Ken Simonds

Having joined the Big Bear Board of Realtors in 2010, Ken is not new to Real Estate. In the past 45 years, Ken has invested in numerous properties of varying types all over Southern California. For the past 25 years Ken has been buying and selling properties in Big Bear, which have included vacation homes, investment properties, and his primary residence.

Ken has been certified by the Big Bear Association of Realtors as a Big Bear Resort Property Specialist. Ken is trained in Short Sale and REO transactions, and has completed short sale transactions as an agent for both buyers and sellers. He has worked with numerous lenders on both standard and FHA short sales, involving notes secured with both first and second trust deeds. He has negotiated successfully on his clients’ behalf in various circumstances; always looking out for the best interests of his clients, and maintaining communication with negotiators and closers to ensure successful closure of the transaction.

Additionally, Ken personally meets with home inspectors and appraisers, where his experience with contracting, construction, and electrical engineering helps home to keep an eye out for issues. Ken also maintains direct contact with escrow officers and lenders to ensure timely and efficient closings. His 37 years of business ownership, negotiating thousands of contracts, makes him well equipped to be a strong negotiator on behalf of his clients, always handling each transaction as if it was his own.

Before moving to Big Bear, Ken was president of both KCS Electric, Inc., and RK Combined Electrical Resources. KCS Electric was based in Anaheim and performed projects in both California and Arizona. Ken was president from 1988 to 2009, when he turned the company over to his son Chris. RK Combined Electrical Resources was an electrical engineering company based in Newport Beach in which Ken acted as president and cultivated until he decided to sell the company and spend more time with his son. The two companies provided Ken with over 36 years of construction industry experience, as well as producing over $90M in projects provided to satisfied repeat clients with KCS Electric, Inc., and projects in over 27 states designed by RK Combined Electrical Resources.

In addition to his construction experience, Ken has completed college level courses in both commercial and residential real estate development, as well as accounting, advanced business, and energy efficient lighting. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, Big Bear Valley Association of Realtors, BBVAOR Ethics & Financial Committees, and International Association of Electrical Inspectors. He served for 7 years with Associated Building and Contractors of Southern California in various committees, including the board of directors for 2 years. His keen involvement and knowledge of business and his real estate experience will provide a good foundation to represent you in your real estate transaction. His knowledge, sales skill, and positive attitude will make him invaluable to you.

Personal Interests: Ken is family oriented. He has been married 39 years, and has one son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren. Ken competed as a drag boat racer, and was 2008-2010 President of the National Jet Boat Association. He is NHRA licensed, and enjoys snow and water skiing, deep sea fishing, and golfing. CA BRE lic# 01877829