Tahoe Donner Market Snap Shot: May 1 – May 31, 2008
May 31, 2008
Single Family Homes SOLD = 11
Median List Price = $749,500
Median Sold Price = $725,000
Condos SOLD = 2
Median List Price = $369,000,
Median Sold Price = $355,000
Lots SOLD = 2
Median List Price = $312,500
Median Sold Price = $306,000,
This is provided as a quick snapshot of the monthly market activity in Tahoe Donner. Keep in mind, numbers only tell part of the story. We would be happy to share our day-to-day insight.
Alpine Meadows
May 28, 2008
Alpine Meadows is a small community of homes located 10 miles south of Truckee off of Highway 89. Alpine Meadows offers a diversity of four season outdoor opportunities and Alpine Ski Resort is a world class ski resort with incredbile terrain. Home prices range from $500,000 to $2,000,000.
Click here for Map of Alpine Meadows
Our “Excellence in Service” Plan for Sellers
May 15, 2008
As the REALTORS® you have chosen to represent you in the sale of your property, we promise that we will:
- Provide you with excellent & personalized service during the entire selling process. While we pride ourselves on staying on the edge of new technologies and marketing techniques, we also offer the very best personalized service. We, personally, will work with you from start to finish. We are committed to our clients.
. - Provide 30 years of combined real estate experience. Robbie and Karen Huntoon can help you strategically price your home so it will sell, market your home so potential buyers know about it, and negotiate purchase offers so that you get top dollar for your property.
. - Provide professional representation and strategic Tahoe Donner office location. The Huntoon Real Estate team is associated with Keller Williams Boice Realty. Our office location is instrumental in our success in selling homes. Due to our location in Tahoe Donner, we enjoy excellent foot traffic and exposure to potential buyers who are looking to purchase homes in Tahoe Donner. Keller Williams Boice Realty has the market share for representing both buyers and sellers in Tahoe Donner.
. - Determine market value for your property. We will prepare a comprehensive competitive market analyses (CMA) based on properties currently on the market, pending sales and properties that have recently sold. Your home’s value is determined by how much a capable buyer is willing to pay for it. We make it our business to help you make the best pricing decision so your house will sell in a timeframe that meets your needs and you will maximize your profits.
. - Evaluate and make suggestions for maximum “showability”. We will provide you with “Tips for Getting Your Home Ready to Sell”. We will objectively help you evaluate which enhancements will improve a potential buyer’s first impression.
. - Provide professional “For Sale” signs and property flyers. A professional sign will be installed at your property and a flyer box with color flyers will be placed in your home. Additionally, smaller laminated signs can be positioned throughout your house to point out special or unique features. We make a point of making sure potential buyers and Realtors know what is exceptional about your home.
. - Maximize exposure through MLS, Broker Tours and Open Houses. Your home will be placed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and we will participate in the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors Broker’s Tour where 20 to 50 or more agents will tour your home. This is excellent exposure and we often obtain helpful comments from our peers. We can hold Open Houses on the weekends to maximize exposure.
. - Track showings and collect feedback from other Realtors and their buyers. With our “Lockbox” system, we are able to track all Realtors that view your property and we then follow up with each agent to obtain comments and suggestions for your home. We will report back to you and let you know about showing activity and comments.
. - Provide specific target marketing. We will create & mail “Just Listed” postcards to Tahoe Donner neighborhoods near your home.
. - Advise you on the terms and conditions of an offer. Evaluating an offer is more than looking at the price. We are well acquainted with the details of the contract and we will consult with you on the terms and conditions that will maximize your profits. We will consult with you in the preparation of a counter offer, if necessary.
. - Coordinate and supervise the preparation of all closing documents and guide you through the closing process. We pay close attention to details and you will always have records of everything that you need.
. - Provide excellence in service to you today and tomorrow. Our service extends long after the sale of your home. We are here to provide service and answer your questions anytime. We will do such a good job for you that you will want to recommend us to your friends!
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Our “Excellence in Service” Plan for Buyers
May 15, 2008
As your REALTORS®, we promise that we will:
- Provide you with excellent customer service during the entire buying process. Combined, Robbie & Karen Huntoon have 30 years of real estate experience. The advantage of our small team is that you will always feel like you are getting individualized attention. We, personally, will work with you from start to finish. We are committed to our clients.
. - Organize and schedule your home search process. We know that your time is very valuable. It is our promise to help you meet your goals in finding the right home. Based on the information we gather from you, we will spend considerable time investigating the market to find properties that meet your criteria. We want to make sure that all of your property viewings are the best use of your time. We realize that buying property is a big decision and we will do what it takes to make the process enjoyable.
. - Discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each home in relation to your specific needs. We want to help you find the home that is right for you. We live, work and play in Tahoe Donner. We know which properties back to greenbelts or have great views. We also know which areas have big snow loads, which areas get more wind than others, etc.! We will work to provide you with the best information we can about the home you want to buy.
. - Provide you with on-going updates on available homes. For some, the home buying process is successful almost immediately. Other times, it takes more time for the right opportunity to come along. It is our promise to you to spend as much time as it takes to find the right place!
. - Help you to compare homes and make a decision. When you get to the point where there are a couple of properties that you are considering, we will take the necessary time to make comparisons and based on your unique needs we will help you decide which property is best suited for you. We will look at location, price, age, upgrades, floor plan, etc.
. - Consult with you on the terms and conditions of an offer. Writing an offer is more than filling in a price on the paperwork. We are well acquainted with the details of the purchase offer and we possess the skills and experience needed to negotiate a successful offer.
. - Present your offer and negotiate on your behalf. We will “hand” deliver your purchase offer to the Seller’s Realtor and we will, personally, go over all the points of the contract. We are advocates for our clients and we go to bat for you when we represent you in a real estate transaction.
. - Coordinate and supervise the preparation of all closing documents and guide you through the closing process. We pay close attention to details and you will always have records of everything that you need.
. - Provide excellence in service to you today and tomorrow. Our service extends long after the purchase of your home. We are here to provide service and answer your questions anytime. We will do such a good job for you that you will want to recommend us to your friends!
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