Tony Bartos, a broker for over 20 years and a former real estate appraiser, offers more market and transactional experience than most Realtors. His transparent style, and attention to detail ensure complex transactions are successfully closed and clients are highly satisfied, especially in the most challenging markets. Understanding market trends is vital and Bartos has worked through several real estate cycles. In 2008, during a very different market, Bartos was among the few to anticipate the crash. This allowed him to help distressed homeowners while earning the trust of institutional sellers. Now as the Orange County market changes once again, proper pricing and exposure will become more important for the sellers Tony represents. Meanwhile prospective buyers will find in Tony an advocate who can help them compete and win against other competing home buyers. . Bartos has a stellar reputation among his peers. He served as President of the Newport Beach Association of Realtors and was awarded their highest honor, "Realtor of the Year". He also served on the Board of Directors for the California Association of Realtors. Over his career, other accolades were earned. Prior to joining the Sotheby's brand Coldwell Banker recognized him as a "Top 10" agent in Newport Beach, "Top 20" agent in Orange County and "Top 100" worldwide. He even achieved their highest international corporate award designations, International President's Premier, and President's Elite. More recently, Bartos served as a working group contributor for the Orange County District Attorney office Major Fraud Unit, which investigates real estate and mortgage fraud cases. He has written on real estate issues and been a speaker at brokerages and industry groups.