Amy Steele

About Me:

I am a full-time Realtor in Crestline and Lake Arrowhead CA.

I grew up in Temecula Calif. in beautiful Wine Country on 2 acres of horse property. I watched Temecula, which used to be Rancho California grow from a two lane main street and one stoplight to the huge valley that it is today. After living by the ocean for a few years, my husband and I moved back to the valley. With each passing summer getting hotter and hotter, we decided to move to the gorgeous San Bernardino mountains. The first time we drove up the mountain, I remember the anxiety of what we doing: it seemed so far away from everything!!! It was such a huge chang! Being a true California girl, I didn't know if I'd like the cold and snow. I am most pleased to say: I do love it! The air is fresh and clean, the community of Crestline is small and close. I enjoy being on the mountain, which is similiar to the ocean community in that it's laid back and you're able to relax. I enjoy selling real estate up here, because it's all about being above the clouds but down to earth! I am truly blessed to be able to live and work in the community in which I live and love.

http://www.TheLakeArrowheadWoods.com is my other website, though there wasn't room to put it in the space above!!!

Areas of Expertise

As a Realtor that has lived in Southern California my whole life, I know how best to help clients to find what they're looking for, whether their dream home is in the mountains, in the valley, or by the sea. I am a Christian, and provide ethical, moral, and God-fearing professionalism in all of the transactions I am party to. I represent buyers and sellers equally.

For buyers, I provide outstanding service, making sure you get the best deal on your home purchase. I have programs to email listings that are on your wish list and in your price range, so you don't waste gas looking at homes that aren't affordable. I will only show you homes that you want to see, not what will get me the most commission. I am expert at contracts, using only updated ONLINE California Department of Real Estate forms, and you will know everything up front and have it all explained to take away some of the stress of buying a home. While we are in escrow, you will know what's going on immediately so you're not left wondering and I will go to bat for you if there is an issue that may come up in your escrow. I use an extensive network of local Crestline and Lake Arrowhead professionals in title and escrow, as well as reputable handymen, plumbers, electricians, and other specialists to help you during and after your purchase up here.

For sellers, I provide internet savvy marketing, creating custom pages just for their listing to best showcase it's qualities. I have my own websites that have been very active where buyers come to view homes and other area information. My print marketing is outstanding and creative, so the home pops out in the eyes of the purchaser, and is widespread through Homes and Land Magazine also. Our office puts all listings on the most popular search for homes, Realtor.com, with expanded listings, many containing virtual tours. We also advertise on LATimes.com, Yahoo.com, movoto.com, Bibbyrealty.com, Homesandland.com, craigslist.org,zillow.com,googlebase.com, and many many more of the most popular searches for Crestline and Lake Arrowhead real estate. Homes are put on different MLS systems to reach most of California, with the entire state of California to be included this year.

I provide communication every step of the way. You will know that I am working for you, and putting your interests first. As a Realtor who is truly focused on delivering Christian, professional service, I do not even calculate what I make in fees until the day that escrow closes and the sale records at county. I want you to understand my committment to you, my clients.

Testimonials

I HAVE A FRIEND THAT LIVES HERE IN CRESTLINE AND HER HUSBAND HAD A HEART ATTACK AND DIED LAST MONTH. THEY HAD A VERY, VERY OLD HOME THAT NEEDED MUCH WORK, INSIDE AND OUT. I GAVE HER NAMES OF 3 REAL ESTATE COMPANIES HERE IN CRESTLINE FOR HER TO ASK THEM TO GIVE HER AN IDEA WHAT THEY WOULD LIST AND SELL IT FOR HER. ONE REALTY LOOKED AT IT AND SAID THAT THEY WERE NOT INTERESTED BECAUSE IT WOULD TAKE TOO MUCH EFFORT. A DIFFERENT REALTY COMPANY CAME OUT WITH SEVERAL AGENTS AND LOOKED IT OVER, INSIDE AND OUT AND TOLD HER TO TELL ME, BILL AVARELL, THAT IT WAS NOT SALEABLE BECAUSE OF ALL THE WORK TO UP GRADE IT! THE THIRD REAL ESTATE COMPANY, BIBBY REALTY, SENT AMY STEELE, TO LOOK IT OVER AND SHE LISTED IT FOR THIS WIDOW. IT WAS NECESSARY FOR HER TO SELL IT BECAUSE SHE HAS 2 CHILDREN STILL AT HOME. THIS ONLY TOOK YOU A SHORT TIME TO FIND BUYERS FOR HER. THIS WAS A WONDERFUL EFFORT ON YOUR PART! THANKS FOR YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND EFFORT THIS FAMILY IS NOW MORE SOLVENT. BECAUSE OF YOUR EFFORT TO SELL THE ABOVE HOME SO QUICKLY, I LISTED A 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATHROOM NEW HOME WITH YOU AND IT ONLY TOOK YOU 4 DAYS TO FIND A BUYER FOR MY HOME. I DON'T KNOW HOW YOU SOLD THESE TWO SO QUICKLY? MAYBE WITH THE HELP OF YOUR EXCELLENT WEB SITE AND OR MAYBE BECAUSE OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE MARKET? I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO YOU HELPING ME SELL MY NEXT NEW HOMES ALSO

WILLIAM J. AVARELL HI-LAND MOUNTAINS HOMES

Amy,
When Rusty and I decided to start looking for a house we were not sure what city to start looking in first. We knew we needed to stay in San Bernardino county due to jobs and family but we had become tired of normal city life. So the search began, first just looking to see what was out there then looking to see what we could realistically afford. I came upon a website that contained a virtual tour of a house that was awesome and the way it was presented on the virtual tour that you created captured me heart and soul. I just knew I had to see this house. It called to me (sounds corny, but it is true). I just couldn't stop thinking about that house. I must have looked at it a hundred times before calling you to set up a time to go and see it. We got up there early and just fell in love with it at first sight. You where so patient to allow us to walk through and just dream about what the possibilities where if someone wanted to put the time into the house. We left there so excited and knew we wanted the house. Through a ton of emails and trips up the mountain, we all finally made the deal happen. You made purchasing a house seem so easy and stress free you explained everything just the way Rusty and I could understand it. I thank God everyday for you and that you decided to become a real estate agent so that one day you would list a house that would one day be my dream home. It was a God thing all the way around, because not only did I buy my dream home but I have gained a good friend who I know will be part of my husbands and my life for a long time to come. Thank you so much for all that you did and all that you continue to do to help us with, as we get settled into our new home. I would and will recommend you to anyone who wants a honest, and faith driven real estate agent to sell there home or purchase a home. You are a very easy to get a hold of person who at a drop of a hat meets you or will stay late if need be to accommodate your clients. Thank you again and God Bless you and your family, Christina and Rusty

Amy, I want to thank you for helping me sell my property. I knew that the house would be hard to show. I appreciate all of your efforts and determination you put into this sale. I know your knowledge of the mountain area increased my options for the house to be sold. Thank you, Brenda

Dear Amy,Thank you so much for your e-mail! I'm very glad to hear that the lots
are officially mine now!
Thank you so much for all your help. You did an excellent job and I
have always felt "safe" buying from you. I want to thank your for your excellent job. It was a pleasure to work with you. You were at all times very friendly and helpful.As I live abroad I was afraid that buying a lot in California would be very difficult for me. I knew that I would not have the chance to visit the property and that I would have to buy it "unseen". Amy, you have taken the extra work and have visited the lot more than once and have taken pictures for me to keep me updated - and you still do so that I can even see the seasonal changes of my new lot. Thank you very much! I was not familiar with buying real estate in California. There were some differences to the buying procedure I had known, but you explained and clarified all my questions to my complete satisfaction.I highly appreciate that you have always been prompt and effective to all my questions and e-mails. This made the purchase a stress-free and comfortable experience. I have always felt "safe" having you as an excellent partner.Without hesitation, I would highly recommend you. Thanks for taking such good care!Ursula Heiduck

Hi Amy, Thank you for the very professional work you did in selling my lots to a foreign buyer. I think the beautiful pictures of the lots and surrounding wooded area you posted on your outstanding website were a big help in attracting potential buyers. I know you really went out of your way to escort potential buyers to the property which is some distance from your office. I appreciate the way you handled all aspects of the sale, including finding a qualified buyer, obtaining information from county records, opening and closing the escrow in record time. And above all, keeping in touch with me at all times as to how the sale was progressing. I felt very comfortable knowing the sale of my property was in capable, ethical and caring hands. I strongly recommend that anyone considering buying or selling property in the Crestline/Lake Arrowhead area contact you and make use of your truly excellent services. Cordially and With Best Wishes for Future Sales, -Don Spiegel