Sandi & John Barry: We are so proud of our Quality Service Award. To myself, my husband, John, and the rest of our staff, this award is the true measure of how we conduct business. When you provide your customers with unmatched service and go the extra mile to make sure their needs are met, the monetary rewards will follow.

Family and the community are very important to the Barrys who specialize in residential properties in Huntington Beach and surrounding areas. They provide fund-raising support to three local schools: Clegg, Stacey, and Marina High School. They are also active in other local organizations and causes.

The Barrys provide their clients with a full staff to ensure unmatched service for their clients. In addition to John and Sandi, full-time assistant Bobbie Kehoe serves as transaction coordinator. That dedication to customer service is one of the reasons that more than 50% of their business is from past clients or referrals, a true mark of a quality agent.

World-class marketing and extensive use of technology tools ensure that homes listed by Sandi and John sell quickly and for the best possible price. The comprehensive marketing program includes the use of a professional photographer and a virtual tour for each listing on the Barrys' many Web sites. They also employ a state-of-the-art e-mail marketing program that helps expose their listings to as many potential buyers as possible.

The Barrys also use traditional marketing as part of their multi-faceted approach. Listed properties are advertised in the Harmon Homes Magazine in premier front inside cover positioning. Properties are also advertised in the LA Times and the Orange County Register.

The Barrys have embraced new technology, utilizing the Internet to benefit both buyers and sellers. "In today's market, you have to be able to use technology to benefit your clients. More than half of all buyers begin their search for a new home on the Internet. But they still want an agent to help guide them through the process. You still have to have the market knowledge and people skills to be successful. That's the main reason we have been so successful over the years. We offer the best of both worlds."