I think some buyers are going about the home search backwards. They seem to be caught up in the deal. Sure, the deal is important, but the biggest goal should be to purchase the right home in the right location.
In the Big Bear Valley there are many different locations to look at homes. The areas, in no particular order, are:
(Just click on any of these to see the google map of the neighborhood)
Price is very important, but if the house is in the wrong location, you'll have a tough time selling it to the next guy. The best way to make your second home a keeper is to pick the location first.
Please give me a call to discuss Real Estate in any of these areas. As a resident since 1990, I can tell you why they all appeal to buyers with different needs.
I can show you any home for sale in Big Bear.
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Steve Hirschler
Associate, The Tim Wood Group
Coldwell Banker Mountain Gallery
42153 Big Bear Blvd.
P.O. BOX 6820
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
stevehirschler@gmail.com
909 866-3481 EXT. 217 CELL 909 725-5889
Fax 909 866-3531
http://www.stevesellsbigbear.com
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Click here to see the details on these 14 homes.
I can show you any home for sale in Big Bear.
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Steve Hirschler
Associate, The Tim Wood Group
Coldwell Banker Mountain Gallery
42153 Big Bear Blvd.
P.O. BOX 6820
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
909 866-3481 EXT. 217 CELL 909 725-5889
Fax 909 866-3531
http://www.stevesellsbigbear.com
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As of this morning, we have 42 bank owned homes (REO's) on the market, that's only 4.59% of the 915 active listings. Please call or email if you want to purchase a bank owned home in Big Bear,
I will get you the best deal.
I can show you any home for sale in Big Bear.
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Steve Hirschler
Associate, The Tim Wood Group
Coldwell Banker Mountain Gallery
42153 Big Bear Blvd.
P.O. BOX 6820
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
stevehirschler@gmail.com
909 866-3481 EXT. 217 CELL 909 725-5889
Fax 909 866-3531
http://www.stevesellsbigbear.com
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Click here to see the details on these 4 homes.
I can show you any home for sale in Big Bear.
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Search the Southern California MLS (Multiple Listing Service)
Steve Hirschler
Associate, The Tim Wood Group
Coldwell Banker Mountain Gallery
42153 Big Bear Blvd.
P.O. BOX 6820
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
stevehirschler@gmail.com
909 866-3481 EXT. 217 CELL 909 725-5889
Fax 909 866-3531
http://www.stevesellsbigbear.com
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This was posted on Yelp for "The Tim Wood Group" :
Working with Steve Hirschler was a great experience. I wish all real estate agents were like him. We came to Steve because we were looking for an investment and a vacation property, somewhere we could go to get away from the busy valley life in Los Angeles County and enjoy the mountains of Big Bear where we use to vacation as little kids.
His method and personality really came through from the first meeting with him and through the process of finding our great little Gambrel in the Moonridge woods. At our first meeting, he helped take the car seat out of our truck so he could put it in his truck and drive us around the neighborhoods that he had planned to show us. He was very patient, being the father of 4 daughters himself, our one little boy was probably no trouble to have around at all. Steve is very knowledgeable about the area, he showed us many different places and made sure we kept in mind important strengths and desirability's of particular neighborhoods. He really helped us to make a great decision about the Gambrel property. We knew it was going to be a lot of work, being a fixer REO property but my husband and I needed a project to keep us busy anyway. We had a certain budget, went back and forth on whether or not we needed one bedroom or 2 bedrooms, or a garage and Steve really paid special attention to this where other real estate agents would just keep trying to increase the bottom line and show us properties not always within our strict price range. We finally chose the 2 bedroom Gambrel with one bathroom and a fireplace.
We were impressed with the way Steve marketed himself, we really enjoyed the streaming videos and the tone of his voice when describing properties. We were also impressed by his track record and all of the properties that he sold within the community. I enjoyed when he pointed out the properties that had sold. His confidence was contagious.
The customer service Steve provided was something that had not been familiar to us in quite some time. He was not aggressive in a way where we felt anxious or rushed. He followed up with us on an almost daily basis and replied at once. That was probably the most pleasant thing about the whole transaction, his communication skills and the high class customer service that he provided. My husband and I are not wealthy, we both work full time, but Steve treated us like we were customers willing to spend a million bucks.
Thank You, Steve!
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DRE#01703081 Big Bear's hardest Working Professional Agent "If you're lucky enough to live in the Mountains, you're lucky enough" I can show you any Big Bear Home, regardless of the listing agent.
Steve has strong sales ability that he acquired through years of retail management. He exemplifies integrity, honesty and tenacity. Steve is committed to total customer satisfaction. He is a strong negotiator for his clients and tackles problems with enthusiasm. Steve will exceed your expectations and out work his competition. Born in Paso Robles, CA. A native to California, Steve has lived in numerous communities through out Southern California, including Paso Robles, Atascadero, Santa Maria, Oxnard, Huntington Beach, San Diego and Big Bear Lake. Steve spent 10 years in Santa Maria and graduated from Santa Maria High in 1979. 
One year after graduation he married his wife, Shelli. Steve and Shelli have 4 beautiful daughters, Christine, Stephanie, Michelle, and Jennifer. All four were raised here in beautiful Big Bear Lake. Shelli and Steve have owned Shelli's Hallmark Shop here in Big Bear since 1990.
Steve's hobbies include mountain biking, water skiing, snow skiing, snow shoeing, and hiking. 
Steve has participated in charity cycling events including the peak to peak on two occasions (a ride from Big Bear to Mammoth Mountain). In fall of 2004 Steve rode the San Juan Mountains from Telluride, Co. to Moab, Ut. Steve can often be found on a bike on the top of a mountain. Steve says he's excited about the Real Estate market here in Big Bear, and investment opportunities are abundant. Big Bear is Southern California's four season resort. ... 
Our Coldwell Banker office is located in the heart Big Bear Lake, California and is ideally located to serve and market to all of the other cities in the Big Bear Valley. Centrally located in Southern California, and surrounded by National Forest, the Big Bear Lake area is only a couple of hours away from all the major Southern California counties.
Big Bear Property ownership offers four seasons of fun. In winter and spring you can enjoy Big Bear Valley's great snow skiing and boarding at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit ski resorts. In summer and fall there is fishing, boating and water skiing in Big Bear Lake. There is also mountain biking, hiking, golfing, horseback riding, and many other scheduled events. Additionally, you'll find great shopping, dining, and of course, relaxing...which is big part of what owning Big Bear Real Estate is all about! All in all, Big Bear Lake is a fantastic place to own a home for full time living or vacation use.
The fact is that the real estate market is booming in Big Bear Lake. And the prices of Big Bear homes and land that are currently being marketed by The Tim Wood Group are still very affordable. For investors that have given up on buying real estate "down the hill", Big Bear Real Estate is still a great investment opportunity. Quality Big Bear Properties can still be found at prices far below those that are found in the majority of Southern California's real estate markets. As with most markets, you'll find that our prices will vary depending on what location you want to buy your Big Bear Property in. Big Bear lakefront homes and estates are of course more expensive than a quaint cabin in some of the other areas of Big Bear, but you'll find all the areas offer their own unique investment opportunities. If you plan to buy a second home in the Big Bear Lake area, then you may even want to consider a home that is suitable for a vacation rental program.
Another unique aspect of the Big Bear Lake market is the availability of raw land. Unlike the real estate market down the hill, you'll find that vacant land is readily available as an investment option. Whether you're buying land as an investment itself; buying it for the purpose of building a home on speculation, or building the custom home of your dreams, the Big Bear Real Estate market is ripe with opportunities. The experts at The Tim Wood Group are the area specialists in raw land subdivisions. And having developed a large portion of the Big Bear area, we can help you with every aspect of this process including the names of quality builders in the Big Bear Lake area.
At The Tim Wood Group, our goal is to demonstrate that professionalism truly exists in the real estate industry, and our commitment is to prove this with every Big Bear Real Estate transaction we complete. Since 1976, we have sold more than 5000 Big Bear Properties, and we have been consistently been ranked in the top echelon for independent producers. We are also a Coldwell Banker franchise. And as such, we are members of Coldwell Banker's world-renowned referral network system.
Testimonials
"Steve was great in handling every aspect of the purchase. He is very knowledgeable about real estate in Big Bear and his advice regarding the different negotiations (price, contingencies, etc.) resulted in a smooth purchase. "
-- Feb 19, 2009 by Roy and Heidi
"GREAT TO WK W/,VERY KNOWLEDGABLE AND WILLING TO GO THE DISTANCE."
-- Feb 17, 2009 by Doug and Terri Canaan
"Steve's dedication and persistance, in a difficult market,allowed us to avoide a foreclosure buy finding an acceptable offer for a short sale for our czbin. He was very patiant at times when most people would be loosing it! He got us where we needed to be and stayed with us all the way. Thanks Steve!"
-- Feb 16, 2009 by David Ruppel
"Steve helped me sell an older cabin needing renovation in a difficult market in a short period of time."
-- Feb 5, 2009 by Steve Wilson
"Steve was a pleasure to work with. He was easy to talk to and very professional in all our dealings. So much so that I have keep in contact with him about our endeavors in Big Bear."
-- Sep 22, 2008 by Chris Jones
"Steve is professional, detail-oriented, listens to clients, and is very responsive. He has a deep knowledge of the Big Bear Lake market. He has been as helpful after the sale, assisting us in getting settled as he was during the sale process. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a home or vacation cabin in the Big Bear Lake area."
-- Sep 21, 2008 by Gary Chapman
"We were very happy with the service provided to us when we purchased our Big Bear home from Steve. We would definitely recommend him and have to folks who've inquired about purchasing a home up in Big Bear."
-- Jun 9, 2008 by Irene Briones
"Steve was amazing to work with! I told him what I was looking for, price range, location, condition of cabin, etc. and he found exactly what I wanted in less then a month! He walked me through the loan process, helped me get settled in the community and has become a dear friend! I have been happy to refer him to several of my friends who are interested in buying in Big Bear! I am SO THANKFUL that I found Steve!"
-- May 12, 2008 by Kathleen Eaton
"Mr. Hirschler did exactly what we retained him to do, sold our home for us. His Integrity, and professionalism place him high on the list of Real Estate Professionals, and would come highly recommended from my wife and I."
-- May 4, 2008 by David Saderup
"Steve brought the right balance of professionalism and personal touch to the process. Great guy....great job!"
-- May 4, 2008 by Scott Mac Gregor
"Steve gets an A for effort in working the details of a transaction. We enjoyed working with him and appreciate his continued interest and support."
-- May 3, 2008 by Gordon Leon
"I first met Steve when the Agent that I had gone to see never showed up at the house he was supposed to show me. I called the number on the sign and as luck would have it, it was Steve's listing. He then took me to a home that I made an offer on and bought. I called him again to help me find a home for my son, and again I made an offer upon seeing it for the first time. Yes, I would recommend him in an instant. Mary Simone"
-- May 2, 2008 by Mary Simone
"Steve Hirschler is a hard working, enthusiastic agent. Whether you are buying or selling, you will be more than satisfied with his knowledge, ability to communicate and follow-up once the paperwork is signed."
-- May 2, 2008 by Chris Ricks
"Extremely profession in all aspects. A pleasure to deal with. An all around good guy."
-- May 2, 2008 by Robert Cutuli
Dear Steve,
We wanted to send you a belated but heartfelt "Thank You" for finding us the perfect get away cabin.
We just spent a very relaxing and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend that included a boat tour around the wonderful lake, sledding at the Alpine Sled facility, Picnics, BBQ on our awesome deck, walks, and the list goes on!
You did such a wonderful job of listening to our needs and wants, and quickly put together a tour of homes that were all close to what we were looking for.
As for our new place on Sunset Ave., you found us the perfect spot, and just in time as things turned out, as you are well aware of!
We think it is pretty amazing that we were able to find our cabin after just one day of looking! Had we tried to look on our own, we would still be looking!
Your knowledge of the Big Bear area aside, we really appreciate your calm, professional and personable demeanor!
It is becoming increasingly rare in today's world, unfortunately, to get the Class "A" treatment that you provided to us.
The proof of this is when you had us follow you to the appliance store after our walk through to see if they sold a washer and dryer set that would fit through the narrow pass through to the laundry area. We got a big kick out of the way you took the lead, walked right into the store and politely yet directly asked the young lady working there if they had units in the particular width that we needed. That was just outstanding and we appreciate it. We will be insisting that our friends and acquaintances go through you for any future real estate needs in the Big Bear region!
Once again, Thank you and we hope to have you over for a BBQ in the near future. You and your family are always welcome!
Warmest regards,
Chris, John, Kayla, Cameron, and Cloe (She says "Hi to Steve") Krainock
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