Harrison K. Long, REALTOR, Broker, expert negotiator

Explore Group Properties - Orange County Real Estate

Listening for and learning about interests of our customers and clients. Professional Customer Service Specialist. Expert negotiator with broad experience and qualifications as real estate advisor ... Harrison K. Long, Explore Group Properties, Coldwell Banker Previews International, Irvine, California.

With unique experience as Realtor agent, broker, advisor and advocate, Harrison represents buyers, sellers and investors, with residential and investment property deals.

Harrison and Christi Long, husband and wife, partners and Realtor agents at Explore Group Properties, show special character and qualifications for successful transactions.

Representing investors involved in commercial and residenial properties, involving sale of 1031 exchange properties, income tax advantages, and distressed properties.

Certified Relocation Specialist, CARTUS, Coldwell Banker NRT, for Marketing and Inventory of Homes and Property.

Professional Associations: As member of California Association of Realtors, National Association of Realtors, and Orange County Association of Realtors, Harrison serves on its local government relations committee.

Also a lawyer, Harrison has been licensed by the State Bar of California continuously since 1976, also associated with the Orange County Bar Association, serving on its board of directors for several years.

Education: Born and raised in the beautiful State of Kansas, Harrison graduated from the University of Kansas with BA in Political Science and American Studies. He also attended law school at KU, later earning his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law, Fullerton, CA.

Christi was born and raised in Whittier, California. She received her education at the University of California Irvine, where she received her B.S. in biology sciences. She played NCAA women's tennis there, winning awards and tournaments.

Activities - Harrison: With interest in sports and physical fitness, Harrison is an experienced runner having completed 23 marathons and mountain races. Also a singer, Harrison has been involved for a lifetime with choir and ensembles, currently with chancel choir at Irvine Presbyterian Church and community vocal groups. History of volunteer service for non-profit organizations, Harrison recently served on the board of directors of Turtle Rock Community Association and as its president.

Activities - Christi: An accomplished and award winning tennis player, Christi was junior All-American and attended the University of California, playing on the tennis team. As a swimmer, Christi was junior All-American and continues to swim for fitness and fun. She has a B.S. in biological sciences from UCI and worked for years in pharmaceutical sales with Upjohn Company, Pharmacia Corporation. She has been and is involved Irvine Presybyterian Church as member, deacon, 4th grade Sunday school teach, small group leader, and on women's ministry teams.

Harrison & Christi Long, Realtors and Advisors, Customer Service Specialists, Explore Group Properties, Coldwell Banker Previews. Extending Value For Benefit of Clients.

Experience and Expertise

Customer Service is our business. Serving clients with gratitude with special interest in complicated and challenging real estate transactions.

With significant professional experience as a lawyer licensed by the State Bar of California since 1976 and education in real estate, Harrison is highly qualified to advise clients about contracts and legal aspects of deals, and what is best for buyers, sellers and investors.

Primary home and property market areas are South Orange County, California, Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Coto de Caza, Dana Point, Dove Canyon, Foothill Ranch, Huntington Beach, Lake Forest, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, San San Capistrano, San Clemente and Tustin.

Representing buyers is all regions from Whittier (Los Angeles County), through Orange County, to Del Mar (San Diego County) in the south.

With many years of experience representing clients in deals, proposals, real estate transactions and dispute resolution, Harrison is uniquely qualified to provide the finest representation for real estate buyers, sellers and investors.

Harrison's Professional Designations:

California State Bar Association, member since 1976.

National Association of Realtors, member

California Association of Realtors, member

Orange County Association of Realtors, California, member, and Local Government Relations Committee involvement

Testimonials for Harrison & Christi Long, Explore Group

"Extremely Positive Home Buying Experience"

Dear Christi and Harrison,

I would like to thank you for an extremely positive home buying experience. From the initial evaluation of locations, price range, size etc. through viewings and preparing offers to the day of closure the two of you have been very professional, thurel and efficient. It was obvious that you cared a great deal about finding the right home for me and there wasn't a moment I had to worry about the process. You communicated well, explained things clearly, gave good advice, presented options and kept things moving. I am very happy in my new home and should I be in the market again someday I wouldn't think twice to use your services again.

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"Unrelenting Energy and Dedication"

Dear Harrison & Christi,
A short note of thanks - We could not possibly have succeeded to this point in our relocation plans without your tireless efforts and counsel - Thank YOU! Your pricing and marketing strategies to sell our Tustin home quickly resulted in multiple offers and an eventual sale price significantly above identical "comps", truly living up to your company's mission statement of "Selling Your Home at the Best Price in the Shortest Possible Time". Your patience, suggestions, and attention to detail during the entire process of selling our house reduced the stress on our family especially since Gary was in Texas for most of the time dealing with a family health issue and frequent job travels. Despite the distance, Harrison's excellent communication and negotiating skills kept offers and counter-offers actively going. We are also appreciative of the counsel you have provided us in leasing our temporary home in Dove Canyon. Your attention to details and knowledge of landlord-tenant contractual issues led us to the selection of the right house. We have very much enjoyed working with you both and look forward to your continued support and counsel in our next step - finding that dream home!
Christi's energy, patience, and adherence to the Realtor Code of Ethics in touring homes-for-sale, are very much appreciated. Not only does she always have essential property information and sales data on hand, but has her tape measure handy to check bonus room dimensions for Gary's pool table. Christi is always helpful to remind us when we've forgotten to check on a particular feature during property previews and offers excellent ideas to overcome perceived shortcomings on any particular candidate home. We really have lots of fun touring with her in looking for that perfect home.
We know and trust that, with both your help, we will find and successfully negotiate the purchase of our dream home in the next couple of months. Gary and Cindy Kratochvil

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"Sold our home the first week ... for full price"

WOW! What can we say? Harrison & Christi sold our home the first week we were on the market for FULL price and an all cash offer in one of the most challenging of markets for sellers. Beside that they provide the ultimate in customer service in an extremely professional manner. No this isn't a paid ad; we are just thrilled with all they did for us. Lon & Shari Adams - Irvine, California

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"Great People To Work With"

Harrison and Christi are great people to work with. They listened to my needs and wants, showed me a variety of properties and guided me through the process of buying a home for the first time. Their attention to detail made the process go smoothly and really helped put my mind at ease.

Even after the close of escrow, they worked tirelessly to resolve an issue with the sellers of the property regarding a credit that was owed to me. And they've followed up to just make sure that I'm happy in my new home - I AM!! Harrison and Christi are honest, trustworthy and professional. I would highly recommend working with them! Mary Clements, 2009