1. Mariner Real Estate By: Chase Mortensen

2. Location Located in Salinas, California Their main office right now is 831 S. Main Street

3. Organizational Structure Cliff Mortensen II – Vice President Cliff Mortensen I – President and Broker Pat Mortensen – Co Vice President Cliff Mortensen III – Agent and Buyer Specialist Brianna Franscioni – Escrow coordinator

4. Origins Original name was Gospel Swamp Realtors. It was founded in Huntington Beach. Huntington beach was nicknamed Gospel Swamp hundreds of years ago. Started 36 years ago in 1975.

5. Origins cont. One of the largest companies in Huntington beach. They had well over 80 agents. Decided to branch out in early 80’s to central CA.

6. Services Selling Real Estate and Home Loans Help Buyers and Sellers Discount their own commission to help sellers Not many realtors discount their commissions

7. New Facility In Process of Moving into their new office.

8. Public Perception People seem to like them “Well I don't just like Mariner Real Estate...I love Mariner Real Estate! They were there for all my real estate needs. They are so friendly and reliable. Just like family!” –Rhonda F. “I have enjoyed working with true professionals at Mariner. The commission savings allowed me to buy a new car.” –John

9. Future Plans In the next few months the plan on branching to a new location. They would like to franchise their business. First franchise would be in Santa Monica or Malibu, California. Hire more agents.

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