Norma Toering - Palos Verdes Realtor since 1992

After making numerous corporate moves, my family "settled" in Palos Verdes in 1989.  When my youngest child started school, I signed up for real estate classes.  After buying and selling homes all over the USA, it was a natural fit. I certainly have first-hand knowledge of selling and buying a home "on the fly."  A first-rate real estate agent can make the difference between disaster and delight.  Oh, the stories I could tell about agents I met along the way!  Some were outstanding and others were just out there. 

My desire to serve others with integrity and diligence is evident to those who know and work with me.  I always tell the truth even when it is not what my clients want to hear.  Honesty is the best sales tool and the foundation of my business.  Trust takes years to build but can be destroyed in a few seconds by less than ethical actions and false words.

100% Club--Top Producer with REMAX PV since 1994; Member of NAR and CAR

Former first grade teacher and mother of four Palos Verdes Unified School District graduates--one of California's top school systems!  My daughter is currently a 4th grade teacher in the Palos Verdes Unifed School District.  Two sons work in real estate and one is in college after completing four years in the Marine Corps.

As a former teacher I enjoy being a student of real estate and life.  There is always something new and challenging to learn in this field.  The day you stop learning is the day you get left behind. 

The changing nature of the market requires you to shift selling and buying strategies to adjust to new market conditions.  Whether it is a condo or an apartment complex no transaction is without its issues and challenges.  I thrive on the challenge of bringing my best to each and every transaction.  At the end of the day I like to walk out the door knowing I showed up and gave my clients my best effort. 

My marketing is geared toward harnessing the power of the Internet to promote my listings and reach prospective buyers.  In today's fast paced society online presence gives the consumer the instant gratification they are accustomed to in other areas of their life.  Real estate agents must not lag behind.  With the help of my Internet marketing team we launch an effective marketing campaign online within hours of taking a listing.

Education:  B.S. Degree in Education, graduate work in Psychology

Continuing Education:  Recent real estate related college level classes completed:  Real Estate Finance; Property Management; Real Estate Appraisal;  Real Estate Office Management; Real Estate Law.

Community Service:  Active in a local children's charity, Happy Hats for Hospitalized Kids; annual participant in Toys for Tots Toy Drive, and other communities activities. 5% of my commissions is donated to charity to support local and national endeavors.  "Giving Back Moves Us Forward."

The quality of the relationships I build with my clients is one of the most satisfying aspects of my work.  The opportunity to give back and the fulfilling reward of helping others keeps me motivated.  The thrill of handing the keys to a new home to a buyer or placing a sold sign on a seller's property is as satisfying today as it was when I was a rookie real estate agent.

- Norma Toering