Margaret Garemore

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I’m Margaret Garemore, a Broker-Associate with Seven Gables Real Estate in Monrovia. With nearly 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, I’ve built my career on a foundation of integrity, in-depth market knowledge, marketing expertise, and strong negotiation skills. These qualities, paired with a genuine passion for helping others, shape how I thoughtfully approach every client and [...]

PERSONAL STATEMENT

I’m Margaret Garemore, a Broker-Associate with Seven Gables Real Estate in Monrovia. With nearly 30 years of experience in the real estate industry, I’ve built my career on a foundation of integrity, in-depth market knowledge, marketing expertise, and strong negotiation skills. These qualities, paired with a genuine passion for helping others, shape how I thoughtfully approach every client and transaction.

I grew up in Alhambra and graduated from Occidental College with a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Comparative Literature. My journey into real estate began in 1997 after buying my first home and discovering my love of real estate. Since then, I’ve spent nearly three decades working in Monrovia, Pasadena, and the North San Gabriel Valley helping clients buy and sell homes. Over the years, I’ve developed a client-first approach focusing on accessibility, communication, and a dedication to making each transaction seamless.

In addition, I trained at the Straus Institute through Pepperdine Law School to become a real estate Mediator. This training gave me the knowledge and understanding to effectively, intentionally, and strategically negotiate on behalf of my clients.

DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

• Real Estate Broker License, California Department of Real Estate, 2012
• Real Estate Sales License, California Department of Real Estate, 1997
• Mediating the Litigated Case, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, 2014
• Certificate, Professional Standards Trainer for Ethics and Arbitration, CAR, 2010
• Mediation Certificate, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, Pepperdine Law School, 2002
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Occidental College, graduated cum laude, 1994
• Paralegal Certificate, Pasadena City College, ABA Approved Program, 1988

REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE

• Active, top-producing Realtor and Broker for nearly 30 years.
• Closed over 800 real estate transactions as a Realtor and Broker.
• Authored a weekly local real estate newspaper column for two years.
• Worked as a Litigation Paralegal specializing in contract law and construction defect litigation for 10 years.
• Completed architectural history coursework and training at Occidental College under renowned architectural historian Professor Robert Winter.

MEDIATION & NEGOTIATION EXPERIENCE

• Active real estate Mediator for nearly 24 years.
• Conducted and consulted on more than 450 real estate mediations.
• Served as a private dispute resolution and negotiations consultant for nearly 20 years.
• Handled over 250 Realtor and consumer real estate Ombudsman cases.

NOTABLE LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND RECOGNITION

• 2018 President of the Arcadia Association of Realtors (AAR).
• Private and California Association of Realtors Real Estate Mediator.
• California Association of Realtors Arbitrator and Ombudsman.
• Chair of the AAR Grievance Committee.
• Founding President of the AAR Realtors E4C Inc. Charity Committee Board of Directors.
• Member of the AAR Budget and Finance Committee.
• AAR Code of Ethics Trainer.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Recipient of the 2025 AAR Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Recipient of the 2019 AAR Realtor of the Year Award.
• Recipient of the 2016 AAR Volunteer of the Year Award.