One of a Kind

Not since the late 1960's has an opportunity to purchase a majestic estate like this has been available in Monrovia. 

On a large parcel of beautiful grounds the house boasts over 6499 square feet of Spanish style beauty designed by architect John Byers. The front door is located on the vast welcoming front porch. The entry way will marvel you as you consider the many details in the construction and hand hewn wood. The grand front stair way has a breathtaking ceiling , walk ways and balconies that leads to the properties many bedrooms and master suite with dressing rooms. 

The formal dining room with original wood floors and ceiling,and doors , breakfast room and incredible living room and library also with original wood floors and incomparable ceilings. the kitchen is large with a separate room, and butlers pantry. large laundry room. 

The estate grounds are full of opportunities, a serene and private courtyard surrounded by lushness and a fountain in a pond. A large swimming pool with a 3 room cabana and bathroom. located at the northwestern section of the property. These are just a few of the great amenities, charms histories and opportunities this special place offers. We invite you tour an example of fine living from a different time.

Price and further details are available upon request (626-358-1858). Listed by Deirdre Duke of CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes

Photos by Hugo Torres

Photos by Hugo Torres

Photos by Hugo Torres

Photos by Hugo Torres

Photos by Hugo Torres

Photos by Hugo Torres

Team CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes Enjoys it's Annual Company Luau and Award Ceremony

This Sunday (June 10, 2012) our team of REALTORS at CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes came together with family and friends to take part in the our annual company luau and award ceremony.

Enjoying a gorgeous Monrovian summer afternoon our crew played the afternoon away with a hearty game of limbo, a messy pie eating contest, a very wet water balloon toss and the usual mayhem that occurs when buckets of water meet little kids.

The food was also delicious and we don't believe anyone went home with an empty belly.

We are proud as a company to have a team of professionals who enjoy each other's company as much as we do. 


To see our entire luau photo album follow us here: Company Luau

Team Adams & Barnes Celebrates Cinco De Mayo

Our team is thrilled to have been part (for the second year) of the Monrovia Cinco De Mayo Multicultural Arts & Music Festival. The day's weather was perfect for the event and it was a treat to see the community come out to our Downtown and celebrate the art, food, music, dance and traditions of Latinos in the San Gabriel Valley.

Also, the afternoon gave us the opportunity to meet hundreds of folks and help them enter a raffle to win a new Kenmore Liquid Propane Gas Grill which we'll give to one lucky winner later this week.

Our team, who consisted of Maria Abellanosa, Joanne Cothern, Jacen Crehan, Maricela Dolores, Charmaine Foster, Deanna Jones, Karen Taylor, Isabel Lugo, Jose Martinez, Henry Suarez, Marisela Torres, Patti Tris, Sherry Tweini & Troy Willson.

We are also proud to share some photos of our team at the event and we look forward to being part of this growing festival next year.

Jacen Crehan and Patti Tris meet and greet!

Patti Tris' Tobasco Sauce Gifts

Broker Tom Adams & REALTOR Troy Wilson

Could you be the winner!?

Team Adams & Barnes Walks for Hope at City of Hope

Walk for Hope at City of Hope in a cherished tradition at CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes. This year, our team of walkers braved low temperatures and aggressive rain at the early morning's festivities. They weren't alone though as thousands of spirited walkers joined them in their effort to fight answers towards the disease of cancer.

Overall, the CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes team raised over $2,500 which made part of the $1,000.000 plus figure raised for the event by all attendees (a Walk for Hope record).

Afterwards, the team headed to Jake's Road House in Monrovia for a team breakfast and debrief (Relay for Life - Monrovia is just around the bend). 

Can't wait to do it all over again in 2012.

FINDING A CAPABLE AGENT TO MEET YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS

Whether you’re a first-time buyer, selling your current home or relocating to a different part of the country, the support of a qualified, knowledgeable REALTOR can alleviate many of your concerns and ensure a smooth transaction. A professional agent can market your present residence, help you locate the home of your dreams and assist in making your transfer to an unfamiliar area easier.

To find a trained REALTOR or broker, you may need to look no further than your own neighborhood or home town or this site. If a well-established brokerage is involved in many listings and sale, this is a god sign. Speak with some of the agent’s past customers about the quality and integrity of service and performance. Successful real estate agents rely heavily on customer referrals and will therefore strive to provide the very best in customer service and satisfaction.

Set up appointments to “interview” agents and brokers much like an employer world interview a prospective employee. Inquire about their training, marketing programs and specific service policies. Also determine how many years of experience they have, the number of listings they have had, and the number of homes they have sold within the past few years. More importantly, find out how well they know the area. Ask for references, and check them out.

Your goal is to determine just how knowledgeable the agents are. Question them on financing, closing costs and/or local market conditions, depending on whether you’re a prospective home buyer or seller, to determine their expertise. If they know their stuff, they should be able to answer your questions effortlessly.

If you’re selling your home, learn what they will do if you decide to list with them. How do they plan to market your home? Will they provide you with a market analysis to help you determine the most effective listing price for your property? Will they supply regular progress reports and assist with negotiations once you’ve received offers?

If you are relocating to a different part of the country, is your agent connected with a national relocation service that will not only expose your present property to incoming transferees, but assist with your search for a new house?

Ask for a written guarantee that everything promised will be delivered. The CENTURY 21® organization, for example, backs its listings with the CENTURY 21 Seller Service Pledge. This 11-point written commitment covers everything from furnishing the seller with a marketing plan to monitoring pre-settlement activities throughout the closing process. It also gives the seller the right to terminate the listing if the pledge is not fulfilled.

A qualified real estate agent should be able to answer all your questions and provide you with qualify service that is courteous and responsible. Finding the right person may take time and patience, buy when purchasing or selling a home, the selection of a dependable agent should be tops on your list.

To speak with a CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes REALTOR today, contact our offices at 626.358.1858 / Monrovia or 626.963.7621 / Glendora

By Hugo Torres

GM/E-Pro/REALTOR

CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes

CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes Revamps Real Estate School

In recent months, an upsurge in Real Estate licensing interest has prompted CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes to revamp its Wednesday night classes at its Monrovia Office. The California Department of Real Estate's (DRE) change in education requirements at the beginning of this year asked all licensing schools to review their systems and teaching materials to account for the more rigorous threshold.

Now, CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes re-introduces it's Wednesday night program that includes three subjects that the DRE mandates. Students who enroll in the course and who are ultimately licensed, will have an extensive education in Property Management, Real Estate Practice and Real Estate finance. Prior to 2008, licensees where only required to have passed Real Estate principles and then take and complete two additional courses 18-months after a conditional license was issued.

In addition to the proposed subjects, students at CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes will receive additional information about life after the DRE exam. During the course, they will begin to develop the necessary skills and concepts that will lead to a successful practice.

To learn more about CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes' Real Estate licencing course visit the company at C21AB.com today or contact instructor Hugo Torres at licensing@hugotorres.com

CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes Team Sell Homes Fast

You would think that selling high-end real estate in a challenging market would be difficult, but for “Fine Homes and Estate Specialists” Jerry Baker and Connie Snider, putting these homes in escrow is a quick process. Averaging 25.5 days on the market, Jerry and Connie are using their pro-active marketing approach to get fantastic results for their clients.
Using a vast array of media, the Baker and Snider team have strung together an impressive campaign of sales totaling more than 5,000,000. Focusing their efforts to San Marino, Arcadia and Pasadena the team is quickly developing a reputation for being the “go to” REALTORS in this sought after area of the San Gabriel Valley. “We market homes on several different levels, direct mail, print advertising, internet, as well as follow-up after open houses” said Connie Snider at a recent marketing meeting. “Hard work has paid off for us as well as our clients and we feel that it is an exciting time to be in real estate!”
“Fine Homes & States is a special division within the CENTURY 21 system that very few REALTORS pursue,” mentioned CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes General Manager Hugo Torres, “Jerry and Connie have made a concerted effort to use (CENTURY 21) system tools, the internet, their own innovations and good ‘old-fashioned’ hard work to succeed. I am not surprised at all by their success and momentum going into the busy season.”
Jerry and Connie’s business tagline is “Partners In Real Estate”. As a team they specialize in representing marquee clientele and Fine Homes and Estates throughout the San Gabriel Valley. If you would like to discuss the value of your current home or the purchase of a new property now is the time! Jerry & Connie may be reached at 626.358.1858 at bakerandsnider.com

CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes Hosts May Chamber of Commerce Mixer

On Wednesday, May 14, 2008, CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes' Monrovia office will host Monrovia Chamber of Commerce's monthly mixer.

For over a month a planning committee made up of company REALTORS and staff has planned a fun-filled afternoon for all in attendance. "Every year, the mixer has grown in attendance and excitement" said GM Hugo Torres "this year, our planning committee is looking forward to hosting the business community with great food, tantalizing deserts, some fun giveaways and other surprises you must come to see."

The Monrovia Chamber of Commerce May mixer at CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes is from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at 433 West Foothill Boulevard, Monrovia. We look forward to seeing you there.

Real Estate Team Celebrates At Annual Awards Dinner

Over 80 of CENTURY 21 Adams & Barnes' REATORS and Sales Associates came together earlier this month to celebrate the company's successes in 2007,The Real Estate firms' top agents were presented with certificates outlining their achievements in the previous year. The evening also served as a sales rally for the company when Broker/Owner Adams (far right) looked positively at the opportunities 2008 holds for the team.Finally, owners Tom & Sally Adams (center & far right) were awarded the CENTURY 21 System's CENTURION & Quality Service awards by corporate representative Andrew Cooper (left). Altogether, the evening was a celebration of success and good things to come.