Meet Sheri & The Team
Sheri Dettman,
Realtor
Direct Phone: (760) 668-2838
Direct Fax: (888) 691-5926
CDR License #1753976
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Sheri is highly respected by her industry peers and works tirelessly to understand and serve her client’s needs to her fullest potential. Her focus on client satisfaction has consistently resulted in a growing number of transactions from year to year. Her positive attitude and extensive knowledge of the real estate market creates a win/win situation for each client.
“Every day in this business is challenging, fun, and different,” Sheri said. “No matter what community or price range I am working in, I get a tremendous amount of enjoyment and satisfaction out of helping people.”
Helping Each Client Achieve Their Goal
But for all her success, Sheri remains humble, grateful, and assured that with each new transaction, she is again able to walk away with the satisfaction of having helped another client achieve his/her goal.
“I have always been very comfortable with any type of client. I enjoy helping people. I have high-end clients, but also specialize in the mid and lower ranges, as well. I do not discriminate when it comes to clients, and am happy to assist anyone and within any price range.”
Tennis is Sheri’s game; she also works out six days a week which helps her remain energized and able to keep up with her busy schedule. She is a fitness and tennis member of La Quinta Resort and the Citrus Club, La Quinta.
“Although I spend a lot of time serving clients and I do work hard, I don’t define myself by my career. While this is a highly competitive business, I hope that at the end of each day, I am proof that you can succeed without sacrificing your values. I hope to be known for being a kind, fair, and overall good person, and I work hard to earn each client’s trust.”
The Big Move
Prior to co-founding her desert real estate business with her husband Bill, Sheri was a top producer in the outdoor media divisions of CBS/Viacom and Clear Channel Outdoor Advertising in Los Angeles, where she negotiated hundreds of complex real estate contracts with property owners.
“I was raised on a dairy farm in nearby Hemet. After capturing the Miss California title I high tailed it to Newport Beach, San Francisco and finally LA, to do some modeling and acting. While paying the bills for acting, I worked with Wolfgang Puck at the Original Spago Restaurant in Hollywood, and with Jeremiah Tower at Stars in San Francisco. Serving clients has always been enjoyable and a great education.”
”I purchased my first desert home as a weekend getaway from my busy life in LA. Eventually, I lost my desire to return to LA and made the full-time transition to the desert. I have never regretted it.”
Sheri and her buyer specialist, Jonell Magnus, along with Sheri's other team members, work closely together to ensure that each client achieves his/her goal and has a truly positive experience buying or selling a home.
Jonell Magnus,
Realtor & Buyer Specialist
Direct Phone (760) 218-7430
Direct Fax: (760) 601-3099
License #01793808
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Professional Experience
As a Buyer Specialist, Jonell works almost exclusively with many of our buyer clients, specializing in a number of desert communities. Jonell has a talent for making the process of viewing and comparing properties enjoyable.
A native Californian, Jonell previously worked in corporate hospitality consulting, evaluating Five Diamond and Five Star hotel and resort properties to improve customer service and facilities. Jonell and her husband relocated to Kohler, Wisconsin for 22 years where they owned and managed airport and aircraft operations, and became a top national dealer for Cessna Aircraft until successfully selling Magnus Aviation and returning to the desert. Jonell’s 19-years of customer service led her on her path to becoming a Realtor in ’04. Jonell and Sheri work closely with each buyer client with the goal of exceeding their expectations. Jonell and her family are residents of Rancho La Quinta Country Club.
“I love the desert! After living in Wisconsin for 22 years, I truly appreciate our climate. The desert is truly a special place to live and work. Hiking with my two Labs’, enjoying my family, gardening, and browsing some of the fine shopping in our desert paradise provide my outlet to relaxation.
There is no doubt that it’s the hunt with buyers that I enjoy the most. The challenge of matching each buyer’s unique criteria and then finding the perfect property is extremely satisfying. I’m a firm believer that you should enjoy what you do; I look forward to working with prospective buyers from around the world!”
Bill Dettman,
Director of Sales And Marketing
Direct Phone (760) 668-9341
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Professional Experience
An entrepreneur and marketing professional for nearly three decades, Bill built a successful online direct-response company (PSSL.com) that he successfully sold in ’04. Bill’s marketing leadership at PSSL resulted in his company receiving over 25,000 monthly inbound sales inquires to his 60 person sales staff. In recent years, Bill has focused on the marketing and advertising of resort lifestyle real estate.
As the Director of Sales and Marketing, Bill oversees business planning, budgeting, marketing and advertising for Sheri and her team. Bill also offers marketing consulting services to a variety of companies and service professionals in several industries throughout North America.
Team Transaction Coordinators:
Shari Randall,
Kristen Kalepp,
Marlene Diaz
Our Transaction Coordinators are responsible for managing and monitoring each transactions process once an escrow account is opened. Kristen, Marlene and Shari maintain all escrow files and the production, coordination and processing of all information and documents pertaining to the escrow of each property. As each escrow progresses, our 'TC's' interface with clients, vendors and the rest of our real estate team, making the escrow process as easy as possible. Their attention to detail allows the team to focus on client service while maintaining quality control of each escrow process.
Team Escrow Officer:
Judy Hathaway
Judy oversees each and every escrow to ensure that the escrow process runs smoothly. She reviews contracts, disclosures and physical inspections with each buyer or seller client. Judy is always available for questions regarding the escrow process and keeps clients informed throughout escrow.
Office Receptionist / Assistant,
Marianna Verdugo,
Marianna helps with the day-to-day operations and administration of our Keller Williams office in La Quinta. When you call or visit the office Mariana will likely be on hand to greet you. Marianna handles multiple tasks every day working with clients, vendors and brokers to keep things running smoothly.
