I was born in Hawaii, but I've lived in Solano County since 1969.  I met my husband in 1984, and we traveled and lived throughout the U.S and even worked and lived abroad for a few years, returning to California in 1997.  My extended family has been in Solano County since the 1930s, so I know Solano County, and the surrounding areas well. 

I now sell homes and parcels of land where I played as a child, rode horses, hiked and picked fruit.  As a REALTOR®, I'm proud to call Solano County home, and it's exciting to see how much it's grown.  But I also feel sad sometimes when I think back to all the natural space, open pastures and acres and acres of fruit orchards, that have been given over to well planned growth. 

Don't get me wrong, Solano County is still a wonderful, beautiful, and simple place to call home (see pictures).  It's a great place to raise your family, and with such close proximity to all of Northern California's natural wonders, like Lake Tahoe, the Napa Valley, Stinson Beach, Monterey and the breathtaking Redwood forests...well, it's a simply fabulous place to live.  Plus, the home prices are so much more affordable than the greater bay area!  The houses are just as big, just as nice, but so much more affordable.  Especially now! 

Please read the community and area facts included in this blog.  

I'm married to a wonderful man.  We celebrated our 20th anniversary this year and look forward to 20 more!  My husband, Thom, works for FedEx in Oakland, CA. We have one daughter and son-in-law who live in Texas with our 7 year old grandson, Hunter.  We live in Vacaville, with our 4 cats.  Yes, I am "that crazy cat lady down the street" and proud of it.  We support the SPCA and encourage all our friends/clients to spay and neuter their pets.   

I'm very active in my community. We gladly support the community that has provided our family so much over the years.  I've served on a wide variety of boards and commissions over the years, including: the Dixon Boys & Girls Club, SafeQuest Solano, Co-Chair Relay for Life (2005), Solano County Arts Council - Commissioner (District 5), Celtic Nations Festival - Event Coordinator, and many more.  I hope to keep you aware of charities and fundraisers that I support on this blog.  

I love to sing and dance, and read and travel.  I'm a political junkie, I love public speaking, and I've been a featured guest on KGO radio, PSA's for KPFA, as well as Solano College Speakers Series, and I've given various talks to local civic organizations.  My husband and I travel extensively, and have been to almost every continent (2 more to go!)  We love to entertain, and garden.  I'm a voracious reader, and share everything I can with my clients through this blog, my other blogs (links below) as well as my quarterly newsletter.

So, why should you hire me to be your professional REALTOR®/ CONSULTANT? 

Because I'm smart, talented and committed to helping you and your family with the largest financial transaction you'll probably ever make.  Or at least the first of many!  I want to help you increase your family's net worth and security through smart and wise Real Estate decisions.   And if I perform well for you once, I know we will work together again; or better yet, I'll be the REALTOR® you refer all your family and friends to.

Whether you are a first time home buyer, or a savvy luxury property investor; you need someone dedicated like me taking care of you. Buying and selling a home is a really big deal for most of us, let me handle it for you.  Through solid negotiating skills, adherence to our REALTOR® Code of Ethics, and accountability to you, my client; I promise to provide a smooth and hassle free home purchase or sale.

I'm honest, open, funny and trustworthy.  Your goals are my goals.  I value hard work, and I know you do too.  As my client, you are my friend, and I will strive to please you so that we will continue a long and prosperous relationship.  I'll make sure you know what's hapening locally, I'll invite you to hear me sing, or speak about local Real Estate trends, how to help a charity or even politics!

If you are new to the area, I'll educate you about Solano County and all it has to offer; as well as wonderful family or romantic get aways, that will make you happy to call Solano County home.  For my investor or commercial clients, I promise the same dedication to service and hard work to help you maximize your your Real Estate investment dollar.

EDUCATION:

 My extensive marketing experience sets me apart from others.  I've owned a successful Insurance Marketing Firm, I've been a Corporate Recruiter traveling throughout 17 S. Eastern states.  I was the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce's first ever Program Development Director, I've served as Chief of Staff to a local politician; as well as working abroad, as the Program Coordinator for the American Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.   

My broad work experience and education make me an extremely talented negotiator, an aggressive marketing and sales agent, as well as a top notch communicator.  My years abroad helped me hone my diplomatic skills, and understand the delicate balance needed in working with a diverse range of people and clients.  I'll listen to your needs, and I'll make sure you understand exactly what we are doing every step of the way.

 I love to work with First time homebuyers.  And NOW is the time to buy!  If you've been waiting, do not wait any longer.  It is a true buyers market.  Inventory is extremely high, interest rates are still at historically lows, and the credit crunch is slowly loosening up.  Foreclosures are up, and as a nation, the last time we experienced anything even close to this type of cycle, was at the start of the Great Depression.  And it was due to "creative lending" at that time, too!

But this time is different.  As a nation we are far better equipped to withstand this type of market cycle.  For buyers, the time is NOW!  Call me today and we can look into the numerous programs available for First Time buyers; including Genesis, Ameridream, and others, both non-profit and government backed.  Many have $$$ available for down payment assistance, and low interest loans!  You need someone familiar with doing the research to find these hidden treasures, and experienced enough to help you get the forms filled out correctly and submitted to the right decision maker.

Perhaps you've been thinking about buying a larger, newer home?  This is also a good time for you.  If you have tons of equity in your current home, we can negotiate a great price, get your home sold fast, and help you find the next home of your dreams, at a price far lower than what they've been!

 Or are you an investor?  For investors, this is absolutely the best time for you!  Call me for help with SBA contacts, investment properties, or small commercial transactions (under $5 million). 

 FACING FORECLOSURE?

Are you in serious trouble making your mortgage payments?  You are not alone.  There are many millions of good people just like you facing the possiblity of losing their home. 

You do  have alternatives.  And if we can't get your home sold through a short sale, you may indeed face foreclosure.  But let me try to help you NOW, before things get worse. 

Keep in mind, the most important call you should make is to your lender.  The common misunderstanding is that lenders want to foreclose; but that is not true.  A foreclosure will cost a lender more money than a negotiated payment plan, or short sale.  You have options, but you need a professional REALTOR® like me to help you navigate through this agonizing time. 

Some options are: Reinstatement, a partial Reinstatement, Forbearance, a Repayment Plan, a Loan Modification,  a Refinance, or a Short Sale.

Please call or email me today for any of the following:

Real Estate Sales & Consulting Services.  Sales, purchases, 1031 Exchanges, investment property purchases, Short Sales, Foreclosures, and small to medium commercial transactions.  Call me for a FREE confidential consultation, CMA (Comparative Market Analysis of your home's worth), or just to chat if you have any questions regarding real estate investing and/or financing!  Let me and Century 21 Distinctive help you.

Jackie Crockett
REALTOR®/CONSULTANT
DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING
CENTURY 21 DISTINCTIVE

Cell: 707-372-9168
Fax: 707-429-9929
Toll free: 800-718-7950 (Espanol)
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