Cindi Powalski is a Lake Forest resident and full-time sales associate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices providing real estate services to numerous Lake Forest families. She brings an extensive background in business management and sales which, combined with her genuine passion for helping Lake Forest families, gives her a distinct advantage in attaining the best possible outcome for her clients. Ms. Powalski also holds numerous education-based real estate designations, including the Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource designation, Certified Negotiating Expert designation, Short Sale Specialist designation, and the federal Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives training program. An honors graduate of Washington State University, Ms. Powalski is a driven and energetic professional whose reputation for following through to fruition has earned her the respect and trust of colleagues and clients alike. We recently sat down with Ms. Powalski to learn more about her services

Question & Answer

Tell us a little bit about your business? What makes it unique?
My philosophy is simple: make it as easy and stress-free as possible for my clients. Whether they are first-time home buyers, trying to sell a home, or are looking to move, real estate is a business of relationships. I pay keen personal attention to detail and like to provide an extensive overview of the home purchase/selling process, ensuring there will be no surprises down the road, and everything that happens is to be expected. A house is just a house until people make it a home, and I pride myself on developing personal relationships with my Lake Forest clients, ensuring all transactions go smoothly through communication and extensive research; exceeding expectations is my goal.

How did you get involved in your industry?
My family has been involved in the Real Estate industry for a long time. Before we knew it, my husband and I were raising two daughters, and moved to Lake Forest. We immediately fell in love with the community. As my children grew, I began taking Real Estate classes to invest in a constant changing industry - little did I know it would grow into my passion. My passion for helping others is magnified by the love for our local Lake Forest community.

What cities do you work in?
I work throughout the U.S., but the Saddleback Valley is my strong suit and Lake Forest is my sweet spot. I maintain relationships with local chambers of commerce, the Orange County Sheriffs Department, city officials, and past clients. Many clients have become good friends and we continue to build even stronger bonds through Facebook and other social media platforms. Staying connected also makes it easy for clients to refer friends and family when they need help in Real Estate.

Real Estate is all about relationships; being who you are, listening intently, being trustworthy, honest and making sure it's never about "you,” but always “about them” – all while exceeding expectations!

Any special promotions we can advertise?

The following promotions are valid for the months of July and August:

1. FREE Home Warranty for the Seller ($100 value)
2. FREE 2 Hour Consultation ($400 value)
3. FREE Staging/Redesign Consultation ($150 value)