About Me
I am a Real Estate Broker in Pasadena, California. I specialize in working with clients in the San Gabriel Valley. Cities serviced include Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, San Gabriel, Altadena, La Canada, Monrovia, Arcadia, Temple City, Duarte, Rosemead.
I focus my time delivering first class service to my customers. I utilize the latest technology, market research and business strategies to meet and exceed your expectations. As a result, my valued customers and friends refer their family members, coworkers and other people they know to me for trusted advice on buying or selling their homes. I am committed to building strong, life long relationships, one person at a time by serving clients in the San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena, San Marino, San Gabriel, South Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia and more.
My mission statement: I will consistently and efficiently provide home sellers and buyers the most professional real estate service available in Los Angeles.
I focus my time delivering first class service to my customers. I utilize the latest technology, market research and business strategies to meet and exceed your expectations. As a result, my valued customers and friends refer their family members, coworkers and other people they know to me for trusted advice on buying or selling their homes. I am committed to building strong, life long relationships, one person at a time by serving clients in the San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena, San Marino, San Gabriel, South Pasadena, Altadena, Sierra Madre, Arcadia and more.
My mission statement: I will consistently and efficiently provide home sellers and buyers the most professional real estate service available in Los Angeles.
Testimonials
"“I met Irina during the purchase of our townhome in 2004 - after nearly a half dozen prior real estate transactions over the years. Without exception, she was well-researched, energetic, proactive, and a personal delight to work with. We have since completed a sale/purchase to a new home and the experience was exceptional. The many amazing stories of her efforts, service, and personality can't do her justice.” September 8, 2007"
Thomas Dover Mon Apr 21, 2008
Thomas Dover Mon Apr 21, 2008
"“Irina represented me, a home buyer, with purchasing our first home in California. She successfully fullfilled every need my husband and I demanded from the beginning to the end ... Irina is truly a professional, reliable, and trustworthy agent and always in our highest esteem. An agent should be someone you can trust. Irina works hard, she's smart and is truthful. I would not hesitate recommending her to handle future real estate sales or purchases on my behalf and perhaps yours, too..."” October 9, 2007"
Cori Walworth Mon Apr 21, 2008
Cori Walworth Mon Apr 21, 2008
"“Mathematicians have the unique ability to break complex equations down into their simplest form. Irina does just that for Real Estate! Her instinctive ability to collect data combined with her unique ability to market a home creatively makes her a dynamic resource in the Pasadena Real Estate market. With such intimate knowledge that Irina possesses over the real estate process, it's no wonder she's a "go to" resource to many buyers and sellers! Irina not only produces results, she does it with a certain charm and flair that makes you want to continue a relationship for years to come.” February 24, 2008"
Ricardo Bueno Mon Apr 21, 2008
Ricardo Bueno Mon Apr 21, 2008
"“We hired Irina to both help us with our first home purchase as well as the sale of that home when we moved to the Central Coast. I always felt completely comfortable with her, with her business judgment, and with the results. At no point did I think she had anything but our best interests at heart during either process. On top of that she's a great lady with high integrity and an excellent personality and level of professionalism. Would have continued to work with her had we stayed in the area.” March 7,2008"
Robert and Melissa Hope Mon Apr 21, 2008
Robert and Melissa Hope Mon Apr 21, 2008
"“Irina is amazing! Exceptional follow-through, accessible (day and night!), and knowledgeable. We bought our first home through. April 10, 2008"
Krisianna Bock Mon Apr 21, 2008
Krisianna Bock Mon Apr 21, 2008
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Irina Netchaev, Pasadena CA answered:
Hi Cece,
Check out FHA loans - the rates are great - low 5% with no points and you only need 3.5% down. I have several buyers that were approved and are in the process of buying their first home. Also, don't forget about the $8,000 tax credit.
There are a lot of opportunities out there now and they are not limited to short sales and foreclosures. Regular home sellers are offering deals as well.
Find a great realtor who can take you through the process! Let me know if you need any recommendations. Not sure which area you are looking in.
Check out FHA loans - the rates are great - low 5% with no points and you only need 3.5% down. I have several buyers that were approved and are in the process of buying their first home. Also, don't forget about the $8,000 tax credit.
There are a lot of opportunities out there now and they are not limited to short sales and foreclosures. Regular home sellers are offering deals as well.
Find a great realtor who can take you through the process! Let me know if you need any recommendations. Not sure which area you are looking in.
Irina Netchaev, Pasadena CA answered:
Gayle, when you first wrote an offer, there were very specific timelines for releasing contingencies for your loan, appraisal and inspection of the home. If you are unable to meet these timelines, the listing agent can send Notice to Perform. This notice, in essence, says to either sign off on the release of contingencies or the contract will be cancelled.
If this is the case, then yes... the listing agent is totally in his or her right to do this to protect the seller.
You can see if the appraisal can be expedited and try to negotiate for more time.
Good luck!
If this is the case, then yes... the listing agent is totally in his or her right to do this to protect the seller.
You can see if the appraisal can be expedited and try to negotiate for more time.
Good luck!
Irina Netchaev, Pasadena CA answered:
Pasadena ended the year with $420 per sq. ft. based on 657 closed sales. On average, it took 96 days to market these homes. December stats for Pasadena show that 69 homes sold at an average of $373 per sq. ft. with the market time of 102 days.
I would take a look at your personal situation and how quickly you need to sell your home. December was a hard month for real estate sales given the holidays. Give it a couple of weeks and see what kind of activity you are getting.
If you are getting a lot of viewings, but not offers, the first place I'd look is at how the home shows to the buyer. If the price was high, you wouldn't be getting many viewings and your home would be ignored.
My recommendation would be to get a staging consultation before reducing the price of the home. Implement the suggestions of the stager and see how quickly your home sells.
Oh... and make sure that your Realtor takes new photos. :-)
Good luck!
I would take a look at your personal situation and how quickly you need to sell your home. December was a hard month for real estate sales given the holidays. Give it a couple of weeks and see what kind of activity you are getting.
If you are getting a lot of viewings, but not offers, the first place I'd look is at how the home shows to the buyer. If the price was high, you wouldn't be getting many viewings and your home would be ignored.
My recommendation would be to get a staging consultation before reducing the price of the home. Implement the suggestions of the stager and see how quickly your home sells.
Oh... and make sure that your Realtor takes new photos. :-)
Good luck!
Irina Netchaev, Pasadena CA answered:
Eunice, feel free to email me with the address of the property and I can check with the listing agent to see the status of the house - Irina@irina4realestate.com. Also, if you are actively looking for a home, you absolutely need to get yourself preapproved asap.
Eunice, what a sad situation. There's really no way to tell whether or not your agent did her job. Bottom line is that you didn't get the house that you wanted.
If the home just went into escrow, you might want to put a back up offer. It is very difficult for buyers to qualify for a loan and the buyers still need to release contingencies prior to solidifying the deal.
You might still have a chance.
I am so sorry that you had such a frustrating experience.
I wish you the best of luck in your home purchase!
If the home just went into escrow, you might want to put a back up offer. It is very difficult for buyers to qualify for a loan and the buyers still need to release contingencies prior to solidifying the deal.
You might still have a chance.
I am so sorry that you had such a frustrating experience.
I wish you the best of luck in your home purchase!
Irina Netchaev, Pasadena CA answered:
Hi there,
A lot of the answers will depend on how many years the home that you own have been rented for. To take advantage of capital gains exclusion, you need to have lived (owner occupied your home) 2 of the last 5 years. The order of the years is not important.
Irina
A lot of the answers will depend on how many years the home that you own have been rented for. To take advantage of capital gains exclusion, you need to have lived (owner occupied your home) 2 of the last 5 years. The order of the years is not important.
Irina
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Specialties
Home Sellers - price and marketing strategies and staging.
Home Buyers - first time home buyers are welcome!
Home Buyers - first time home buyers are welcome!
Experience
Latest:
Broker Associate for Keller Williams Realty
April 2006—present
Previous:
Realtor for Prudential California Realty, John Aaroe Division - San Marino
January 2000—April 2006
Previous:
National Project Manager for Aetna
May 1998—January 2000
Previous:
Manager, Employer Services for Prudential
April 1994—May 1998
Previous:
Account Executive for CIGNA Dental Health
April 1990—April 1994
Certifications & Awards
* Awarded a Gold Medallion for Production & Service in 2006 & 2007 by Keller Williams International Realty
* President’s Circle (top 8% of agents nationwide), Prudential California Realty, John Aaroe Division - 2005 & 2004
* California Licensed Real Estate Broker
* Member of National Association of Realtors
* Member of California Association of Realtors
* Member of Pasadena Foothill Association
* Member of Arcadia Association of Realtors
BSM, Business Management: Pepperdine University (1993)
AA, Business Administration: Pasadena City College (1989)
* President’s Circle (top 8% of agents nationwide), Prudential California Realty, John Aaroe Division - 2005 & 2004
* California Licensed Real Estate Broker
* Member of National Association of Realtors
* Member of California Association of Realtors
* Member of Pasadena Foothill Association
* Member of Arcadia Association of Realtors
BSM, Business Management: Pepperdine University (1993)
AA, Business Administration: Pasadena City College (1989)
Interests
I love to travel the world, read and spend time with my family.
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