Meet Eric

Eric

Eric Van Winkle

Realtor® – RSPS

Get to Know Me

I was born and raised in Orange County. Some of my best childhood memories were visiting my grandparents in the Eastern Sierras — in Walker, California, 70 miles north of Mammoth. I’m blessed with the love and support of my wife and our four children, who are independently making headway into their adult lives.
 
After a lifetime living in Southern California, my wife, our youngest son, and I came to Mammoth for a weekend getaway to escape the unforgiving, sweltering heat. We permanently relocated to Mammoth only three months later, and the doors for the move had been opened by that first trip. After 13 years, we still pinch ourselves about how wonderful it is to live and work in this majestic area.
 
My entire working career has been about serving others. I’ve been a firefighter, and I’ve also operated in customer service across various capacities for over 30 years. I worked in the grocery business, at Nordstrom, in fire departments, and I ran my own business as an RV component sales representative. I’m deeply familiar with building relationships and providing meaningful customer service. My eclectic background offers a unique perspective that enables me to help people find their mountain home.
 
As my wife and I say, there is never a bad day in Mammoth — just look up to the mountains. We’re avid downhill and Nordic skiers in the winter. We enjoy RV camping, backpacking, hiking, and road biking in the summers. We’re also active members of Mammoth Christian Fellowship. I currently serve as a Board Member for the Mammoth Lakes Board of Realtors.  I have a fresh outlook on living and playing in the Eastern Sierras, and I can help you find your ideal, primary home or vacation property.  

Destination Stats

170+

5 Star Reviews

68

Years Sales & Marketing Experience

16

Years Representing Buyers/Sellers in Mammoth Lakes and the surrounding area

Jill.
Charlie.
Tahja.
Mike.
Paul.
Buyer | Seller
Dave Sheek
Debra G.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Eric Van Winkle was unbelievably patient with our family as we navigated the crazy COVID market in Mammoth. He was professional 100% of the time and quick to answer any and all questions and when asked for an opinion would offer a heartfelt answer. We continue to ask him questions even two months after closing and he promptly responds kindly and again quickly and professionally. Do yourself a favor and s...

— Jill.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
1) Overall experience was excellent. 2) Communication: Appropriate use of available channels (text, email, voicemail, phone, live). 3) Persistence: Eric took time to understand what we were looking for and he stayed on top of it for several months eventually finding the perfect match. 4) Alacrity: We were able to move swiftly toward offer, inspection, and close once Eric had identified the property we wa...

— Charlie.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Eric Van Winkle was exceptional to work with when purchasing our condo. He was very professional throughout the buying process, having our best interest at the forefront. He was available to answer any questions and he responded quickly. When we hit some unexpected challenges with our loan, he was calm and helpful while guiding us through the situation. We will definitely use Eric with our next purchase ...

— Tahja.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Eric did an amazing job of working with me to help me find the perfect property in Mammoth! In an incredibly competitive market, Eric helped us move fast and walked me through every step of the process. We even closed early during the holidays! I wouldn’t hesitate to work with Eric again, or recommend him to anyone looking for property in Mammoth.

— Mike.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
I can’t say enough good things about working with Eric from start to finish. He was very attentive to our very specific type of property we were looking for and any time a property came on the market that was a contender he was there the same day taking videos, photos, and all sorts of details down for us. He made the house shopping process fun and easy and once we found the right one he was there every ...

— Paul.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Eric is a Service-oriented agent, ready to help and get answers to any questions you may have and ready to suggest service providers as needed.

— Buyer | Seller

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Buying a home with Eric was an amazing experience with Eric! His insight on the area and guidance was appreciated and what makes him shine above other agents. He went above and beyond working with us to find the perfect location and was more than professional and responsive down to the final signature.

— Dave Sheek

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Eric has been our real estate agent for two places in Mammoth. He is great! He was always helpful, quick to answer every question, very professional, and just a nice guy! We had the best experience with him!

— Debra G.

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Past Sales

160 Acres on Hwy 120

Sold

$155,000

160 Acres on Hwy 120, Benton, CA 93512

38 Sunny Slopes Lane

Sold

$1,600,000

38 Sunny Slopes Lane, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,076 Sq.Ft.
2252 Meridian Blvd Unit #66

Sold

$280,000

2252 Meridian Blvd Unit #66, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

  • 1 Bath
  • 587 Sq.Ft.
81 Larkspur Drive

Sold

$1,045,000

81 Larkspur Drive, Crowley Lake, CA 93546

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,619 Sq.Ft.
2004 Sierra Star Parkway #18

Sold

$755,000

2004 Sierra Star Parkway #18, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,525 Sq.Ft.
10 Sherwin Street

Sold

$804,375

10 Sherwin Street, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,871 Sq.Ft.

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For Mammoth Lakes Property Owners

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Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update for December 2022

As we enter the final month of 2022, Mammoth Lakes property inventory continues to decline while days on the market increases.

Don’t Blame Your REALTOR® for Putting a Positive Spin on the Market

When you’re hearing news about home prices remaining high, and mortgage rates skyrocketing, you might wonder how a real estate agent can possibly claim it’s a great ti… Read more
7 Tips to Maximize Your Home’s Sale Price

Over the past few years, a real estate buying frenzy bid up home prices to eye-popping amounts. However, as mortgage rates have risen, buyer demand has cooled. 1 Conse… Read more
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Selling Your Home in Mammoth Lakes (or anywhere)? These Home Selling Rules Are No Longer Relevant

The market is changing. While bidding wars, sky-high prices, and homes flying off the market were a reality just a few months ago, rising mortgage rates, changing econ… Read more
It’s a Great Time to Sell Your Home in This Market—IF You Keep These 3 Things in Mind

Some people feel like it’s not a good time to sell their house in Mammoth Lakes (or anywhere) right now because they’ve heard that prices are dropping, it’s taking lon… Read more
Mammoth Lakes Real Estate Market Update for November 2022

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