Email ElizabethShould You Tell Sellers When Agents Are Sending an Offer?
In my real estate practice, I feel sellers prefer to be kept informed, even if something never happens. Because a Sacramento listing agent can certainly throw out a disclaimer. Like, listen, Mrs. Seller, don’t get all excited but this agent says he is sending an offer. In some ways, I know you want to hear everything, and in other ways, maybe not. So you let me know what you want to hear.
The problem with deciding to tell sellers when agents are sending an offer is the offer might never materialize. That is the downside. If the seller gets her hopes up because she hears an offer is forth-coming but never arrives, it can be disappointing. Managing seller reactions and maintaining client happiness in a transaction is an art.
Of course, I pretty much tell my sellers everything. Whether to tell sellers when agents are sending an offer depends on the situation. I can think of a few situations in which this news might not be welcome. Not only that, but when it doesn’t materialize, often the buyer’s agents don’t inform the listing agent. Perhaps their thought process is the listing agent will figure it out when no offers shows up.
What they don’t realize, I imagine, is we don’t remember every buyer’s agent who says they are sending an offer. At least I do not. I figure I’ll get it or I won’t. But I do pass along the information to the sellers.
Every so often, I will work with a seller who asks me to stop sending feedback after showings, too. Because the feedback tends to be redundant and it might not be pleasant to read. I guess I have the opposite problem of other agents if sellers ask me to stop sending them so much information. Would much rather over communicate than under communicate.
What do you think? Should we tell sellers when agents are sending an offer?
Five Bedroom Quail Ridge Home in Elk Grove for Sale
This five bedroom Quail Ridge home in Elk Grove lies in the 95757 ZIP code. It is nestled between Bilby Meadows and Rio De Onar subdivisions, and Franklin High to the north and Bilby to the South. There are a little over 1,000 homes in this Elk Grove neighborhood. I sell many homes in Elk Grove, and specialize in 95757.
In fact, I have sold two homes on this street. Am very familiar with Jefjen, especially its proximity to Toby Johnson Middle School. The north row of homes on Jefjen back up to the school’s playground and field. However, this Quail Ridge home in Elk Grove on Jefjen is oriented at the end of Jefgen and faces a different direction, so it does not back to the school at all. It also enjoys a much larger lot than some of the other homes near it.
Jefjen runs east and west and then turns a corner perpendicular, running north and south. At the junction of these two intersections is where this home is located, and it faces west. The lot size, according to the Sacramento County Assessor’s office, which has not been verified, is .1891.
However, the interior square footage of this listing shows in Realist at 3,000 square feet. This is a huge home. The photo above is of the living room and dining area combination, looking toward the front of the home. You can also see the office with the knee wall and directly to the right is the highly sought after first-floor bedroom and full bath.
Spacious kitchen rests at the back of the home. As you can see, there is plenty of room for a breakfast table and chairs. The kitchen sports a full pantry closet, dishwasher, built-in microwave and dual ovens. It is also open to the family room, which features a fireplace and a ceiling fan.
About the only things you would probably want to do to this house before moving in is replace the flooring and paint the interior. But the price reflects those fix-up costs. You can also get a renovation loan through Dan Tharp at Guild Mortgage that rolls into a purchase money loan, which can close within 30 days. No extra stuff to close.
All together, this home has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and an office. Look at this covered patio. Can’t you imagine entertaining, relaxing at a table under the ceiling fan while enjoying a lazy afternoon lunch? There is so much to love about this home. It is also a SMART home. Connect to the heating and cooling systems, or the timer for the water softener, the sprinklers, hot water recirculation pump, all from the comfort of your cellphone.
The shed in this photograph was custom built. It is insulated, with electricity and Direct TV. Such a perfect mancave / workshop.
Come to our open house on Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, hosted by the incredible Barbara Dow from the Elizabeth Weintraub Team. If you can’t wait that long, catch the virtual tour or call Barbara for a private showing at 916.761.7398.
6301 Jefjen Way, Elk Grove, CA 95757, is offered exclusively by Elizabeth Weintraub and Lyon Real Estate at $450K.
The information in this advertisement, including, but not limited to, square footage and/or acreage, has been provided by various sources which may include the Seller, the Multiple Listing Service or other sources. Lyon Real Estate has not and will not investigate or verify the accuracy of this information. Prospective buyers are advised to conduct their own investigation of the Property and this advertised information utilizing appropriate professionals before purchasing this Property.
Laulima Food Patch in Kona Serves Remarkable Lunches
Who knew what kind of lunch we could get at Laulima Food Patch in Kona? I’ve walked past this restaurant a dozen times, always choosing Sakura for sushi, always wondering what it was. It’s at a right-angle to Safeway, nestled between Subway and Domino’s Pizza. But wow, what a discovery for all of our favorite foods. It’s like you think of the ingredients you would like to consume, and you can savor it all in a bowl.
There are vegetarian options, vegan options, organic vegetables, homemade dressings, gluten-free foods and many ways to serve it. First, you start with a base. It could be rice noodles, lettuce or brown rice. To that, you add vegetables like edamame, bean sprouts, pickled cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, cilantro, sweet potatoes, quinoa, avocado — you name it, they make it. On top you choose a protein, like peanuts, hardboiled eggs, chicken, tofu, pork. The dressings are homemade, naturally.
Or you can choose a sandwich, like pulled pork, or the daily soup special or a plain salad. There are many options, including mouth-watering daily specials. Too many options for me, actually. I picked a special salad already created, but you can create your own, too.
Almost all of the food is from Big Island. It is prepared from scratch every day.
My friend, Linda, chose a bowl of cream of broccoli soup. Tons of drink selections. As we sat at the counter, one of the owners, I think, asked if we would all like red shirts with the logo of the restaurant on it. Sure. Who’s gonna turn down a free shirt? We could wear them as T-shirts or even a night-shirt. Funny thing is we immediately put them on. Nobody said anything to us, we just did it.
The Laulima Food Patch also offers catering. Looks like the average cost for lunch is around $15 plus a drink. We were heading to Poi Dog Deli for lunch and discovered it was closed for a private function. Which is how we ended up at the Laulima Food Patch, just across Henry Street. Give it a try, I think you’ll be amazed at how good it is.
It’s much easier to park at Laulima Food Patch in Kona than at Poi Dog Deli, too.
Healthful dining is always good. But delicious dining is always better. Laulima Food Patch offers both! And I’m not a vegetarian by any stretch. Open 10 AM to 4 PM, 75-1027 Henry St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. 808-329-8378.
Lock-and-Go Lifestyle by Downtown Sacramento is a Tri-Level
A lock-and-go lifestyle is desired by many Millennial couples, including single professionals with roommates. This new listing near downtown Sacramento in Southside Park at 95818 is perfect for those not wanting a yard but who prefer a single-family home with modern conveniences.
On top of this, there is no HOA. This is a residential subdivision called Southside Urban Villas. It is located off of Fifth Street near the W / X Freeway. There are 34 homes, which were constructed in 2007 and, interestingly, some owners lost money after the 2008 crash.
But all is OK now, and the amenities in these homes are stupendous. For starters, the first floor entry features a bench and a 1/2 bath and entrance from the garage. In the garage, you will find an electric charging station for your electric car. Plus storage. There is also a nice view of the community garden because this is an end unit on the north side of the subdivision.
The second level is for entertaining, no doubt about it. Look at those beautiful floors and wide open space. This is a great room concept, combining the dining area with the kitchen and living room. Very convenient to have all of these features on one level.
Here is a close-up view of the kitchen. Note the kitchen island, cherry cabinets, stainless appliances and gorgeous granite counters. Even the refrigerator can stay if you like. What you can’t really see in this photo is off to the left, there is a but a bare glimpse of the balcony off the kitchen. This is where you can sit to watch the sunrise.
You will find two master suites on the third level, each with its own bath. One bath features a shower, and the second bath has a shower over the tub. Unexpected treats are a stacked washer and dryer on this level, plus a loft area to be used as an office.
This envious type of lock-and-go lifestyle by downtown Sacramento doesn’t come on the market very often. Consider this listing your rare opportunity to grab the urban experience you’ve been waiting for. Take a look at our virtual tour or come to our open house on Sunday between 2:00 and 4:00 PM, December 16, 2018.
2214 Davini Lane, Sacramento, CA 95818 is exclusively offered by Elizabeth Weintraub and Lyon Real Estate at $489,000. Please call Elizabeth at 916.233.6759 for more information or a private showing.
The information in this advertisement, including, but not limited to, square footage and/or acreage, has been provided by various sources which may include the Seller, the Multiple Listing Service or other sources. Lyon Real Estate has not and will not investigate or verify the accuracy of this information. Prospective buyers are advised to conduct their own investigation of the Property and this advertised information utilizing appropriate professionals before purchasing this Property.
Sunset Terrace Restaurant and Bar at Kona Coast Resort
When Laura suggested we all go to Sunset Terrace Restaurant and Bar at Kona Coast Resort, I thought it sounded a bit weird. This is a timeshare and rental spot in Keauhou near where I go paddleboarding in Keauhou Bay. Why would anybody want to hang out at a restaurant tucked away off the beaten path in a condo resort? However, I quickly found out why when we went there on Sunday.
The word on the street is many of the renters and timeshare owners do not use the services available at the resort. I mean, why would they? The units have kitchens. A reason to stay at a timeshare or condo rental is to utilize a kitchen for meals. Plus, I imagine people who stay there are frugal. Otherwise, wouldn’t they stay at a hotel? I don’t really know, but I suspect because tourism is down, that Sunset Terrace Restaurant and Bar at Kona Coast Resort is losing money.
Hurricane Lane and then the eruption at Kilauea affected tourism on Big Island tremendously. Who wants to visit an island with hurricanes and lava blasts?
As a result, the Sunset Terrace Restaurant and Bar at Kona Coast Resort has begun marketing to attract locals in Kona on Sunday night. There was music, Ronnie V and the Family Band, from 5:30 to 7:30. We could go swimming in the pool, sweat it out in the sauna or soak in the spa. Dinner was really surprising for a bar and restaurant tucked away in this resort. Affordable drinks, too. A glass of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay was only $8.00.
We met a couple of women from Canada who were almost attacked in a parking lot by some crazy woman wielding a stick. They asked if that was normal behavior. For whom? I’ve never seen anything like that but then I would not engage in a conversation with a crazy woman. I steer clear of those types of people whenever I can. It’s bad enough I encounter them in Sacramento real estate transactions.
About that time, I received a seller’s counter offer signed and accepted by the buyers. Which always perks me up. Because while it’s 7 PM in Hawaii, it is 9 PM in Sacramento. If I had been in Sacramento, I would not have received the counter offer because all my electronics would be turned off. I have no complaints about working on Sacramento real estate when I am in Hawaii.
However, it’s difficult to find. To get to the Sunset Terrace Restaurant and Bar in Kona Coast Resort, it’s best to turn off from 11 on Kamehameha III, like you’re going to Keauhou Bay. Take a right at Sam Choy’s and drive around the back of the restaurant and through the shopping mall. At the sign for Kona Coast Resort, hang a right and park. Walk toward the ocean, and you’ll find a gate on the left for guests only.
It seems like it is locked. But it is not locked. Pull up on the ball on top of the gate and push it. Welcome to Sunset Terrance Restaurant and Bar at Kona Coast Resorts. It’s a nice way to spend a few hours on a Sunday night with friends. Maybe I’ll see some of you there?
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