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Sonoma County's real estate market has changed over the past year. Now more than ever, home sellers need expert, knowledgeable representation by a Realtor who understands the market and can help them navigate the often complex challenges today's savvy buyers bring to the real estate transaction. My strength lies in my professionalism, objectivity and negotiation skills. I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to my clients and am highly committed to helping them realize their goals. All who deal with me are offered a wide range of services, and are led through the buying or selling process from beginning to end. Buyers and sellers need a Realtor with a proven track record, a professional reputation and a history of successful networking within the real estate community. I am that Realtor.
As a top producer at CPS, I have had the opportunity to work with many of Sonoma County's top producing Realtors. The relationships I have built and the reputation I have worked diligently to maintain go a long way to ensuring that I have the ear and the trust and confidence of my colleagues. Time after time, these are the relationships that cement the deals that end in successfully closed transactions.
I am a full-time, full-service Realtor, dedicated to providing my clients with professional, honest, expert service throughout every step of their real estate transaction. Most of my business is by referral because my clients know I will work harder for them than any Realtor they have met before. Exceeding my clients' expectations is my ultimate goal.
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As a top producer at CPS, I have had the opportunity to work with many of Sonoma County's top producing Realtors. The relationships I have built and the reputation I have worked diligently to maintain go a long way to ensuring that I have the ear and the trust and confidence of my colleagues. Time after time, these are the relationships that cement the deals that end in successfully closed transactions.
I am a full-time, full-service Realtor, dedicated to providing my clients with professional, honest, expert service throughout every step of their real estate transaction. Most of my business is by referral because my clients know I will work harder for them than any Realtor they have met before. Exceeding my clients' expectations is my ultimate goal.
Expect Success!
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"In all our dealings with Realtors over the past ten years, we have never met anyone as kind, helpful and energetic as you have been. Without hesitation, we would highly recommend your service to anyone who is looking for an experienced, caring Realtor who gets things done! Thanks for taking such good care of us!"
Kim & Rob Blackman, Santa Rosa, CA Wed May 2, 2007
Kim & Rob Blackman, Santa Rosa, CA Wed May 2, 2007
"We have only positive comments about our agent, Lori Godwin. Her hard work, professionalism, appropriate agressiveness, and true understanding of our needs and priorities, made her the ideal person to both sell our home and help us find another home. She has an amazing ability to work cooperatively with all parties. Her thoroughness and attention to detail is unequaled. Lori is number one in our book and we would enthusiastically recommend her to assist any potential home buyer or seller."
Dr. Paul and Micky Porter Thu Jun 26
Dr. Paul and Micky Porter Thu Jun 26
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LORI GODWIN, REALTOR answered:
Hi Cameron,
Data regarding the number of months of inventory available for sale can be provided by county and city. Realtors have access to sales statistics via our Multiple Listing System, the National Association of Realtors (if the agent is a member), and DataQuick Information Systems. Are you interested in southeast Santa Rosa such as Bennett Valley or Rincon Valley areas or northeast such as the Fountaingrove area?
I'd be more than happy to provide you with information regarding the available inventory of homes for sale. Please give me a call to discuss further. Lori Godwin, Realtor 888-5115
Data regarding the number of months of inventory available for sale can be provided by county and city. Realtors have access to sales statistics via our Multiple Listing System, the National Association of Realtors (if the agent is a member), and DataQuick Information Systems. Are you interested in southeast Santa Rosa such as Bennett Valley or Rincon Valley areas or northeast such as the Fountaingrove area?
I'd be more than happy to provide you with information regarding the available inventory of homes for sale. Please give me a call to discuss further. Lori Godwin, Realtor 888-5115
LORI GODWIN, REALTOR answered:
Hello Donna,
Many buyers are shying away from short sales and many agents are not showing short sales because of the expected length of time for the lender to approve the sale. This is especially true in Sonoma County where we are still in a declining market. Now that you have your lender approval, I would definitely put your home back on the market and have your agent put in the listing that the bank has approved the sale for your list price. This is much more appealing to a buyer as it pretty much guarantees that the sale will go through. Having completed many short sales this year, I am seeing an increase in the lenders cooperation to get these deals done and avoid foreclosure. Have your agent check the comps to see if your current list price is still appropriate for your area. And once your agent does put your home on the market, they should launch new advertising indicating your recent lender approval.
Good luck - I expect that with your lender approval, and if you are priced right and in good showing condition, you will see another offer soon.
Many buyers are shying away from short sales and many agents are not showing short sales because of the expected length of time for the lender to approve the sale. This is especially true in Sonoma County where we are still in a declining market. Now that you have your lender approval, I would definitely put your home back on the market and have your agent put in the listing that the bank has approved the sale for your list price. This is much more appealing to a buyer as it pretty much guarantees that the sale will go through. Having completed many short sales this year, I am seeing an increase in the lenders cooperation to get these deals done and avoid foreclosure. Have your agent check the comps to see if your current list price is still appropriate for your area. And once your agent does put your home on the market, they should launch new advertising indicating your recent lender approval.
Good luck - I expect that with your lender approval, and if you are priced right and in good showing condition, you will see another offer soon.
LORI GODWIN, REALTOR answered:
Hi Michael,
If you could please provide a property address related to your question, then I would be more than happy to search our MLS and send you the information about the price.
Lori Godwin, Realtor
CPS Santa Rosa
888-5115
If you could please provide a property address related to your question, then I would be more than happy to search our MLS and send you the information about the price.
Lori Godwin, Realtor
CPS Santa Rosa
888-5115
LORI GODWIN, REALTOR answered:
Hi Katharine
Every manufactured home is required to have a HUD inspection tag attached on each of the sections and a Certificate of Compliance. The HUD tags are brass plates with inspection numbers stamped on them and usually located at one end of each "coach". The Certificate contains the manufacturer's name, model and serial numbers. It also has the date and place of manufacture and the weather zone for which the home is built. The certificate is usually located inside the home under the kitchen sink or in the laudry area.
Local building codes do not apply to manufactured homes; instead, these houses are built according to specialized guidelines (Federal HUD regulations here in the United States) for manufactured housing.
Is your manufactured home installed on a permanent foundation? Do you have a Form 433 filed on title? If not, go to the county office and take care of this. For future resale, you should have Form 433 recorded on title to verify that the manufactured home has become a permanent fixture to the land. Without a recorded 433 you simply have land with personal property sitting on it.
Unfortunately, a Form 433 does not change the status - if will always be a manufactured home.
Every manufactured home is required to have a HUD inspection tag attached on each of the sections and a Certificate of Compliance. The HUD tags are brass plates with inspection numbers stamped on them and usually located at one end of each "coach". The Certificate contains the manufacturer's name, model and serial numbers. It also has the date and place of manufacture and the weather zone for which the home is built. The certificate is usually located inside the home under the kitchen sink or in the laudry area.
Local building codes do not apply to manufactured homes; instead, these houses are built according to specialized guidelines (Federal HUD regulations here in the United States) for manufactured housing.
Is your manufactured home installed on a permanent foundation? Do you have a Form 433 filed on title? If not, go to the county office and take care of this. For future resale, you should have Form 433 recorded on title to verify that the manufactured home has become a permanent fixture to the land. Without a recorded 433 you simply have land with personal property sitting on it.
Unfortunately, a Form 433 does not change the status - if will always be a manufactured home.
LORI GODWIN, REALTOR answered:
Hi Melissa
I would have your agent check the MLS to see if the listing status has been changed from its Active status to Contigent - Continue to show. Then I'd have them call the listing agent to ask about the recent price reduction. A simple phone call agent to agent should get your the real answer to your question.
I would have your agent check the MLS to see if the listing status has been changed from its Active status to Contigent - Continue to show. Then I'd have them call the listing agent to ask about the recent price reduction. A simple phone call agent to agent should get your the real answer to your question.
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