"Sherry has sold 14 homes for us in the past year. She is a trained professional, she continues to take marketing classes to best know how to take care of all the real estate details for her clients." | -- Dave and Ann Jones Valley Builders and Construction, Ltd. |
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"Sherry takes action. She found us a property for which we had been looking for years. And, she sold our house within just days after it was put on the market. She makes things happen." | -- Len and Debra Blackstone |
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"Sherry is honest and can be trusted. When making decisions about a home purchase or sale, we want someone who will tell us the truth. Sherry kept us informed. She told us what events were underway and what steps were next." | -- Joe and Susan Maynard |
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how I can help YOU... |
Building your own home is certainly always an option. Through my associations with contractors and builders in the area, I am able to make your life much easier during such an undertaking. Presently, I am working in conjunction with Valley Builders, Construction & Design, Ltd. on the Maple Hill development - "a modern neighborhood with a traditional feel". For more information, follow the link below: |
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Financing your home in today's market can be a real headache. Together we may be able to reduce the stress on you. You may decide to pursue your financing options on your own. Otherwise, together we can discuss the many other financing options open to you. |
Investing in property other than your own home can be an excellent way to build your portfolio. Talk to me about your investment options in and around the Cottage Grove area. You may be surprised by the variety of investment options available to you without "breaking your bank". |
Relocating can bring about a period of uncertainty. Through my vast resources of real estate professionals, I can smooth the way. Just let me know where you are translocating to and I will make sure you have a qualified agent to meet you when you are ready to explore your home buying options. |
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Should You Be Your Own Contractor?
10 Critical Questions |
Ask Yourself... |
1. Do I know all of the hoops I need to jump through?
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2. Can I find a lender for the construction loan?
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3. Can I find a lender for the permanent financing?
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4. Do I know how to get the building permits needed?
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5. Do I know how to get my plans and specifications approved
by the governing bodies?
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6. Do I know where to check the details and specifications for
the water, sewage and utilities?
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Do I have the time and expertise to . . . |
7. Find my own sub-contractors, schedule and coordinate the
sub-contractors?
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8. Know the proper materials to order and schedule the
delivery of the materials?
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9. Oversee everyone’s work including all required inspections
by the lender and/or the municipality?
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10. Am I financially, emotionally and psychologically ready to
tackle "O’ Toole’s Law"? (O’ Toole’s Law is ... Murphy was
an optimist!) It’s going to take more time, energy, effort
and money than you originally projected to be your own
contractor... are you prepared?
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