Saturday, October 25, 2008
My daughter and I have been in Phoenix, AZ the past 2 days learning about different ways to invest in real estate. It is always fun to see things through someone else’s eyes, especially the younger generation. We are learning about tax liens. What an interesting way to earn some money and invest. I am so glad I had this time to spend with my daughter. She is really enjoying this and absorbing what she hears like a sponge.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
1 Do what you say when you say you are going to do something, this is building your reputation. Make a list of what you need to do each day.
2. Follow up, but sure things are getting done and people do what they say they are going to do. Be a person of your word, but credible.
3 Know your contract and the time frames. Be sure people and things get done in a timely manor.
4 Be persistant, keep calling until you talk to them in person. Call at different times, figure out when they are available. Be polite and professional. Be sure you encourage team work, you both have the same goal in mind and that is get the deal closed.
5. Be open minded and know you have to work together for the common goal of getting the house sold.
Monday, October 20, 2008
As I was driving home from Woodland this afternoon, I drove by Yolo International Airport just as a group of skydivers were floating down to earth. I watched seven of them casually drift down out of the sky. It reminded me of the time I sold a house to Ray, who owns Sky Dance Ski Diving. He offered to take me up but I had small children at the time and didn’t feel comfortable. I think about him every time i drive by the airport. The skydivers were just starting to hit the ground when their plane landed on the runway. The timing is always incredible to me. I wish I had a picture but knew they would look like ants. It is always fun to see and it was such a beautiful day. Hope your Sunday was as enjoyable as mine was.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Here are some pictures of walnut harvest in Winters.
Ah nuts
ers. My husband raises walnuts so I have a vested interest here.
Friday, October 17, 2008
I have talked to three different people this week who need help with their loans for different reasons. The first people I talked to owe more than their house is worth. They have a first and a second, both at pretty high interest rates. We are going to try and get them set up with a program to lower these interest rates. She had lost her job so was unemployed for a while and then he got hurt and is on disability at the moment. Both situations they had no control over. I am also finding people who relied on overtime to help pay the bills and are not getting it anymore. The second person I spoke to is facing a rate adjustment in December. That payment will go up over $500. We are going to try and get an interest rate reduction. The third client also owes more than the house is worth. Again, not making as much money as he did when he got the loan. If you need help or know someone who does, go to my website, www.helpmesandy.com. Give me a call and I can help you with the process. Have a good weekend.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Winters, CA new country listing
I just listed this country home located West of Winters, California. It was designed as a college project by the owner and built in 1945 when she married her sweetheart. They lived here and raised their family in this home. I even took some 4-H cooking classes in the kitchen when i was a kid. The home has 3 large bedrooms and two original bathrooms, one with a tub and one with a shower. There is small basement which would make a great wine cellar or storage area. A new roof is putting on this week. All the windows have been upgraded to dual pane. Come take a look and enjoy country living.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Yesterday, one of my very best friends got married. We have been friends since the first grade and yes, we have graduated from high school. I am so happy for her. She was widowed three years ago very unexpectedly. She met Larry two years ago. He is a very nice man, a little ridged but nice. I think they will be very happy together. This s a picture of them dancing together last June at her daughter, Jaimie’s wedding. A rare picture as Larry doesn’t like to dance and she just got one dance out of him. I wish them a lifetime of happiness.
The wedding reception was held in my backyard so we have been very busy getting everything ready for the big event. My husband is in the middle of walnut harvest and is very busy. Plus, the north wind blow until 4:30pm so there were leaves all around. We all had a good time helping them celebrate the special occasion.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Well, here we it is the last day of September and the third quarter, no, not football, the fiscal quarter. I said that to one of my clients today and all he could think ? Anyway, I explained it and he got it!
I have been working hard on getting a purchase of a triplex closed this month. It was supposed to close on September 10, then the 26, then the 30th. Now, we are hoping for October ! Well, we will be glad to get this closed since it was extremely hard to get an appraisal on a triplex in Winters since I can’t remember the last time a triplex was sold in Winters. i think this will be a good sale for both the sellers and the buyers. I’ll keep you posted. www.sandyvickrey.com