Lana Lavenbarg

"Top Agent in my Office & Top 8% of Coldwell Banker Internationally"
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About Me
At Coldwell Banker we believe that our success is measured by the satisfaction of each and every customer.
My personal guarantee to you: My reputation of service to you and a serious commitment to continue to earn that reputation every day, to stay in contact and keep you advised.

There is a difference! More than any other decision you make, the selection of your real estate professional will determine the quality of your next real estate transaction.

As a Certified Residential Specialist and a Graduate of the Real Estate Institute, I can help you with any of your Real Estate needs: buying or selling a home, land, farm or ranch, or commerical property.

I can be Your Real Estate Resouce for Grants Pass & Southern Oregon area.

I have a depth of experience and diversity in my Real Estate practice.
I have worked as an escrow officer, and in lending, in addition to being one of the top agents in Grants Pass for many years. I have a solid knowledge of the local market, a huge referral base, along with a professional client interaction which enables me to efficiently serve the needs of buyers and sellers.
I believe in old fashioned service to make your Real Estate transaction as smooth and pleasant as possible.
Testimonials
"Lana is one of the best Realtor’s I’ve ever known. She is very professional & kind. She gave us what we were looking for. She is great. If we ever need an agent again we will use no one else. We are telling are friends about her. She was always there when we had questions & she knew the answers."
Tina Wilson & Daniel Scalvini Tue Feb 26
"I cannot imagine that there is a better realtor than Lana; she went above and beyond my expectations. Lana was always thoughtful, resourceful, hard working, business minded, and performed all these things with grace."
Mr. & Mrs. Gunderson Wed Nov 15, 2006
"Lana is TOPS!! Knowledgeable, dependable, pleasant, efficient, and completes things in a timely fashion!"
Fred Evans Tue Nov 20, 2007
"Lana is the type of worker I wish I had on every project-she does the job now; she does it efficiently & she does it in my best interests. This is the second time I & my family haves used her to sell a home."
Dorothy Benson Fri Mar 9, 2007
"Finally...it's been a very long 8 months but you have been so good to work with. We appreciate all the time and effort that you put into advertising our property and making sure that it was always in the forefront of agents minds and the buying public. We never felt that the property was left to sell itself. You made us aware weekly of the publications that the property was highlight in. After our move to Bend you never hesitiated to call with a suggestion or a change in your marketing attempt. Taking care of all the necessary inspections and bids while in escrow would have been so difficult for us since we had moved from the area but you were there and handled it all! Again, Lana, thank you so much. I will never hesitate to recommend you to family, friends, and strangers looking for an agent in Grants Pass or the surrounding area. God Bless You,"
Jim & Sherrye Ketchepaw Fri Apr 7, 2006
"Lana is the best agent I have ever had the privilege to work with. This is my 4th home purchase and no body compares to her energy, dedication, availability and communication skills. I highly recommend her."
Michael D Papp Wed Mar 21, 2007
"Lana is personable, reliable, timely & totally focused on providing a property suitable to our specific needs. Lana’s professional expertise and vast networking contacts brought together the complex elements of distance and critical timing, resulting in a smooth transaction for use. She really cares about us as clients and as people."
Dan & Helen McVay Tue Apr 24, 2007
"Lana is extremely awesome at her Profession. I was pleased with her attitude and helpfulness in handling our property!! Wish I had known about her before we had used another real estate office in Grants Pass."
Patricia A Ward Thu Jan 24
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Brian, Just Looking in San Jose

I own an undeveloped lot in Runnning Y with something of a lake view that I purchased for 245K in 12/2006.

Asked Tue Nov 11 2008, 17:13 by Brian  -  Klamath Falls  -  Market Conditions  -  2 answers
Lana Lavenbarg answered:
The prices of all properties in the area have decreased. I agree with the first answer. If you purchased the property at the Running Y for retirement, I would think you should keep it for retirement. It is a great investment. If you look at real estate over time, there are trends of it moving up and down. About the time you are ready for retirement, you can either move onto it to enjoy your retirement or the prices may be up enough again that it would make sense to sell it then! - Tue Nov 11 2008, 21:07
George, Home Seller in Lower Lake

We have a pre June 1976 mobile double wide completly remodeled inside and out, We can,t seem to either sell

Asked Sat Nov 8 2008, 17:51 by George  -  Klamath Falls  -  Home Selling  -  1 answer
Lana Lavenbarg answered:
Oh my you are in a fix. The only people in this area that will do loans on a mobile that age are hard money loans- they want like 13% interest- will hold the loan only 3 yrs then want paid in full. If that would work for you, maybe you can contact someone like that! Also, the credit union in our area will do a regular loan but have to see good credit scores. Have you checked with your credit union? Let me know if there is some way I can help...thanks for the question.

Lana - Sat Nov 8 2008, 21:15
Drew, Home Buyer in Portland

Does anybody know of any potential financial (or otherwise) drawbacks to closing early on a home purchase? We

Asked Wed Oct 29 2008, 09:54 by Drew  -  Portland  -  Home Buying  -  6 answers
Lana Lavenbarg answered:
That is a great plan - I do not see any reason why you can't close early. As long as your loan documents and your funds are ready to go and the seller is out - it probably will make everyone happy. Congrats on buying a home! - Wed Oct 29 2008, 10:16
Stevie Dubs, Home Buyer in Grants Pass

what is the g.p.m. on the well at 571 briar ln. selma, or

Asked Mon Oct 13 2008, 01:38 by Stevie Dubs  -  97538  -  Home Buying  -  1 answer
Lana Lavenbarg answered:
Hi Stevie- We have a termite dryrot report on the place but no well flow test. I was unable to find a well log also. Any offer would need to be contingent on doing the well flow test. - Mon Oct 13 2008, 08:09
Kristin Kohn…, Real Estate Pro in Lake Oswego

What is the best way to do a lease option to purchase?

Asked Fri Oct 10 2008, 08:37 by Kristin Kohn…  -  97212  -  Home Selling  -  6 answers
Lana Lavenbarg answered:
First of all in Oregon I have been told you have to have an attorney draw up the lease - you can only write the offer - but again - that is just my understanding. The lease and option are set up for whatever the buyer and seller will agree to - some sellers will do a lease having $10,000 up front released to them as the "option money" (in an offer we would call that earnest money). It is non-refundable and they decide whether or not it is applied to the purchase price. Affter that - the amount of the payment each month can be handled 2 different ways. Either one as just a rental payment or 2nd as rental payment plus extra to go toward the down payment. The total payment will not go toward the purchase price. Again that payment and the amount depends on what the buyer and seller agree to. and then - the final purchase price - in what? A year? Is the buyer going to be happy paying whatever price is agreed on today? What if prices go up? Will the seller be happy that they agreed to the "lower" price - or if prices go down more? Will the buyer be happy with the price then? So - many things to think about and negotiate. I hope this helps a little. - Fri Oct 10 2008, 08:55
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1016 SE Camelot Drive, Grants Pass, OR 97526 1016 SE Cam…
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28891 Redwood Hwy, Cave Junction, OR 97523 28891 Redwo…
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3561 Rockydale Rd, Cave Junction, OR 97523 3561 Rockyd…
$110,000
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527 NW C St, Grants Pass, OR 97526 527 NW C St,…
$174,000
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544 NW C St, Grants Pass, OR 97526 544 NW C St,…
$229,000
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1057 Savage Creek Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97527 1057 Savage…
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Specialties
When you are buying or selling property in today's real estate market, it's important to have confidence in your real estate professional. My commitment as your local REALTOR® is to provide you with the specialized real estate service you deserve.

When you are an informed buyer or seller, you'll make the best decisions for the most important purchase or sale in your lifetime. That's why my goal is to keep you informed on trends in the marketplace using the latest statistics in your local area. With property values continuing to change, real estate is a sound investment for now and for the future.

As a local area expert with knowledge of the communities, my objective is to work diligently to assist you in meeting your real estate goals.

If you are considering buying or selling a home or would just like to have additional information about real estate in your area, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.


I work with an assistant, Diana Pergin, a licensed Real Estate Broker for over 13 years.
This allows us the ability to provide excellent service by being available to
Experience
Latest:
BROKER for Coldwell Banker Doran Taylor, Inc
Being in the Real Estate Business since 1989 we have seen many peaks and valleys in real estate buying, selling and lending. It always comes back and seems to be one of the best investments.
January 1989—present
Previous:
Lender for Southern Oregon Trust Deeds
Loaned money on lst, 2nd and 3rd trust deeds for private lenders.
March 1981—October 1982
Previous:
Escrow Secretary for Lawyers Title Co.
Completed buyer and seller closing statements, escrow instructions, prepared all kinds of deeds, contracts, collection escrows...everything you can do in escrows, title and collection escrows.
March 1978—March 1980
Certifications & Awards
*Serving since 1989 in escrow, loan & real estate
*(OAR) Legislative K.O.G.
*National Association of Realtors
*Oregon Association of Realtors
*Grants Pass Association of Realtors
*Professional Standards committee
*Graduate Realtor Institute
*Certified Residential Specialist
*Graduate Super Stars
Interests
I enjoy working with children. That is one reason I help with toddlers at our church. I also am a "special friend" for children in the first to fifth grades during the school year. I love to bowl, golf, play racquetball, volleyball, and workout at the gym.

I love being with my daughter who is married now and working as a consultant for Hitachi. She travels now and then so we get to meet up at different places.

I love being with my son that is in the Navy - now stationed in Guam. Hopefully I will get to travel over there to see him while still there.

I love being with my oldest son that lives here locally and is a builder. He works so hard and is so good at what he does...need a builder or anything done to structures...he is the one to call...he has also given me a wonderful grandson- I tell you - they are the love of your life!
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