Name

Eric Krebs

Company

Surf and Country Realty

E-mail

Contact Eric Krebs (Surf and Country Realty)

Website

http://www.socalluxuryproperty.com

Office Phone

(714) 269-6191

Cell Phone

(714) 269-6191

Fax

(949) 502-8720

Address

12105 Spectrum, Irvine, CA, 92618

Description

I specialize in making clients happy, and getting them what they want. No job is too big or too small for me, I treat them all the same whether it is a luxury property, or first time homebuyers.

About Us: About Me

Hi.  I’m Eric.  I’d like to thank you, sincerely, for showing an interest in me and taking a minute to learn about who I am and what I do.  Since you are on my website, there is a pretty good chance that we have already met, or at least that you have been referred to me by someone that I have worked with before, in which case you most likely already have a pretty solid sense of my work ethic, my integrity and my passion for people.  If, however, this is the first you’ve heard of me, here is a little history about where I come from and what I believe sets me apart from a lot of people in real estate:

 

As you have probably deduced by now, I am a Realtor here inOrange County, where I was born and raised and have continued to reside for 36 years now (and counting!)  Myfather had a little photography shop in The Plaza of Old Towne Orange where my family lived in the back.  My dad didn’t go to work, per se, but rather he would unlock the front door and change the sign to “OPEN” during business hours. So, I was lucky enough to spend a lot of time with my father as boy, during which time he taught me the values that he held dear in hopes that theywould help me to become a better man someday.  He taught me that a small businessman can only succeed whenhe provides his customers with superior service.  He taught me that being an expert at something is useless ifI don’t know how to listen to the customers’ wants and needs.  He taught me to be upfront and honest,and to always pay close attention to the details.  He taught me to communicate when I didn’t know something, soI could find the answer instead of guessing.  He taught me that trust is something that must beearned.  He taught me that if Iwere loyal, if I treated people with respect and fulfilled my commitments tothem, customers would soon become friends.  But most of all, he taught me that if I wanted to make mydreams become reality, I would have to work hard.

 

I got my first job at the local supermarket when I was13-years-old.  Since then I’vealways had a job, doing everything from bouncer to hairstylist, trying to findmy life’s calling.  When I had anopportunity to get into real estate,I remember thinking to myself, “Yeah, wouldn’t everyone be a Realtor ifthey could?”  I mean, when I was akid I used to have my mom drive me around to open houses on weekends forfun.  I just loved the way everyhouse had it’s own unique personality.  From the antique bungalows of Old TowneOrange to the vast ranch-style estates inthe foothills to the beautiful beachfront homes on the coast – I felt like eachone was the embodiment of a dream that I could actually see and touch andfeel.  I have since realized thatall kids don’t necessarily feel the same way and that I have, in fact, found my passion.

 

It is this love for what I do, combined with my genuineinterest in people and that hard work ethic that I got from my dad, that hashelped me to be successful.  Idon’t work for myself, I work for my clients and my success is defined by theirhappiness.  Let’s face it, nomatter the size of the pocketbook or value of the property, purchasing a homeis one of the biggest decisions most people will make.  I’ve worked with buyers and sellers in a wide array of home sales and purchases,and I’ve learned that each transaction is unique and that there are alwaysgoing to be unforeseen challenges. That is simply the nature of anything that involves such a large amountof money changing hands.  As aRealtor, it is my job to look out for the best interests of my clients.  Understanding what they want and whatthey’re willing to give up to get it is what gives me the fortitude to fighttooth and nail for them at the negotiating table.  It is my experience in seeing these large transactionsthrough to the very end that allows me to help my clients feel comfortablethroughout the process.  I striveto provide them with the peace-of-mind that they are not alone and that I amwith them each step of the way until the deal is done.

 

If you are interested in purchasing or selling a property, Iwould love to have an opportunity to meet with you and see if I can earn yourbusiness.  I am a member of theNational Association of Realtors, as well as the California Association ofRealtors.  I have worked withfirst-time buyers, as well as with the sales and purchases of multi-million dollarproperties.  I have experienceworking with investors, home-flippers, retirees, short sales, REO's, 1031 exchanges and regulareveryday folks…and I’d love to work with you, too!

 

Sincerely,

Eric D. Krebs

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Testimonials

 

Eric will go out of his way to gather resources for you.  He was not only there for me during the home-buying process, but was sure to let me know that if at any time I needed resources down the line, he would help me to look into the best available options and share his connections with me.  He went out of his way to let me know that I was not just a client.  During my home-buying process, an unexpected issue came up with my credit and I came close to not being able to get the house.  He called me with a sense of urgency to let me know that I was not alone in this, and that he would do anything in his power to help me resolve it.  He provided me the informational support that eventually pulled me out of the snag (practically working a miracle), and literally acted as a counselor to me to help me see the situation with a clear mind in what felt to me like a moment of crisis. Toward the end of my experience, I looked at him as a close family friend rather than an agent.  He truly goes the extra mile to let you know that he is taking care of you like family, and not just a client.  He always followed through on his word and got me through some of the toughest experiences.  I was always told that buying a house was going to be the most stressful thing I had ever been through, and I can honestly say that because of Eric it really was not.  Everything was pretty seamless, because even in the face of emergency and conflict, I knew I could rely on Eric and his resourcefulness to get me through it.  I can’t imagine that with any other agent, it is possible to be overwhelmed by the home-buying experience, but not with Eric.  He is truly in a class of his own.  Go with him, and you will be in good hands.

 

-Chad Koeller

 

Eric went above and beyond in every possible circumstance for me.  I was a first-time buyer, and he trained me through the whole process.  He was always willing to drop everything and come meet me to discuss details.  He spent hours with me, even on weekends, just to help me understand the process.  He was always available to me, day or night, week day or weekend.  He spent months driving out to the area to help me find a place, and never grew impatient with me.  He was always so sure to remind me that he is more than happy to do whatever it takes to make the process more understandable for me.  He definitely got me through all of the "first-time buyer" anxieties in a way that I can't imagine any other realtor could or would.  His willingness to step outside his job description is simply unparalleled.  He not only played the role of realtor, but friend, mentor, and advocate.  He never took shortcuts and always made a personal presence any time the house was being inspected, appraised, or utilized by any outside party, even though the house was an hour away from his office in an area that is notorious for horrendous traffic.  He always took extra time to obtain new information for me, even when I didn't know to ask for it.  On several occasions during my house search, he drove out to the area on his own time just to go around the area and gather assessments from neighbors for information I had asked for just in passing.  He is not only exceedingly resourceful, but honest.  I knew that I could trust everything he told me, because he was honest with me even when it was not necessarily popular to be.  He also went out of his way to make sure that I was getting the best deal, and never allowed me to be taken advantage of as a first-time buyer.  He blows his competition out of the water because of his natural drive to be the best at what he does.  He is top notch, and of utmost quality.  Anyone who works with Eric should consider themselves lucky.

 

-Kimberly DiLello