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Hiring Friends or Relatives as Real Estate Agents to List a Home
This week has been busy fielding calls from sellers, many of whom either live in Davis or Elk Grove. When sellers call me to talk about selling a home, I first try to find out why they want to sell, who else they are talking to, and whether they have a price or timeframe in mind. I spend a great deal of time figuring out whether I should work with them or do much more than put together a comparative market analysis. Sometimes, by the time they get me on the line, they’ve already decided to hire friends or relatives as real estate agents.
It’s not that I don’t want to help people because I do. I love selling real estate, and sell millions every year. It’s my career. I’m devoted to it and focused on Sacramento real estate. The reason I do so well in real estate is because I spend my time working on listings that the sellers want to hire me to sell. I don’t spend a lot of time working on listings when sellers just want free advice or a second opinion, and they’ve already decided to hire somebody else. I’m not in the “free advice” business, even though that might be how some sellers view our industry. I work for my clients, those who hire me.
So, that can be a dilemma when sellers call me, this not realizing on their part that if they aren’t actually considering hiring me, they shouldn’t call. This isn’t Better Call Saul, you know. I often ask if they have another agent in mind and sometimes they don’t. Like this guy who has a home in Elk Grove to sell. We hit it off, and I offered him an appointment to sign documents after we discussed a reasonable price and why that price would work. He hesitated making the appointment and promised to call me back that afternoon. When he didn’t, I called him the following day. That’s another reason I am successful, because I follow up.
The story I got was his wife has a friend at work who sells real estate. When I asked if she was a part-time agent, the guy said he did not know, probably, but he would ask. Hmmm, the agent works with his wife. This guy has his choice of hiring a full-time professional agent with decades of experience and absolutely thrilled-to-the-bones clients. Or, he can hire a part-time agent with some day job whose track record he doesn’t know and whose ability to negotiate could be questionable. I offered to look up this agent’s performance and send him her stats, but he didn’t know her name.
Well, either that or he’s decided if Mama is happy, then everybody is happy — and the truth is I don’t need to take every single listing in Elk Grove. I’d rather work with the sellers who are eager to work with me. No need to be upsetting marriages. Besides, like he closed out the conversation: when it doesn’t work out, he’ll call me. And he very well might. I have a feeling he knows where he is heading. I’m often agent #2. If there has to be 2 or 3 agents, as there often is with friends or relatives, I’d rather be the last one.
Call Elizabeth Weintraub, Broker #00697006, at 916.233.6759.
Elk Grove 6 bedroom Stunning Home 3860 Sq Foot
Elk Grove 6 bedroom stunning home 3864 Sq foot in a gated community. Built in 2004. Luxury plus with all the amazing amenities you could desire. A brand new high-end kitchen in 2018. $16,000 invested in an upgraded stainless steel appliance package, custom-built cherry cabinets, stone counters, eating bar plus eating area with island. A Vege sink too, with double door ovens. The gourmet gas range will have you cooking all those recipes you collected.
Crown molding sets the tone. All new engineered wood & travertine floors, downstairs with carpet upstairs. The Master Suite has a separate sitting area with a fireplace. The oversized large master plus ensuite master bath are sure to please.
A party size theater room for a movie night. The family room fireplace creates a warm gathering place and looks into the kitchen, A formal dining & formal living room for entertaining. The lot is oversized with .20 of an acre, and a gorgeous built-in pool & spa plus a rock waterfall. The grand entrance with sweeping staircase feels like you are entering a showplace.
Also, so important are the full bath and bedroom downstairs. This feature makes two-story living always flexible. Great space for visitors needing a single-story feel. The large laundry room with sink and cabinets offer a full-sized laundry area. There is storage galore.
A 3-car garage and so much more. Includes a water softener. This home is spectacular, in pristine condition. See it today, popular location, great schools. This Elk Grove 6 bedroom home is priced to sell at $699,900. Take a drive-by 9640 Country Falls Lane, Elk Grove, Ca. 95757
If you are looking for a fabulous buy in an established neighborhood, yet in a new modern updated space, call Weintraub & Wallace Realtors with RE/MAX Gold, at 916-233-6759.
— JaCi Wallace
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.
Hot New Single Story Listing in Laguna Creek West
7801 Wymark Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95758 is listed by Elizabeth Weintraub, Lyon RE.
Before I tell you about my hot new single story listing in Laguna Creek West, let me explain how I know this is a hot listing. One of the things I do is study the competition. The competition is defined as other similar homes for sale within a half mile radius of my subject property. By studying the photographs and listing data of nearby homes, I can generally accurately predict just about how long it will take to sell any given home in our Sacramento region.
As long as there are comparables. In many parts of our area, inventory remains tight and low, whereas demand seems to be constant. This means if you need to buy a home, you will probably have to pay list price and make a fast decision. However, making a fast decision is easy with this hot new listing in Laguna Creek West.
It’s everything you want. Easy, one level living. A turnkey home ready to move into. No work to do. The beautiful wood-like flooring adds to the glamor and appeal of this particular model. You will find a double-sided fireplace, lots of arches and curved walls and angles lending space. The square footage, according to the Sacramento County Assessor is 1,923. That’s pretty big.
The home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. From the spacious master suite, you have exterior access to a stamped concrete patio. Dual sinks in the master bath, plenty of closet space. There is also a whole house fan to suck out all that hot air when you get home from work, or you can just leave your husband in the garage. Just joking!! About the husband, I mean, not the whole house fan.
Come to our open house on Sunday, September 10th, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, hosted by the incredible Barbara Dow. 7801 Wymark Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95758 is offered exclusively by Elizabeth Weintraub and Lyon Real Estate at $415K. While you’re at it, why not check out the virtual tour of this new listing in Laguna Creek West? You can call Elizabeth at 916.233.6759.
Double-sided fireplace is built in at 7801 Wymark Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Beautiful wood-like flooring in kitchen extends into other rooms.
Master bedroom features exterior access to the yard.
Updated Elk Grove Ranch Home on Private Court Just Listed
9034 El Measa Ct, Elk Grove, CA 95624 just listed by Elizabeth Weintraub, Lyon RE.
This Elk Grove ranch home is a darling home, painted a cheery yellow, and it features a red tile roof. How pretty! There is a fenced private courtyard to keep children and pets from running into the street. Although the street is a private cul-de-sac with very little cars except for 11 neighbors coming home from work. It’s located in Emerald Park subdivision, just southeast from the Elk Grove-Florin and Elk Grove Blvd. intersection. Not that far from the freeway, either, but far enough away you don’t hear the noise. It’s close to a lot of shopping and restaurants.
The sellers have been busy updating this home for the past 7 years. That’s how long ago I had this listed. But that was back during the downturn of the market, and the market has turned around, and there is plenty of equity in this home now. These sellers hung in there and kept making tasteful improvements. For example, the kitchen floor is oversized ceramic, there is a new backsplash, granite counters and newer fixtures. New baseboards have been installed, and all the floors are wood laminate except for the baths. No carpet in sight.
You’ll get a family room with a beautiful fireplace, and a formal dining area. Plus, there is space in the kitchen for a table. The home has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and both of the baths are remodeled with planked ceramic tile. There is a covered patio in the back yard in addition to a newly constructed raised deck, plus a cute garden shed. If you need RV, look no further, as the side yard accommodates an oversized motor home or a boat.
The lot is huge for Elk Grove, .1928 acres, according to the County Assessor. The square footage, also noted in the tax rolls, is shown as 1,752. It’s a very spacious and roomy home, perfect for a first-time home buyer or family.
Check out 9034 El Measa Court, Elk Grove, CA 95624, which is offered exclusively by Elizabeth Weintraub at Lyon Real Estate at $395,000. Call Elizabeth at 916.233.6759 for more information. See the virtual tour.
