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Why Choose a CRS? (Certified Residential Specialist)
Sacramento Certified Residential Specialist? What does that mean? Looking For A CRS in the SACRAMENTO, EL DORADO and PLACER CO. Or maybe you have seen the "CRS" behind Forth Hoyt's name, but didn't know what it represents? The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) is the highest, most prestigious award of the National Association of REALTORS®. The Acclaimed CRS Designation is awarded by the Council of Real Estate. The Council is the leading education and networking organization for residential real estate agents. This professional network comprises more than 32,000 residential real estate agents—the top 3 percent of REALTORS®—who have met rigorous educational, production and experiential qualifications to earn the Certified Residential Specialist Designation. The Council of Residential Specialists is also the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the...
What is compost? Why do I care?
[caption id="attachment_19317" align="alignleft" width="529"] Composting is easy and fun![/caption] Composting. Its mentioned a lot and gets a lot of coverage in home and garden media regarding its far-reaching benefits for the earth as well as your own backyard. But what exactly is composting? ...and why should you do it? Here’s a quick primer spelling out the many BENEFITS OF COMPOSTING, how to make it, and more. What is compost? Compost is made up of kitchen trash and food scraps. It contains microscopic organisms that work to aerate soil so that it provides more nutrients to plants. It can be applied to garden beds and lawns. Although it occurs organically in nature, by making it yourself, you can speed up the process. Is compost the same...
MAKE YOUR HOME SELL FASTER AND FOR MORE without breaking the bank!
[caption id="attachment_19211" align="aligncenter" width="550"] You Can't Over-do Super Clean and Tidy! [/caption] It's showtime! But where do you start? So, You've decided to sell your house. It wasn't a fast decision, you have always known where and what you would be looking for when the time came to move to a bigger place. You've also had great advice and always watch the market and have always kind of known the right moves to make: you've saved for moving expenses, closing costs and money for some new furniture. And even some extra "What if" money. You've interviewed several agents and have settled on using a seasoned pro that you feel comfortable and confident with and you enjoy being around. You have sat down with them...
Sell Quicker Every Time! Many of These Projects are FREE!
To Sell Quicker Every Time! How? Think Tidy, Clean and Classy [caption id="attachment_19194" align="aligncenter" width="559"] How To Sell it FAST? It's Simple, Sell The Sizzle! Show Your Home at it's VERY Best[/caption] The Trick to selling fast? First Impressions! When you are getting ready to sell your home, you cannot "Over-do" clean and neat and tidy and polished. And Clean. Or did I already say clean? And Neat. Really super tidy and as good as it can be. So, channel your inner Neat Freak! Scrub, Clean, Touch-up, Straighten, Polish, Re-Caulk and De-clutter. Then re-paint, tighten, and scrub some more. This is way more than your run-of-the-mill weekend tidy-up. Think of this as spring cleaning on steroids. This scrub, re-paint, touch-up, straighten up, tighten up, tidy, shine, and replace project is your...
Get Your Home Ready To Sell: Should I Paint Rusty Gas Lines? What about LP Gas Service Piping?
Hi again- I'm doing another How to get your home ready to sell post with an idea on a chore that is a regular home maintenance item for some folks- Here's some of the questions I have been asked about this: Should I Paint Rusty Gas Lines? How do I maintain rusty and corroded gas lines and fittings? Do I need to replace my Gas lines that are corroded and rusted? What do I do with natural gas pipe and propane gas service piping and fittings that have rusted? How do I maintain Gas and Propane service pipe lines? [caption id="attachment_19150" align="alignleft" width="340"] Surface Rust and Corrosion on Natural Gas Line[/caption] [caption id="attachment_19154" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Some of the same steps also clean, refurbish and paint propane...
Is Executor of will the same as Personal Representative?
What is the difference between an Executor and Personal Representative The Duties of an Executor and Personal Representative Are Virtually Identical - [caption id="attachment_19125" align="aligncenter" width="318"] The Responsibilities of Personal Representative[/caption] The Personal Representative is the person or institute (bank/trust or company etc.) placed in charge of settling an estate. The Executor of a will is the same as Personal Representative. Also referred to as an executrix if she is a female. If the probate court appoints the personal representative, they are called an administrator. This would be an estates where the decedent died without a will. They also may have left a will without naming a personal representative, or if they die, the individual he chose is unable or unwilling to serve. The Probate court...
Probate Personal Representative; Please Read
[caption id="attachment_19111" align="alignright" width="222"] Do you need Help with a probate?[/caption] Are you the Personal Representative of an Estate? Have you recently opened a letter like this? Here's what I first want to say: I know you are certainly a family member or loved one. I want to extend to you my deepest condolences. I hope to be able to communicate to you how I really do want to help relieve some of your stress and help you move through the probate process smooth and easy. Here is an example of the type of a letter that we send to some of the Probate Filings every few weeks... This is a straightforward, straight - up offer to help you with your probate and take some of the load off. We send letters like this one frequently to those who are listed as the Personal...
REVERSE MORTGAGE HOMEOWNER DIES: NOW WHAT HAPPENS?
[caption id="attachment_19080" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Reverse Mortgage Loan App[/caption] FROM : https://reverse.mortgage/ ask the servicer By Ryan LaRose In normal, or traditional “forward” mortgages, provisions in the loan documents for the death of the borrower are not often utilized. Given that the reverse mortgage product is designed exclusively for older adults, it’s imperative that reverse mortgage industry professionals are familiar with the standard processes of what occurs once the last surviving borrower passes away. This is an inevitable topic when discussing the unique servicing requirements of these loans and the death of a reverse mortgage borrower is an ultra-sensitive issue that servicers are required to face on a daily basis. Whenever death enters the reverse mortgage servicing process, the servicer must work very closely, and sensitively, with the estate or heirs. It requires the servicer to...
The 4 MOST IMPORTANT Measurements That Define a “SHIFT”
[caption id="attachment_19068" align="aligncenter" width="422"] THE 4 EARLY SIGNS OF MARKET CHANGES[/caption] Is there any way of knowing before it happens? How do you know if and when the market has topped? When the Sacramento area real estate market changes, does it happen all at once? Everywhere at once? How long does it take before you can really tell for sure? Is your area's real estate market beginning to shift? Depending on your neighborhood, your price range and your personal situation- it may be time to take a snapshot of the market and the trends... The most difficult thing about a Real Estate Market shift is we NEVER know for sure whether we are in a slight market adjustment or a major market retraction or just...
How to get the Most Money from the Sale of Your Property
[caption id="attachment_19023" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Simple Rules to Get The Highest Price For Your Home[/caption] Are you set to get the best value for your home? Homeowners want to make sure they get the greatest value when selling their home. But how can you be sure you are receiving the best value for your property? Here are two things to consider to make sure you get the highest price possible. Price your home to cause it to sell Though it may seem counter intuitive, let’s look at this concept. Most homeowners think pricing their home OVER market value will set them up for negotiation. In actuality, this just dramatically lowers the...
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