I first attempted to sell my home "for sale by owner" and was amazed at how difficult it is. Without sufficient real estate knowledge, the job got frustrating as we were getting few inquiries. So my wife, Sue, and I decided to go with a professional. All we can say about Dave and Kathryn Deem is they more than met our expectations. They were very professional throughout the transaction. They made every effort to satisfy our needs and advise us, with sound judgement, of our options. It was actually a pleasant time for us during this time of selling the home! We were so impressed with the Deem Team that we decided to list Sue's home as well. We look forward to the same great service provided by these real estate professionals. We would easily recommend Dave and Kathryn to anyone seeking a team approach. The Deem Team possess the skills necessary to make the sometimes nerve-wracking process of selling or buying a home a smooth and rewarding experience.

Rob Thompson

...My husband and I have bought and sold several homes in the past 40 years, and we have never been so impressed by any real estate agent as we were with Kathryn Deem. What a sheer joy she was from the very first day she met with us to show us a property...She could not have been more helpful. Her calls periodically just to see if all was well and if we had any questions for her during the escrow procedure were just the greatest... We would recommend her highly to any of our friends or friends of friends.

Mr. and Mrs. James R. Gates

Words won't be able to express enough of our heartfelt thanks for all you've done to help us buy our 1st home. We really do appreciate all of the hard work you did to make this possible. You really did go above and beyond the expected. Thank you both so very much.

Rosie and Ernie Cotten

We are so blessed to be in our new house, thanks to both of you for all the hard work, attention to detail and extra precautions that you took to make it all go smoothly and successfully. Thanks!

David Vera Cruz

Thank you Kathryn & Dave: We have purchased the home we never thought we could get. Quite honestly, without your expertise, we would have never been able to do so. As first time buyers, I don't think we could have received any better treatment, literally around the clock. You are the Nordstrom of Agents, finding and delivering exactly what we wanted with so little effort on our part. I don't think agents come any better than you and John and I will be forever grateful.

Tammy Robinson

DEEM TEAM DELIVERS TWICE THE SERVICE David and Kathryn Deem have always believed in doing everything they do as well as they can do it. That “can do” spirit is one of the key reasons The Deem Team has been recognized as a 2003 Centurion Award winner by the Century 21 Corporation, the elite designation for agents whose production places them in the top 2% of Century 21 agents worldwide. “We are extremely pleased to see Dave and Kathryn Deem acknowledged for this achievement,” said David Romero, general manager and chief operating office of Century 21 Superstars. “This award is consistent with the upward path the Deems have been on since they first joined our firm. They have always believed in setting high expectations, both for themselves and for the experiences their clients have with them, and this award reflects their commitment to being the best.” In past years, the Deem Team has earned numerous awards from Century 21 Superstars, including the Rising Star Award and the Million Dollar Producer Award. They service clients throughout North Orange County from their own branch office location in the city of Orange. The Deems also employ a licensed transaction coordinator, Jean Carter, who works to ensure that every transaction is carried out in a seamless manner. “The Deems have earned their place among the region’s top agents,” Romero said. “Their clients always come first, and nobody does a better job of following up on details. The Deems take a personal interest in their clients, and they never consider a transaction closed until their clients are 100% satisfied.” Dave Deem has a background in business and management. He has a Masters Degree in Business Management, and his professional experience includes over 12 years in the natural food industry. Before she became a real estate agent, Kathryn Deem spent over a decade working with students of all ages. Besides coordinating summer institutes and outreach programs for UC Irvine she ran a preschool for four years and served as an educational consultant. Kathryn's background in education has firmly grounded her in the desire to help clients understand the complexities of real estate transactions and make fully informed decisions. To reach the Deem Team, you may call them at (714) 997-3486, or visit them online at www.deemteam.com. Century 21 Superstars is ranked in the top 1% of Century 21 franchises worldwide with seven offices throughout Orange County. Century 21 Superstars is a family-based firm with a strong, community based mission and offers real estate licensing and training as well as full services for buyers and sellers in residential, commercial and business opportunities. For further information about the firm, please call (888)556-3627.

Reprinted from the Orange County Register Homefinder (July 2