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Dedicated to the Extraordinary FARM | RANCH | RECREATION | RESIDENTIAL | ACREAGE
DESERT VALLEY GROUP PAM MAYO-PHILLIPS & BROOK HAVENS PRINCIPAL BROKERS PAM: 541.480.1513 BROOK: 541.604.0788 Old Mill Office 650 SW Bond St, suite 100 Bend, OR 97702 pam.mayo-phillips@sothebysrealty.com brook.havens@sothebysrealty.com cascadesothebysrealty.com desertvalleygroup.com
Trusted experience in Bend, Eastern & Central Oregon. A commitment to accurate market knowledge has earned us the reputation as Central Oregon’s team to call. Skillful, distinctive and consistent marketing, that is recognizable and custom tailored for each of our unique properties, gives us an edge over our competition. Our team has years of experience, knowledge of water rights, land use laws and land development. With each and every client we strive to provide the most accurate market information, utilize new technology, professionalism and focused hands on customer service throughout the entire buying or selling process. Desert Valley Group offers you expertise in farm, ranch, recreation, residential and acreage properties.
Who We Are Land is the foundation for a sense of place. It determines the shape of cities, the taste of cuisine, and the boundaries of recreation. From southern Washington to southern Oregon, from our pristine coastline to the eastern hills, our brokerage covers a range of nearly 100,000 square miles. We are experts in this place. We are ranchers, riders, and recreationalists. Andy Warhol said that “land really is the best art.� We agree, and we are proud to say that in this art world, we are life-long connoisseurs. You may not find us in the office - we will be out driving back roads, walking land, and dreaming up new possibilities. We are out curating art, ready to match our extraordinary expertise with your unique vision.
Our Brand Heritage The Sotheby’s International Realty® brand harnesses the worldwide recognition and prestige of the Sotheby’s name. Auctioneers since 1744 with a fine tradition of marketing the world’s most cherished possessions, Sotheby’s is now an innovative global art business serving the most discerning clientele. Sotheby’s International Realty benefits from this tradition and innovation through equity in the Sotheby’s brand name and marketing collaboration.
The Cascade Story A little over a decade ago, Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty opened its doors in Central Oregon. In the years since, the firm acquired more than double the market share of its next nearest competitor.
In 2016, Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty achieved 1 billion in sales, putting the brokerage among the top 25 Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates in the world. Listings are presented throughout our 11 locations in Oregon and SW Washington
High-Resolution Photography With more than 90% of potential property buyers beginning their search online, it has never been more important to market your property using the highest-quality photography. At Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty, we hire professional photographers for every listing at every price point – no exceptions. When marketing land, we incorporate the highest-quality drone photography to give clients a bird’s-eye view.
Matterport 3D Renderings The only all-in-one reality capture system that gives you realistic, interactive 3D and VR experiences that feel as real as being there. The Matterport Pro 3D Camera is the next-gen device that captures color and depth. We leverage this cutting edge technology to make immersive digital experiences for your buyers
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Video Potential buyers are engaging with video in every element of their online experience—on websites, social networks, and their connected TVs. Research tells us that the longer consumers are on a website, the more likely they are to take action and inquire about a property. Video, including high-quality drone footage, provides a truly immersive and engaging experience for the consumer and remains the cornerstone of our content strategy.
Media Partnerships We partner with leading media powerhouses to deliver content to discerning audiences worldwide. Our partners’ cutting-edge innovation, strategic positioning and international impact enable the Sotheby’s International Realty brand to successfully connect with a global clientele.
Search Engine Marketing Search engine marketing provides us with the opportunity to target a specific and qualified consumer. With more than 90% of potential buyers
searching for properties online, it is essential that the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand presence is prominent on search engines. Our search engine marketing strategy targets the real estate intender who has already visited sothebysrealty.com through “remarketing” – showing a display ad specifically to the user when they visit thousands of other websites.
Targeted Marketing With an emphasis on exclusivity, the Sotheby’s International Realty advertising plans are driven by a consumer-centric approach targeting potential homebuyers and sellers at all stages of the real estate journey. Our robust digital and print strategy is aimed at showcasing homes to highly-qualified homebuyers.
The Nugget Learn the processes of SROA’s volunteer based Design Commitee. Page 3
INSIDE THIS ISSUE SROA News ................... 4 Calendar ..................... 13 SHARC News ............... 22
Public Safety ............... 27 Classified .................... 38 Letters ........................ 39
SHARC hosting Spring Break egg dives and duck races. Page 22
S U N R I V E R
S C E N E A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY THE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSOCIATION
MARCH • 2018
VOLUME XLIV • NUMBER 3
Police chief resigns; new interim steps in District starts search for new fire and police chiefs
Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene On Feb. 2, Sunriver Police Chief Marc Mills tendered his resignation to the Sunriver Service District (SSD) under a negotiated separation agreement. The district has accepted his resignation and subsequently concluded its administrative investigation. In a formal press release, the SSD noted that they had not made a final decision related to the employment of the police chief. Mills recognized that, under the circumstances, it was untenable for him to continue his leadership of the Sunriver Police Department. “Chief Marc Mills is a good police officer,” stated Sunriver Service District chair Jim Fister in the press release. “One of his most recognized sayings is that the rules apply to everyone equally, and I greatly respect that Marc recognizes this in making his decision.” In December 2017, the SSD board was made aware of a complaint reported to law enforcement alleging Mills had struck another officer in front of other department personnel. Mills was placed on paid administrative leave on Dec. 3, and the district was notified that the incident had also been turned over to the Oregon Department of Justice (ODJ) for investigation. In January, based on facts revealed by the ODJ, Deschutes County District Attorney John Hummel charged Mills with the misdemeanor crime of harassment for striking Sunriver Police Sgt. Joe Patnode. The SSD board also initiated its own administrative investigation into the incident. During the course of the district’s investigation, other employees raised complaints causing the district to expand the scope of the investigation, including allegations of other temperamental outbursts, fears of retaliation and other inappropriate behavior inconsistent with the district’s policies and standards. Mills has more than 40 years of service TURN TO CHIEF, PAGE SUNRIVER SCENE SUNRIVER OWNERS ASSN. VOLUME XLIV • NUMBER 3 P.O. BOX 3278 SUNRIVER, OR 97707
The 2016 Sheridan Fire, located a few miles southwest of Sunriver, is a good reminder that we all live within a Wildland Urban Interface.
‘Era of Megafires’ in Sunriver on March 21 As winter fades to spring, summer temperatures and fire season will be here before you know it. In March, local partners are coming together to offer three “Era of Megafire” presentations for Central Oregonians. The Sunriver Owner’s Association,
Deschutes Land Trust and Sisters Camp Sherman Fire are sponsoring events in Sunriver, Bend and Sisters. Last year was a record fire year with 9.1 million acres burning across the U.S. More that 680,000 acres burned in Oregon in more than 30 different
fires, one of which was classified as a megafire that burned more than 190,000 acres. Nationally recognized ecologist Paul Hessburg presents options for reshaping our wildfire problem during his engaging, multimedia presentation about wildfire, its natural role in our local forests, and how that role has changed. Hessburg will talk about options available to our community to reshape the wildfire problem and how we can all better learn to live with fire. Hessburg is a research ecologist with the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Northwest Research Station. He has been studying historical and modern era forests of the inland West for the last 32 years, publishing extensively in leading national and international journals. His work documents large changes in forest conditions and how these changes, along with climate change, have set the stage for large and severe wildfires. This presentation is an outgrowth of TURN TO MEGAFIRES, PAGE
Lucky to be alive: Dog wins silver at K-9 Keg Pull By Susan Berger, Sunriver Scene While watching a spirited Chihuahua-mix pull a beer can down a snowy runway during the February K-9 Keg Pull – no one would have guessed that the little dog had recently used up most of his nine lives (do dogs have lives, like cats?) Known as Little Big Man, the plucky pooch almost died alongside his owner, Brian Harris, in a Dec. 6 crash on Highway 97 near the South Century exit to Sunriver after their truck was rear-ended by an alleged drunk driver. The story of Little Big Man (LBM) began even before the tragic accident – arriving in Central Oregon with a shipment of other rescue dogs from California. Harris adopted LBM from Redmond’s Brightside Animal Center in April 2017, and the two became inseparable. Witnesses to the crash stopped to assist while waiting for emergency responders. Sunriver resident Aaron Beaty noticed the injured dog. “I asked (Harris) if I could take his dog to the
vet he said ‘yes, please,’ ” said Beaty. Paramedics arrived and administered medical aid to Harris but he died at the scene shortly after. Beaty rushed the injured pooch to Sunriver Veterinary Clinic in the Sunriver Business Park. The Chihuahua mix had three hip fractures, two broken legs, broken ribs, partially collapsed lung and bruising as well as numerous cuts, puncture wounds and abrasions. Clinic staff provided initial X-rays and bloodwork and stabilized the dog’s injuries and then transferred to Animal Emergency Center of Central Oregon. “I offered to pay for everything but I didn’t have to,” said Beaty. “Sunriver Veterinary wiped their bill clean. It’s amazing how all the vet clinics and community came together. It shows a lot about Bend and the Central Oregon Community.” LBM eventually ended up at Brookswood Animal Hospital in Bend, where LBM had been a regular patient and often spent time with staff when his owner was tied up with work or appointments.
Little Big Man and owner Ron Pugh
Sunriver area resident Ron Pugh heard about the tragic story at a local watering hole from a staff member of Sunriver Veterinary Clinic. “She was telling everyone about the TURN TO DOG, PAGE PRSRT STD. U.S. POSTAGE PAID BEND, OR PERMIT NO. 213
Advertising Partners NATIONAL ALASKA AIRLINES - BEYOND FARM & RANCH LAND COWBOY & INDIANS LUXURY HOME
LOCAL CASCADE LIVING MAGAZINE THE BULLETIN SUNRIVER SCENE THE NUGGET PORTLAND BUSINESS JOURNAL THE COLUMBIAN LAKE OSWEGO REVIEW
Farm & Ranch Advertising Showcasing your Farm and Ranch property in relevant, lifestyle specific sites. These sites are catered to the Farm and Ranch lifestyle.
FARM & RANCH THE LAND REPORT OPEN FENCES LAND WATCH CAPITAL PRESS LANDS OF AMERICA CENTRAL OREGON RANCHER
Cascade Living Magazine Cascade Living celebrates the fusion of Pacific Northwest home, art, and living. Distributed quarterly to more than 450 locations throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond, this world-class, upscale home and lifestyle magazine provides incredible brand exposure and opportunities to showcase properties.
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Property Distribution Strategic placement and unique positioning of your home’s best features are critical in securing the right audience to not only preview your home online, but to take the next step in their home search. The Sotheby’s International RealtyŽ brand partners with and distributes properties to the most significant media companies and real estate-focused websites in the world in order to increase exposure and drive the online consumer back to the rich content on sothebysrealty.com. To measure results of this exposure, the brand provides a property report including view and inquiry statistics for each partner site to effectively illustrate the activity a property receives online. This keeps our homeowners informed of your marketing efforts every step of the way.
Social Media
Email Marketing
Content marketing is the way consumers seek information. Social media is a vital tool in this space for luxury brands to provide content to their loyal following as well as to attract new connections. Influential, well-connected buyers like to engage directly with their favorite brands. We are not simply “posting” on social media. We are nurturing a highly engaged group of opinionmakers with exclusive content on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and our very own lifestyle blog.
Email use worldwide will top 3 billion users by 2020. It is now more important than ever to provide high-value content to consumers through email marketing. Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty uses beautiful templates combined with engaging and relevant content to showcase properties and keep the Sotheby’s International Realty brand top of mind with clients.
Distinctive Lifestyles
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At the foundation of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand is our focus on lifestyle. With a more visual search experience, consumers are able to explore varied lifestyles and associated properties from Farm & Ranch to Beach, Mountain, Ski, Metropolitan, and Golf.
50% of all users on SIR.com are searching by lifestyle.
COUNTRY LIVING
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Three Powerful Websites
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The art of marketing a property is based on showcasing each home’s unique character. In 18 languages, our enhanced editorial approach on sothebysrealty.com enables millions of viewers to immerse themselves in our collection of 3D virtual reality tours, high-definition videography and high-resolution photography. This content rich experience is more effective in driving perspective buyers to sothebysrealty.com and engaging them once they arrive.
cascadesir.com • Offers a global connection with local expertise. • Visitors receive rich regional content for the Pacific Northwest. • Local properties are showcased using stunning photography and high-definition video.
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Single Property Website A single property website showcases your property with rich content, including photography sideshows, high-definition video, and local area information. A unique URL can be used in advertising and promotion to provide a direct path to your listing..
Apple TV Apple TV is found in 24 million homes and with our innovative Apple TV app families can share the experience of discovering Sotheby’s International Realty® brand properties from the comfort of their couch or home theater room. Apple TV allows the Sotheby’s International Realty brand to present our curated high definition videos and photography on a screen larger than ever before. Unique to our app, users can explore properties via our visual lifestyle search and keep track of your favorite properties and recent searches. The app is designed to truly immerse the consumer in the Sotheby’s International Realty brand.
Property Brochure & Direct Mail Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty uses world-class brand marketing in print and digital environments to elevate your impression to prospective buyers. We market your property using professional brochures and direct mail pieces on heavy stock with high-gloss UV coating. Property brochures can be sent to network offices anywhere in the world, where they will be put on display for walk-in clients.
BREATHTAKING CASCADE VIEWS Gorgeous handscribed log home in a private setting on 30 acres with breathtaking Cascade Mountain views. Cook's kitchen features Chinkapin oak cabinets, granite counter tops and antiquestyle wood cook stove with river rock surround. Two-story living room with fireplace opens onto covered deck, fire pit & hot tub. Property includes: 4-stall barn, tack room, hay storage, 3 room bunkhouse,full bath, shop/equipment storage, gazebo, koi pond, 2 fenced pastures, 5 acres irrigation, adjacent to public lands.
69025 QUAIL TREE DRIVE | SISTERS OR, 97759
LOG HOME IN SISTERS SISTER, OR
3 Bedrooms 2 Bath 2,714 SQ FT 30 Acres
A True Global Network 22,000 22,000 22,000 950 950 950
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The Sotheby’s International Realty® network is an exclusive association of high-quality residential brokerage companies throughout the world. Additionally, a Global Referral System connects the Sotheby’s International Realty network to facilitate the thousands of referrals that occur annually among our offices. OUR WEST COAST NETWORK INCLUDES: OREGON | 11 OFFICES | 205 AGENTS Portland, Central Oregon, Oregon Coast CALIFORNIA | 104 OFFICES | 3,303 AGENTS San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco WASHINGTON | 16 OFFICES | 307 AGENTS Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma
Inviting. Discreet. Savvy. Refined. Built on centuries of tradition and dedicated to innovation, the Sotheby’s International RealtyŽ brand artfully unites connoisseurs of life with their aspirations through a deeply connected global network of exceptional people
LIVE CENTRAL OREGON OFFICE LOCATIONS OLD MILL BEND
LAKE OSWEGO
541.383.7600
503.420.8600
650 SW Bond Street, Ste. 100
310 N State Street, Ste. 102
Bend, OR 97702
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
DOWNTOWN BEND
VANCOUVER
541.383.7600
360.419.5600
821 NW Wall Street
400 E. Mill Plain Blvd, #305
Bend, OR 97701
Vancouver, WA 98660
SUNRIVER
VINEYARD DIVISION
541.593.2122
503.420.8600
Sunriver Village Building 5
1321 NW Hoyt Street
Sunriver, OR 97707
Portland, OR 97209
SISTERS
CANNON BEACH
541.593.4277
503.436.9000
431 East Cascade Avenue
130 North Hemlock, Ste. 1
Sisters, OR 97759
Cannon Beach, OR 97110
FARM, RANCH & RECREATION DIVISION
MANZANITA
541.323.2505
467 Laneda
650 SW Bond Street
Manzanita, OR 97130
PHOTO CREDIT: SHERRI JENISON 2017
Bend, OR 97701
503.368.6609
GEARHART
PORTLAND
503.738.5100
503.420.8600
587 Pacific Way
1321 NW Hoyt Street
Gearhart, OR 97138
Portland, OR 97209
RANKING REPORT
Residential Acreage over 10 acres and Farm/Ranch ACTIVE / SOLD Sold 1/01/16 - 3/19/18 (per MLSCO)
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12
9
7
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37
5 CSIR
COMP 1
COMP 2
COMP 3
COMP 4
200 100 0
ACTIVE LISTINGS Top 5 Brokerages
CSIR
COMP 1
COMP 2
$107.0 M
15
$115.4 M
20
300
$176.0 M
25
$212.8 M
30
400
$439.9 M
ACTIVE Listings
35
Dollar Amounts in Millions
40
COMP 3
COMP 4
SOLD PROPERTIES Top 5 Brokerages
26%
16%
Total market share in the region
Total market share in the region
2.1x
1.8x
More active listings than our nearest competitor
More sold volume than our nearest competitor
SIGNIFICANT SALES JAN 1, 2016 - MARCH 1, 2018
In Oregon Desert Valley Group of Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty JAN 1, 2016 - MARCH 1, 2018
COMPLETED
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TRANSACTION
PATTERSON RANCH
TAILWIND FARM EQUESTRIAN ESTATE
DRY CREEK RANCH
ODIN FALLS HOME ON ACREAGE
Sisters, OR | $6,500,000
Bend, OR | $2,400,000
ON BOTH
BUY & SELL SIDES
WITH PRICES RANGES FROM
$200K TO $8M
Prinveville, OR | $1,750,000
Redmond, OR | $1,120,000