Ryan S. Carrigan J.D.
President/ CEO Earras Corporation and The Carrigan Group
Broker/co-owner/co-founder
Ryan has a very diverse background ranging from all things real estate to many things which seem to be non-real estate related, but he is able to bring the totality of his education and experience to bear on his decisions and his advocacy for clients. Ryan graduated from the University of Redlands with a degree in government and
international relations in 1998; as such, he has an understanding of government’s role and assistance in making a deal happen, be it zoning issues, to permit process, he can bring it to bear on any number of ways to assist a client.
He graduated from Chapman University School of Law in 2001, and is able to use his education and understanding of the law to better assist his clients in the contract process, regulations, and the overall compliance of the diverse issues that can arise in any given real estate transaction, to better educate and protect the client and all parties involved.
Ryan has worked in a variety of business fields as well that help him to better serve his clients; from retail sales, the law, non-profit organizations, and financial planning as a financial advisor. Ryan holds a Series 66, etc. etc. licenses listed here. He feels that this experience and knowledge help him to advise his clients as to the financial
investment and expense a real estate transaction is in a person’s life. And to better advocate and counsel them to make the best decision they can, to minimize the stress and difficulties that can come with a complicated transaction.
He has a broad entertainment background as well, from acting and performing on stage for over 22 years. He uses this talent to help him in his off work hours as a part-time professor in order to keep his students engaged and excited about the subjects he teaches. His extensive involvement in the entertainment industry has allowed him the opportunity to host the company’s own podcast and help write and direct their marketing advertisements.
He enjoys serving his community as well serving as board member of many local charities, civic organizations, and theater boards over the years. He believes strongly in being involved in local and state politics for business and community, and also has served at his community church on various committees. This helps him to bring the needed involvement from the community as well as its support in his various endeavors.
He is a longtime resident of Riverside and the Inland Empire and enjoys his lovely family and the wonderful friends he has gained over the years. He loves music, food, politics, reading on his Kindle, outdoors, camping, gardening, being a husband and most of all a dad. Always the visionary, he strives to get a better understanding about what has happened in the past and juxtaposes it to the present to help him adapt his business practice to better serve his clients and community in the future.
Edward “Ted” B. Carrigan
Senior Vice President Earras Corporation and The Carrigan Group
Realtor/co-owner/founder
As the leading patriarch of the Carrigan Group family Ted has been able to utilize his past experiences and education to always bring about the right conclusion to a transaction. As someone who has seen many markets come and go, and has done such a variety and volume of transactions, there is not much that Ted has not seen or
done within the real estate field.
Originally trained as a commercial sprinkler fitter, Ted has a vast knowledge of construction and project management which helps him provide a “do what needs to be done to get it done right,” type attitude to all his transactions. His clients appreciate his humor and honesty when it comes to his approach to whatever it is he is
helping them with. He tends to put clients at ease even during a stressful situation, to help them know that things will get done.
Ted helps in the day to day operations of overseeing the needs of all the clients and helping them to not only solve the problems and hurdles that do arise in a transaction, but helping both the client and agent to understand how to solve the issue in the future or prevent it from happening altogether.
Many clients have become clients for life of the Carrigan Group mainly because they have witnessed firsthand the lengths Ted and other advocates have gone to get the job done, even when it was beyond the scope of their responsibility of the transaction. Ted has always believed that the needs of the client come first, and that ultimately it needs to be done and therefore he has done it; thus gaining a level of trust and loyalty, rarely seen in this industry. It is this commitment and vision that has shaped the mission and vision statements of his company.
He enjoys reading, antiques, art, travel, food, pottery, camping and spending time with his large and wonderful family. Spending time with family, no matter the time or event is Ted’s way of enjoying life to its fullest.
Sara L. Griffin
Executive Vice President in charge of residential and commercial real estate.
Advocate/Agent/Trainer/Board Member
Residential/Commercial/Property Management
Sara has been involved in real estate for over 6 years, and her career is really taking off. Never afraid to tackle the tough jobs, she gets involved in the transaction fully and displays a passion for what she is doing that truly inspires everyone around her. Sara is never afraid to try something new, a few years ago she became interested
in commercial real estate and thus jumped right in, today she is the Carrigan Group’s top commercial advocate. She has shown a depth of understanding and a quickness to learn that has also allowed her to train and develop new advocates within the Carrigan Group.
Sara is currently attending Cal Baptist University and will graduate in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on management, where she will continue on and get her masters as well as her broker’s license. Sara Brings this desire of knowledge to everything she does, and her clients appreciate this attitude. She has never been afraid to learn from tough challenges and to rise above them, making her one of The Carrigan Group’s best and brightest rising stars.
Sara is on a path to someday run the entire real estate division here at the Carrigan Group and we could not be more proud, or more confident that she will do well. She has also been instrumental in the development of the new venture H.E.R.E. (Housing, Education, Resources, for Everyone), the not for profit housing counseling
organization that will be up and running soon. She also is the ever cheerful co-host of the popular, ITunes available Real Estate Rant, an innovative and informative podcast recorded right here in Riverside and available worldwide.
She enjoys many activities outside of her career choice including, running, exercising, community involvement, PTA, and being involved in her children’s lives as much as she possibly can. It is this commitment to both her clients, and her community that is helping her fuel her skyrocketing achievements in whatever endeavor she decides to pursue.
Pearl Aquino
Realtor
Buying or selling real estate is not just about earning commissions. It is about helping people with their goals and dreams and being sensitive to what’s more important to my clients: their lifestyle criteria, their budget, the right location, and the best deal. I understand that this is one of the major decisions in life. Being a homeowner myself, I can relate to what they go through as a buyer or a seller, and how this transaction can be overwhelmingly tedious.
My focus is to make their experience as smooth as possible, from helping them in filling out paper work, recommending properties that meet their lifestyle criteria, using every opportunity to market their property for sale through advertising, via the internet and holding a regular open house to give their property maximum exposure, to following up until their transaction closes. I believe in walking an extra mile for my clients; if you are a first- time homebuyer, I can educate you on getting into homeownership, the available loan programs, helping you get approved for that loan that best fit your need, and guiding you as you make one of the most important financial decisions in your life.
I am a member of The Inland Gateway Association of REALTORS, the California Assoc. of REALTORS, and the National Assoc. of REALTORS, which keep me updated with the latest real estate news and legislation, and hold me accountable to follow a strict standard of code of ethics. I also have a bachelor’s degree in commerce, major in accounting; so I can be geeky when it comes to creating budgets, calculating cost and income, and spending within your means.
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, or a seasoned investor, I will make your goal of owning or selling real estate my personal goal, and I will work hard to provide you with unsurpassed professionalism, honesty and dependable service.
If you’re interested in any property in the Riverside, San Bernardino, Corona, or Orange County area, don’t hesitate to give me a call at (909) 856-4488. I will be happy to assist you.
