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Carole Lynch
Lynch Associates Real Estate
By Shannon Hartsoe
Before obtaining her real estate license in January of
2000, Lynch was a legal assistant. In that career,
she often found herself helping clients negotiate car
deals or work through difficult housing documents. “Since
I was working with sales so often anyway, and enjoying it,
it seemed like a natural transition for me,” she says. “So I
gave it a whirl.”
Others in real estate warned her – it could often take six
months or more for sales to start trickling in. “I guess I
didn’t listen – I closed seven transactions in my first four
months,” she says with a laugh. “I haven’t really slowed
down since.”
Her client-first philosophy quickly earned her a reputation
as a trustworthy advocate for buyers and sellers.
Propelled mostly by repeat and referral, Lynch’s business
grew exponentially.
Lynch went on to win many awards for top production
and obtained her broker’s license. She’s sold houses in
nearly every county in Southern California. But something
was wrong. “I realized I was answering my own questions
far more often than I needed my broker’s advice,”
she notes. She found she enjoyed the challenge of keeping
deals together – often finding answers others had overlooked.
Her own independence coupled with the impersonal
nature and the traditional commission structure of the
national real estate companies left her feeling empty.
Lynch realized she was more than capable of managing her
own clientele without the backing of a corporation.
“I work hard for my clients,” she says. “And I felt like it
was not only important to be able to keep more of what I
earned, but I also wanted to be able to be more flexible and
responsive. None of my clients cared about the name of the
company. They work with me because I work for them.”
In January of 2011, Lynch struck out on her own. Today,
Lynch Associates Real Estate has six agents and a sizable
market share. Even in a challenging economy, the company
is doing well.
“I think the difference is in how we treat clients and how
we work together as a team,” says Lynch. “My agents know
I’m always there for them and, as a result, they are always
there for their clients.” Her ability to persevere makes her
a valuable asset for both her clients and her agents and her
open-door policy means she’s easily accessible.
And she enjoys shaking things up.
Gone is the traditional broker heavy commission split. In
its place is a flat rate, no fee structure that rewards agents
for a job well done. Gone too is the traditional office environment.
A dedicated reception area includes a fireplace
and a welcoming beach theme. If it feels more like a vacation
home than an office, that’s because it’s supposed to.
“I don’t want anyone to be intimidated by doing a real
estate transaction,” says Lynch. “When people walk into
our offices, they automatically feel welcomed. From that
moment on, they know they’re in the right place.”
Carole Lynch
Lynch Associates Real Estate
3442 Via Oporto, Ste. 103
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Tel: (949) 280-2882
Lynch4Homes@gmail.com
www.Lynch4Homes.com
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