A brief introduction to the Blog and its host
Hello! My name is Chris Anderson. I'm a San Diego native and local REALTOR. I've been in the business full-time since 2005, and I finally have the time required to start up my own blog. More importantly, I feel I have the experience needed to make this blog worthwhile to both agents and consumers. Please check out my website at www.SDHomeSalesOnline.com and let me know what you think. You're also welcome to friend me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ChrisAndersonREALTOR, and follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ChrisAndersonSD.
My Mission
To provide my clients with a positive buying or selling experience by rendering professional service with a personal touch, by representing their interests as if they were my own, by adapting my approach to meet the unique needs of my clients, and by integrating traditional methods with modern tactics and the technology of tomorrow.
Purpose of the Blog
This blog is going to be about 80 - 90 percent consumer oriented, but I will have some useful articles for agents as well. The content of the blog will be as follows:
- Monthly market updates with sales data to show how prices have moved.
- Quarterly absorption rate statistics at different pricepoints to differentiate which segments of the market are currently "buyer's markets," and which are "seller's markets."
- Weekly consumer-oriented articles geared toward helping buyers and sellers navigate our rapidly changing industry.
- Lessons learned from client interactions.
- Lessons learned from continuing education classes.
- Summary of and links to insightful news articles.
- Useful referrals to trusted service providers.
- Special "bargain buy" property alerts.
- Special "must-see" property alerts.
- Our new listings.
- Our closed sales.
- Client testimonials.
- New services.
- New REALTOR designations earned.
About Chris
I was born and raised in San Diego. I graduated as a salutatorian from Patrick Henry High School where I was on the varsity tennis team. After High School I decided to attend SDSU where I was accepted into the Honors Program. At SDSU I volunteered in multiple organizations; I served as Community Service Chair for both the Residence Hall Association and Mortar Board Honor Society. I also served as Treasurer, Fundraising Chair, Membership Chair, and Lieutenant Governor for the Circle K Club. Using the additional credits I had earned in High School, I graduated from SDSU with a degree in Business Management in just three and a half years.
Since earning my Real Estate License in 2005 I have experienced success as a Sales Agent, a Loan Officer, a Closing Manager, and a team leader. I've since given up loans, but my experience as a Loan Officer has proven to be invaluable. My overall understanding of the lending industry, the loan process, and lender lingo allows me to stay one step ahead of my clients' loans, bridge the communication gap between Loan Officers and Buyers, prevent loan/closing problems, and protect Buyer deposits. Currently I represent both Buyers and Sellers throughout San Diego County. I work conventional sales, short-sales, foreclosures, relocations, investment purchases, and I've had great experiences working with military buyers.
I do have a number of strengths. My business degree gives me a considerable upper hand in understanding contracts and in negotiations. I pride myself on my analytical skills, my organization, and my communication. I also consider myself to be an out-of-the-box thinker. I like to combine traditional strategies with new ideas and technologies. I recognize that every house is different, and so is every client. Because of that, I try to stay flexible and tailor my approach to the specific needs of my Buyers and Sellers.
Personally, I grew up in Del Cerro. I moved to the college area when I was at SDSU, then rented in La Mesa after I graduated. Currently I own a house in San Carlos, and I'm loving the neighborhood. I hike Cowles Mountain all the time, and I try to get in a run at Lake Murray at least once a week.
I have a wonderful girlfriend named Chrissy and a crazed Westie named Cody. We love taking Cody to Wells Park in El Cajon, Fiesta Island, and Rancho Bernardo Park. Hopefully he'll calm down in another year or two.
I consider myself to be a bit dry and sarcastic. I'm a hardcore bowler (usually in the 200's) and I'm in a league with some friends at Parkway Bowl in El Cajon. I love playing golf and softball. I'm a huge fan of Aztecs Men's Basketball and Football, the Chargers, and the Padres. I also love poker, card games, and board games. I consider myself an amateur bartender . . . my specialties are Mojitos, Cucumber Collins', Oatmeal Cookies, Sgroppinos, and Strawberry Caipirinhas.
I hope this has shed some light on both the blog and its author. As new articles come out, please feel free comment, and ask questions, and repost any entries I've made. Feedback is always welcome, especially in the form of flattery.
Warmest Regards,
Chris
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