- Name
- Mel Peterson - The Naked Blogger
- Company
- Real Estate Cafe LLC
- E-mail
- Contact Mel Peterson - The Naked Blogger (Real Estate Cafe LLC)
- Website
- http://www.BuyInOregon.com
- Cell Phone
- (541) 659-1620
- Fax
- (541) 479-5775
- Address
- Grants Pass, Ashland, Medford, Jacksonville, Rogue River, OR
- Description
- A Realtor/Broker who's refreshingly transparent style is guaranteed to make you smile before, during and after the sale!
Mel Peterson - Grants Pass Medford Southern Oregon Real Estate
About Southern Oregon
Southern Oregon is a community that inspires the art of healthy living, while encouraging one to explore and create a life in balance. Nature and beauty abounds around every corner in Southern Oregon, from the mighty wild and scenic Rogue River, to the beautiful vineyards and gorgeous National Forests.
Known for its mild "banana belt" climate, Southern Oregon is a playground for the outdoor enthusiast, offering a wide array of activities, including jet-boating, rafting, fishing, skiing, golfing, hiking, and mountain bike-riding, to name a few. For the lover of the arts, the sky is the limit! Ashland, Oregon offers eclectic shops, flavorful restaurants, Lithia Park, and the acclaimed Shakespeare Festival. Enjoy the Britt Music Festival and various vineyards in the historic mining town of Jacksonville, Oregon. Ride the trolley or take a scenic jet-boat trip in America's best little river town in Grants Pass, Oregon, where friends love to gather at the Saturday Grower's Market and stroll down "G" Street for 1st Friday Night Art Walk.
Southern Oregon is a great place to visit and a wonderful place to call home. If you are thinking of retiring, or just relocating to a better place on earth, contact us today for more information regarding the Southern Oregon Real Estate Market. You'll be glad you did!
About Melinda Peterson
Originally a Southern California native... after a head-on car crash, being a witness to a few violent crimes and receiving a gun as a present on my 35th birthday, I realized it was time to find a better place on earth to live. So, I visited Southern Oregon.
The attraction to Grants Pass, Oregon was the beauty of the land, the friendliness of the people, and the cost of living. Oregon offers no sales tax, DMV registrations at $86.00 for two years, and affordable housing prices. Not to mention, the simple pleasures of not having to pump your own gas... in Oregon, it's full service for everyone!
I've often been called a matchmaker, probably due to the fact that my team of agents and I work together with unique motivation and creativity, introducing eager clients to just the right property. With the abundance of real estate opportunities in Southern Oregon, it's easy to see how invaluable a good real estate broker can be. With our client's interest at heart, we do our homework. When working with buyers, we research what's available in our client's price range (never going over unless given permission to do so). We weed out incompatible matches and narrow down the search until the perfect pairing is made. When working with sellers, our team focuses on what's important: Attracting an abundance of buyers to the property, negotiating the best price, and closing the transaction with the least hassles.
It's not rocket science... but accomplishing these tasks requires considerable knowledge, skill, and understanding. It takes knowing how to make a personal connection between the individual needs of a client, and the idiosyncrasies of a particular property. It also requires a special appreciation for the area and its immense beauty. At the end of the day, it's our desire to combine all of these elements into each transaction with the ultimate goal of Creating Relationships of Land and Life!
Perhaps it's your desire to find a personable down-to-earth Realtor to help you make your next move. I hate touting my own accolades... but my sales experience includes over 25 years in the insurance, medical, and real estate industries. As a full-time Real Estate Broker/Owner, I dedicate a considerable amount of time to continuing education, staying up on the latest laws and regulations affecting real estate in Oregon. In doing so, I've managed to earn a few prestigious real estate designations too: Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Accredited Staging Professional (ASP), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Internet Professional (e-Pro). To be perfectly honest, the designations don't mean a whole lot unless I'm able to earn your trust and confidence. That's where I get my real kudos!
I don't like sales pitches or arm-twisters, so you won't get that from me. I never try to fit a square peg in a round hole, and I hope you don't either. If it's a good deal, I'll tell you. And, if it's a bad deal, I'll tell you. What you can expect from me is straight-forward answers and a sincere effort to help you find what you're looking for. And, at the end of the day, I hope we'll consider one another life-long friends!
About Melinda Peterson's Real Estate Experience & Associations
- ABR - Accredited Buyer's Representative
- ASP - Accredited Staging Professional
- CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
- e-Pro - Certified Internet Professional
- GPAR - Director of Grants Pass Association of Realtors
- GPMLS - President of the Grants Pass Multiple Listing Service
- NAR - Member of National Association of Realtors
- OAR - Member of Oregon Association of Realtors
- COC - Member of Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce
Melinda Peterson sells real estate in Jackson, Josephine, and Douglas Counties including these Southern Oregon Communities:
- Ashland, Oregon
- Medford, Oregon
- Grants Pass, Oregon
- Jacksonville, Oregon
- Applegate, Oregon
- Eagle Point, Oregon
- Shady Cove, Oregon
- Central Point, Oregon
- Gold Hill, Oregon
- Rogue River, Oregon
- Merlin, Oregon
- Sunny Valley, Oregon
- Williams, Oregon
- Murphy, Oregon
- Selma, Oregon
- Cave Junction, Oregon
Grants Pass Southern Oregon Adventures
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Happy Southern Oregon Real Estate Home Owners
| 10-Acre Gorgeous Estate |
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An antique store owner and former Santa Barbara resident, this Seller knew just what she was doing when she remodeled this 70's ranch style home with a European flare and attention to every detail. We got lots of calls on this one, before it sold to some lucky Californians. We can't wait to see her next project! |
| Meadow Wood Beauty |
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These world travelers decided to sell their home in Southern Oregon and move to Sequim, WA (where the best Lavendar farm in the world is located). It's a far cry from Switzerland, but we are sure they are happy. We are going to miss them and their expert landscaping and gardening advice! |
| Reunited And It Feels So Good |
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The Kay Family once lived in Grants Pass and decided to move to WA to be closer to their kids. But, they got tired of the nasty weather up there and decided to come back to Southern Oregon. We had this cutie-pie home waiting for them when they arrived. |
| Stunning Views for These Baby Boomers |
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Running from the rat race and ready to retire, we helped these CA folks purchase a log home in the country overlooking the Applegate Valley. Now they just sit on their back deck with a cup of coffee and watch the cows go by. |
| Hot Deals! |
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The market is HOT right now. With interest rates so low, and inventory so high, it is a Buyer's market. What are you waiting for? Now's the time to buy that second home in one of the best places on earth to live! |
| The Forest Service Building |
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The owners of this commercial building live in Carlsbad, CA, and needed some expert marketing skills to expose this property to the masses. We did just that! And, guess what...
We received 4 offers, and the property sold for more than the asking price
at $2.6 million! Wow! |
| Pottery Barn Cutie |
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Just in the nick of time! We sold this charming home in Medford, Oregon after just 6 days on the market (which made the Suarez family pretty happy). Because they both had jobs waiting for them in Los Angeles, they were ready to move quickly. They were awesome sellers and were willing to take our advice and stage their home just perfectly. |
| Calling all Californians! |
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We were stunned when this California stucco-style home SOLD in just 37 days (to a Californian, of course)!
The Seller (who is a dear friend) was surprized too! Now she is on her way to Arizona to enjoy her retirement. We wish her all the best and many happy years to come! |
| Trading Spaces with the "Other" Realtor |
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This home had been on the market with another Realtor for 6 months. We got the listing and encouraged the owners to reposition their furnishings and stage the home for new pictures. The result: The house sold in just 41 days on the market, and at full price! One of the owners was so happy, she became a Realtor! You go girl. |
| Tragic Story with a Bright Future |
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Tragically, this family lost their beloved husband and father, which forced them to move into town to be closer to their family. We found this little cutie which was perfect for their needs. The boys can stay in the same school district and Mom can be closer to school. Blessings to this family as they adjust to their new life without their loved one. |
| Home on the Range |
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Plenty of room to roam for this family and their dogs & goats on this mini-ranch in Grants Pass. Another transplant from CA, they are happy as clams living in Southern Oregon. |
| Watch the Canadian Geese Fly By |
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This English Cottage with lodge-like interior on 5 wooded acres with a huge pond and awesome fenced garden, located in a very prestigious neighborhood, sold for $569,000. after being professionally staged by Melinda Peterson!
Call Melinda Peterson today for a staging consultation 541.659.1620 |
| Mary's Cottage |
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Mary had a little cottage near the Applegate River. She wanted to sell and move closer to her family in Eugene. We showed Mary how to stage her home for the best photos, and boy did that make a difference! Some nice folks from Utah saw her cottage online, and decided to buy it. |
| Let's Get it Started |
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It was a pleasure helping this young couple purchase their first home! Young they might be, but very savvy real estate investors, we must say. They bought this lovely home in a
great neighborhood, and now they are off to a good start. And, the best part is, there's plenty of room here to grow the
family too! |
Some of Melinda Peterson's Favorite Blogs & Videos:
Funny
Do Dogs Go To Heaven?
Portland Oregon - Pink Glove Dance
A Eulogy - The Death of a Listing
The Buyer who showed up in her Tinkerbell Pajamas!
Leave Your Problems at the Door!
Inspirational
Character Counts - Curing Your Victimitis
Where's Your Humanity
God and Dog
Kindred Spirits in the Rain
Easy Street vs. Main Street ~ A Lesson of Hope
She Taught Me to Eat Artichokes
Real Estate
How Grants Pass, Oregon - Got It's Name
Southern Oregon - A Beautful Place to Live
Jacksonville, Oregon is Voted One of America's Top 10 Coolest Small Towns!
Southern Oregon - A Beautiful Place to Visit and Live!
Sights to See
Going Out on a Limb in Southern Oregon
Coffee Girl - Astoria Oregon
Covered Bridges in Oregon Are a Sight to See!
Art Along the Rogue 2009 in Grants Pass, Oregon
The Grants Pass, Oregon Caveman - A Bit of History
