Tammy Lathrop’s business goal is devoted to making a difference. Tammy is dedicated, determined and disciplined. These 3D’s are a daily reminder of her commitment to exceed the expectations of each and every client! Tammy’s goal is to become your real estate consultant for life. For Tammy, real estate is not about closing the escrow. It is about listening to the clients needs, making dreams come true and becoming a trusted advisor who makes a difference. Tammy makes it a point to get to know each and every client on a personal level and communicates with them within their comfort level, i.e. one on one face to face conversations vs. email, telephone or text. “My motto is simple,” says Tammy, “Communicate, Sit back, relax, and I’ll do the rest!” Simply said, “Experience At Your Service.”
As a realtor with over 30 year’s experience, Tammy has seen the market at its best and at its worst. She doesn’t let the economy control her business and never watches the news. Instead, she studies the market and hungers to share opportunities available to both buyers and sellers.
Tammy enjoys guiding families through the process of buying or selling a home. She initiates each transaction by sitting one on one with the client to determine exactly what it is they personally desire. They talk about their needs and Tammy outlines exactly what it is they can expect as they move forward to the next phase. For those facing foreclosure, Tammy is knowledgeable and successful in negotiating short sales. “Experience with negotiating and closing short sales is such a rush,” exclaims Tammy. The peace that Tammy feels as she shares the good news usually results in tears as the family realizes the burden is gone. They can now move on to a new chapter and begin anew; all because they trusted in Tammy. Hallelujah!
Tammy has a trusted relationship with many local banks, which assists in the negotiation process. Tammy has been successful in postponing trustee sales and closing escrows that otherwise would have resulted foreclosure. Sellers looking for top dollar on their home can rest assured that Tammy is up to date on her market research and knows exactly how to get the most money for the house.
For Tammy, real estate is not just a job; it is a way of life. She has built her career on referrals and return customers, people who appreciate hard work, enthusiasm, and honesty. Tammy stays in touch with her clients through birthday and anniversary cards as well as monthly neighborhood updates and her annual tamale tango. “It is important to build rapport with our clients both professionally and personally,” says Tammy. “For that reason we engage in the annual tamale tango hosted at my home.”
Tammy specializes in results, i.e. buyers, sellers, REO/foreclosures, no cost short sales, and relocation. While she primarily works and resides in Orange County, Tammy also does business in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. In fact, with her contacts throughout the relocation industry, Tammy has the ability to assist clients across town or across country. Tammy has been awarded numerous accolades throughout her career such as Prudential’s prestigious Chairman’s Circle the President’s Circle and was once recognized as one of the Top 100 Agents in the state of California
When she is not selling real estate, Tammy enjoys spending time with her family which include her husband of 30 years, two grown children, her daughter-in-law and precious granddaughter Sammy, like Tammy ? . The family enjoys their two canines Archie and Tina who they refer to as “Argentina.” They have a vacation home in Lake Havasu City and love to boat and water ski. Tammy enjoys cooking, reading, children and praying.
