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★★★★★
"Bernadette was so patient, helpful and supportive during my home search. Even during frustrating times she reminded me that there was the perfect home waiting for me. One morning the perfect one came on the market. Bernadette made an appointment immediately. Within 48 hrs we had made an offer that was accepted. I has so happy with her professionalism that I referred her to my sister when she purchased a home recently. I highly recommend Bernadette! "
★★★★★
"We'd like to share our good experiences working with our agent, Bernadette Whelan. We recently bought an investment property which was listed by her agency. As the seller received multiple offers, we need analytical inputs and suggestions from Bernadette to arrive at a fair price that both parties can agree upon. Bernadette demonstrated her professional knowledge and skill that led us to an agreement promptly in a competitive market. As a result, we the sales agreement with mutual respect and trust, and closed the transaction timely. In the end we became friend with Bernadette. After the was renovated, we naturally asked Bernadette to list it for lease. In a short period of time, she found a good tenant for us through diligent screening and background check. We're very happy with her services and analytical skills in the value of rental market, at the end, the rent is on our target range, and we also developed a friendship with our new tenant through Bernadette. In summary, Bernadette's professional knowledge, skill and her personality have made our working relationship a warm and efficient one. We will definitely work with her in our future property investments."
★★★★★
"We met Bernadette at an and immediately felt very comfortable with her. She spent a long time asking us questions about what we wanted in a which was helpful when we started actively looking. We really appreciated the fact that Bernadette knew a lot about each different area in town - Woods Cove, the flower streets, North Laguna, etc. When we finally selected our , she was very creative at finding ways to get the deal done. We are extremely happy with our and our neighborhood!"
In 1989 Bernadette opened Lucy Max, a children’s boutique in downtown Laguna Beach and manufactured a line of clothing, which wholesaled in other stores. Bernadette brings to the table a noteworthy proficiency with regard to big-picture thinking. If the success she’s helped so many clients achieve is any indication, this quality is one of the most important a real estate agent can possess. Bernadette takes great pride in being a part of her clients’ life-changing decision-making process. Bernadette enjoys being a hands-on agent and she is delighted to help with staging, organizing and making suggestions to have the home shown at its best. Bernadette knows to buy or selling a home literally changes peoples lives.
Aside from her real estate endeavors, Bernadette enjoys spending time boating with her friends and family. She also wrote a children’s book that she hopes to have published in 2019. She gives back to her community through work with various Laguna Beach charities.