The Voice of Orange County...Michael A. Caruso's Blog

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Real Estate Agent - Surterre Properties
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2009 

With so many short sales present in today's market, many members of the public are wondering what a short sale actually is.    Wikipedia defines a short sale as, "a sale of real estate in which the proceeds from the sale fall short of the balance owed on a loan secured by the property sold. In a ...
01/26/2009
How did you happen to select me as your agent? Met you years ago and (were) very impressed. How would you rate my level of service? Excellent If you answered "excellent," would you please elaborate? Always on top of things.  Took Ron's stress away (put up with Ron). Are there any additional comme...
01/26/2009
How did you happen to select me as your agent? We receive your direct mails (and) we know you are hard working.  We know your results. How would you rate my level of service? Excellent. If you answered "excellent," would you please elaborate? You are a very popular man in (our community).  You wo...
01/26/2009
How did you happen to select me as your agent? Excellent service as our agent for the Long Beach property in 1995. How would you rate my level of service? Excellent. If you answered "excellent," would you please elaborate? You are a true professional with high standards and you understand and kno...
01/26/2009
How did you happen to select me as your agent? Referral from a friend who had worked with you before and had a great experience.  They felt you best understand their needs and successfully found what they were looking for. How would you rate my level of service? Excellent If you answered "excelle...
01/26/2009
How did you happen to select me as your agent? We have personally known you for years and you have helped on the purchase of a condo. How would you rate my level of service? Excellent. If you answered "excellent," would you please elaborate? You were truly professional from beginning to end.  The...
01/26/2009
How did you happen to select me as your agent? One reason was your attrarctive advertisements, noticeably active in our neighborhood and over time, a display of interests in the neighborhood's well being. How would you rate my level of service? Excellent. If you answered "excellent," would you pl...
01/26/2009
How did you happen to select me as your agent? Recognized you as #1 agent in Ocean Ranch.  Your high visibility within (the) neighborhood is hard to miss.  (Your) word of mouth is strong. How would you rate my level of service? Excellent! If you answered "excellent," would you please elaborate? M...
01/26/2009
Are you looking to revamp your home's overall look with the arrival of the New Year?  Here are some tips you may wish to consider when performing a makeover on your home: Make sure that your home is property lit. In addition to floor and table lamps, ensure that paintings and other noteworthy are...
01/26/2009
Homeowners can save money and just plain feel good about doing some of their own maintenance items.  They can be very basic at first but then who knows, they can become more skilled and will be real money savers... Start simple: * Learn to change your furnace filters -  The furnace will run bette...
01/26/2009