Experience & Membership Marla Jean has been a professional REALTOR since 1990, specializing in the sales and marketing of homes and investment properties in central San Diego, from the Pacific Ocean to Tierrasanta, and North Park to Scripps Ranch. Clairemont & University City has been the center of her market area. Marla Jean is a member of the San Diego Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. All of these associations uphold a strict code of ethics and ensure that their members are up to date on the latest marketing techniques and legislation affecting real estate. Marla Jean is responsible for all contract negotiations, procuring a buyer for your property, serious problem-solving, monitoring of market conditions and extensive market analysis. With a closing ratio of over 99%, her true commitment to her clients speaks for itself. Honors Marla Jean was named Rookie of the Year with only four months under her belt in her first year in business, and has earned her reputation ever since……. "Marla Jean….. The Real Estate Machine". She ranked in the Top 21 in her first four years in business, and was #5 in the Region of all Century 21 agents during 1994. Since Marla Jean has been with California Professional Realty Group, Inc., she continues to receive recognition for her outstanding performance. Professional Designations Marla Jean believes that one of the keys to success, both for herself and her clients, is a continually updated education. She takes many classes and seminars to increase her knowledge base. In addition, she has earned a professional designation: ABR® (Accredited Buyer Representative), SRES® (Seniors Real Estate Specialist), which allows her to better serve the large retirement community in which she resides. Personal Information Marla Jean is a native of Wisconsin, and spent her first eighteen years living and working on her family's dairy farm. She completed her secondary education in Madison, Wisconsin, and has earned two degrees: Real Estate and Interior Design. Before leaving Madison, Marla Jean earned her real estate broker's license. Marla Jean has lived in San Diego since 1985. She is a very busy Realtor and mom, with two young children and a "spunky" Jack Russell Terrier. Multi-media art, home remodeling, interior design, landscaping and exercise are on the top of her list of passions. Personal Philosophy Just like her name implies… Marla Jean…The Real Estate Machine has lots of energy. Her creative nature, coupled with her spirituality, establish a friendly, confident and professional environment for her clients. She puts her mid-western values together with cutting edge technology to create her own casual, yet unique style of real estate. Marla Jean personally knows that the purchase or sale of real estate is one of the biggest financial transactions of a lifetime and she works to make that transaction as smooth and stress-free as possible. This knowledge will help alleviate anxiety and allow her clients to have control of their purchase or sale. The end result of Marla Jean's solid integrity, constant attention and detailed orientation is not only a successful transaction, but a friendship as well.