Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Desert Real Estate Specialists
The Horne Team has been the premier real estate service provider for Sun City Palm Desert and Sun City Shadow Hills since 2002. Our team combines decades of local market expertise with a commitment to exceptional client service, consistently ranking as the #1 team for homes sold in Sun City Palm Desert. We specialize in residential real estate transactions, property management, and market-specific consulting for both domestic and international clients. Our professionals bring diverse industry experience from corporate sales, marketing, and customer service sectors, ensuring comprehensive support for every transaction. We maintain active partnerships with local contractors and service providers to facilitate property renovations and maintenance.Our team holds active California Department of Real Estate licenses and participates in ongoing professional development to maintain industry standards. We prioritize transparency, ethical practices, and personalized guidance throughout every real estate journey. Our office operations integrate modern technology with traditional relationship-building to serve both seasonal and permanent residents. Client testimonials consistently highlight our market knowledge, responsiveness, and transactional expertise. This combination of local specialization and professional rigor has established us as trusted advisors in the Coachella Valley real estate market.
Services
Real Estate Sales
Property Rentals
Remodeling Services
Canadian Real Estate
Custom Property Searches
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Ranked #1 in Sun City Palm Desert sales since 2002
- Palm Springs Life Top Real Estate Team 2022-2023
- Agents with 15+ years of local market experience
- Specialized services for Canadian property transactions
- Established network of trusted renovation contractors
What people say
Most knowledgeable
Best decision made
Professional expertise
Timely completions
Exceptional guidance
Services
Real Estate Sales
Our team specializes in residential property sales across Sun City communities. We leverage 20+ years of local market data, strategic pricing analysis, and targeted marketing campaigns to maximize seller returns. Our process includes professional staging guidance, documentation preparation, and negotiation expertise to ensure successful transactions.
Property Rentals
We manage both seasonal and long-term rental programs with proven success in high-demand Sun City markets. Our services include tenant screening, lease documentation, and property maintenance coordination. Seasonal rentals maintain 100% occupancy rates while long-term leases offer stable investment returns for property owners.
Canadian Real Estate
Specialized support for Canadian clients navigating U.S. property transactions. We provide guidance on tax implications, ITIN acquisition, and notarization requirements. Our team simplifies international real estate processes while maintaining compliance with California and federal regulations for cross-border property transfers.
Remodeling Services
We connect homeowners with trusted contractors for property upgrades ranging from minor repairs to full-scale renovations. Our network includes licensed professionals for plumbing, electrical work, and structural improvements. We provide project management support to ensure timely completion within budget parameters.
Custom Property Searches
Our tailored property search system helps buyers find ideal homes matching specific criteria in desired communities. We provide comparative market analyses, financing guidance, and disclosure reviews. Our agents accompany clients through every stage from initial search to successful closing.
People
Bob Horne
Broker Associate
Licensed broker since 2003 with 30+ years retail management experience. Specializes in negotiation and market positioning. Holds NYU business degree and applies corporate expertise to real estate transactions.
Michael Horne
Realtor
Active since 2005 with prior sales leadership roles at Monster.com. Combines digital marketing insights with traditional real estate practices. Graduated from USC with business administration degree and maintains active DRE license #01701660.
Clara Horne
Escrow Coordinator
Manages transaction details with precision from initial contract to closing. Applies pharmaceutical research background to ensure document accuracy. Provides personalized support throughout the escrow process while maintaining strict compliance standards.
Erinn Frisbie
Listing Manager
Certified Distressed Property Expert with local market expertise. Oversees listing operations and transaction management. Combines generational real estate knowledge with modern office management practices to streamline client experiences.
Dennis Jacobs
Sales & Leases
Completed hundreds of valley transactions with specialized knowledge of Sun City rental markets. Maintains 100% success rate through personalized client service. Provides market analysis for both residential sales and investment property acquisitions.
Questions
What areas do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on Sun City Palm Desert and Sun City Shadow Hills communities within the Coachella Valley real estate market.
Do you work with international clients?
Yes, we provide specialized support for Canadian clients including tax guidance, ITIN acquisition, and cross-border transaction management.
What property types do you handle?
Our expertise covers residential sales, seasonal rentals, long-term leases, and property renovation projects in active adult communities.
How do you price properties?
We conduct comparative market analyses using recent sales data and current market conditions to determine optimal pricing strategies.
Do you offer virtual services?
Yes, we provide digital document management and virtual consultations while maintaining full transactional compliance and security.
What sets you apart from other agents?
Our team combines generational local knowledge with corporate sales expertise, maintaining #1 sales position since 2002.
Reviews (3)
Laurel Bush
May 22, 2021
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Best real estate experience I have ever had and I have had quite a few. Very knowledgeable, very helpful, took the time to answer questions. Very responsive.
Jay White
Apr 05, 2021
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Trustworthy, knowledgeable, responsive, excellent negotiator. I worked with Michael from January 2021 to March 2021 to find a home in Sun City. Michael did a great job of listening to our wants and likes and his knowledge of the models helped us narrow our search. It was a sellers market, and the inventory was going fast. The asking prices for most places were remarkably high compared to the market just three months earlier. Most places were going to need significant updating, but they were priced as if they had been updated. Using his network of contacts he was able to identify a number of
Mark Miller
Jun 28, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism
I recently represented my buyer on a home transaction, with The Horne Team representing the seller. I worked with multiple members of their team. All team members I worked with were responsive and professional. I look forward to working with this company again.
I recently represented my buyer on a home transaction, with The Horne Team representing the seller. I worked with multiple members of their team. All team members I worked with were responsive and professional. I look forward to working with this company again.
