SONIA E. AMIN
Broker-Associate Cell: 626-536-3135
Sonia@SoniaAmin.com
DRE # 01044322
NMLS # 1989717
RE/MAX Tri-City Realty
Pasadena Office
1055 East Colorado
Boulevard, Suite 500 Pasadena, CA 91106
La Canada Office 1433 Foothill Blvd.
La Canada, CA 91011
Glendale Office
811 N. Central Ave
Glendale CA, 91203
Happy Labor Day!!
1 September 2024
Today is a tribute to those who work. Paid or unpaid, part-time or full, happily or not (but hopefully happily) - you help make the world go round. Thank you and Happy Labor Day!
On a limited budget, virtual staging is a good option
Virtual staging is a digital process that uses computer technology to furnish and decorate an empty property for sale or rent. Virtual staging offers cost-effective, time-saving and flexible property presentation, enhancing online appeal and buyer visualization. It ensures consistent quality, allows creative designs, and is eco-friendly. This approach differentiates properties in the market, increasing engagement and potentially leading to quicker sales.
SOME OF MY SALES IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION
19 July 2024
Thankful to be the go to Realtor for past clients and local Trusted Advisors. Below is the e-Magazine of some of my sales. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance to you. Thank you...Sonia
With a presence in over 100 countries and territories, the RE/MAX global footprint is unmatched by any other real estate brand. The ability to market our clients' homes on an international scale is a game changer. Potential buyers can be anywhere in the world. The RE/MAX Global Referral Network gives us access to a valuable community of experienced RE/MAX Sales Associates from around the world. Click here for more details on my website.
A VALUABLE RESOURCE & SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES - My Business Directory
2 June 2024
This Directory of Professionals is a resource for my clients who are looking for Trusted Advisors/Professionals to help them for a specific purpose. Listings are listed alphabetically under the Business Category. Let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. Best Wishes...Sonia
The support, guidance, and care of a mother are the most precious things in the world. Today, we wish you lifelong joy and satisfaction! Happy Mother's Day!!
PFARIA's Hygiene Kit Program helps us provide people experiencing homelessness with a "Hygiene Kit" of necessary items. This vital program assists Union Station Homeless Services and Door of Hope in helping meet the basic needs of the people they serve as they rebuild their lives and escape homelessness. We need individuals or volunteer groups to provide essential hygiene items using the list below as a guideline: Please message me if you have items you would like to donate.
It is very humbling to have the opportunity to work with so many AMAZING clients, helping them with their real estate needs! Providing a high level of service that is recognized by my clients is what I strive for. THANK YOU for your support!
Please click here to view the Testimonials e-Magazine.
I am so excited to be participating this year in donating to the Children's Miracle Network with every sale I close. My contribution goes to benefit the Children's Hospital, Los Angeles. A big Thank You to my clients for choosing me to work with you. I love being part of the Re/Max family and network. ❤️🤍💙
I have worked hard to make my website a resource for information related to Real Estate and our local community. Under the "Resources" tab you can get information on the cities in the San Gabriel Valley area by clicking the "Community" tab and information on the Schools by clicking the "Schools" tab. Click here for more info.
There are many different types of house architectural styles, like Cape Cod, Tudor, and Victorian. This architectural styles guide will teach you about the structural elements that give a home character, history, and romance.
Please click here to view the article from Realtor Magazine.
GIVING BACK - We’re celebrating the RE/MAX agents that make a difference for their local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals
14 June 2023
Giving back is a priority in the RE/MAX culture. All over the world, RE/MAX agents make a difference in their communities - volunteering, donating money, contributing time and ultimately changing lives.
Making miracles happen: Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment and charitable care.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY REAL ESTATE: I specialize in working with Sellers & Buyers helping them with their Real Estate needs. If you are thinking of moving up or scaling down in the Los Angeles County area, please let me know. With 26+ years of Real Estate experience, I have the knowledge and expertise to help you. Thank you!
Below is a list of some of my sales in the area. Please click on the image to view the list. Client satisfaction has been the #1 priority in my Real Estate career. I am looking forward to providing the same excellent service and getting successful results for you. Thank you!!
The 16 Incredibly Useful Rules Every Organized House Follows
18 February 2023
Homes don\'t clean themselves. But these easy-peasy rules (wake and make!) will make you feel like they do. Click here to view the article from HouseLogic.
4 Inexpensive Ways to Boost Curb Appeal This Winter
12 February 2023
If you're in a cold-weather climate, don\\'t let the winter blues bring down your listing\\'s curb appeal. Click here to view the article from Realtor Magazine.
Bold Designs Turn Kitchens, Bathrooms Into Showpieces
11 February 2023
Go bold in your home! Brighter color combos and loud wallpaper designs are dressing up interiors, but this attention-grabbing trend is being mixed with toned-down natural materials and accents. Houzz, a home renovation and design website, offers its predictions for the home styles likely to have a big impact this year. Click here to view the article from Realtor Magazine.
Check out the City of Pasadena Paramedic Subscription program. A new program offered by the Pasadena Fire Department will prevent such unexpected expenses. Membership in the Pasadena Paramedic Subscription Program provides unlimited use of Pasadena Fire?s emergency medical system for you and the other members of your household for a small annual fee.
New trends in kitchen islands offer versatility in function and design, as well as an aesthetic boost. Click here to view the article from Realtor Magazine.
Sustainability is trending, especially among young buyers, and an aesthetically pleasing rain barrel offers cost savings and curb appeal.Click here to view the article from Realtor Magazine.
When moving in or remodeling, homeowners are wise to focus on the power of light to illuminate rooms, add decorative panache and color, pare energy consumption and improve safety. Click here to view the article.
Recipes for entertaining on difference occasions!!
27 September 2022
Below are some simple recipes for entertaining. I will be adding more to the list periodically. Click on the recipe link below to access the recipe. Click here to view the Recipe e-Magazine.
There are ways you can conserve water AND help protect your home from wildfires during California's extreme drought. That is why CAL FIRE, DWR, and Save Our Water teamed up to share with Californians how to create fire safe & water smart landscapes during the drought. Click here to view the article.
PASADENA LIVING: As a local resident and a Real Estate Professional in the area, I specialize in working with Sellers & Buyers helping them with their Real Estate needs. If you are thinking of moving up or scaling down in the Pasadena or surrounding areas, please let me know. I will be happy to assist you. Thank you!
Please click on the tabs listed below to get more information on that category. My clients get the benefit of my 26 years of Real Estate experience, marketing expertise, finance background and extensive community network to get successful results for them.
Grateful to be the go-to realtor for past clients and Trusted Advisors, which has earned me the Top 5 position in my office for March, April and May 2022!
Helping families with their Real Estate needs and investments in the Southern California region
13 May 2022
Helping clients with selling and investing in multi-family units in the Southern California region.Please click here for a list of some of my sales. Let me know if I can be of any assistance to you.
The Re/Max Collection for Luxury Properties - Discover the Re/Max Collection and discover a new level of excellence in Real Estate. Please click on the link below for more information.
Every house has a style. Sometimes it has two or more; because of renovations and new, eclectic mixes, fitting a home into one specific category can be daunting or even impossible. Thankfully, there’s no need to memorize complicated architectural terminology. REALTOR® Magazine has compiled a convenient compendium of common styles. Delve in and learn to highlight the details that give a home character, history, and romance. Click here to view.
"The Homeowners Tip Guide" and "The Complete Guide to Moving" by Old Republic Home Protection are very informative booklets. Please click on the links below to download the booklets and feel free to share it with your friends.
Social Media is an essential and effective marketing tool used to get the word out regarding properties for sale. Home buyers today are online looking for houses, income property or a piece of land that they can call their own. Please join me on several social media sites including my Blog to get Real Estate updates and Featured Listings information. Please click on the image below for more information on my social media sites. Thank you.
This Veterans Day, conveying the best wishes to the servicemen and women. Thank you for being the real superheroes in our lives. May God bless you and protect you.
Historic Preservation Ordinance Update for the City of Pasadena
29 June 2021
In March, 2021, the City Council adopted an update to the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance to address community concerns and ensure that it reflects best practices in the field of historic preservation. Below is a summary of the major changes that were made to the Ordinance, as well as a link to download the full Ordinance or view it online.
Click here to view the link on the City of Pasadena website.
I have been receiving questions regarding Escalation Clauses in multiple offer situations. Attached is the information by CAR (California Association of Realtors) which you may find beneficial. Click here to view the pdf document.
What better time to upgrade to a smart office that meets your needs? Here are four products that will improve your ability to work from home. Click here to view the article from Realtor Magazine.
The pandemic sparked this year's home design trends, but high aesthetics and fun should keep them around far longer. Click here to view the article from Realtor Magazine.
I recently created a Facebook group called "Pasadena Living Community”. It is an interactive group where we are posting informative local and national updates keeping each other informed in these trying times. Members are trying to support each other and local businesses by sharing information. The group is growing and you are welcome to join our group by looking us up and clicking the join button. Thank you and stay safe! ❤️
What is an ADU? An ADU is a dwelling unit with a full kitchen and bathroom, which is an accessory use to a primary or main single family residence. The ADU can be used as a rental, but cannot be sold separately from the primary or main single family residence. The existing residence must be a legally established structure. Click here for more information from the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning.
What is my home worth? Get a free market analysis!!
16 February 2019
If you would like to find out what your home is worth, please feel free to click on the icon below and get a free market analysis. Let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. Thank you...Sonia
Working with local Trusted Advisors and having them refer their clients to me is a privilege that I take very seriously. Below is a thank you note to a local Trusted Advisor who referred 3 clients to me. Your kindness and support of my business means a lot to me. THANK YOU!!
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