Agent Spotlight - Crystal Baines

Crystal Baines
Keller Williams Riverside
Associate Broker
505-301-1362
Crystal Baines Website




I am a licensed associate broker with Keller Williams Realty! My goal is to serve my clients needs and making sure they make the most educated decision as they purchase real estate and make one of the biggest investments of their lives. Raised in Santa Fe, and being a contractors daughter I grew to appreciate different styles of homes and the importance of loving your home. After receiving my Bachelors Degree in Communications from Arizona State University, I moved back to the land of enchantment and decided Real Estate was where I'm suppose to be! I would love to be your associate broker and I will find what you want in a home!

Agent Spotlight - Lacey Biby

Lacey Biby
Keller Williams Riverside
Associate Broker
505-907-6449
Lacey Biby Website




Selling homes to Albuquerque’s families is a business for Lacey Biby, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty. For Lacey, it’s easy to get caught up in her clients’ excitement.

That’s something she absolutely loves.

“It’s an emotional decision for most people,” she says. “Knowing that you’re helping them find the house where their kids will grow up, or helping them to sell and move on to a new chapter in their lives—It’s really neat to hear people’s stories.”

Born and raised in Albuquerque, Biby loves selling a piece of her hometown to others; something she’s wanted to do since graduating with a bachelors degree in business administration with a concentration in entrepreneurial studies.

Biby makes sure to give each one of her clients the one-on-one attention and service they need—even if that means putting in plenty of extra effort, which is why she won Rookie of the year in 2011.

“I wasn’t in the business when the housing boom hit,” Biby says. “I’m told Realtors couldn’t even get signs out in front of homes before they sold. So what I know about this business is hard work. I am no stranger to knocking on doors, cold calling, and most importantly, building strong relationships.”

When she’s not helping families find the home of their dreams, Biby spends time with her “Little Sister” as a volunteer with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, or raising money as a member of the auction committee for the Special Olympics. This Lobo fan can often be seen at University of New Mexico games, or teaching strength training at Blissful Spirits Hot Yoga.

But she’s never too busy to help her clients find the perfect home. For her, it’s personal.

“Buying or selling comes with emotions,” she says. “Knowing that I’m helping them find a home where memories will be made, or sell a home full of memories, is a significant process that I’m honored to be a part of.”

*From a featured article in Albuquerque The Magazine special titled Women In Business*

Agent Spotlight - Bricena Aragon

Bricena Aragon
Keller Williams Los Lunas
Associate Broker
505-203-0679
Bricena Aragon Website

Agent Spotlight - Jan Gilles

Jan Gilles
Keller Williams Riverside
Associate Broker
505-710-6885
www.TeamGilles.com




Jan wants your real estate experience to be unforgettably stress free.  After you have decided to buy a new home or sell your current one, you have enough to do without spending your time stressing about the real estate issues.  Jan wants you to know that she will take care of those details and you don't have to.

Jan and her husband,  Joe,  first came to Albuquerque in the late 1970's during the International Balloon Fiesta. As avid hot air balloon pilots, they soon made Albuquerque a regular destination. When the opportunity to expand a family business into Albuquerque arose, they quickly moved to the Land of Enchantment.  Later, Joe began a new career that took them overseas.

The family lived and worked in many exotic places, such as the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and the rainforests of Costa Rica.  Soon they came home to Albuquerque; to once again wake up to the indescribable sights of the Sandia Mountain and the spectacular lights of the city.

When Jan decided to make real estate her profession she couldn't think of a better area that Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Jan, is a people person who knows and understands the needs of families and puts a personal touch on each transaction.

With her experience in buying and selling real estate she will be a fabulous partner and wants to help your family during life's transitions.

Agent Spotlight - Angela Manning

Angela Manning
Keller Williams Riverside
Associate Broker
505-715-3779
www.abqManningGroup.com




Angela moved to ABQ in Oct of 1982 from Ohio, after visiting ABQ one winter to visit relatives and loved the fact that they could ski in the Mts and return home and BBQ on the patio all in the same day!!!!!!!! She got her real estate license in early 1983, and she hasn't looked back since! Angela SOLD homes for 3 years as an agent for Century 21 and in 1986 took a position with Amrep SW-Rio Rancho Homes as their Broker Coordinator and later became Sales and Marketing Director. She was very active during that time with the AMBR and was awarded Affliate of the Year in 1996. She was also active with Home Builders Association and got her designation as a Certified New Home Specialist. When AMREP decided to stop building new homes in 1999 she took on a position with First American Title as a marketing representative and by January of 2000 was the Manager of the Rio Rancho branch.

In June of 2000, her husband Dean was offered a management position with Sandia Labs in Hawaii on the island of Kauai, for a period of 3-4 years, which was an opportunity they could not pass by! After a 4 year sabbatical from real estate and playing lots of golf and reading books by the ocean, they returned to ABQ in June of 2004. In Sept. 2004 she returned to real estate as a Business Manager for a top producer in ABQ. After two years managing, she realized it was time for her to return to the work she loved, listing and selling real estate on her own as an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Realty. "I had my first listing within 3 days and look forward to happy sales from here on out!!!!!!!!!!!"

Along with real estate she keeps busy in the lives of her daughter, two sons and two step-sons. The youngest one has recently moved on to college and the others are away from home, either happily married or happily single. Her husband Dean and her are enjoying a new lifestyle as empty-nesters. They are the proud grandparents of five beautiful children! Life is good and she looks forward to helping you with your real estate needs.

Testimonials

"We were really blown away by the excellent service we received coupled with the powerful negotiation skills that Angela has. This home selling experience was the best of all our previous experiences."
~Brian Bone

After retiring and spending a few years traveling we wanted to return to the Albuquerque area to be near our family once again. We spoke with Angela and gave her our criteria for our “perfect home”; which we didn’t think would be easy to find. The weekend we returned to Albuquerque, the first home she showed us ended up being a perfect match!"
~Larry & Connie Eyster

"Angela was so instrumental in finding the right house for our family. Her patience and the time she invested searching for our home has made us a loyal customer. She made the transaction quickly and stress free! We appreciate all she has done to make this happen."
~The Jeffrey Silva Family

"I went to a Mortgage Broker to see if I would be eligible for a home loan. Once I was approved for the loan the Mortgage Broker recommended Ms. Manning. The said she was the best they had ever worked with. 'How many times have I heard that before?'. I contacted Ms. Manning and we discussed what I was looking for. I requested a two bedroom, two full bathrooms, two car garage, wood cabinets in the kitchen, tile floor, carpeted in the living room & bedrooms, a large fenced backyard, and the house must have an alarm system. This would have made most Realtors shutter; Ms. Manning just smiled at me. Within a week we were looking at several different houses and by the end of the second week I had placed a bid on a house with everything I had asked for and more. By the end of the third week I was getting ready to move into 'MY' new home. Because of Ms. Manning outstanding negotiation abilities she managed to refund most of my 'Earnest Money' back to me. When they said Ms. Manning was the 'Best' I whole heartily believe it. I would personally recommend Ms. Manning to everyone I know who are either looking for a new home or selling their existing home."
~Robert Morrison

"I originally signed to work with Angela in Feb 2007, we worked together to list my house at the perfect price point for my area and within 7 days I had a serious offer. The transaction did not go through due to indecisons on my part. However, when I was ready to re-list I immediately called Angela. She was professional, prepared and educated on the housing market. Working with Angela helped to ease my uncertainties about the sale of my house, and now that I have relocated to a different state, I plan to think of her and trust in her referral when I am ready to buy again."
~Sarah Hoffman

"I decided to sell my home and move out of state but was worried about the current market conditions. I contacted Angela whom happens to be a long-time trusted professional and after going over a market analysis knew that I would not have a problem selling my home under her guidance and expertise. After listing my home it sold in one day! Because of Angela's commitment to providing outstanding customer service I was able to focus on relocating and not the sale of my home. Angela Manning's exceptional knowledge of the real estate market and professionalism is a rarity in the housing market today."
~Angela Green

Agent Spotlight - Carlos Martinez

Carlos Martinez
Keller Williams Riverside
Associate Broker 
505-350-8184
www.NMWelcomeHome.com

My name is Carlos Martinez [lifelong resident of Albuquerque] and an Associate Broker with Keller Williams Realty. I am a full time Realtor, licensed in 2004.

My team and I can put our insider knowledge to work to find a special property in your neighborhood of choice.

My Associates and I use the latest Internet tools to help you find the perfect property and to expose our listings to the widest possible range of qualified buyers.

Why choose the NMWelcomeHome Team as your Realtors? For one thing, we really listen to you and will work tirelessly on your behalf. Call us Today!


Testimonials
Thank you for all of your time, hard work and patience in working with me on my adventure of buying my first home. You truly went the distance to help me find the right house! I have already recommended you to anyone I know who is in the market for a house and I will continue to do so. I sincerely express my appreciation for all of your information and help in the entire process.
- Raelyn Martin

Thank you Carlos for all of your help you were very professional honest and very trust worthy, you we able to handle all of my transactions without me being there, if I ever need to do business again in Albuquerque I WILL look you up! Thanks
- Curtis Dorsey

Agent Spotlight - Jack & Janis Lynch

Jack and Janis Lynch
Associate Brokers
Keller Williams Riverside
505-385-4757
www.JustListedInAlbuquerque.com


Experience
Jack and Janis began serving real estate clients in New Mexico in 2003 at the locally owned Vaughan Company. There, in 2007 and 2008, they were among the top ten producers among approximately two hundred Realtors. They consistently led the North Valley office in terms of the number of satisfied clients they served and dollar value of transactions. Seeking even more effective ways to serve their clients, Jack and Janis joined the Keller Williams Realty team in early 2009.

Janis’ decision to become a Realtor came after seventeen years as owner/operator of her own successful landscaping company. For seven years before that, she owned and operated a gymnastics school. She was an All American gymnast at Southern Illinois University. After graduation, Janis taught school in Georgia, Louisiana, and New Mexico.

Jack’s pre-real estate career was in various marketing/sales management positions for the leading semiconductor companies, Motorola, Advanced Micro Devices, GE/RCA, and VLSI Technology. Jack attended The University of Texas and Arizona State University, and graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso.

Though both are fitness enthusiasts, Janis is the accomplished athlete who was ranked by USA Triathlon in the top five in her age group nationally through most of the 1990’s. Jack has completed dozens of triathlons and over twenty marathon-or-longer distance races. Both continue to run and ride as much as the demands of their job allow.

Jack and Janis take their greatest pride, though, from the high regard they earn from their clients. Referrals from very satisfied clients provide over 90% of their business.

They ask for and receive those referrals without hesitation, because there is nothing they won’t do to earn them. Joining Keller Williams Realty has provided them an even wider more effective array of tools than ever before. The combination of intelligence, communication skills, real estate experience, technology tools, proven systems and methodologies, hard work, and personal caring that Jack and Janis bring to every transaction is simply unbeatable…and they always go the extra mile.

As agents expert in the Albuquerque area, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here. It's not the same everywhere, so you need agents you can trust for up-to-date information. We are eager to serve you. Here are some of the things we can do for you:

Find Your Next Home
You need someone who knows this area inside and out! We can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter - not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home

Sell a Home
When it's time to move, you need someone who will advertise your home, show to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork and supervise the closing. We can take care of everything you need, from start to close.

Consult on Home Selling Tactics
Oftentimes buyers don't visualize living in your home the way you do. We can make your home attractive to its ideal audience - which can help you get top dollar. Things like staging the home, making repairs or minor improvements, or even simply painting the walls can be the difference between a home resting on the market and one that's sold fast.

Council of Residential Specialists    
Only 4 of every 100 Realtors have the experience and pursue the continuing education required to be classified as Certified Residential Specialists. Those that do are the most well educated and informed about all the issues that should concern you in every residential transaction to which you might be a party. They are also the most professional and the most caring about the wants and needs of their clients. We're proud to be members of the Council of Residential Specialists; and we'll be proud to work intelligently and tirelessly to help you achive your goals.

Certified Residential Specialists
Members, Council of Residential Specialists

Agent Spotlight - Valerie Almanzar (Agent Leadership Council)

Valerie Almanzar
Keller Williams Riverside
Agent Leadership Council
Associate Broker
505-681-6261
www.FindYourCasa.com


Valerie Almanzar is achieving amazing goals in record-breaking time. She started selling real estate working in new construction. Within two weeks of pursuing selling on her own, Valerie worked with her first seller, closing a short sale in record-breaking time. She was recognized as one of the top realtors with RE/MAX Finest in 2009 and recently started a new endeavor with Keller Williams.

Valerie attended the University of New Mexico and got her B.A. in Psychology and Spanish. She continued on to the Anderson School of Management and got her M.B.A. in Marketing and Operations Management. This specialized schooling has enabled her to relate and work with other business professionals on the biggest decision of their lives- buying and selling their homes!

In 2009 Valerie was ahead of the curve, getting her CDPE designation to help homeowners looking at selling their homes via Short Sale. This experience has helped her sellers to get fast responses from the bank and to help them understand the process.

2009 also marked many advances in Valerie’s Real Estate career and in August, Valerie was named one of New Mexico Business Weekly’s 40 under Forty award recipients. She was selected to attend the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtor’s Leadership Training in April. When HGTV came into New Mexico looking for an expert on Albuquerque she was selected to film for HGTV.com, discussing information about Albuquerque, the Albuquerque Real Estate Market and living in Albuquerque.

She is currently a co-chair on the Web and Technology committee for GAAR. She is a member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Board and is involved with the Young Professionals Network. (YPN)

Her credentials include:
Fluent in Spanish
M.B.A. in Operations Management and Marketing
B.A. in Psychology and Spanish

Achievements:
Top Salesperson for RE/MAX Finest 2009
Guest appearance on HGTV.com, Frontdoor.com
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Board Member
40 under Forty Award Recipient 2009
30 under Thirty Award Recipient 2010
YPN Board Member
Co-Chair Web and Technology for the Board of Realtors

Agent Spotlight - Steve and Marcy Blunier

Steve Blunier
Agent Leadership Council
505-975-1380

Marcy Blunier
Associate Broker
505-975-1381

www.SteveBlunier.com


Making a personal connection with you and your real estate needs as a home buyer or seller is paramount to our real estate practice. We accomplish this by building our business through referrals by delivering an extraordinary level of service. Whether we are helping you buy or sell a property, our goal is to have you so pleased with both the results and the experience of having selected us as your Realtors, that you will readily refer others to us whenever you have the opportunity. 

What also sets us apart from hundreds of other agents is that we are highly qualified Buyer’s Representatives— in a market where most Realtors are listing agents. Our training, experience, and resourcefulness masterfully intertwine to also expertly serve sellers. 

Equally important, real estate allows us to take total control over our business and the way we run it. The following statement forms the cornerstone of our practice. “We believe in treating people the way we like to be treated. Honesty and integrity should never be compromised.”