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A SUPPLEMENT OF LEE CENTRAL COAST NEWSPAPERS

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016

Beautiful Stone Gate Ranch two story 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, built in 2011 is situated on a corner lot. This home has all the amenities including granite counter tops, bull nosed corners, and newly updated backyard patio. Within walking distance to all the best shops and restaurants Orcutt has to offer. A must see at $459,000!

LINCOLN WHITE - BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY - For more information call Lincoln at 805-403-2498

ROGER PITMAN - For more information, see page 3

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618 N. Oakley, Santa Maria JUST REDUCED. Make offers now!!! Refurnished home with beautiful hardwood just-finished floors. Bathroom and kitchen updated. No popcorn ceilings and has foced air heat. Both ceiling and floors have insulation. Single-car garage door, but enough space to fit 2 cars, also a carport!!! Large RV area on the right side of the driveway. This home will go V.A., Regular FHA, or conventional financing. We even have a 1/2% DOWN PAYMENT. All areas of yards are on sprinklers. Call a Realtor today as this home will not last long.

ROGER PITMAN - For more information, see page 3

Seller’s Disclosures ...................................................................................................................................Page 2 Sustainable Design ..................................................................................................................................Page 4 Declutter Before Selling ...........................................................................................................................Page 6

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3 Acres with 2,328 square feet at 5250 Olive Hill, Orcutt. $649,500 Just reduced!!! Horses? OK here. Just what have you been waiting for!!! 3 acres with 2,328 square foot beautiful home with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths.

County says OK to build up to 1,200 square foot second home. This home is nestled in the woods with views of the Orcutt Hills. Bring your horses, pigs, 4-H projects and enjoy the quiet, but only 1-minute to Albertsons and Highway 101. Call and see today. FHA, VA, and Conventional Financing available for this home.

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Seller’s Disclosures ‌When it comes to selling your home, honesty matters. The buyer puts a lot of trust into a seller to disclose problems that could impact the property’s value or desirability, or the cost of repairs.

Most states have safeguards in place to protect buyers in cases of sellers fraudulently covering up major physical deficiencies. One such preventive measure is requiring sellers to fill out a comprehensive disclosure statement identifying important issues such as lead paint or mold, as well as a basement that leaks when it rains or snows outside.

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, be ready to ask your Realtor about the disclosure requirements in your state. Sellers should

disclose what they know to reduce the chance of legal action being taken by angry buyers. And buyers should carefully study disclosure statements to fully understand what they’re walking into.

What You Must Disclose‌

Being honest on a disclosure statement requires sellers to identify only issues of which they have personal knowledge in the home. Sellers aren’t generally prompted to hire an outside inspector to find issues prior to listing property on the market. That engagement will be carried out by potential buyers and mortgage lenders to protect their investment.

How different states interpret this

specification is where the disclosure statement varies. Laws in some states make sellers responsible for defects that they could have identified but chose to ignore.

For example, California spells out an extensive list for sellers to follow in the home transaction.

A leaky roof, deaths that occurred within three years and even neighborhood nuisances must all reported on a disclosure statement, as well as potential hazards from natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, fires and environmental issues.

How to Properly Disclose‌

Check with your real estate agent, attorney or city planning department for information on

required disclosures and local ordinances that may affect your home’s value.

You also should be aware that Realtors may ask you to complete disclosure forms even if it’s not required in your state. Real estate agents want to give their buyers total confidence in the decision to purchase a home. Your truthful approach to selling your home can help quickly land buyers.

Be sure the buyer acknowledges receipt of the disclosures you report by signing and dating the forms. The same goes for statements that aren’t necessarily required by the state.

Signatures from the buyers and Realtor involved can protect you, the seller, once the transaction goes through.

Roger Pitman Realtor and Lender Of the Year Real Estate Unlimited & Santa Maria Valley Funding Announce that Roger Once again is the top Producer for Lending & Home sales for 2015.

He has been top producer in 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007.

With his 48 years of Lending and 38 years of Selling real estate, he Has proven to all that His professionalism and Knowledge is, by far, Appreciated by all his clients.

95% of his business comes from His past clients and their referrals.

To contact Roger directly, please Call 805-938-5353.

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With my 48 years of Home Lending History, Let me refinance your loan and lower your payments $200-$600 Each month.

I can also Pre-Qualify you for Purchasing your home.

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with my 38 years of selling Real Estate, let me give you a free quote on your home value, or find you the home you want to buy, or both.

Don’t wait before you can’t buy.

There is a big demand for homes right now.

There is no better time to discuss your future and current needs than now.

With my knowledge and drive ,I can get you what you want and deserve.

Call Roger!

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Current Listing:

618 N. Oakley, Santa Maria

JUST REDUCED. Make offers now!!! Refurnished home with beautiful hardwood justfinished floors. Bathroom and kitchen updated. No popcorn ceilings and has foced air heat. Both ceiling and floors have insulation. Single-car garage door, but enough space to fit 2 cars, also a carport!!! Large RV area on the right side of the driveway.

This home will go V.A., Regular FHA, or conventional financing. We even have a 1/2% DOWN PAYMENT. All areas of yards are on sprinklers. Call a Realtor today as this home will not last long. Call me to see today.

• Best of all, never make a mortgage payment again as long as you live in the home.

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Call for information. **3.59% to *4.49% max APR. Call (805)938-5353. Loan amounts above $417,000 are slightly higher rate. Real Estate Unlimited is licensed by the State of California Bureau of Real Estate, License number #00821989 and Roger #00674891. Roger’s loan license #324135 is through Santa Maria Valley Funding. Our address is 722 E. Main #112, Santa Maria, CA 93455 –– Rates are as of 1/08/16 and are subject to change.

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3 Acres with 2,328 square feet at 5250 Olive Hill, Orcutt. $649,500 Just reduced!!! Horses? OK here. Just what have you been waiting for!!! 3 acres with 2,328 square foot beautiful home with 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. County says OK to build up to 1,200 square foot second home. This home is nestled in the woods with views of the Orcutt Hills.

Bring your horses, pigs, 4-H projects and enjoy the quiet, but only 1-minute to Albertsons and Highway 101.

Call and see today.

FHA, VA, and Conventional Financing available for this home.

Call me now to discuss.

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Sustainable Design ‌Sustainable home building and design has caught on in a world that has become more ecologically conscious than ever before.

Our attitudes toward types of materials and building techniques have shifted throughout they years, as we have made the environment, forests and wildlife around us more of a priority.

In terms of the real estate market, sellers who have invested time and money into sustainable home design strategies can benefit when it comes

time to list their home. Solar panels, geothermal heating and air units, and energy-efficient appliances can all boost the value of your home and serve as major incentives for potential buyers.

Choosing Tile for Sustainability‌

Tile has always been considered an eco-friendly flooring choice, but today’s technological advancements and manufacturing processes make it more attractive than ever. If you’re

looking for sustainable, earthconscious flooring options for your home, choosing from porcelain, ceramics and glass mosaics can revitalize your home while also adding value.

Many tile companies make their materials out of recycled content or source from natural materials such as natural stone.

This makes them unique and visually attractive, as well as easy-to-clean with non-toxic chemicals, fostering a healthy indoor environment.

Buyers value sustainability‌ Buyers are seeking out homes built and designed with sustainable strategies. The National Association of Realtors has developed a Green Designation designed for agents looking to learn about issues of energy efficiency and sustainability in real estate.

For homeowners, the products and appliances you choose to put into your home can be the determining factors in whether or not you are making sustainable choices in the eyes

of buyers and Realtors. Lowquality products with short life cycles are harmful to the environment because they require more frequent replacement.

This highlights the importance of purchasing long-lasting materials such as hardwood and tile that can last a lifetime if properly maintained.

These eco-friendly materials are not only beautiful when installed but can produce a major “wow” factor when potential buyers check out your home.

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SUPER NICE CONDO NEAR HANCOCK ORCUTT WEST RANCH! Well maintained EXCELLENT INVESTMENT IN NIPOMO! COLLEGE! Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, approx 1920 sq ft, 2 commercial buildings with ample approx 1,636 sq ft., 2 car attached manufactured home. Features large living parking. Approx 2,016 sq ft has 2 with cathedral ceiling & built in showrooms, office, storage & restroom. garage. Large living room has rock room cabinetry; master suite has walk in closet; fireplace, upgraded counter tops & kitchen recently upgraded landscaping, windows, Approx 2,300 sq ft has 3 showrooms, appliances, over-sized bedrooms, new interior & exterior paint; 2 car garage; orange storage, restroom & garage. Great carpet downstairs, nice private patio, & lemon trees. Park includes walking trails, location & exposure! $399,000 Call community pool for those hot summer clubhouse & swimming pool. $150,000. Call Clifford Rhea, 260-4154 or Era Polly, 878-2490. days.$174,000.Call SteveWisz 720-0604. Rebecca Larsen 268-3551.

HUNTERS RETREAT! 120 acres of land in the middle of National Forest. Property has three springs.

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COSTA PACIFICA ESTATES IN NIPOMO! Handsome 3 bedroom, 2 bath, approx 2,227 sq ft single-level model home. Built with superb quality finishes including striking granite & marble countertops & abundance of quality cabinety in kitchen & laundry room, beautiful tile & hardwood flooring, great room has cathedral ceilings & gorgeous fireplace & built-in custom cabinetry.

3 car garage, beautiful mature landscaping with olive & jacaranda trees. So many striking features to list. Must see! $630,000. Visit property website at 715vistadelrio.com. Call Rebecca Larsen 268-3551.

SUPER CUTE IN REGENCy ESTATES! 3 bedroom, 2 bath, approx 1,294 sq ft in gated community near Preisker Park!

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VILLAGEOFARROyOGRANDEWITHVIEWS! Spacious well kept 2 bedroom home offers great views from the balcony/deck. Features 1 bedroom & bath on main level & 1 bedroom & bath on lower level. Beautiful views from back & deck with picture windows from Living room & kitchen. Walking distance to the Village of ArroyoGrande. Goodsizefencedyard.Somuch tooffer! $525,000.CallEraPolly878-2490.

SUNNy HILLS MObILE HOME PARK 2 bedroom, approx 1,350 sq ft mobile home located adjacent to a large grassy park, clubhouse, pool & visitor parking. Features include a great floor plan, living room with nice brick fireplace& ceiling fan; refrigerator, washer & dryer; newly painted exterior; newer roof; 2 car detached garage; large patio to relax & have your morning coffee. Fantastic property! $64,900. Call Steve Wisz 720-0604

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Declutter Before Selling

‌We all know that curb appeal plays a vital role in enticing potential home buyers to take a closer look at a house. But what about interior appeal?

How helpful can a great-looking exterior be if a buyer is walking into a disorganized, cluttered home?

Having a tidy, visually appealing interior space is crucial in pulling off a quick sale. Making your home look better from the inside out should be a goal before you even put your home on the market, especially if you are still

living in your home while trying to sell it.

Realtors may be asking to show your home at all hours of the day or evening, so it’s best to be prepared with a space that is easy to quickly clean up and organize ahead of showings.

Achieving this starts with the amount of household items taking up room in your home.

Reduce the Clutter‌

Keeping a home dusted and cleaned is one thing, but making it free of unnecessary personal

belongings and collectibles is another. Shelves and closets that are full of stuff can be eyesores to potential buyers.

Start your interior overhaul by weeding through these types of items. Here’s how: ‌Pick a room, any room. Tackle one room at a time during an overhaul. Start in the room that buyers will see first, putting yourself in their place. What do you see that could distract potential buyers from the overall quality and design of your home? Make a

checklist of actions you will take to spruce the place up. ‌Keep, trash, donate or sell? Gather some boxes and trash bags, and start organizing your household items. Having designated collection points will help you stay on task and find a home for each item. Don’t let your “donate” bag sit in the garage. Plan to take it to your local donation organization today. ‌Organize what is left.

You can’t realistically reduce your clutter by 100 percent, but you can

make major progress in decluttering your space.

Take what’s left and give it a place. Organize your items in a streamlined way to make rooms seem larger than they actually are. Give your buyers something positive to remember — a clean, appealing home.

Sustaining an Organized Space‌

It’s important to not let your hard work to go waste. You must make a commitment to keep your home organized in the coming weeks or

months that it will be on the market. Make it a family effort by asking your spouse and kids to do their part. Keep things tidy so you’re not in a mad cleaning rush every time your Realtor asks to show your home.

Overall, your home does not have to be continuously deep-cleaned and free from decoration.

Your main goal is to allow prospective buyers to visualize themselves in your space, which will convince them to buy. A decluttered, clean home can do the trick.

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Call Your Agent Today! $79,900 642 DanieL - In 2013 Halsell Builders rebuilt the home. Features include: 3 bedrooms 2 baths, Open kitchen featuring Belmont cabinetry with maple dovetailed drawers and soft close hinges, Silestone counters.

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Master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and direct entry out onto covered patio, master bath with garden tub and stall shower. Total privacy in park like setting backyard, fruit trees, slumpstone wall fencing. This home is suited for casual or formal entertaining. $545,900

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1633 Barolo Pl- 3 bedroom home located in Lavigna. Features include granite counters in the kitchen with beautiful tile flooring.

Master bath is located downstairs with a large walk in closet.

Adjacent master bath features dual sinks and tile shower. Laundry is downstairs. 2 additional bedrooms are located upstairs with a large hall bath. Large living dining combo and auto fireplace in the living room.- $325,000

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Charming open floor plan, 1344 sq ft, dual pane windows, plantation shutters, combination indoor laundry & office, delightful patio setting, storage, working fountain, potted plants, & private backyard.Washer & dryer included plus all kitchen appliances. For more information please call Diane at 805-570-9099 or email: DianeAdams@c21home.com. - $80,000 Charming,well maintained & upgraded 2 bedroom, 2 bath home in Rancho Buena Vista Estates! Approximately 1200 sq ft, new roof in 2012, new stainless steel appliances, attractive new carpet & flooring thru-out, new interior paint , & exterior was painted 4 years ago. Washer/Dryer included & only 4 years old! $75,000

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4306 Foxenwood Circle - Spanish designed Foxenwood Garden Villa, 2 story home features up to date amenities, offering a relaxed care free life style, a gated front patio leads to a tiled entry overlooking the living room with custom stone fireplace, granite slab counters in kitchen, Viking appliances, beautiful cabinetry to please the chef, elevator or stairs take you to a loft, guest bedroom, bath and generous size master bedroom & bath. Rear patio overlooks an attractive greenbelt that leads to the pool and clubhouse area...Call today for your private showing!

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2422 Teelynn- Beautiful Home -Ideally located, this home offers 4 bedrooms 2 baths approx. 2212 sq ft of living space. Home has a functional open floor plan, fireplace in family room, formal living room , cathedral ceilings, spacious rooms and covered patio. There is plenty of space for extra vehicles /RV or boat with the additional drive space. Just minutes from the freeway, shops, schools and parks jogging & walking trails. Please call me for private tour.

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Consider School Districts ‌Prospective home buyers have a lot on their wish lists. Size, price, neighborhood, number of bathrooms and the home’s overall condition come to mind.

For buyers who either have children or are planning to have children soon, that list can be topped by the school district within which the home sits.

The quality of the nearby schools can have a major impact on a home’s asking price. “Location, location, location” is the old standby motto in the real estate profession, and living in a great school district can certainly increase the current and future value of a home.

How to Find a Great School District Buyers looking for top schools will need to conduct some research on their own to make sure they’re getting what they want out of a district.

This means looking up school performance ratings and awards, which can be found online through state and federal report cards.

You can also ask your Realtor for this type of information, as they will likely have updated information on hand as a marketing tool. Remember that higher scores on state rankings are important, but so too is how you feel about a school’s location, teaching staff and overall educational

infrastructure.

Talk with parents who have students in your target school district. Ask them about teacher-tostudent ratios and the overall educational experience. When it comes to knowing how children socially and academically advance through a particular school, you want to know that parents are an engaged part of the process.

Investment Protection Buying a home in a stellar school district can be a great choice for real estate investors or buyers who plan to never raise children. That’s because a home’s overall value is more likely to sustain healthy growth if it’s located in a quality district.

The National Association of Realtors reports that proximity to quality schools is one of the most influential factors in a buyer’s decision to purchase a home. A 2014 study, in fact, found that 29 percent of home buyers listed school quality and 22 percent listed proximity to schools as deciding considerations.

Another recent study found that buyers can expect to shell out $50 more per square foot for homes near good schools.

These numbers underscore the significance of considering the school district when it comes time to make an offer on a home.

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Realtor Agency Relationships ‌The relationship with your real estate professional is crucial to you meeting your goals.

You want to build a positive bond with your agent and agency in order to feel confident about your potential sale or purchase.

Achieving this goal isn’t possible until you understand who you’re dealing with and how you can best work together throughout the process.

Different types of agents may have varying legal responsibilities when it comes to you and other parties in a transaction, so it’s important that buyers and sellers ask upfront what type of partnership

they are entering into when hiring an agent.

best interests must be considered at all times.

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Disclosed Dual Agent‌

Realtors can serve either as a seller’s representative or a buyer’s representative. A seller’s agent is hired by and represents the seller, a relationship that is usually made official through the creation of a listing contract.

On the other side, a buyer’s agent is hired by prospective buyers to represent and guide them in a real estate transaction. The buyer’s representative owes what the industry refers to as fiduciary duties to the buyer, meaning that the buyer’s

Dual agency is a relationship requiring the brokerage firm to represent both the buyer and the seller in the same real estate transaction.

As opposed to the aforementioned representative engagement, dual agents owe limited fiduciary duties.

All parties must give their informed consent of such a relationship because of the potential for conflicts of interest in a dual-agency relationship. In many states, this consent must be in written form.

Non-Agency Professionals‌

Some states permit a licensed real estate professional to hold a non-agency relationship with a consumer. The legal requirements of these relationships vary considerably from state to state, so be sure to check the duties owed to the consumer in such situations in your state.

No matter what relationship you enter into with your real estate professional, make sure you are protected and that any agreements are documented on paper. Request copies of all documentation to protect both yourself and the agent.

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‌Do you know if you live in a natural hazard zone?

This designation can play a major role in determining your home’s value as well as how long it will take to sell.

About 35.8 million U.S. single-family homes and condos are located in counties with high or very high risk of a natural hazard, according to RealtyTrac’s 2015 U.S. Natural Disaster Housing Risk Report.

What is considered a natural hazard? Hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes and floods all fit the designation — and their chance of occurrence can impact the housing market more than you may realize.

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found an estimated $6.6 trillion of housing stock at risk, including singlefamily homes and condos across the nation. That is a major portion of the housing market that requires all parties in a real estate transaction to

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Why It Matters‌

Buyers, sellers and investors can benefit from knowing natural disasterrelated information because it can help them protect their money and

health. A home is in most cases the biggest financial asset a person has, making awareness of potential threats critical.

And as a buyer or investor, you don’t have to wait for a disclosure statement to know if a home is in

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a potential danger zone.

This information is widely available online and even through mobile apps.

Even if finding out about potential dangers doesn’t sway you from purchasing a home, it can help you make a betterinformed offer. It also can help buyers be prepared in terms of purchasing appropriate insurance coverage. Family safety and emergency plans can be effectively built, depending on the type of disaster for which the area is at risk.

By The Numbers‌

The states with the most homes in the high or very high risk categories, according to the RealtyTrac report:

‌California (8.4 million); ‌Florida (6.7 million); ‌New York (2.4 million); ‌New Jersey (2.3 million); and ‌North Carolina (2.3 million).

The report also found that home values tended to be highest in the areas with the highest risk for natural hazards. Homes located in high-risk counties for natural disasters had an estimated market value of $191,244 compared to the average home value in low-risk counties at $151,793. Knowing your potential home’s designation can help you make a smart offer and purchasing decision.

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OVERLOOKING THE OCEAN! TOP OF THE HILL! NIPOMO Topofthehill...21plusacresoverlookingtheocean.CityviewsfromOrcuttto Pismo Beach. 1,600 Sq. ft. home, 4 car garage and workshop, built in 2008.

Security gates, paved road to property, shared well with one other lot.

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