking, critters…"4-season resort living", and great returns on your investment. 1,100 plus homes are currently available.

Who is Bill Young?

Meet Bill Young
(California Dept. of Real Estate Lic #: 01365728)

I am certified by the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) as an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)... by the way, I am the only ABR in Big Bear Valley.  I am also certified by NAR as e-PRO (Certified Internet Professional)... there are only 4 here in Big Bear.  To learn more about the training required to be an e-PRO, please click http://www.epronar.com/... and I am a certified Instructor for both WinFORMS and RELAY by the California Association of REALTORS (CAR)... that's the forms library and software that REALTORS use in all transactions.

In addition, you might ask what makes me different from the many other Real Estate Agents in the Big Bear Valley... For one thing, I have been involved with Internet commerce almost since it's inception in the early 1990's (please, no Al Gore jokes).  From a Seller's perspective, this experience gives me the ability to use the vast medium of the internet to help Market your home... after all, getting your home in front of Agents and interested Buyers is the principle method of selling your property. 

And if you select me as your Buyer's Agent, I will provide you with information that is timely, accurate, and comprehensive.  After we find the right property for you, I will handle all aspects of the transaction, including negotiating the best possible terms and conditions for you.    My wife Cindy and I are permanent residents of Big Bear, and together we have four children and five grandchildren who love to visit our 4-seasons sylvan community.  We have lived in Big Bear for more than 8 years.  

My background consists of 30 years of Sales and Marketing... from Product marketing to Corporate image marketing to Sales Channel development to the Board of Directors for several corporations. This background gives me the experience of working through large and small problems, keeping the Client happy, and creating a win-win situation for all concerned... It also gives me the guts to say "no" to terms that aren't in my client's best interest.

Other interests and activities:
*     Professional Grandfather
*     Professional event photographer
*     Master of Ceremonies for several groups and organizations
*     Member of the Board of Directors for:
               * Big Bear Chamber of Commerce
                    * VP of Membership 
                    * Public Policy committee
               * Moonridge Animal Park... (Big Bear's own zoo)
                    * Corp Secretary
                    * Docent
                    * Editor of the PawPrints magazine
*     Big Bear Association of REALTORS
               * Budget committee
               * Professional Standards committee
               * Education committee
*   Big Bear Amateur Radio Club, VP (K6WEY)


I understand that you are currently in the information gathering stage, and you may not be ready to give me your contact information... that is perfectly O.K. -- my personal policy is to respect your online privacy and proceed at your pace, not mine.  I trust that when the time is right, you'll contact me to help you buy or sell Big Bear properties... I promise to do everything that is legal and ethical to make your home buying or selling experience as painless, profitable, and enjoyable as possible.

I can be YOUR Big Bear Valley Expert

Most of my time is spent connecting Buyers with Sellers here in the Big Bear Valley.  Since Big Bear Lake is 2 to 3 hours from anywhere else in Southern California, I do get many Buyer and Seller referrals from agents throughout SoCal, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.   Consequently, I also take listings for Big Bear properties on a referral basis.  A major part of my business plan is making sure other agents have confidence in me and my knowledge of the Big Bear Market... and it's working!!  Just read some of the testimonals listed later in this section. 

The reason the other agents send me their referrals is that I live and work in Big Bear Valley, and as a result, I understand how to competitively price a new listing against the other valley listings, and I constantly study the Big Bear real estate market statistics to understand what a "reasonable offer price" is.  Furthermore, there are many issues here in the Big Bear market that "down the hill" agents and clients simply have no experience with... for example, how do you do a roof inspection when it's covered with snow during the winter?  What and where is the Stop and Waste value?  Are there any local ordinances for properties bought and sold in the middle of the San Bernardino forest?  What are the local disclosures?  How do I winterize my home?  Can I rent my cabin out on the weekends?  I am also actively involved with the communities in Big Bear Valley, including being a VP in the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce.  This gives me the ability to fully represent the Big Bear Valley to prospective clients.

What others say about Bill Young

Dear Bill- I was recently shown an email that you sent to one of my agents and my wife, (...). I am so impressed with your email with the amount of information you included and and the professionalism that YOU are my guy for Big Bear referrals...
(Ernie)

 

Mr. Young,

I received your e-mail at my other e-mail address(...) and wanted to respond. I'm sure you sent it out to many realtors, but I wanted to thank you. The information you gave was good to know. I myself was raised in Orange County and know how beautiful Big Bear is. I've been there many times when I was younger. If I hear of anyone interested in investing in the area I will give you a call...
(Cameron)

 

 

Dear Bill: I am licensed in both Nevada and Arizona.

Please send me your referral form. 

Thanks.

 PS Your email was very professional. Well done!
(Mike)

Bill,

 

Thanks for including me on your newsletter list. The information was most informative. I will have referrals for you and I would like to link your site to my site (...). Please let me know if you have any objections...
(Joe)

Dear Bill,   Your updates are always appreciated. The pictures of the snow are very tempting.   Continued good luck!
(Herb)

Hi Bill.  As an ABR myself I just want you to know that I enjoy your email updates about Big Bear Properties... 
(Marti)

Thank you for the great update and keep my name for a Las Vegas referral, please.
(Renee)

Hi Bill, Thank you for the informative email.  I don't know much about Big Bear and this helps.  Yes, if I have a client interested in your area, I would be glad to refer them to you...
(Ann)

 

Hi Bill:

Got your latest newsletter and it is great.  We couldn't agree more with you about not working outside your geographical area of expertise...
(CJ)

 

 

Bill:   Thanks for the great info on Big Bear. Will definitely think of you when we have someone for the mountains...
(Haas)

 

Dear Bill,

Thank you for your emails. I always appreciate them and like to see what is happening in Big Bear. ...

(Candy)

Great marketing idea!!...
(Victoria)

Bill, as always you send out a precise report on Big Bear.....keep them coming, someday I'll have a buyer for you...
(Connie)

Hi Bill this was a well informed email. I will keep you in my favorites for any future correspondence.
(Tony)

Bill, good afternoon. I just looked at you Jan, 2007 update...good work,informative.
(Mike)

Thanks Bill for the great updates.  Looking forward to referring a transaction to you when we have the right client for the area.
(Jeff)

Hi Bill Young,   Thank you..   unfortunately, it is my experience that most people who send unsolicted email ignore the request to be removed.   You are one in a million and I appreciate your prompt attention.   Have a nice holiday.
(Cyndee)

always interesting, thanks
(Dennis)

  Hello Bill,   With the market finally slowing down here in Corona I have time to say hello!  Just thought that I would drop you a note to say how much I enjoy getting your emails keeping me up to date on the happenings in the Big Bear area!   If I ever have anyone that is looking for a place on your mountain (lol)..and I say your mountain because when I think of an agent in the mountains I think of only you!  What I am trying to express to you is all your emails have worked....
(Candi)

Bill - I like your web site.....especially the "What does your Realtor do all Day....
(Marcia)

Thanks for your emails.  It's impressive and very informative. 
(Francis)

 

Dear Mr. Young,
That was a very informative and well thought out e-mail you sent me.  Thanks for all the 411. I will keep you in mind if I come across clients expressing interest in investing in Big Bear.

Live well, laugh often, love much!
(Ana)

I just want to let you know that this is a great newsletter, so positive and upbeat.  I have all my agents reading it and following your great example.
(Lucia)

 

 

Bill,

I receive a lot of real estate related emails but yours was by far the best; straight forward and informative.  I have two clients that I have been putting off because, to be frank, I didnt want the hassle of showing property in Big Bear and I dont know that much about your mountain community.

Now that I have you, could you send me listings in the...
(Jill)

Thanks Bill.  I really do like your reports.
(Cheryl)

 

 

GREAT EMAIL...I ENJOYED READING IT AND WILL PASS OUT COPIES TO ALL OUR EXECUTIVES... THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO POST IT......BY THE WAY YOU NEED TO SEND IT OUT EVERY TWO WEEKS IN SEASON....GOT TO REMIND THEM AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE.
(RG)

... I really like your letters and thank you for the honesty about the cabin rental market. As an investor, riding around on a Harley Sunday, I wondered how often a cabin rental would  rent there. I thought it to be year round recreation up there. Those number do not reflect the crowd I saw this weekend! Hey thanks for those LINK's too! ...
(Delores)

  Really enjoy your emails. I have been forwarding them onto a) my sister/licensee in Maryland who co-owns a property in Big Bear b) my good friend whose sister has a mother in law with a home for sale in Arrowhead at present.   Feedback: I like how you start out your letter with positive VIBES.. and somehow can dispense the market conditions with a great flair for putting a smile on the readers face..   Its not bad news.. It just is NEWS... and I like that about your email newslettter.. SO, keep up the good work.. and one day, I may have a referral or two for you!  I can see your committment to PROFESSIONALISM!
(Carole)

  Hello Bill - How nice to get your e-mails.  You do a GREAT job!  If I come across anyone wanting to buy in Big Bear, I will surely send them your way. ..
(Jesse)

Bill, thank you so much for the contact information for rentals/property management.  I am sure you and I will do business in the near future.  Again thank you.
(Ceilya)

Thats a really nice piece Bill. I will keep your info for any clients we might have heading up to Big Bear....
(Kevin)

Thanks Bill! I enjoy the updates as an Agent/Investor here in Palm Desert, Ca.  Not far from here to there! Also...thanks for the links for up to date events up there. Great! I needed those last month. I came up there to an advertised event on another link for the Convention Center ( Pioneer Days) and it wasn't happening! Whoa!...
(Dolores)

Dear Bill,     This is a broker from Florida.  I just wanted to comment that I thought your update and email here was well put together.  My compliments. Best regards,
(Brian)

  Bill--   As an LA realtor for 30 years, I appreciated your web site.  I don't always take the time to check others out but since I already own property in Riverside County, I thought I would check out your site and liked the information you provide.
(James)

Bill,   Thank you!  Great info!  I will stop by next time I'm up the hill!
(Michelle)

 

Hi Bill,

I've emailed you before, because I'm so impressed with the amount of information you convey on the Big Bear market. It could be any market that your working, but the way you've set yourself up to be the resource for information is fantastic...
(Arlene)

 

 

Hi Bill,
Thank you for your most informative e-mail! J
(Lisa)

 

 

Dear Bill:   Thank you for your e-mail communication. I thoroughly appreciate your website. It is quite thorough and energetically fresh. I am a Realtor in Los Angeles. Specifically located in West Hills. I have a client whom is seeking a Mountain Retreat Property. Truly, her budget allows her an affordability in the amount of ...
(Mel)

 

Hi Bill I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your email.  I appreciate your straight forward approach and how you manage your referral system.  I will definitely keep your information on file should I have any clients with needs in your area. 
(Paula)

nice newsletter. well done!
(Molly)

Bill,
Thanks for the Big Bear update and especially sales data - putting everything in perspective.  Glad your area is safe and that sales are good.
(Donna)