Cindy Shearin
- Managing Partner
The Shearin Group | Strand Hill Forbes Global Properties
- Location
Manhattan Beach
- Phone
310-200-8318
- Website | eMail | Social
cindyshearin.com
cindy@cindyshearin.com
@cindyshearin - DRE #
00925580
- Special Section
Cindy Shearin, a longtime Manhattan Beach resident, has been a top-performing South Bay Realtor® for over 30 years. RealTrends continues to name her a Los Angeles All-Star for her performance in the local market and a RealTrends Verified agent, an honor given to top-performing Realtors nationwide. Cindy holds numerous real estate credentials, including Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR).
In this competitive market, how do you help your clients stand out beyond price?
Preparing a home for market is a crucial skill. Setting the tone is a one-shot opportunity. I have a step-by-step process that includes evaluation of needed repairs and updates that will make a difference in the outcome. Soft staging or full staging is also available for the final touch that will appeal to the masses.
What home features consistently add value—and which don’t always pay off?
A home that presents itself as being in good condition and not in need of major repairs will consistently be well received. Updated kitchens and baths, windows, roofing, mechanical and plumbing items also add value. Many buyers are OK with painting or replacing floors and possibly appliances as long as they are clean and functional. Properly staging the home (soft or full) is an art for creating desirability and ultimately value.
In what ways does working in real estate fit your personality?
It’s in my blood! I grew up in a family that had builders, designers and real estate brokers, and I enjoyed observing and learning about it all. Over the years in my career, I have evolved to a top-performing Realtor who is detail-oriented and loves all aspects of the process from A to Z. I also understand the construction process from the ground up. I bring value by my ability to assess features that create value (whether for sellers or buyers) and have the expertise and personality to attend to all the details. The art of the deal is not just a catchy title … it is a skill.