The History of Mission Grove Realty
Who we are and how we got our name: As a Valley resident of more than 20 years, It is a mere coincidence that Christopher Walker, one of Mission Grove Realty's founders, landed in the same Valley that his Great, Great Grandfather who had started a Business there during the early 1900's. He eventually moved his business to the growing area nown known as Huntington Beach.
Christopher's Parents have been in the real estate industry for over 30 years and they always hoped that he would follow in their footsteps. After a successful, 18 year, career in sales and marketing, he fulfilled his destiny.
Together with his family and longtime friend, Graham Holmes, the idea of a local real estate office was born. It took nearly 14 months to develop a business plan that met the needs of the local community. The Valley was chosen not only because Christopher was, and had been a Valley resident. The valley was chosen because of it's location and growth potential. The perfect place to make a positive impact in the industry , have the ability to grow and provide a much needed level of service to the community. Something that was important to all of us. A place where we would grow, with the community.
Client orientated and technology driven, we chose the tools, business model and location that would satisfy the needs of an ever changing market, our customers and agents allowing us to grow into the future and provide a level of service that would be unparalleled in our industry. In addition, we would attract industry professionals with the same vision and commitment.
A name was all that was left. Using our own names or franchise names was not an option. Using our names would be self serving and not part of our business model. Franchises were too restrictive when it came to marketing and created the need to self promote rather than promote for the benefit of our clients. So, we started working on names that would have ties to the valley and help to convey our commitment to the community.
Here is how we chose the Mission Grove Realty name:
In 1798, Mission San Louis Rey was given control of the local Indians and soon the Mission established a cattle and sheep rancho in the Valley to provide for food and textiles.
The Mission portion of our name was born.
After land control changed in 1821 when Mexico won independence from Spain, the land was broken into ranchos and given to Mexican loyalists and the Governors Family Members. The Estudillo Family, owners of the San Jacinto Viejo Land Grant, began selling portions of their rancho in the late 1800's bringing early American Pioneers and Investors to the Valley. With the promise of Santa Fe Railroad's Spur into the Valley from Perris, and Irrigation established from Lake Hemet, the agriculture industry sprung to life . Our Valley was soon planted with groves of various fruits and nuts.
Grove, was now the second portion of our name and the Mission Grove Realty brand was born.
We hope that you have enjoyed a little of our history and look forward to creating history for others in the Valley. Whether it is in assisting with the purchase or sale of your home, the acquisition of investment property or land; Answering questions about our Valley or that are real estate related; Counseling with industry professionals about their career and helping to lead them in the right direction. We are here to help and provide you with the tools, experience and guidance needed to make an informed decision.
Thank you for visiting. We look forward to hearing from you,
The entire Staff of Friends at Mission Grove Realty
(951) 927-8940
REALTORS - Are you an agent that is committed to providing the best possible service to your clients without compromise, are willing to learn and grow within our industry, have an understanding of technology? We would like to hear from you. Call or stop by anytime.
Hemet and San Jacinto Local Guides by 
The largest mastodon discovered in the Western United States is right here in the Hemet - San Jacinto Valley. The Western Center is a welcome addition to our Valley and provides a look back into our Valley's rich past. A departure from the bland architecture typically found here. The Western Center is an architectural masterpiece housing fossilized remains and archaeological artifacts from around our Valley. The facility also contains research and education facilities and a storage facility rivaling that of any major metropolitan museum. A secure, climate controlled facility will house fossils and artifacts on a scale rivaling that of Los Angeles' La Brea Tar Pits. On a tour during construction, the director said that bone for bone, fossil for fossil, the Western Center's collection will exceed that of La Brea's. Not only that, the Centers collection will be clean (The bulk of La Brea's collections came from the tar pits and therefore covered and impregnated with tar). 
