Recently SDBJ declared Real Living Lifestyles as one of the top 5 real estate companies in San Diego. Out of those top five companies, Real Living Lifestyles has the most sales volume percent of growth in 2012 over 2011. The statistics display a 35% growth from the previous year, which is more than double the percent of growth of their top competitors, Coldwell Banker Residential, Prudential California Residential, Willis Allen Real Estate, and Century 21 Award.

Under the direction of CEO & President Steve Rodgers, the sky is the limit for the group at Real Living Lifestyles. With many years of experience and dedication in the real estate world, Rodgers has built an invaluable team that shares in his philosophy to integrate real estate technology and tools through lifestyle services, creating a multi-dimensional, full service real estate entity. At Real Living Lifestyles, they are committed to supporting the agents and giving them the systems and training necessary to be highly successful real estate professionals. Hiring agents who share this philosophy and exemplify outstanding customer service is how Real Living Lifestyles competes with the larger real estate companies.

Real Living Lifestyles begins helping their clients even before they meet. At RLLifestyles.com, visitors can get a free home value estimate, view at local market reports, and search for homes specific to their needs. Real Living Lifestyles has made it a point to make a name for themselves in Southern California through this full service approach. There is no doubt that this approach is what is going to help them continue to elevate their brand in the coming years.

Real Living Lifestyles CEO/President Steve Rodgers said, “My partners Mark Loscher and Jim Browne, who founded the firm, are equally as proud and as excited about this recent news! We have formed a great and respected foundation allowing our team to flourish and grow serving the customer at the highest of service levels. We are so honored to have a local and third party national consumer satisfaction rating of 96%. This we feel is our most important contribution to the markets.”

The real estate industry is keeping an eye on this up-and-coming company. Real Living Lifestyles has friends in high places, and they are moving swiftly with no signs of slowing down. With Berkshire Hathaway’s recent announcement of support in growth for this brand, they’re sure to become a solid San Diego resource for real estate in the very near future. Real Living Lifestyles is also partially owned by Brookfield Residential Property Services. Berkshire and Brookfield provide a global connection helping Real Living Lifestyles serve their clients’ local needs.

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O’Rourke was born and raised in New York and attended college at the State University of New York-Oneonta where he achieved a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Economics in the eighties.  Upon graduation, he worked in New York City as a financial planner and in Long Island as a bank executive before relocating to Southern California in 1991.  O’Rourke pioneered and founded a successful hockey league in Redondo Beach in the early nineties and partnered with the Los Angeles Kings to grow the sport of hockey in Southern California. Managing the day to day business and hockey operations, through his leadership, the league experienced explosive growth with membership soaring by 808% during the first three years of operations.

In 1999, O’Rourke moved to San Diego and after successfully transitioning out of his hockey league, embarked on a real estate career in 2001. During his twelve years in real estate, O’Rourke has been a consistent top producer, receiving the prestigious Leading Edge Award, Presidential Award, 100% Club Award with both Prudential California Realty and Re/Max Associates through the years.  He is excited to be joining Real Living Lifestyles and to be managing an outstanding team of agents at Real Living.

“John is a natural leader and Go-Giver. He is always looking out to be able to better someone else’s life and to make a difference. We are thrilled to have him leading our Escondido agent team and helping to lead them to our new great location,” said Real Living Lifestyles CEO/President Steve Rodgers.

“Escondido is a very special place.  There are very few places like it in San Diego, with all it has to offer.  Our agents are very professional and 100% committed to helping clients achieve success in real estate, whether you are selling or buying a home.  You will always get prompt, courteous, personal service and we welcome the opportunity to assist you with great enthusiasm,” says O’Rourke.

Real Living Lifestyles recently moved their Escondido office location to a larger and more conveniently located building on Escondido Boulevard. Stay tuned for their Grand Opening!

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President and CEO of Real Living Lifestyles, Steve Rodgers, attended the Summit to learn more about the Asian market and how his brokerage can maximize the potential of Asian buyers and sellers in America.

The AREAA provides home ownership for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the United States. The conference brought people from all around the world to create a deeper understanding of how to cross the border in real estate business driven by Asian & Canadian investors. This is a market that is growing leaps and bounds.

“The global economy is more connected today than ever before, and real estate is no different. To succeed in the real estate business now and in the future, we all need to build personal and business connections that extend beyond US borders and to all corners of the globe,” commented Jim Park, National Chair & Tanya Rea, Global summit Planning Chair.

Included at the Global Summit were only the best speakers. Ian MacLeod from Luxuryhomes.com spoke on Lifestyles of the Rich & Asian. Brad Inman founder of Inman News showed the crowd where the future of real estate is climbing, educating everyone on how to retool their skills to fluctuate with the current market. Janet Branton from NAR (National Associations of Realtors) was a moderator in one of the breakout session about Who’s Buying Where? There were many representatives from AREAA.

Leo Attias and John Wong from AREAA spoke on Doing Business in Asia & Around the World. Some of the other sessions included: Leading Cities for International Buyers, The Secret to Luxury Listings, Investing & Purchasing Distress Assets, and Global Networking.

It was three days of deepening relationships with real estate leaders from across the globe. Rubbing elbows with top global investors, government officials, and major financial institutions. Everyone who was someone attended.

Real Living Lifestyles’ President/CEO Steve Rodgers commented, “The caliber of the professionals was very impressive. These were noted global leaders who I was honored to learn from, network with and share our best ideas. The global world is becoming more local every day and now I know even more ways to adapt these strategies to help our agents and clients here locally and those coming abroad. Global reach, local touch that is more real every day.”

Those interested in being a part of building relationships beyond the US borders can become a member of AREAA. Being a member allows you to network at local and national events, get exclusive discounts for seminars and events, referral opportunities from the areaa.org member and default service directories, and so much more. Becoming a part of AREAA means you support the mission of increasing sustainable home ownership in the Asian community.

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To reserve your seat, simply RSVP to CheriRice59@gmail.com – can’t wait to see you there!

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From left: Steve Rodgers, Mark Loscher, Josh Hirsch, & Jim Browne

Hirsch said, “Real estate is in our blood. My grandparents started one of the first Century 21’s in New Jersey and almost every adult in our family has or has had their real estate license.” Everywhere Josh Hirsch travels he creates a positive and confident atmosphere. Currently he resides in the small city of Del Cerro with his lovely wife Holly and three children, Maxwell, Jaxson, and Sophia.

Hirsch believes that everyone has their own unique, special talents that they are meant to share with the world. For Hirsch, it is helping others identify their talents; and helping them to create a life filled with passion and purpose. Hirsch commented, “We’re teaching people how to adapt to and control the variable components of business which creates more revenue, better client relationships and a higher quality of life.”

This is one of the many reasons Steve Rodgers, President/CEO of Real Living Lifestyles, knew he would be a perfect fit for his brokerage. “We are thrilled and excited that Josh has joined us. The agents and company will truly benefit from his many talents,” said Rodgers.

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Real Living Lifestyles latest partnership with David Greenberger, president of 1031 Exchange Advantage, Inc., a nationwide exchange service, is setting them a step ahead of the competition. TaxSaver Network is a new 1031 Exchange website that educates clients with invaluable tax saving information. 1031 Advantage Inc. works daily in making sure all tax facts are kept up to date.

TaxSaver Network is a resource for real estate agents empowering them to educate their clients on how to save taxes on real estate they buy, sell or hold. Acting as a kind of “Legal Zoom” for members, agents can schedule personal consultations with an attorney or email specific questions to review tax saving strategies on behalf of their clients. With taxes on the rise and ever changing tax liabilities, TaxSaver Network is there to help clients understand how to save.

Real Living Lifestyles agents are able to give their investor clients their own accounts with TaxSaver Network, which assists in structuring transactions for more people to buy and sell tax free! Staying on top of technology will offer the agents the ability to educate their clients as tax laws change. TaxSaver Network markets their member’s listings to reach thousands of other network members who are motivated to do tax free exchanges.

“We are very proud and excited to have this valuable service added for our agents’ and clients. This offers another one of our “Lifestyles Services” in the mix to serve our clients’ at their level of needs and wants. We will continue to add many layers of benefits as we move forward,” said Steve Rodgers.

Having TaxSaver Network as a partner is like having a tax attorney at your fingertips. This partnership gives Real Living Lifestyles agents the skills and knowledge to assist their clients at the highest level possible in their investment needs.

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“This new location provides Real Living Lifestyles with a strong presence in the North County area as well as the gateway to the Temecula and south Riverside markets”, says Diane Hogencamp, Branch Manager.

Local residents will recognize some of the names and faces in our new location, such as Deborah Danko, Debra Sorensen, Rebecca Reilly, Donna Moore, Roselyn DeSander, Ken Follis and Kim Carlson. All have many years of experience in the Fallbrook and Bonsall area. These teams of professionals are skilled to meet the needs of this challenging market. Whether ready to sell or looking to buy your next home or investment, give them a call today.

Real Living Lifestyles is a full-service, international real estate franchise company with a comprehensive suite of resources aimed at helping our clients successfully navigate through the home-buying and home-selling process. Real Living has maintained a reputation for one of the most innovative companies in the real estate industry and they have continued to expand their brokerage in a down economy.

Steve Rodgers CEO/President of Real Living Lifestyles recently said, “We are very excited about our internal growth internally and externally here at Real Living. We grew 30 percent last year over the previous year in our sales volume and outperformed the market. We have future plans to build our existing offices with even more quality agents as well as opening further locations. This year and into next we plan to evolve into Mission Valley, La Jolla and San Marcos areas. The growth will happen as the proper opportunities and market conditions permit. We have lots of interest to join our team and are excited to support that demand and continue to grow”.

If you need great service call or email anyone of our top agents at:

Donna Moore
Phone: #760-807-5144
Email:  donnam71@cox.net
Website:  www.realliving.com/Donna.Moore

Deborah Danko

Phone:             #760-271-4760
Email:               4debdanko@gmail.com
Website:           www.deborahdanko.com

Recipient of the 5 Star Real Estate Agent Award 2012 & 2013

Debra Sorensen

Phone:             #760-822-4289
Email:               d.sorensen325@gmail.com
Website:           http://www.debbiesorensen.com/

Graduate of NAR “GRI Designee”

Ken Follis

Phone:             #760-720-4418
Email:               kenfollisrealtor@gmail.com
Website:           www.realliving.com/Ken.Follis

Follis is one of Real Living Lifestyles Top Producers

Kim Carlson

Phone:             #760-310-1111
Email:               kimsold@aol.com
Website:           www.kimcarlsonhomes.com

Carlson is one of Real Living Lifestyles Top Producers

Rebecca Reilly

Phone:             #760-458-5211
Email:               reillynews1@gmail.com
Website:           www.sdcountyrealestate.com

Rebecca has extensive knowledge of each of the communities located in and around Fallbrook.

Roselyn DeSander

Phone:             #760-330-1078
Email:               rdesander@gmail.com

Roselyn specializes in Equestrian Estates in North County San Diego

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For the past 29 years Stuart has been very happy with her choice to leave her position as Representative for a Business Forms company. When she married and moved to North San Diego, there wasn’t much business in the way of Business Forms, so she decided to change careers and join the real estate profession. She never looked back. One of her past clients, Rosalie Passovoy, said, “Barbara is creative and works for her clients–both the homeowner and the prospective home buyer. She has a wonderful eye for what works in a house, and what will work a little better without adding to the cost of the home. She is always on time with her clients, and she leaves the home in excellent condition.” For more great comments check out Stuart’s other reviews on her site.

Most of Stuart’s business is repeat clients and referrals, but she also welcomes new business. She said, “I look forward to continuing to provide the best possible service to my clients. I am very detail oriented Realtor, personally involved in all aspects of the sale for all my clients.” Stuart’s experience has taught her clients that they can count on exceptional service from Lake Hodges to Lake Poway to almost anywhere with her Relocation connections.

Staying on the cutting edge of technology, Stuart has created a website that can be very useful in finding a home, searching out just the right neighborhood, seeing what properties are hot, and learning all about her marketing philosophy and real estate experience. Barbara Stuart can be reach at #858-204-5700 or email her at barbarastuart@cox.net.

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Before they became a team, Cay and Carly were practicing real estate separately – Cay in San Diego and Carly in Arizona. After months of daily phone calls concerning their respective businesses, it became obvious that Carly should move back home and join her father.

Being in the real estate business as a team for six years has really helped Cay and Carly listen to exactly what their clients’ needs are. Clients Bob and Cathy Richardson commented, “We had the privilege of working with Cay and Carly Bohnsack on both the purchase and sale of our home. They not only became our agents, but counselors, advisors and true friends. And because of their expertise in real estate trends and markets, we were able to move through our transactions in the shortest amount of time. We would highly recommend giving them your trust, as they are always very professional with a personal touch to attention and detail. With their availability and quick response, we felt like their only clients! Thank you Cay and Carly!” Cay and Carly’s website, Cay and Carly Homes, is full of reviews like this one, illustrating the caliber of service Cay and Carly provide to their clients.

Cay and Carly share a common passion, drive, and enthusiasm about real estate. Their goal is to provide exceptional service to every one of their clients. In the future as they grow, their plan is to bring on like-minded team members who possess the same values, morals, and mindset. They see themselves becoming an even more dominant team in San Diego in 2013.

If you would like personalized attention with exceptional service, Cay and Carly Bohnsack can be reached at 858-231-2451.

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• Katharina Thinnes
• Kim Carlson
• Jeff DeChamplain
• Barbara Stuart
• Sean Zanganeh
• Vincent Morris
• Kris Akagi
• Ken Follis
• Craig Levitt
• Anne Levig
• Marie Jo Atkins
• Diane Teti and John Olenik
• Scott Peck and Bob Griswold
• Daniel Beer
• Sandi Hadley
• Cay and Carly Bohnsack
• Arleen Gimbel and Chad Basinger
• Jenn Blake and Lennie Fernandez
• Diane Orvis and Megan Orvis Morris.

The results were based on units closed and highest gross commission in both individual and team categories.

“What sets Real Living Lifestyles agents apart from other companies is client dedication, and the quality of service provided with each transaction. Training is a crucial part of the company culture,” said President/CEO, Steve Rodgers.  Real Living Lifestyles continually keeps agents up-to-date on new skills and strategies to help them stay productive and knowledgeable for their clients. One of those strategies is the Premier Service Program, a third party company who sends customer service surveys to clients after the close of their transaction. Real Living Lifestyles was given a 96% satisfaction rating for outstanding service, quality, and performance in 2012.  In addition, they also had eight agents recognized nationally for their outstanding Premier Service results:

• Deborah Simon
• Jenn Blake and Lennie Fernandez
• Kim Carlson
• Linda Campbell
• Megan Orvis Morris
• Sara Driscoll

Listening, understanding, communicating, and setting high standards to achieve this level of service is what keeps the Real Living Lifestyles agents above the competition.

As a brokerage, Real Living Lifestyles has continued to grow and succeed despite the tough real estate market that has loomed over the industry in the past few years. Their future continues to look bright and prosperous due largely in part to the high caliber of agents they have representing them.

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