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Merre Ward, Broker Associate

CDPE, CRS, SFR, NASSP, PSC, PFU

CA DRE No. 01024179

Merre Ward

When you see the name, MERRE WARD, Realtor® you are getting more than just a realtor designation!  We strongly believe the most important part of our job is helping families with their housing needs.  With the changing tides in the real estate industry, we realize it of utmost importance to stay educated on the many options available to homeowners facing foreclosure and find ways to help families start over with a hopeful future.

Please know you are not alone.  We care and we want to help.  Many families in our area are facing the same difficulties with the current strained economy.  If you are worried about your future of home ownership, there may be better alternatives than foreclosure.  The goal is to get you and your family back on track.  Any information you share with us is strictly confidential and we want you to feel comfortable with the decisions you make.  Contact us today to learn how we can help.

As a 25 year veteran of the Real Estate Industry and as a Certified Short Sale Agent, CPDE,  HAFA Certified Specialist, NAR SFR  and Broker, Merre Ward is uniquely qualified to help you during this difficult time.   

Her experience in the industry includes:

  • Broker/President of local Real Estate Company
  • Sr. Title Officer
  • Loan Escrow Officer
  • Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer
  • National Investment Property Agent
  • Trustee Sale Officer
  • Short Sale/ Loan Modification Negotiator
  • Investor Flip Listing Agent
  • Rental Property Manager
  • Small Business Owner

Merre and her support teams have successfully closed 756 transactions from 2002 to 2009 and has been a licensed agent since 1989.

Merre is so passionate and concerned about the real estate industry and the constant changes occuring daily that she spends many hours per week staying current on new guidelines, laws and rulings.  Merre also researches fraudulent real estate schemes for a major Bay Area News Station.

Kristen Backman, Realtor

CA DRE No. 01431651

Kristen Backman

Thank you for choosing the ‘whatsHAFA.com’ Team.  Being a licensed realtor for over 4 years and the building industry for over 10, I feel like this is truly where I belong.  Helping you and your family make the right move, is how I measure my success as a realtor.

My experience in the industry includes:

  • Investment Property Manager
  • Area Specialist
  • Investor Flip Listing Agent
  • Marketing and Area Specialist
  • Notary Agent

At ‘whatsHAFA.com’ one of our goals is to always have the needs of you and your family at the forefront of every move, whether that is or finding your next home short selling your home, or discussing foreclosure. In a rapidly changing real estate market it is imperative that we educate and inform our clients so that we can help you MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE.

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