Maxine Golden
Premium Real Estate Agent and Broker
Orange County, California
“Hi – my name is Maxine Golden. I am a longtime real estate agent, broker and consultant based in Orange County, California. I am licensed in both California #00426234 and Oregon #201225449.”
“People always ask me why I don’t have dozens of people working for me. Well, the answer is easy. I actually used to do it that way. But, over time, I realized I liked helping clients more than I liked managing a real estate office. So I changed how I did things and never looked back. When you work with me, I will personally walk you through every stage of the process, combining top-tier service, my deep experience, and the latest tools and techniques.”
“I work directly with clients and other agents on many different kinds of residential real estate transactions, including, but not limited to, single family homes and 1031 exchanges. Additionally, I give and receive referrals to and from agents and potential clients across the United States.”
“I would be pleased to speak with you about your real estate questions if you have not yet selected an agent, or if you are a real estate professional.”
How I help you
Solution-Based Real Estate Services
Whether you’re buying a home, selling a home, or investing in a rental property, your specific needs, goals, and challenges are unique. And you deserve a solution that is catered to your needs.
Whether your challenges are related to location, timing, finances, condition of the property, or family or business partnerships, I create a custom solution that fits your needs. I will put my experience and network as a longtime real estate agent and broker to work for you.
My first step is to work with you to prioritize your issues. Then we help you craft a plan with the right timing and steps to accomplish your goals in the transaction. In this way, we can achieve the best results for you, your loved ones, and your business interests.
What my Clients Say
“Maxine has represented us in multiple prior transactions, and in each case, her performance has been superlative.”
“She anticipates issues and spots concerns before anyone else does, so they can be addressed.”
“Her professional knowledge is unsurpassed and she spent so much time making my experience the best.”
“Maxine Golden is amazing. She believes in relationships, communication, and building trust.
“Maxine believes it’s critical that you understand what is happening at each step in the process, and lets you know when you’re about to make a mistake.”
“Maxine was referred by someone I trust.”
“She has a tenacity for details and thoroughness, an old-fashioned work ethic, and common-sense practicality.”
“Her knowledge and experience is top notch.”
“Maxine is amazing. She is so knowledgeable AND personable.”
“I have referred her to colleagues and clients whose experience with Maxine has been absolutely consistent with mine.”
“The services you provided really made the relocation decisions much easier for our people who were coming to Orange County from all over the country.”
Challenges I'll help you solve
CHALLENGE #1:
OWNER-OCCUPIED HOMES FOR SALE
One common challenge is when you want to sell your home before buying another. This is an owner-occupied sale. You will need to decide: What is your pricing strategy? What is your timetable? Where will you live during the sale? What will you do with your pets during this period? Do you want to limit buyers viewing your property to certain hours? What will you need in order to create a look that will take good photos, give potential buyers a sense of spaciousness and a well cared-for home? And many other factors.
CHALLENGE #2:
PARTNER BREAK-UP
Sadly, sometimes people in relationships are breaking up, or have already broken up, and need to sell their property. I have helped many people through this transition with appropriate tact and precision.
CHALLENGE #3:
LEGAL ISSUES
Legal issues are unfortunately all too common in real estate transactions. These may be with your relationships, businesses, loans, insurance, condition of your property, etc. For instance, you might learn that your fire insurance is going to be expensive due to adjacent open space. Or you might find something on your title that's a surprise. I will help you both assess your priorities with issues like these and come up with possible solutions.
CHALLENGE #4:
"STALE" ON THE MARKET
Sellers don't always get their targeted price, or their buyer backs out, or there is a challenge with the property that prevents its sale in a timely manner. This may have happened before signing me as an agent.In this case, I help the homeseller assess their needs, learn the right price and timing for them, and find solutions to the problems that are holding the transaction back.And, sometimes, the best choice in a sale is to wait and take a property off the market for a certain time period.
WILLS, TRUSTS, AND TITLE ISSUES RELATED TO REAL ESTATE
Your wills and trusts issues relating to real estate may already be solved when we start working together. But sometimes not. You may have challenges with different goals among adult siblings and spouses about how to deal with real estate after a loved one has passed away.
You may be dealing with a “cloud on title” situation because there was a problem with a will or trust that might not have been updated. It could cost thousands of dollars in legal fees to fix, and take a long time. You will want to resolve most of these issues before the property is sold. A buyer will probably not wait in escrow while you are attempting to clear the title.
I have helped quite a few clients coordinate these issues with their attorneys.
LAWSUITS AND BANKRUPTCIES
RELATED TO REAL ESTATE
EXAMPLE 1:
LAWSUITS
You may have lawsuits about title, property lines, or partnerships, etc. I will work with you, your attorneys, title officers, and lenders to help you resolve these issues.
EXAMPLE 2:
CHARGE-OFF, OR YOUR BANKRUPTCY DEBT IS SOLD
Unfortunately, sometimes people need to go into bankruptcy. But what you may not know is that evidence of your real estate loan (even if your debt is discharged) remains on your title. It is called a "zombie" deed. This is often sold to an investor, who may come to demand payment many years later to clear your title so you can sell your property. I will work with your attorney, lender, title officer, and lienholder to help you resolve these issues.
FORECLOSURES OR LATE PAYMENTS RELATED TO REAL ESTATE
If you’ve had a late payment or foreclosure, and you’re looking to buy a new property, I can help you work with your lender. I work with specialists in credit repair that can help you resolve these issues.
The better your payment and credit history, the better your opportunity for a good interest rate on the home you are buying. Your credit and payment history can even affect your insurance!
Property consolidation and asset diversification
Property consolidation and asset diversification are descriptions on how you’re going to buy or sell when you have more than one property. For instance, what if you have 10 rental properties, and you’ve decided you wanted to buy a 7-unit apartment house, or buy a commercial property, or some other property? You could sell some or all of your properties and exchange them into one of these other types of property. This is property consolidation.
Or, if you want to do the opposite – such as exchanging one property into several, that is asset diversification.
My experience in 1031 exchanges has involved a number of different types of these over the years. Check out my “1031 Exchange Lady” YouTube channel for more info.
JOINT VENTURES AND REFERRALS
I may cooperate or joint venture with agents across the country, or help monitor your transaction in a different state.
In my approach, my job as a joint-venturing/cooperating agent is not over until your transaction is complete. Here’s what I do during the course of the transaction.
- 1. Stay in contact with YOU, the client.
- 2. Stay in contact with the agent(s).
- 3. Stay in contact with parties such as the Qualified Intermediary, accountant and others to make sure deadlines are met to qualify for the tax benefit.
CONTRACTS, DISCLOSURES, FEES AND CLOSING COSTS
I will be at your side, in person and/or virtually reviewing agreements, disclosures, inspections and fees (including those from escrow, title, inspectors, HOA transfers, city and county transfers, taxes and bonds, brokerage fees, etc.). You will be fully informed, thus knowledgeable throughout the transaction. We all hate “surprises” in a transaction.
CORPORATE RELOCATION AND JOB TRANSFERS
I have relocated clients from the following locations and professions.
STATES
- Arizona
- California
- Florida
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Oregon
- Texas
- Washington
- ...and other states.
COUNTRIES
- Canada
- Australia
- Malaysia
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
- Vietnam
- China
- Japan
- South Africa
- Israel
- Saudi Arabia
- Venezuela
- Bahamas
- Cayman Islands
- Spain
- France
- England
- Germany
- Holland
- Sweden
PROFESSIONS AND INDUSTRIES
- Attorneys and law offices
- Automotive
- Civil engineering
- Tech
- Accounting firms
- Manufacturing
- Packaging
- Professional sports
- College sports
- High school sports
- Basketball coaches and players
- Football coaches and players
- Soccer coaches and players
- Amusement parks
- Film and television
- Petrochemical
- Water resources
- City government
- Construction
- Medical
- University professors
ABOUT ME
I am a longtime licensed real estate agent and broker in California (license #00426234). In 2019, I added a brokerage in Oregon (license #201225449). I have taught Real Estate Brokerage at the University level.
In addition, have earned several special designations, including:
- Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
- Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
- Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
- Green Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS)
- Certified Relocation Professional (CRP)
- Graduate, Realtors Institute (GRI)
- … and others.