It’s easy to look at a nonprofit organization that needs help and to say “someday, I’ll help them”, or to say “if only I had the money, I’d help”. But then there are people who make the money, and the time, to help those that need the help, like Gloria. Gloria wanted to help animals, but she wound up in a situation where she did not have the financial means to be able to do so, which is why she got her real estate license and then started Purrfect Realty.

Purrfect Realty is an Orange County Real Estate company whose main purpose it is to provide you with the realty service that you need. But the second thing that it does is provide Gloria with the money to help out animals who are desperately in need. With the proceeds from the company, Gloria cares for pets who need help and donates money to shelters she is affiliated with, helping the animals and, at the same time, helping the people who are looking for a home. If you’re looking for a house in Orange County, know that by hiring Purrfect Realty, you’re doing so much more than just purchasing or selling a home.

Orange County Real Estate

When you’re looking for an Orange County Real Estate company, the last thing that you’re probably thinking about is pets. But did you know that there’s actually one Orange County Real Estate company that can help you to get the home that you want, or to sell your house, and that, at the same time, donates the proceeds from the sale to charity?
Gloria has been helping animals using the money that she gets from her real estate business, Purrfect Realty, for a number of years. Gloria always loved animals and knew that she wanted to be able to help them, but there was no way, financially, for her to be able to do so. When you want to do something badly enough, the best thing that you can do is to play to your strengths, and so Gloria got her realtors license and founded Purrfect realty, creating an Orange County Real Estate company that you can trust as well as one that takes care of animals!
If you’re looking for a realtor in Orange County, contact Gloria, for not only will you be able to get great customer service and the help that you want, but you’ll also be able to help out some animals who deserve to be cared for

Purrfect Realty: Helping people find their perfect home while helping homeless animals

Purrfect Realty is not your ordinary real estate agency; Owner Gloria Ferrier founded the agency on the principles of helping animals in need, and donates all profits of the real estate business to this cause. Purrfect Realty’s commitment to their human clients is just as prevalent as their dedication to their four-legged patrons, and with 10 years of experience in the real estate industry, they have “purrfected” their excellent customer service.

Gloria founded Purrfect Realty on the basis of integrity and dedication, and believes in providing the best and most convenient service to her clients. Where other real estate agents might slack, Purrfect Realty will always come through. For example, once during a particularly difficult sale, Gloria found out that the home had not been signed off between all of the previous owners who had passed away. In order to sell the house, Gloria had to personally track down each previous owner’s next of kin so that they could sign a quick claim deed. Other real estate agents will overlook time-consuming tasks such as this, telling their clients to complete it on their own and then come back when finished.  But Purrfect Realty is different; they will take on these challenges in order to make their clients’ home buying process easier and much less stressful.Other services that Purrfect Realty provides are personalized home services and in-house notary services. These complimentary services are not only convenient for clients but will also save them money. Purrfect Realty, being a veteran in the industry, has also established great relationships with mortgage brokers, title insurers, and escrow officers, all people who can help expedite a client’s home buying process.

Again, all profits from Purrfect Realty’s services go straight to benefits towards our four-legged friends in need. Purrfect Realty comes to the animals’ rescue when they help a client buy or sell a home—without that funding, Purrfect Realty can’t keep helping these animals in need.

Contact Gloria Ferrier at Purrfect Realty at (714) 932-9503 or by email to get your house listed or to find your purrfect home. At the end of the transaction, you’ll also have the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve given aid to animals in need.

And lastly, we placed four cats this week, and we’re so happy they went to good homes! And Purrfect Realty’s featured pup today is Vera, an adorable and sweet pit-bull/boxer mix still looking for a home. Click to see her on Petfinder.com!

Vera needs a home! Click to see her on Petfinder.com

Purrfect Realty was born from Gloria Ferrier’s love of animals, and she’s been caring for them for more than the 10 years she’s been running her real estate agency. But back when both Gloria and her husband were working for AT&T, and  Gloria got involved in pet rescue, they could afford to use their salaries on the needy animals.

But once Gloria retired, she realized that her retirement pay was not going to allow her to keep paying the bills AND rescuing pets! And that meant no more spays and neuters, rescues or boarding strays on her property. Gloria wasn’t prepared to let that happen. And that’s what led her to real estate, she says. “I didn’t know what to do. I looked and looked for a new job. It was kind of funny—real estate was never a dream of mine! I was just looking through the newspaper at all the jobs, saw the ad and decided I’d go see what they had to say. This could work for me, I thought. And it did.”

Gloria actually found herself enjoying real estate, and has been doing it for the last 10 years. A few years ago, she earned her broker’s license and founded her non-profit real estate company, Purrfect Realty.

The process for buying a home through Purrfect Realty is no different than with any other real estate company, except for her exemplary customer service. For instance, Gloria’s notary services are provided to clients for no extra charge. “This is only one of the ways I provide ‘purrfect’ service to my clients,” says Gloria. “When the deal closes and I get paid my commission, I take out what’s necessary to pay the bills and the rest goes to my non-profit organization for pet rescue.” Gloria maintains a low overhead for running her real estate agency, only E&O (business liability) insurance, the rent, stationery and supplies for the office, and a small salary of around 10% of the commission.

The remainder goes to the furry, four-legged and needy, in many ways. One of her methods for distributing this unique form of fundraising is to give $1,000 to any animal rescue organization who gave her the referral that leads to a successful sale. Also, Gloria is willing to pay vet bills when an animal hospital or pet rescue calls to tell her that they or the pet’s owner can’t afford the cost of treatment. This is also true for Orange County’s specialty veterinarians, as she’s on a list of available donors prepared to contribute to surgical bills when a dog or cat gets hit by a car, for example.

As for homeless strays, Gloria takes them on a case-by-case basis (as she’s already got a full house!), but always lines them up with other charities that can accept the animals and will treat them well. She never turns anyone away without some sort of assistance, and always does as much as she possibly can. Purrfect Realty is not just a resource for home buyers and sellers, but also for animal lovers who need someone to turn to when pets or homeless animals are in trouble.

Her current residents include Vera, a 5-month old terrier mix (who has more energy than Gloria can handle!), four kittens from a litter of 11, two lively and friendly 2-year old cats she raised from kittens since they didn’t get adopted and four adult cats she took in from the vet because they weren’t getting socialized living in cages.

Gloria actively looks for adoption opportunities for her animals, working with Michelle Bucks, organizer of the Pet Expo USA venues and posting them on Petfinder.com (Click here to see Vera’s page!) Her aim is to get the animals living at her home adopted in order to free up her time. That way she can focus more on her fundraising—otherwise known as her real estate business!

Contact Gloria Ferrier at Purrfect Realty on (714) 932-9503 or by email to get your house listed or to find your purrfect home. At the end of the transaction, you’ll also have the satisfaction of knowing that you’ve given aid to animals in need.

Three’s A Crowd

• Avoid having too many people present during inspections.  The potential buyer will feel like an intruder and will hurry through the house.

Music Is Mellow

• But not when showing a house.  Turn off the blaring radio or television.  Let the salesman and buyer talk, free of disturbances.

Pets Underfoot?

• Keep them out of the way- preferably out of the house.

Silence Is Golden

• Be courteous but don’t force conversation with the potential buyer.  He wants to inspect your house, not pay a social call.

Be It Ever So Humble

• Never apologize for the appearance of your home.  After all, it has been lived in.  Let the trained salesman answer any objections.  This is his job.

In The Background

• The salesman knows the buyers requirements and can better emphasize the features of your home when you don’t tag along.  You will be called if needed.

Why Put The Cart Before The Horse?

• Trying to dispose of furniture and furnishings to the potential buyer before he has purchased the house often loses a sale.

A Word To The Wise

• Let your Realtor discuss price terms, possession and other factors with the customer.  He is eminently qualified to bring negotiations to a favorable conclusion.

Use Your Agent

• Show your home to prospective customers by appointment through your agent.  Your cooperation will be appreciated and will help close the sale more quickly.

First Impressions Are Lasting

• The front door greets the prospect.  Make sure its fresh, clean and scrubbed looking.  Keep lawn trimmed and edged, and the yard free of refuse.

Decorate For A Quick Sale

• Faded walls and worn woodwork reduce appeal.  Why try to tell the prospect how your home could look, when you can show them by redecorating?  A quicker sale at a higher price will result.  An investment in new kitchen wallpaper will pay dividends.

Let The Sun Shine In

• Open draperies and curtains and let the prospect see how cheerful your home can be.

Fix That Facuet

• Dripping water discolors sinks and suggests faulty plumbing.

Repairs Can Make A Big Difference

• Loose knobs, sticking doors and windows, warped cabinet drawers and other minor flaws distract from home value.  Have them fixed.

From Top To Bottom

• Display the full value of your attic and other utility space by removing all unnecessary articles.

Safety First

• Keep stairways clear.  Avoid cluttered appearances and possible injuries.

Make Closets Look Bigger

• Neat well-ordered closets show that space is ample.

Bathrooms Help Sell Homes

• Check and repair caulking in bathtubs and showers.  Make this room sparkle.

Arrange Bedrooms Neatly

• Remove excess furniture.  Use attractive bedspreads and freshly laundered curtains.

Can You See The Light?

• Illumination is like a welcome sign.  The potential buyer will feel a glowing warmth when you turn on all your lights for an evening inspection.

Your home is your castle, as the old saying goes.  A home is a place to call your own.   Perhaps you are ready to settle down and want the feeling of permanence and involvement that comes with owning your own home.  Perhaps you need more living space.  Or maybe you want more freedom than you have in a rental unit to adapt your living space to your needs.

Financial Incentives

For many people, the motivation for home ownership is primarily financial.  Owning your own home is a first-rate investment for a number of reasons.

Scheduled Savings- when you buy a house, mortgage payments serve as a type of scheduled savings plan. Over time, you accumulate ‘equity’, an ownership interest in property that you can often borrow against or convert into cash by selling the house.

Stable Housing Costs- Rents typically increase year after year, the principal and interest portion of most mortgage payments remain unchanged throughout the entire repayment period.

Increased Value- Houses typically increase in value, or ‘appreciate’ over time.  The increased value is as good as money in the bank to the homeowner.

Tax Benefits- Interest paid on a home mortgage is usually deductible—this is a tax advantage not available to renters.

Buyers and sellers of a piece of property establish terms and conditions for the transfer of ownership of the property.  These terms and conditions are given to a third party known as the escrow holder.  In turn, the escrow holder has the responsibility of seeing the terms of the escrow are carried out.  The escrow is an independent neutral account and the vehicle by which the mutual instructions of all parties to the transaction are complied with.

How does the escrow process work?

The escrow is a depository for al monies, instructions and documents necessary for the purchase of your home, including your funds for down payment and your lender’s funds and documents for the new loan.  Generally, the buyer deposits a down payment with the escrow holder and the seller deposits the deed and any other necessary documents with the escrow holder.  Prior to the close of escrow deposits the balance of funds required and agreed upon by the parties with the escrow holder.   The buyer instructs the escrow holder to deliver the monies to the seller when the escrow holder:

Forwards the deed to the title company for recording.

Is notified by the title company that a policy of title insurance can be issued that shows title to the property is vested in the name of the buyer.

The escrow holder thus acts for both parties and protects the interests of each within the authority of the escrow instructions.  Escrow cannot be completed until the terms and conditions of the instructions have been satisfied and all parties have signed escrow documents.  The escrow holder takes instructions based on the terms of the purchase agreement and the lender’s requirements.