San Gabriel Valley Real Estate
Mark’s Guide to Selling Your Home
January 5, 2011 by Mark Cheng · Leave a Comment
Welcome to my Selling Guide! I wrote this guide in hopes of assisting homeowner’s looking to sell answers some of the common questions about the selling process, how to maximize their bottom line, and to make you aware of potential issues to look out for during the sale. Hopefully, you’ll find it useful and if there’s any additional information I can provide, please feel to contact me.
In this guide, I’ll share both a basic overview of how the process goes for selling your home and also share a couple of strategies to get the most out of your home when you decide to sell. I have divided this guide into 5 different sections:
- Deciding to Sell: What should I consider? What are my options?
- Listing Your Home: How do I get started? What are the costs involved?
- Maximize Your Price: It starts before you even get an offer
- Offers and Negotiation: How do we make the most out of every offer?
- Tips to Ensure a Smooth and Successful Closing
Getting Started: – Deciding to Sell: What should I consider? What are my options?
San Gabriel Valley Real Estate
Just Sold! Spacious and Immaculate Arcadia Townhome
November 18, 2010 by Mark Cheng · Leave a Comment
This Immaculate Arcadia Townhouse Resides in a Desirable Neighborhood with Award Winning Temple City Schools…Located Conveniently within Walking Distance of Two Supermarkets, Shops, Restaurants, LA Fitness, and CVS Pharmacy, this Townhouse is Perfect for those who want to be near some of the Area’s Finest Amenities…the Intelligent Floor Plan Features Large Windows for Plenty of Light and an Open Layout for a Spacious Feel…This Roomy Townhouse Boasts 1,642 Square Feet of Living Area on the First and Second Floors and an additional 300 Square Feet in the Den on the Bottom Floor…Spacious Kitchen offers an Abundance of Storage Cabinets and Plenty of Counter Space including a Breakfast Bar and Peninsula…New Stainless Steel Refrigerator and Stove included…Family Room with Brick Fireplace…Large Living Room and Dining Area with adjacent Wet Bar…Upstairs features a Huge Master Suite complete with a Large Walk-in Closet, a Roomy Master Bath with Spa Tub, and access to the Large Balcony…Huge Den perfect for an Office or Entertainment Room and a large Laundry Room complete with Sink and Plenty of Storage…Deep Attached, Two Car Garage…This Magnificent Townhouse is the Perfect Blend of Space, Style, and Convenience!
San Gabriel Valley Real Estate
Just Sold! Multiple Offers! Charming Arcadia Pool Home on Quiet Tree-Lined Street
November 18, 2010 by Mark Cheng · Leave a Comment
This Beautiful Home is Located in the Prestigious Arcadia School District on a Quiet Tree-Lined Street…The Bright and Open Floor Plan Features a Huge Living Room, Complete with Brick Fireplace, Wood Mantel, Large Windows to the Backyard and Opens to the Dining Area…The Large Kitchen Features Ample Storage Cabinets, Plenty of Counter Space, and even Offers a Buffet Area for Entertaining…All 4 Bedrooms Offer Large Windows for Plenty of Light…The Large Master Bedroom Offers 2 Separate Closets, a Vanity Area, and Leads to the Full Bath…All but the Master Feature Gleaming Hardwood Floors…Separate Laundry Area…Separate Three-Quarter Bath Services Guests…A Wide Breezeway Connects the House to the Spacious 2 Car Garage…A True Arcadia Beauty in a Quiet Neighborhood!
San Gabriel Valley Real Estate
Sold! Multiple Offers! Beautiful San Gabriel Home with San Marino Schools
November 18, 2010 by Mark Cheng · Leave a Comment
This Beautiful San Gabriel Home is located in the Top-Rated San Marino Unified School District…Nestled in a Quiet Neighborhood, this Home is both Beautiful from the Curb and from the Inside…With its Intelligent, Spacious Floor Plan, this Traditional Single Story Home Offers Plenty of Natural Light and an Open Feel…Immaculately Maintained…A Large Kitchen Offers Tranquil Neighborhood Views, Plenty of Counter Space, a Breakfast Nook overlooking the Beautifully Landscaped Front Yard, and Beautiful Hardwood Floors…Spacious Living Room Features a Beautiful Fireplace and Wood Mantel with Windows Opening to the Large Back Yard…The Family Room offers Wall-Height Windows, a Fireplace, and Views of the Yard…Three Large Bedrooms and Two and a Half Baths, including a Huge Master Suite…2,179 Square Feet of Living Space on a Large 10,360 Square Foot Lot…Large Individual Laundry Room…Professionally Landscaped Backyard…Attached Two Car Garage…Truly a Wonderful Home in the San Marino School District!
San Gabriel Valley Real Estate
Introduction – Mark Cheng, IRN Realty
November 22, 2007 by Mark Cheng · Leave a Comment
My name is Mark Cheng with IRN Realty. This is my blog where I will be posting informative, up to date articles and information on buying and selling real estate in general and about the communities I work.
My ultimate goal for this blog is to serve as an educational resource for learning about the basics of real estate, as a forum that addresses the pressing issues in real estate, a collection tips and guides for my clients and friends, a way to access monthly market updates for the cities I work in, a place to share client success stories, and a platform to present specific properties and real estate opportunities like up and coming homes for sale that are not yet on the market.
Specifically, I will be providing information about Arcadia real estate, San Marino real estate, Temple City real estate, Pasadena Real Estate, South Pasadena Real Estate, and real estate in surrounding areas.
I am always happy to receive to comments, suggestions, and requests no matter how small or large, so please email them to me at mark@markcheng.net.



I am an experienced Southern California real estate professional helping clients purchase and sell San Gabriel Valley homes. I specialize in the cities of Arcadia, Temple City, San Marino, San Gabriel, South Pasadena, Pasadena, and the surrounding area.