Aaron Zapata, MBA, CHS
Prudential California Realty
Broker-Associate
REALTOR®
714) 904-7877 Cell
Aaron@AaronZapata.com
www.AaronZapata.com

Experience You Can Trust
Experience is critical when you choose a real estate agent and Aaron Zapata has the experience of a highly successful real estate career.  He holds the highly esteemed Prudential Relocation Designation which qualifies him to work with executives, managers, and employees of local and national companies.  He has assisted employees with companies such as Northrop Grumman, Mars Candy, CNA Insurance, The Capital Group, BP, and others. He has worked for nationwide relocation companies such as SIRVA, Brookfield, Weichert Relocation Services, and others.  As a licensed Broker, Vice President, Sales Manager, Sales Coach, and Trainer, he has trained over 200 agents and is known as the “go to guy” for answers among his peers.  

Your Needs Come First
Aaron’s personal philosophy of “putting others first” is at the heart of his success in real estate.  You’ll quickly appreciate Aaron’s consultant style.  He will want you to know all your options and have all the information so you can make the best informed decisions about your real estate investment.

Your Home Sold Quicker and for More Money
You’ll benefit most from Aaron’s experience in getting homes sold quicker and for more money.  While other homes linger on the market, Aaron has an advanced marketing strategy that creates maximum exposure, more buyers, and better results. In 2009 his listings took on average 16 days to receive, negotiate, and accept an offer and open escrow at a 99% list price to sales price ratio. Prudential Real Estate has the highest average sales price for homes sold in the US by national real estate companies according to 2009 statistics.

Using the Power of Internet Technology
You need a tech savvy agent in today’s market.  Aaron Zapata is a tech savvy REALTOR® with cutting edge technology tools and internet strategies that gives his clients the advantage.  Aaron’s internet systems give a Seller’s home increased exposure when selling their home through exposure online where Buyers now look for homes.  Home Buyers rely on Aaron’s online home search tools to find the right home, find answers to real estate questions, and do additional research.

An Agent You Will Enjoy Working With
Aaron graduated from Biola University in La Mirada, CA with a degree in Biblical Studies and then went on to graduate from California State University, Fullerton with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA).  He now lives in North Orange County with his beautiful wife, Dawn, and two growing boys.   His interests include photography, art, geocaching, remote control cars, blogging, golf and spending time with his family.

AWARDS / RECOGNITION
2010 – Five Star Professional – Orange Coast Magazine
2009 – Prudential President’s Circle Award
2009 – Prudential E-Team Agent of the Year
2009 – OC Register Write Up Regarding Move to Prudential
2009 – OCRegister.com Featured Blogger
2008 – Community Leader Designation, Pacific West Assoc. of REALTORS®
2005 – Most Influential Student (Organizational Behavior, CSUF)
2005 – Quoted by Associated Press in Nationally Syndicated Article

TRAINING / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2010 – Instructor for Realtors at Prudential California Realty
2009 – Utilizing Social Media – Featured Panelist
2008 – Real Estate Sales Coach
2006 – 2008 – Complete Real Estate Sales Training (CREST) Course Instructor
2005 – The Art of Personal Marketing
2005 – Understanding the Purchase Contract
2005 – Understanding Real Estate Disclosures

EDUCATION
2010 – Certified HAFA Specialist Designation (CHS)
2010 – Bank of America Short Sale Equator Processing
2010 – Real Estate Finance
2010 – Real Estate Fair Housing
2010 – Real Estate Risk Management
2010 – Real Estate Trust Fund Handling
2010 – Real Estate Ethics and Agency Relationships
2009 – Real Estate and Social Media
2009 – Real Estate Relocation – Buyer Representation
2009 – Real Estate Relocation – Seller Representation
2008 – REO Buyer Representation
2006 – Counseling: The Art of Professional Client Representation
2006 – The Creation of A Successful Real Estate Salesperson
2006 – Real Estate Survey Combined Course
2005 – California State University, Fullerton Graduate (MBA – Business Administration)
2003 – Marketing
2002 – Broker License Received
2002 – Real Estate Finance
2002 – Legal Aspects of Real Estate
2002 – Real Estate Appraisal and Valuation
2002 – Macro and Micro Economics
2002 – Real Estate Principles
2002 – Real Estate Practice
2001 – Financial & Managerial Accounting
1998 – Conflict Resolution
1996 – Biola University Graduate
(BA – Biblical Studies, Magna Cum Laude)

MEMBERSHIPS
NAR – National Association of REALTORS®
CAR – California Association of REALTORS®
PWR – Pacific West Association of REALTORS®
ACREA – American Christian Real Estate Association

PLACES I’VE BEEN
United States
Mexico
Canada
England
Scotland
France
Germany
Italy
Switzerland
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Hungary
Israel
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
India
China
Thailand
Singapore
Philippines
Taiwan
Hong Kong

PLACES I’D LIKE TO GO
New York, New York
Florida
Australia
New Zealand
Unites States National Monuments