If you need help and insight and the special skills involved in handling REO, Foreclosures, and Short Sale transactions with understanding and calm then Valerie Velotta and her team of professional escrow personnel is exactly what you need.

Valerie’s 30 years of successfully closing escrows is just the beginning. Since 1980 our business has dealt with 3 major real estate and mortgage slumps. She is one of the true "possibility thinkers” who can bring everyone involved in a real estate transaction together and facilitate a successful closing under the most difficult circumstances.

Known in the industry as a wonderful trainer, Valerie has a knack for teaching good escrow practice to anyone willing to learn.  Her instincts as a mother to six children have served her well as a supervisor, office manager, and now owner. Her grace and mercy shine through every day whether she is helping one of her employees or a client dealing with the natural stress of buying or selling a home.

Knowledge, experience, and service are great words to describe an escrow officer, but along with possessing all three of those, Valerie combines an attitude of gratitude that comes from her heart and soul.

Valerie is skilled and knowledgable in all aspects of escrow including commercial, residential, income, and in structuring and coordinating 1031 exchanges.

As the VP of Sales and Marketing, Bob draws on a lifetime of experience, including his years living in St. Andrews, Scotland where he served as Director of Marketing for Slotline Golf Europe. Bob brings a different perspective to the escrow industry. Adapting to the changing markets and meeting the needs of a wide variety of different clients is not unlike adapting and understanding the many cultures around the world.

Understanding the needs and desires of a client and customer is where it all begins. With 21 years in the escrow business, Bob understands that insight and the ability to help a customer realize what he or she needs is very important. It all starts with listening and asking questions, even the tough questions.

As a former Navy veteran, Julie began her escrow career in 1987 as an escrow assistant and became an escrow officer in 1991.
In the world of Short Sales, which currently dominates the marketplace, Julie’s self discipline and willingness to work long hours is serving her well. She is well respected by her clients and enjoys her work.

Lisa prides herself in being proactive, not reactive. She stays in constant communication with her clients and strives to keep her files one step ahead. In the current market of Short Sales and Foreclosures, Lisa’s natural desire to be very detailed and extremely thorough has proven invaluable.

Lisa has lived in Southern Orange County for 40 years and has worked in the escrow industry for over 20 years. She began her escrow career working as an assistant for Valerie Velotta and believes that she was trained by the best.

Jill Escalante has been in the escrow industry since 1981 in the South Orange County area. She started as a Receptionist and advanced in her career as an Escrow Assistant.

Beginning in 1983, Jill has worked as an Escrow Officer for 28 years.  She works on resale, refinance, and Short Sale transactions.

Adela Velotta loves closing escrows. The elation she experiences when helping a buyer get their home, and listening to the joy of a seller receiving their cash, or perhaps finally getting out from under a short sale is remarkable. Ultimately, Adela really aims to please buyers and sellers.

Adela began her career as an assistant on a busy national refinance desk. Learning the ins and outs of closing sales all over the country was a blessing.  Working on such a busy desk helped her learn how to get things done and handle several files at the same time, all while maintaining reason and understanding.

Bonnie Brown has been in the escrow industry since 1987 in the Southern Orange County Area. She started as an Escrow Assistant working on Bulk Sales and went on to Resales and Refinances, eventually becoming an Administrative Officer for 12 years. In 2003, Bonnie had the opportunity to become an Escrow Officer, and with the years of experience behind her, was able to become top producer in her escrow office within a short time.

When you choose Jackie as your escrow officer, you will be working with an experienced officer who can be best described as meticulous. You will always be "in the loop", as Jackie is a big proponent of regular status reports, and is always available by phone or email. She has over 21 years of experience in Resales, New Home Tract Sales, Foreclosures, Short Sales, Exchanges, and Refinances

Tami Wyrick currently handles the REO department for Escrow Leaders. Born in the City of Mission Viejo, Tami began her escrow career in 1989. Her vast knowledge of tract home sales, short sales and refinances has served her well.

Providing excellent service through consistent communication and close attention to detail comes naturally to Candee! Her 27 years of success in closing escrows has provided her with a wealth of knowledge and experience in all types of transactions.

Shari Dunn is a remarkably caring escrow officer who understands the emotions of buyers and sellers. “The customer always comes first” are not just words to Shari. She has worked with Valerie Velotta for nearly 21 years and along with handling her own desk, she currently works with Valerie and Tami in the REO department.

Tanja Leyser has been in escrow since 2000. She began her career as a processor and quickly moved up to become an escrow officer. Her prior experience as an escrow coordinator in a real estate office gives her a unique perspective and ability to see things from the “agent’s point of view”.

Brittany has been working in Escrow since 2005. She is a detailed oriented Escrow Officer with experience in resales, REO’s, reverse mortgages and refinances; specializing in National refinances. With a strong background in customer service, it is important to her that she achieves a personal and professional relationship with each valued client. Beginning her career at a title company has aided her in understanding the importance of working closely with title in being proactive to avoid any issues that may cause a delay in closing