Margaret Gruse

About

Margaret Gruse is a highly focused real estate professional who in her short tenure at First Team Real Estate in Temecula was named Rookie of the Year, 2011. Working and living in the Temecula Valley for the last 14 years has been a great joy for Margaret Gruse! Margaret's long-term root in this community brings experience in knowing where the best homes are! Working in sales for 15 years has given Margaret a great respect for understanding her client’s needs which are very important. Developing and maintaining strong client relationships is a critical part of her business. "My goal is to help you find your dream home or to sell your home in a timely manner" says Gruse. Not sure which direction to go in this market like 1,000's of other troubled Americans? Margaret has personal experience in purchasing and selling short sales. Understanding and empathizing with your needs is her specialty during this difficult process. Margaret Gruse may still be in her rookie year, but she is already a favorite among Temecula area home buyers and sellers. Margaret was named first runner up in the Californian 2011 Readers Choice for favorite local real estate agent, narrowly missing first by just a few votes. “I feel truly honored to have been nominated and to have received this award,” Gruse said. “Thank you to everyone who helped me. I look forward to delivering the highest level of service and value to all of my clients year-round.” Margaret is also First Team Temecula’s Rookie of the Year for 2011. Using the full complement of First Team resources to launch her career, Gruse studied for her license with the company’s Jumpstart Training Program, then participated in Power Curve, a 12-week program that teaches newly licensed agents how to grow and sustain a profitable business. First Team’s mentoring program, which enables Gruse to train with top real estate professionals with varied areas of expertise, was a major factor in her decision to work with First Team, she said. She was also impressed with the company’s unique value proposition which maximizes exposure of sellers’ properties through unmatched advertising and online marketing opportunities. Gruse describes herself as a “people person” who genuinely cares about her clients and their situation. “My philosophy is that being an agent is really about making friends and the rest falls into place,” she said. “I listen to my clients carefully and help guide them to informed real estate decisions based on their needs and the goal they want to achieve. It’s all about them and I think that’s what makes clients enjoy working with me.” “Margaret tackles every challenge with a smile and is a joy to be around,” said Wendy Whitelaw, business development manager for First Team’s Temecula office. “Her passion for caring and her positive outlook have been key to her quick succes