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Amazing Price Reduction on this Wonderful Home - Perfect For a First Time Buyer!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:04:28 -0800

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Description

Motivated and Must Sell - Affordable home in a very popular location that's a great family neighborhood. Lots of potential and opportunity. Large living area with wood stove that adjoins the dining area and kitchen. Kitchen features a self cleaning stove, built in microwave and wood cabinets. There are two family bedrooms plus a master with walk-in closet. Seller is licensed to sell real estate in the state of Nevada - Agent related to owner.

Features

Bedrooms:	3
Bathrooms:	1
Parking Spaces:	2
Year Built:	1978
Subdivision:	Indian Hills
Lot Size:	.16 Acres
Garage Size:	2
School District:	Douglas County School District
Square Footage:	1064
Agent Name:	Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine
Broker:	John Fisher
MLS #:	90014511

Location

936 Opalite Drive Carson City NV 89705

vFlyer Id: 2865352

1241 Sorensen Lane Gardnerville, Nevada - A Touch Above In Gardnerville Ranchos ... Buyer's Walked on an Approved Short Sale!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:04:16 -0700

This is a beautiful Gardnerville Ranchos Home! thanks Lisa for sharing it!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

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Description

Many beautiful upgrades make this cozy family home a treat to see and a delight to show. Spacious Great Room Design, convenient corner kitchen and spacious formal dining area offers plenty of room for the whole family. Beautiful custom tile through out the entire home. Large fenced back yard features a wonderful covered patio, mature trees and shrubs and rolling green lawn with RV access. Giant Tripe Car Garage with tons of storage! This is one great home! This was an approved Shrot Sale! The Buyers walked. It may be possible to have this approved again quickly.

Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Parking Spaces: 3

Year Built: 1995

Subdivision: Hidden Creek

Lot Size: .27

Garage Size: 3

School District: Douglas County School District

Square Footage: 1498

Agent Name: Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine

Broker: John Fisher

MLS #: 80014579

Location

1241 Sorensen Lane Gardnerville NV 89460

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How To Buy A Bank Owned Home! Via YouTube - This is Funny!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:24:23 -0700

This is one of the funniest things that I have ever seen! Thanks Lisa!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

Zillow Has Reported "Improving" Value Estimates For 3 ... Count Them 3! ... Months In A Row For Carson Valley!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:12:09 -0700

Here's some exciting news! Zillow is on our side!!

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Well! I Hope This Is Good News!

Zillow Has Reported "Improving" Value Estimates For 3 ... Count Them 3! ... Months In A Row For Carson Valley!

YEAH !!!!!!!!!

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2420 Shena Ter, Gardnerville, NV See home details page

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Zestimate^®: $524,500

Value Range: $377,640 - $629,400

30-day change: $24,000

30-day value trend: 4.8%

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on 09/28/2009

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Zillow Home Value Index Trend: 5 Years This home ZIP: 89410

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Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine are the authors of this blog. Lisa, Jim and Jessie are experts in Carson Valley, Carson Cityand the tri-county area of Douglas County, Carson City and Lyon County. Call our team anytime at 775-781-5472 or 775-781-3704. To Search for Homes go to: www.findhomesincarsoncity.com of visit our website at www.CarsonValleyLand.com

Reduced!!!! And Back on the Market and A Wonderful Price Reduction! 1771 Heather Circle - Minden - Immaculate Westwood Patio Home

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:05:07 -0700

Here's a great Westwood village Home ... ready for a new family!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

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Description

The Cream Puff’s “Cream Puff” … Mr. Clean Lives here! Absolutely immaculate from top to bottom, inside and out! Popular Westwood Patio home has been lovingly tended and it shows. Very large master bedroom that features a direct outside entrance, plus a spacious second bedroom. Two large bedrooms, spacious living room features vaulted ceiling, pergo flooring and cozy corner fireplace. The kitchen is a cooks dream with plenty of cabinet and pantry space and lovely spotless white tile counters.

Features

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Parking Spaces: 2

Year Built: 1991

Subdivision: Westwood

Lot Size: .04

Garage Size: 2

School District: Douglas County School District

Square Footage: 1318

Agent Name: Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine

Broker: John Fisher

MLS #: 90014194

Location

1771 Heather Circle Minden NV 89423

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The Best Little Town House In Gardnerville Ranchos! 1268 Woodside Drive Gardnerville NV ... 4 Bedroom ... Just Like Brand New! Perfect Starter Home For a Young Family!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 23:02:19 -0700

Here's a wonderful townhouse offered by Lisa Wetzel

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

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This is an excellent value for a first time buyer or young family! A lovely Town House on Woodside Drive in the Gardnerville Ranchos! Spacious Two Story design offers plenty of room for a growing family with 4 bedrooms and two full baths upstairs, large living room with half bath and roomy eat-in kitchen downstairs. The spacious kitchen includes beautiful oak cabinets with designer tile counters and plenty of room for dining. Outside the perfectly maintained front yard has lawn front and flower bed and the back and side yards are waiting for a homeowner’s special touch. Seller is going to be painting the interior of the home, repairing the wall damage and installing a new stove.

Features

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 2.5

Parking Spaces: 1

Year Built: 2006

Subdivision: Sequoia Village

Garage Size: 1.5

School District: Douglas County School District

Square Footage: 1650

Agent Name: Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine

Broker: John Fisher

MLS #: 90010026

Location

1268 Woodside Drive Gardnerville NV 89460

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Two Tours This Week! This House Is Getting Rave Reviews! 1419 Honeylocust Avenue, Gardnerville Nevada - An Arbor Gardens Beauty - Curb Appeal and Location!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:38:25 -0700

Wonderful Gardnerville Home!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

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Beautiful Arbor Gardens home!! If you are looking for an awesome family home in an established in-town neighborhood, 1419 Honeylocust is for you! The spacious 3 bedroom has plenty of elbow room for every member of the family. With it’s great room design the convenient kitchen features wood cabinets, built in dishwasher, gas range with single oven and adjoins the breakfast bar, dining area and living room. In addition to the two family bedrooms the master bedroom is on the main floor and boasts a large walk-in closet and private bath with a tub/shower combo. Outside, the front and back yards are landscaped to a “T”, attractively designed and perfectly maintained including easy care rockwork, back patio and trees … everything is on a drip system. Close to Carson City and just a few minutes from Minden, there is ample shopping in the area. Other amenities include air conditioning and a covered porch.

beautiful

Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Parking Spaces: 2

Year Built: 2003

Subdivision: Arbor Gardens

Lot Size: .15 Acres

Garage Size: 2

School District: Douglas County School District

Square Footage: 2078

Agent Name: Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine

Broker: John Fisher

MLS #: 90013630

Location

1419 Honeylocust Avenue Gardnerville NV 89410

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788 Hornet, Gardnerville Nevada 89460 ... Great Buy In The Gardnerville Ranchos!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:37:19 -0700

A Great Buy in the Gardnerville Ranchos!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

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Description

Unique Family Home in a very popular Gardnerville Ranchos neighborhood! Open Greatroom design with supersized living room, formal dining area and spacious kitchen! Enjoy the grand Sierra Nevada view from the large picture windows and inviting rear deck that bring the outside in … room for everyone and perfect for entertaining. The large private master bedroom features his and hers closets. There are two ample family bedroom, each with tons of closet and storage space. Fully fenced back yard.

Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Parking Spaces: 2

Year Built: 1988

Subdivision: Gardnerville Ranchos

Lot Size: .20

Garage Size: 2

School District: Douglas County School District

Square Footage: 1621

Agent Name: Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine

Broker: John Fisher

MLS #: 90014216

Location

788 Hornet Gardnerville NV 89460

Powered by vFlyer.com vFlyer Id: 2839047

Wordless Wednesday ... The 4 Legged Victims Of Foreclosure!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:17:48 -0700

A heart waring story form Lisa ... Wolf gets a re-do!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

Wordless Wednesday ... The 4 Legged Victims Of Foreclosure!

Wolf Received a Full Spa Day! Had His hair done ... A Manicure ... and , thanks to the wonderful folks at D.A.W.G ! He's also will be treated to a vet check and shots ... free of charge!

I should have taken "After" as well as "Before" photos. I will take some updated pictures when I take him to his Doctors Appointment.

Stay Tuned!

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Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine are the authors of this blog. Lisa, Jim and Jessie are experts in Carson Valley, Carson Cityand the tri-county area of Douglas County, Carson City and Lyon County. Call our team anytime at 775-781-5472 or 775-781-3704. To Search for Homes go to: www.findhomesincarsoncity.com of visit our website at www.CarsonValleyLand.com

Reduced! 1419 Honeylocust Avenue, Gardnerville Nevada - An Arbor Gardens Beauty - Curb Appeal and Location!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:12:09 -0700

A wonderful family home! Great Gardnerville neighborhood!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

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Description

Beautiful Arbor Gardens home!! If you are looking for an awesome family home in an established in-town neighborhood, 1419 Honeylocust is for you! The spacious 3 bedroom has plenty of elbow room for every member of the family. With it’s great room design the convenient kitchen features wood cabinets, built in dishwasher, gas range with single oven and adjoins the breakfast bar, dining area and living room. In addition to the two family bedrooms the master bedroom is on the main floor and boasts a large walk-in closet and private bath with a tub/shower combo. Outside, the front and back yards are landscaped to a “T”, attractively designed and perfectly maintained including easy care rockwork, back patio and trees … everything is on a drip system. Close to Carson City and just a few minutes from Minden, there is ample shopping in the area. Other amenities include air conditioning and a covered porch.

beautiful

Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Parking Spaces: 2

Year Built: 2003

Subdivision: Arbor Gardens

Lot Size: .15 Acres

Garage Size: 2

School District: Douglas County School District

Square Footage: 2078

Agent Name: Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine

Broker: John Fisher

MLS #: 90013630

Location

1419 Honeylocust Avenue Gardnerville NV 89410

Powered by vFlyer.com vFlyer Id: 2821366

Back on the Market and A Wonderful Price Reduction! 1771 Heather Circle - Minden - Immaculate Westwood Patio Home

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:10:36 -0700

This is a great patio home in Beautiful Minen Nevada!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

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Description

The Cream Puff’s “Cream Puff” … Mr. Clean Lives here! Absolutely immaculate from top to bottom, inside and out! Popular Westwood Patio home has been lovingly tended and it shows. Very large master bedroom that features a direct outside entrance, plus a spacious second bedroom. Two large bedrooms, spacious living room features vaulted ceiling, pergo flooring and cozy corner fireplace. The kitchen is a cooks dream with plenty of cabinet and pantry space and lovely spotless white tile counters.

Features

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Parking Spaces: 2

Year Built: 1991

Subdivision: Westwood

Lot Size: .04

Garage Size: 2

School District: Douglas County School District

Square Footage: 1318

Agent Name: Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine

Broker: John Fisher

MLS #: 90014194

Location

1771 Heather Circle Minden NV 89423

Powered by vFlyer.com vFlyer Id: 2835363

Memories At Activerain ... Wordless Wednesday ... Paris With A Teenager

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:34:20 -0700

Paris Memories ... Does it get any better?

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

Wordless Wednesday ... Paris With A Teenager (edit/delete)

This was a very memorable trip, our youngest son, his Grandma, Jim and I in Paris. What a special moment!

Via Jim Valentine (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

Gotta love the Bistro life ... even if your 16 year old wants his bottle in the picture. This is the second picture we took - the first was very Parisian if you know what I mean.

Serving Gardnerville, Minden, Carson Valley, Dayton, Carson City, Smith Valley and Northern Nevada for 30 years. Call us with your Northern Nevada needs.

Jim Valentine / Lisa Wetzel RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, 1320 Highway 395, Gardnerville, NV 89410

775-781-3704 dpwtigers@hotmail.com www.carsonvalleyland.com

Memories At Active Rain ... A Glorious 4th of July

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:50:10 -0700

Here's a happy memory from Lisa's blog. Enjoy!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

Memories At Active Rain ... A Glorious 4th of July

Here's one of my favorite posts!

We Spent the forth of July with our Grandsons. A wonderful weekend just being with the boys.

When it all shakes out in the end ... these are the moments that truly matter. The instances and memories that our grandkids treasure are the finest legacy we can hope to pass on.

Papa, The Grandsons, And A Big Red Rocket ... Happy Fourth of July! (edit/delete)

Papa, The Grandsons, And A Big Red Rocket ... Happy Fourth of July!

All day, all night, and all day again with the grandsons for the Fourth of July is a wonderful way to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as citizen of this great country!

"Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" translated this weekend for to "BBQ Ribs, Irrigating the Fields with Papa, Swimming in the Canal, Sleeping Outside in the Travel Trailer, and ... Launching a Big Red Rocket!

Out To the Field for the Launch!

Pumping Up the Pressure!

Blast Off!

Wishing You All A Wonderful 4^th of July!

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For All Your Northern Nevada Real Estate Needs visit us at www.carsonvalleyland.com or Search MLS

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Wordless Wednesday... Friday Night Lights ... Or Alien Eyes

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:00:02 -0700

Here's a beautiful ?friday Night Scene fro Jim Valentine! Enjoy!

Via Jim Valentine (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

Photo by Jim Valentine, RE/MAX Realty Affilliates, 1320 Highway 395, Gardnerville, NV 89410. www.carsonvalleyland.com dpwtigers@hotmail.com 775-781-3704 Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine Serving Northern Nevada for 30 years - Carson Valley, Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa, Topaz, Smith Valley, Carson City, Dayton, Stagecoach. Land, ranches, residential, short sale, REO, investment, and development properties.

1355 Sandstone - Topaz Ranch Estates, Wellington Nevada 89444 ... A Topaz Ranch Estates Beauty!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:39:37 -0700

Near Topaz Lake Nevada, a great opportunity and a wonderful location!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

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You'll enjoy the panoramic views from this very special family home! Wonderful family home in Topaz Ranch Estates. The kitchen is a cooks dream ... plenty of cabinets and counter space. Spacious floorplan features a split design with large master bedroom and private bath, two spacious family bedrooms with plenty of closet area, and a huge living-family room with high ceilings. There’s a utility laundry room in addition to the cute front deck.

Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Year Built: 1996

Subdivision: Topaz Ranch Estates

Lot Size: 2.58

Garage Size: 0

School District: Douglas County School District

Square Footage: 1428

Agent Name: Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine

Broker: John Fisher

MLS #: 90013414

Location

1355 Sandstone Wellington NV 89444

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1419 Honeylocust Avenue, Gardnerville Nevada 89410 - An Arbor Gardens Beauty

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:37:44 -0700

Here's a wonderful home in a very popular Gardnerville Neighborhood.

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

Links

Real Estate Blog

Photo Gallery

Description

Beautiful Arbor Gardens home!! If you are looking for an awesome family home in an established in-town neighborhood, 1419 Honeylocust is for you! The spacious 3 bedroom has plenty of elbow room for every member of the family. With it’s great room design the convenient kitchen features wood cabinets, built in dishwasher, gas range with single oven and adjoins the breakfast bar, dining area and living room. In addition to the two family bedrooms the master bedroom is on the main floor and boasts a large walk-in closet and private bath with a tub/shower combo. Outside, the front and back yards are landscaped to a “T”, attractively designed and perfectly maintained including easy care rockwork, back patio and trees … everything is on a drip system. Close to Carson City and just a few minutes from Minden, there is ample shopping in the area. Other amenities include air conditioning and a covered porch.

beautiful

Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2

Parking Spaces: 2

Year Built: 2003

Subdivision: Arbor Gardens

Lot Size: .15 Acres

Garage Size: 2

School District: Douglas County School District

Square Footage: 2078

Agent Name: Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine

Broker: John Fisher

MLS #: 90013630

Location

1419 Honeylocust Avenue Gardnerville NV 89410

Powered by vFlyer.com vFlyer Id: 2821366

LOL Friday ... Support Out Troops! ... One of Maxine's Best!!!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:42:02 -0700

Here's a little LOL from Lisa!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

One of Maxine's Best!!!

Here's a little internet chuckle shared with me by my sister in Bow, Washington. Enjoy!

One of Maxine's Best!!!

Minorities
We need to show more sympathy for these people....
* They travel miles in the heat.
* They risk their lives crossing a border.
* They don't get paid enough wages.
* They do jobs that others won't do or are afraid to do.
* They live in crowded conditions among a people who speak a different language.
* They rarely see their families, and they face adversity all day ~ every day.

I'm not talking about illegal Mexicans ~ I'm talking about our troops!

Doesn't it seem strange that many politicians are willing to lavish all kinds of social benefits on illegals, but don't support our troops, and are even threatening to defund them?

Wordless Wednesday ... Hanging Out At the "Water Cooler"

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:53:53 -0700

At the "Water Cooler" ... in the pasture that is!

Via Jim Valentine (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

Photo by Jim Valentine, RE/MAX Realty Affilliates, 1320 Highway 395, Gardnerville, NV 89410. www.carsonvalleyland.com dpwtigers@hotmail.com 775-781-3704 Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine Serving Northern Nevada for 30 years - Carson Valley, Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa, Topaz, Smith Valley, Carson City, Dayton, Stagecoach. Land, ranches, residential, short sale, REO, investment, and development properties.

Wordless Wednesday... Took The Long Road Back To The Office For Some Think Time

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:00:34 -0700

Rush Hour in rural Nevada! Thanks for sharing!

Via Jim Valentine (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

Photos by Jim Valentine, RE/MAX Realty Affilliates, 1320 Highway 395, Gardnerville, NV 89410. www.carsonvalleyland.com dpwtigers@hotmail.com 775-781-3704 Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine Serving Northern Nevada for 30 years - Carson Valley, Gardnerville, Minden, Genoa, Topaz, Smith Valley, Carson City, Dayton, Stagecoach. Land, ranches, residential, short sale, REO, investment, and development properties.

Working With A Buyer's Agent In Today's Real Estate Market

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:54:54 -0700

Buyer's in this market are smart to have a Buyer's Agent agreement!

Via Jim Valentine (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

Working With A Buyer's Agent In Today's Real Estate Market

Working with a Buyer's Agent In Northern Nevada?    It is important to select the right agent to help and represent you when you buy a home. The choice of agent varies as each is as distinctively unique as their personality, life experience, real estate knowledge and experience, and attitude. You won't know everything about an agent when you meet them, but it will help you to know what you are looking for and what to expect from an agent.

Real estate agents serve several roles. If you are new to the area they will orient you, give you what we call our "Chamber of Commerce" talk. You'll learn about weather, government, taxes, activities, etc. They will also help you identify what you want in a property, what you are able to afford, and what neighborhoods in the area fit your wants and needs. That is an important step as it leads to the next critical step- selecting properties to look at.

This is where Buyer's agents can differ greatly. Are they interested in selling you any property, or the right property for you? Do they want to sell you the right property, or just sell you their, or their company's listing? Are they working for you? You will get a feeling right away when you are taken to a two bedroom house with your five kids in tow. There are more subtle things to look for - pay attention.

Are they eliminating market segments that could work for you? Short sales are a common sales situation avoided by many agents these days. They can take time and be uncertain, but with the right circumstances they can be a wonderful buying opportunity. How do you buy a short sale property? Do your homework! We recently studied a niche market for a customer and found the right short sale - had approval in five days. That is unusual, but a good example of why you can't categorically discard a short sale property from your list of prospective homes without doing the right investigation first.

When you've found a house the agent becomes the investigator, contract drafter, and negotiator. They should help you determine how the property stacks up in the market and how to strengthen your position. After the offer has been accepted the escrow process begins - and there is much work for the active Buyer's agent to coordinate, follow up on, monitor to assure a minimal risk and timely close of escrow.

Our advice: Go with your instinct on selecting your agent. Just because you walk in to an office and are assigned an agent doesn't mean that is the agent for you. It could be ... you could have attracted each other, but if it just isn't working understand that you are making a major financial and emotional investment - you should have the right agent. They should ask questions of you - it is your investment , not theirs. Feel free to interview the agent(s) - do they understand you and your needs/wants. Will they do the job for you? Agents should be readily available and follow up in a timely manner when you call or email. They shouldn't be expected to be available 24/7, but they shouldn't disappear on you in this active market.

We are fortunate to have a very high standard of practice in our industry in the Northern Nevada region. There are many good agents available to work with - make sure you find them. It is more important to find the right agent than it is to find the right house ... they will help you with the latter.

When it comes to choosing professionals to assist you with your real estate needs ... Experience is Priceless! Lisa Wetzel & Jim Valentine, RE/MAX Realty Affiliates, 775-781-5472. carsonvalleyland@hotmail.com, www.carsonvalleyland.com

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Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine are the authors of this blog. Lisa, Jim and Jessie are experts in Carson Valley, Carson Cityand the tri-county area of Douglas County, Carson City and Lyon County. Call our team anytime at 775-781-5472 or 775-781-3704. To Search for Homes go to: www.findhomesincarsoncity.com of visit our website at www.CarsonValleyLand.com

I Love Activerain! I'm Really Hooked ... It's become a Passion! I'm Also Up to My Ears in Douglas Pop Warner!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:53:52 -0700

Douglas Pop Warner is a family affair! Here's a post by Lisa Wetzel that explains it all!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

I Love Activerain! I'm Really Hooked ... It's become a Passion! I'm Also Up to My Ears in Douglas Pop Warner!

I miss my AR Friends and miss the AR Interaction! Worse ... I feel that I'm letting you down by not contributing!

Truth is ... I'm flat tired!

Youth football in Douglas County, Nevada is a year round job for us, one that my husband, Jim Valentine, and I have enjoyed for over 20 years. We Love Douglas Pop Warner and We Love These Kids!

We started when our twins ... now 29 years old ... were Mitey Mites! Now we have grandsons and grand-nephews playing!

We start our day early selling real estate in Carson Valley, Nevada and end it usually around 9:00 PM after we close the fields! We are fundraising, administrating, and overseeing hundreds of kids and adults every day as these young men and women experience football and cheerleading.

So ... right now ... and actually, for the next 12 weeks, our contributions to Activerain may be sparse.

Rest assured we are indulging Another Passion and will be back soon!

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Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine are the authors of this blog. Lisa, Jim and Jessie are experts in Carson Valley, Carson Cityand the tri-county area of Douglas County, Carson City and Lyon County. Call our team anytime at 775-781-5472 or 775-781-3704. To Search for Homes go to: www.findhomesincarsoncity.com of visit our website at www.CarsonValleyLand.com

Wordless Wednesday ... Nothing Better Than A Relaxing Sunday Morning At Grandma and Papa's House!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:19:47 -0700

Wordless Wednesday Post ... a funny one from Lisa wetzel. Enjoy!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

Wordless Wednesday ... Nothing Better Than A Relaxing Sunday Morning At Grandma and Papa's House!

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Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine are the authors of this blog. Lisa, Jim and Jessie are experts in Carson Valley, Carson Cityand the tri-county area of Douglas County, Carson City and Lyon County. Call our team anytime at 775-781-5472 or 775-781-3704. To Search for Homes go to: www.findhomesincarsoncity.com of visit our website at www.CarsonValleyLand.com

This Beautiful Executive Home is Pending! ... 942 Sweetwater in Gardnerville ~ Absolutely Perfect Inside and Out!!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:53:28 -0700

Here's a beautiful Plesantview home that we recently sold! We have others ... give us a call!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

Links

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Description

A very tidy family home located in the heart of a very popular Gardnerville neighborhood. A truly great home, features include an open floor plan with high ceilings, living room / dining combo, and a wonderful eat-in kitchen – open, bright and airy. The kitchen is loaded … with beautiful tile counters and plenty of storage space plus a double oven, large breakfast bar and breakfast nook. The stunning master bedroom opens to the rear patio and includes a spacious master bath with double sinks and large jetted tub. Two additional roomy family bedrooms with plenty of closet space and large windows. The perfectly manicured exterior speaks for itself, complete with sprinklers, drip system and fenced back yard. All inspections and repairs are completed.

Features

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 2.5

Parking Spaces: 3

Year Built: 1998

Subdivision: Pleasantview

Lot Size: .28

Garage Size: 3

School District: Douglas County School District

Square Footage: 2046

Agent Name: Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine

Broker: John Fisher

MLS #: 80012953

Location

942 Sweetwater Drive Gardnerville NV 89460

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If You Want to "Get-Er-Done!" Stick With The Professionals ... That Have Done It!

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:35:13 -0700

Here's an awesome post by Lisa Wetzel! Check it out!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

If You Want to "Get-Er-Done!" Stick With The Professionals ... That Have Done It!

I love this crazy business! It's up, it's down, and it's sideways! At least it still alive!

A buddy was telling me a story yesterday about a loan officer that he worked with who mystically saved his transaction! She's a legacy in our area, she taught me ... and I'm a dinosaur with 32 years in the business!

On further look ... there was no mystery, no smoke and mirrors, no hocus pocus! Carol ... Carol Lee Challender, (her real name has been used to acknowledge the worthy) is a seasoned veteran with a giant bag of experience. She came to the table to make a deal and help a buyer "buy a home"! TA DAH!

Today I closed an escrow that was 5 ½ months long ... 4 ½ months with the first lender and 30 days with the lender that closed the sale. My "Magician" is Kim Marcarelli 775-586-1500.

The difference between a closed sale and an open escrow you might ask? ... E-X-P-E-R-I-E-N-C-E!

So ... this set me to thinking! I took a good look around. As the lending business goes ... so goes the selling business! It dawned on me! TA DAH! Those of us who are still hanging in and making a success of the real estate business are the agents who have the "Experience" to "Git-Er-Done!" as well!

I'm certainly not measuring success in years on the job ... goodness knows there are many Antique Realtors who should have hit the pastures long ago.

There are a few who years are short but their transaction experience is long ... basically because they have sold quite a few homes in their Young ... Successful ... Careers! Christianne Gordon in my office is a wonderful example! She's smart, she's experienced, she's a great agent, and she has the technical and experiential knowledge that it takes to be an "Outstanding Agent" in today's real estate environment.

So ... In conclusion! Buying and Selling in today's market are equally enhanced by aligning with the experienced agents, lenders, escrow officers, and inspectors who have the smarts and ability to ... to "Get-Er-Done!"

This isn't a cookie cutter business any more!

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Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine are the authors of this blog. Lisa, Jim and Jessie are experts in Carson Valley, Carson City and the tri-county area of Douglas County, Carson City and Lyon County. Call our team anytime at 775-781-5472 or 775-781-3704. To Search for Homes go to: www.findhomesincarsoncity.com of visit our website at www.CarsonValleyLand.com

I'm Not Lisa ... ERR ! UMMMM ! ... At Least Not Lisa Valentine !

Jessie Wetzel (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:26:53 -0700

This is funny ... poor Lisa! We all get wrapped up in the confusion. Often I'm asked about one of my Mom's listings or and offer and I have to stop and think about which Lisa it is!

Via Lisa Wetzel CDPE carsonvalleyland.com (RE/MAX Realty Affiliates):

I'm Not Lisa ... ERR UMMMM ! ... At Least Not Lisa Valentine !

In the Carson Valley / Carson City market that we work in Northern Nevada there are a few hundred real estate agents. We all belong to the Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors - SNAR for short.

I'm Lisa Wetzel, married to my partner and husband Jim Valentine for over 25 years. We work at RE/MAX Realty Affiliates. We have sold real estate together in Carson Valley and Carson since we first met over 29 years ago.

Lisa Valentine is a wonderful real estate agent who lives and works in Lake Tahoe Nevada, 20 minutes to the west in the Sierra Nevada Mountains! Lisa V. works for Coldwell Banker.

Carson Valley is a very small community, everyone knows everyone, so I'm surprised that there seems to be so much confusion. At first I kept having strange things happen, like agents leaving me a message that they were still waiting for their counter offer, did I receive the offer they faxed me, or what's the price on my new listing at XYZ ?

Now ... I'm getting used to the mix ups and have my regular pat answer, "I'm Lisa Wetzel ... Lisa Valentine works at Coldwell Banker!

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Lisa Wetzel and Jim Valentine are the authors of this blog. Lisa, Jim and Jessie are experts in Carson Valley, Carson City and the tri-county area of Douglas County, Carson City and Lyon County. Call our team anytime at 775-781-5472 or 775-781-3704. To Search for Homes go to: www.findhomesincarsoncity.com of visit our website at www.CarsonValleyLand.com