WELCOME
As a first priority, I attempt to acquaint myself with my clients and to understand their specific needs. I apply that comprehension to my knowledge of the current real estate market. Professionalism, honesty and due diligence are then instilled to ensure that expectations are met or exceeded.
Aside from standard real estate transactions, I have extensive experience representing both buyers and sellers in cash purchases, foreclosures and short sales as well as the specific requirements of VA and FHA financing. I always place clients interests at the forefront, whether they are first time home buyers/sellers or experienced investors.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
My career in real estate began in 2003 working for a Nationwide real estate network in Irvine, California as an Area Manager. I developed relationships with real estate brokers, developers, property management companies and lenders on local, nationwide and international levels. I produced marketing plans and presentations for this network of 50,000 investors. I was also responsible for personnel hiring and created the companys first HR department and employee manual. Furthermore, I assisted upper management with the purchase of new corporate headquarters, the move in, and the executive leasing of surplus suites.
My previous 20 years engaged me in the field of architecture and interior design with experience as a Design & Management Consultant working for firms such as Boeing, Lexus, Grand Sheraton Ballroom at Universal Studio and the Marriott Resort at Coronado Island. I received Certificates of Appreciation from Boeing in 1995 & 1998. At Lexus Corporate, I was responsible for the architectural and design plan reviews for all U.S. dealerships for which I received a Certificate of Acknowledgement in 2001. My corporate background provided me with a formative foundation in budget implementation, contract execution, demographics, planning, team building and time management.
PERSONAL NOTE:
I come from a large family of ten and was raised with strong family values. Additionally, I have the loving support of my husband in everything that I do. We purchased our Bastrop home through Stanberry & Associates just before the fires of 2011 swept through our neighborhood. We lost two sheds and most of our beautiful trees but, miraculously, our home was spared. Having been through the fire and its aftermath we share a common bond with our neighbors and have a great sense of pride in our communitys rebuilding efforts and outreach. From our loss of trees we built a retaining wall and raised vegetable garden beds from cedar logs and milled some of our scorched loblolly pines into lumber for future construction projects. Since our property is now open we fenced it and planted 30 fruit trees and now enjoy homegrown, organic produce.
All of my prior experience and current abilities are complemented by the excellence of Stanberry & Associates. I take pride in the responsibility with which I am entrusted, and will strive to make my clients real estate objectives and dreams come true.
Maela specializes in farm & ranch, land and residential transactions.
Maela is most familiar with the local real estate markets within and around the following zip code areas. See other realtors that service the same areas by clicking: 78602, 78612, 78650, 78659, 78934, 78942, 78945, 78949, 78957 & 78959
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