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Ira Bland
Company: Century 21 Crest Address: 4005 Foothill Blvd
La Crescenta, CA   91214 Toll Free: (800) 509-7344 Ext. 1078Email: Contact This Agent
Real estate transactions and snowflakes have one thing in common. No two are identical. This is why I market and commit myself as "Your Full-Service Real Estate Partner!"

THE INFORMATION IN THIS PROFILE WAS COMPILED FROM AN
APPLICATION AND A PERSONAL INTERVIEW WITH THE AGENT.

General Info | Designations/Special Skills | Levels of Expertise
Benefits of Working With Ira Bland | Personal Info
             General Information
Agent's sales over the past 12 months
Number of Transactions
 N/A
Total Sales Volume of Closed Transactions
 N/A
Price Range (Residential Only)
$0 to $0
Median Sales Price (Residential Only)
$0
 
Ratio of Buyers vs. Sellers (approximate)
Buyers: 
0%
Sellers: 
0%
     
Geographic Area of Real Estate Expertise
Northern LA County, including the Foothill communities, Glendale, Burbank, Sunland/Tujunga & San Fernando Valley
  
     
Real Estate Licensed in the Following State(s)
CA     
   
MLS Memberships
Glendale Assn of Realtors (I-TECH); Southland Regional Assn of Realtors (TEMPO)  
     
Years of Experience
7  
     
Within the MLS (or market area) the company has...
Office(s) 
4
Full-time sales people
200
     
Position held within the company
Sales Associate  


             Designations and Special Skills
Special Designations
RealtorŪ
 
Special Achievements
 
Special Skills
Buyers Agency 
 
1031 Tax Exchange 
1st Time Buyer 
 
Languages Spoken
English  
 


             Levels of Expertise
(The following are ranked by agent's level of competence)
1 = Very knowledgeable and a high level of competence.
2 = Knowledgeable but limited experience.		 3 = Limited knowledge and little experience.
4 or Blank = Doesn't work this type of real estate.
Residential Land Special Properties
1
 Single Family Homes 
2
 Lots    4 Waterfront Properties 
1
 Duplexes
3
 Development 4 Vacation & Resort 
1
 Condominium/ Town House
3
 Farms/ Acreage  4 Time Shares  
    4 Horse Properties 
Rental Assistance  Investment  1 Luxury Homes 
1
 Short Term (1-4 months) 
1
 1-4 Family Units  2 Foreclosures
1
 Long Term (12+ months)
1
 More than 4 Family Units  2 Mobile Homes  
3
 Lease-Purchase Option
3
 Property Management 2 Historical Properties 
      4 Bed & Breakfasts 
Commercial Business
1
 Commercial Sales  
3
 Business Opportunities  
1
 Commercial Leasing          
 


Benefits of Working with Ira Bland
Buyers
Never imposes his values on the client; Explains the purchase process to clients, as Ira wants them to be comfortable with both him & the process; Knowledgeable of the inventories to best match their needs; Emphasizes the term "partnership" because the client & Ira become business partners with one goal: the purchase of a new home (or other property); Buyers benefit from his attending property caravans 5 days a week, because Ira has knowledge of inventories to best match their needs.
 
Sellers
Presentations are simple & to the point; Sellers receive not only information about comparable sales but also an in-depth explanation as to market conditions & negotiating strategies that will result in the best deal. Has seen many of the competing properties and can share that information to assist in suggesting pricing of their property; Sellers benefit from his attending property caravans 5 days a week, because Ira has likely seen many of the competing properties & can share that information to assist in pricing.
 
General
3 P's Philosophy: Professionalism, Partnership, Persistence; "Century 21 is the most recognized name in real estate." Office is ranked in the top 100 franchises & is the dominant real estate company serving the Foothills of Los Angeles County; Attends agent marketing & property caravans 5 days a week - "doing so enables me to not only see current inventories but also network with local area agents." Also a notary public who is able to notarize deeds, loan documents, etc - "that will save the client notary fees."
 


             Personal Information
Past Career & Education
Managerial positions, developing & supporting information technology projects & systems - more than 30 years; Industries included property & casualty insurance, title insurance, workers' compensation insurance & transportation.
 
Charitable & Civic Activities
Functional chairmanship & participant in the Foothills Relay for Life (benefitting the American Cancer Society); Glendale Association of Realtors director (2007-08) & MLS Committee member; Member of Advisory Council for LA County Tax Assessor.
 
Miscellaneous
Strong & creative negotiator; "Clients regularly tell me I exceeded their expectations. Several clients have had family members or close friends as Realtors, yet they allowed me to represent them and were grateful for their decision. For me, commissions are not motivational. Rather, the 'art of the deal' and client satisfaction are my driving forces. For my clients, I am their full-service real estate partner."

This agent is a non-smoker.

 

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