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In The News

Gay and Lesbian Friendly Neighborhoods in the West

By David Toussaint, FrontDoor.com | Published: 11/18/2010

Bette Zerba
Peoria, Arizona

Like most urban-to-rural homeowners, Bette Zerba wanted the quiet and safety of a smaller neighborhood. The Realtor and her partner, Bonnie Burns, picked their Peoria home because it's 25 minutes from downtown Phoenix, and a world away in privacy. With homes going for about $150,000 to $215,000, the price didn't hurt either.

"You feel like you're living in a resort town all the time," says Zerba, 54. "I love the weather, and it's very safe. This is a family-oriented place, with lots of kids, and Halloween is a big deal at our home. We make the kids dance to "Thriller" before they can have candy, and they love it." The Southwestern-style home was built in 1993. As for being gay, "We're called 'The Girls,'" says Zerba. "We have several police officers in the neighborhood and feel very safe."

The Cutty Group Real Estate Duo Featured in West Valley Magazine

the-cutty-group-remaz-agents-phoenix-azThe Cutty Group Real Estate Duo Featured in WestValley Magazine

The article will be published in December in the West Valley Magazine. But here is you sneak peek!

If Trisha Brooks and Bette Zerba have a niche, it’s fun. They call themselves the Cutty Group, a name that sprung from a Whoopie Goldberg comedy that featured a bottle of Cutty Sark. The two are known to dress in “theme,” and they’re always laughing. They are
with Re/Max Desert Showcase in Peoria, but they work Valley wide, as “Biltmore Bette” is sure to tell you.

When asked, “Why partner up?” Trisha explains: “The foreclosure market has created a situation where there is just too much work for one person. It is a way to divvy up responsibility and expenses.” Sometimes property improvements will cost the team upwards of $2500.  Spreading the upfront investment between two is more manageable.

And why partner with a woman? Trisha says she’s seen real estate partnerships break up when they become unbalanced, and that a true partnership has no head. Women see the value of true partnership. They are less likely to let ego get in the way. “For us, it’s not about winning as an individual, but for doing what’s best for the team. We work hard and we play hard. We talk each other through our differences when we are coming from a different point
of view.” Read full article:  In The News:

 



 

Bette Zerba, GRI REALTOR
RE/MAX
Desert Showcase
14155 N 83rd Ave
Ste. 120 Peoria AZ
602-791-1766
bettezerba@cox.net

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