Stephen Orear, REALTOR®, CDPE Carson City NV Real Estate Specialist

Carson Valley Real Estate: The Hidden Jewel of the Sierra Nevada

Welcome to my profile - the Hidden Jewel of the Sierra Nevada - where you will learn all about picturesque Nevada and about the gorgeous Greater Carson Valley Area available including homes, ranches, estates, land, investment and commercial real estate and an entire Northern Nevada real estate search that is updated daily. Originally licensed in California in 1968, I fell in love with the Carson Valley in 1995 and relocated from the San Francisco Bay Area in 1996. Jana, my wife, and I bought property in Gardnerville, Nevada in 1996 and began construction of our new home in May 1996. My knowledge of the Northern Nevada area allows me to provide a client with valuable information to make a decision about lifestyle and the purchase of real estate in Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa, Carson City and Lake Tahoe.

I’m a second generation Real Estate Professional with a vast level of experience in real estate and construction financing. My background includes: B.S. Recreation, California State University Hayward Obtained California Real Estate Salesman’s License at age 18. 20 years management, sales, and marketing experience in the medical industry. 6 years sales and marketing in Northern California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. I have extensive experience in print advertising and formal training in contract negotiation, sales presentation training and delivery. I am also an athlete, hiker, and avid cyclist, including 6-time finisher of The Death Ride (Tour of the California Alps).As a Realtor, I serve the Carson Valley and outlying areas, including Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Washoe Valley, Dayton, Fernley, Smith Valley, Gardnerville, Minden and Genoa.

Working together with my daughter, Christianne Gordon, who was originally licensed in Nevada as a Realtor in 1999, we have a referral network of trusted professionals to assist us in the successful completion of each real estate transaction, including mortgage lenders, home inspectors, title companies, appraisers and insurance companies. We would never refer you to a professional that we wouldn't use ourselves. We prefer these trusted professionals because they have proven their skills and experience by being successful in a down market, not just the hot market of yesteryear. Just as a client would value customer service, integrity, honesty, and fair detailing, we expect the same from those professionals we refer to. What this means for you is by working with us, you will have a very experienced, reliable team working for you every step of the way. One of us is always available to service your needs in an expedient manner. Experience cannot be valued any more than when you are buying or selling the most valuable asset you are likely to own in your lifetime.

Our philosphy is simple: If we take excellent care of my clients and customers, and show them that we value their trust in us and exceed their expectations, then our business will take care of itself, via word of mouth and referrals. We look forward to everyone walking away from each and every real estate transaction feeling like that was the best service they had ever received, and they'll understand when we say we endeavor to be their "Realtors for life".

Carson Valley Real Estate and Towns

The Carson Valley is just 15 minutes south of the Capital of Nevada, Carson City, and is known as the "Hidden Jewel" of Nevada. Beautiful parks, restaurants, casinos, golf courses, world-class snowskiing, hiking, biking, fishing, and are just a few of the phenomenal things you can find and do here. Minden is one of the main towns in the Carson Valley. Minden has several separate and distinct neighborhoods, and two very-well known companies have chosen to call Minden, Nevada home. Starbuck's has their newest coffee roasting plant located here, which is over 500,000 square feet in size. GE Bently also has it's forward-thinking Agrowdynamics business here, which works relentlessly to create solutions for alternative fuel sources for the world.

Testimonials

Dear Steve and Christianne,

We enjoyed working with you on our recent house purchase. You answered all of our questions in a very timely way and you were always available to show us the house and get us any information we needed. You also made this sale go very smooth and fast by personally delivering all the documents that needed to be signed.

We were also impressed by the very professional but yet very friendly and personal way that you treated both parties involved. We hope we can have the opportunity to work together again.

- Russell Scossa

Dear Steve and Christianne,

Lane and I would like to thank you for a most professional handling of our real estate situation in Gardnerville. Starting with the great communication up front by explaining what we could expect in a very difficult market. In looking at my notes from our first meeting it actually turned out exactly as you said. The length of time you predicted to complete a sale in this market was correct, the amount of the sale was within a few percentage points. Most importantly to us were the following:

1.) Christianne’s expert job of staging the home.
2.) Stephen’s & Christianne’s knowledge of the market.
3.) Continual updates on where we were.
4.) The above and beyond the call of duty displayed by you. Helping get things out of the house, constantly making yourself available for those to whom we donated furniture to.
5.) The most up to date marketing tools, from the “Talking House”, to internet, to mailing people in the area to let them know it was available.
6.) Going the extra mile to work around our schedule which is always unpredictable in our business in the fall.
7.) Actually driving all the way up to Tahoe to get papers signed (when gas prices were at their highest), and even delivering things that we may have forgotten.
8.) Your understanding of my emotional frame of mind since it was my mother’s house, and your sensitivity in handling things so I did not have to spend much time there.
9.) Your continual “What else can we do?” attitude” toward the project.
10.) Your rallying of the real estate community to show the home.
11.) The most important thing may have been their Positive Energy and Enthusiasm. Stephen told us “We can sell this house”.

Lane recently said she wished you can handle our holdings in Calif. and Arizona, and of course I concur! Thank you again for your care, your professionalism, and your belief and commitment to excellence.

- John and Lane Emerick

Hi Steve and Christianne,

This is a pleasure to respond to your request. We have been trying to formulate a “Thank You” to include all the accolades you have earned. We have been residents of the Carson Valley since 1981, and as such have used different Realtors for both residential and business. By far you have been the hardest working Realtors we’ve known. We were impressed with the exposure you gave our property using far reaching advertising, and at your own expense. We also really appreciated how accessible and personal, yet professional you both are, we could always reach you by phone, with every worry or question. (A rare luxury in this day.) Your knowledge of real estate and your keen eye for detail have served us well. In each transaction you kept our best interests in first place, which saved us needless expense down the road. We recommend you to everyone without reserve. Thank you again for your friendship, and work ethic.

With Appreciation and Love - Bob and Linda Blackford

Dear Steve and Christianne,

Thank you both very much! You both are very understanding and respectful of our time. Thank you both for respecting our time as we both tried to respect yours! I am sure we will be doing future deals together. Thanks for the excellent gift. We really appreciate it. Again, thanks and may you all be healthy, wealthy and wise.

Thanks - Carlos and Ondy Valladares

Steve,

We just wanted to send a note of thanks for the top notch service you provided us during the search for and eventual purchase of our home in Minden. Living over 600 miles away and communicating mostly by email, you made our search easy because you were always willing to tour and photograph the properties we were interested in, thereby saving many hours of needless on-site visits for us. As a result, when we did visit Minden and meet with you, we had a much clearer picture of what we were looking for, and we have you to thank for helping us find the perfect property. Your continued help through the purchase process and your dedication to us as clients made us truly appreciate your level of expertise and professionalism in your field. We are very pleased to have a new home in Minden, but even more pleased to have you, Steve, as our friend.

- Lillian Rosen & Randy Nickson

Our Real Estate Philosphy

Our Real Estate Philosophy - With every client, we listen carefully to determine needs and goals, and put together a personalized plan to accomplish them. Whether it’s a detailed marketing plan to sell your current home, or a tailored plan to find and purchase your new home, you can count on us to use our skills and experience to achieve them. With over $85 million sold in the last 10 years alone, we strive to be the most knowledgeable agents in the marketplace, to be the most ethical and honest, and to provide a level of service unmatched in the industry.

We pride ourselves on providing full service assistance to buyers and sellers, including referrals to reputable lenders, home inspectors, title companies and many other reliable professionals to meet your specific needs.

This is why we say once you work with us, you’ll consider us “your REALTORS® for life”.