About Shirley
Experience
Shirley has been a licensed REALTOR since 1988, specializing in the San Gabriel Valley Area. Since becoming a REALTOR, Shirley has worked for top producing offices with the Century 21 and Re/Max Organizations. Shirley is now co-owner with her husband, Gary, of her own successful real estate office, Carter and Associates - REALTORS, established in 1993. Shirley is a full-time dedicated real estate professional and has lived with her family in the San Gabriel Valley community since 1982.
Education
Shirley graduated from the University of La Verne, Magna Cum Laude, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies as well as a paralegal Certificate. She also attended Whittier College of Law. Shirley's legal background has given her the ability to provide her clients with exceptional listening, negotiation, and contract skills with a particular emphasis on details in the most complicated real estate transactions. Shirley has become an expert at putting together smooth, trouble-free transactions for her clients.
Career Achievements
Shirley has become a consistent Multi-Million Dollar Producer since beginning her real estate career. She earned the Recognition of being in the "Top-1% REALTORS Nationwide" while working for the Re/Max organization.
Professional Designations
Licensed Real Estate Professional since 1988 - Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) - National Association of REALTORS - California Association of REALTORS - Tri-County Association of REALTORS - Multiple Listing Service (MLS) - Continuing Education Real Estate classes and Seminars - Christian Real Estate Network.
Personal Commitment
Being a REALTOR means more than selling homes, it's about people, family and turning their dreams into reality. It's about a relationship based on integrity, trust, knowledge, and expertise. My clients can trust me with their single largest asset. it's a responsibility I take very seriously. I give 110% because I know that their success is ultimately my success. More than 90% of my business is referrals from satisfied clients.
Philosophy
Dedicated to the service of my clients. "What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal." (A. Pines)