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Our Team
The Duncan Group has over 100 years combined experience in the Real Estate, Marketing and Financial Services Industries. This, coupled with the vast resources of Coldwell Banker, which is the largest real estate company in the Palm Springs / Coachella Valley area, enables the Duncan Group to provide expertise and professionalism in every real estate transaction.

As top producers for the past several years, they have won such awards as the Coldwell Banker President's Award and the Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society Award.

As real estate rules and regulations have changed, members of the Duncan Group have stayed up to date through a rigorous curriculum of continuing education and receiving the following designations and certifications:

Graduate Realtor Institute  •  Accredited Buyers Representative  •  E-Pro Professional Internet Specialist  •  Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist
Mike Duncan, CRS, FSP, GRI, ABR, e-PRO, SRES, Five Star Professional
Mike has enjoyed a very successful career in Real Estate Sales in the Palms Springs area since 2000. For several years he has been a member of the International Diamond Society at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage for being a top producer. Mike is now the Broker / Owner of The Duncan Group located in La Quinta, California. Mike specializes in properties from condos to million dollar estates. He works with buyers and sellers, listening to their needs so they can make the best choice. His knowledge of the market insures that his buyers find the right property and that his sellers receive the best price.

He is a member of the National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors, California Desert Association of Realtors, Orange County Association of Realtors and the Southern California Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists. With many changes in California real estate law, Mike has excelled by receiving several designations such as CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) (only 46,000 worldwide) and is on the Board of Directors of the Southern California Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists as Chairperson of the Pubic Relations Committee and is also on the Educational Committee. He is also an ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative), GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute), e-PRO, SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist), RSPS (Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist), RE Masters, New Home Specialist, New Home Construction Specialist and is a Certified Commercial Consultant for Coldwell Banker NRT and is also certified in REOs by Premiere Asset Services ( Wells Fargo's Asset Management Department) and in Short Sales by California Real Estate School.

And, after all of these specialties, Mike has earned his Brokers License and formed THE DUNCAN GROUP, specializing in Residential and Commercial Real Estate Brokerage. If you would like to work with a real professional, please give Mike Duncan a call at (760) 564-5678 or text at (760) 831-0484.

 

Bill Yates
Bill Yates has over 35 years experience in the Real Estate and Financial Services Industry. He has had the good fortune of calling Rancho Mirage, CA home for the past 5 years and serving his clientele with professionalism and integrity. Bill served as President of the Rancho Las Palmas Homeowners Association as well as past President of the Rancho Las Palmas Men's Golf Association. Currently, Bill is Parks Commissioner on the Rancho Mirage Park and Recreations Commission and past President of the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce.

Bill's passion for life and golf make him an award-winning real estate consultant for buyers and sellers in the Coachella desert area. He is an Accredited Buyers Representative and is persuing continuing education in the changing real estate market. Bill awaits the opportunity to represent you with the sale or purchase of your desert home.

 
Pat Wonsor, e-PRO
Patrick Wonser has over 40 years experience in the Real Estate and Mortgage Lending Industry. Pat's career has successfully soared by investing and buying real estate primarily in the western region of the U.S. His wise investments with commercial and residential real estate have cultivated a successful wealth of knowledge that benefits not only himself but his loyal clientele. Pat's expertise in commercial, consumer and mortgage lending and management enables him to provide sound, professional advice to prospective homeowners.

Pat has relished the opportunity of owning several properties in the Coachella valley over the past eight years and presently calls La Quinta, CA home. Pat's passion for golf attracted him to elite country clubs at Rancho Las Palmas and Mountain View Country Club where he has been an active member now for the past few years. Pat welcomes the opportunity to show you the best the Coachella valley has to offer by representing you in the purchase or sale of your home.


 
Debra Spain
Debra brings the same passion to real estate as she has to her career as a professional golfer. Her discipline, preparation, and winning attitude go from Pars to Properties. As a Top 50 Instructor, she has the ability to listen, communicate and relate to your needs. As an investor and realtor, she knows how to close the deal. Let Debra bring her knowledge of golf and golf properties to you. With golf or real estate, make a better move with Debra Spain.
 
Judy Vayssie
Judy has been active in the desert real estate market for over 20 years. Born in Palo Alto, CA, she moved to the desert from the San Francisco bay area for a lifestyle change and new business opportunities.

Prior to joining The Duncan Group, she was a Top Producer with REMAX Real Estate Consultants, Village Realty of Indian Wells, Windermere, and many other desert offices.

She has experience in every aspect of real estate including timeshares, commercial land, vacant land, bank owned properties, short sales (she is presently being certified in short sales), and private listings.

Now she is loving the boutique atmoshphere and La Quinta location where personalized service is the key to keeping buyers and sellers happy. Judy loves finding and selling the right properties for her clients.

She is a member of the Desert Association of Realtors and belongs to the Desert Area MLS, and is affilitated with Five Star Institute and REO Renegades. Call or text Judy at 760-485-1297 or shoot her an email at judy@duncangroupre.com.

 
Sheila Heffernan
Sheila is a native of Portland, Oregon where she was a successful real estate professional for 30 years before moving her real estate business to the Coachella Valley 10 years ago.

Sheila is very familiar with many communities in the desert and resides at Sun City Shadow Hills.

She received her SFR (Short Sale and Foreclosure Recourses) Designation and is proficient in short sales and foreclosed properties. If you're looking for a true professional realtor give Sheila a call.

 
Richard Lee, CRS, RSPS, SFR
With over 25 years in real estate and related fields. Richard has continued to receive Million Dollar Awards for the past 5 years and Top Producer status in the desert resort area. Richard specializes in all aspects of real estate including, certified bank owned listing and sale specialist, luxury residential, country club properties, commercial, and seasonal rentals. He has a Council of Residential Specialists (CRS) prestigious designation which only 4% of realtors have.

“When we decided to purchase another investment property in the area, we of course called Richard. I was so impressed with Richard's service from the beginning to the end; and impressing me is not easy to do.” — Dee Anna Pope, Vice President Hallmark Escrow Company of First Team Real Estate

In order to provide the ultimate sales experience, I do things differently than other realtors. My mission is to make a positive difference in the world, in your transaction, and in your life.

 
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