Karene “Gus” Schneider Real Estate Professional
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Karene Schneider, REALTOR CalBre#01446051 Office: 916.792.9462 Email: kschneider@GoLyon.com View my website: www. kschneider.golyon.com
“Working To Earn Your Lifelong Endorsement.”
#1 Fair Oaks Office Most Homes Listed * Most Homes SOLD #1 Broker in Units SOLD 4-County Region #1 Broker in Units SOLD Sacramento Luxury Market (Over $900,000)
10 Reasons to List With Karene 1. Hard Working Karene Schneider is a full time REALTOR. She is available 7-days a week and may be contacted anytime. Her primary goal is to demonstrate to all of her clients her strong commitment to offer the utmost in service and professionalism
2. Experienced Karene has spent 11+ years as a real estate professional, building useful skills that can only develop over time
3. The Lyon Advantage and Exposure to the Market Lyon Real Estate was named the “Best Real Estate Company” by Sacramento Magazine 6 years in a row. Take advantage of our large brokerage firm’s marketing tools for maximum exposure worldwide, including relocation services
4. Extensive Internet Exposure Your home will be found on many popular websites with exposure to millions of prospective home buyers; including TSogard@golyonlcom, Trulia, Zillow, GoLyon.com, Google, Yahoo, AOL
5. Beautiful Photography A picture says a thousand and one words! Allow me to properly market your home with photos taken by my professional photographer. Prior to your photo session, I will put your home in the best light possible by staging it to meet the desires of today’s discriminating buyers
6. Great Negotiating Skills I aggressively protect my clients and will provide you with clear market data to assist in negotiating the best deal for you
7. A Worry-Free Escrow Process I will coordinate and communicate with you throughout the entire transaction, helping you understand and navigate the escrow process. I’ll take care of every detail, so you can enjoy your transition
8. Distribution of Marketing Materials I will deliver high quality flyer packets to your neighborhood inviting your neighbors to the first open house. Many times, neighbors have a unique motivation to help us find their new neighbor. I will also mail a minimum of 100 high quality laminated, full color postcards to a target market of potential buyers and investors
9. Attention to Detail There are many disclosures and legalities in Real Estate today. I will pay close attention to all of the complex details of your escrow and maintain constant communication with all parties involved
10. Open Houses I will have your house held open and advertised as often as you would like - I provide open house attendees with good information and a warm welcome. I will also have many directional signs placed in your area for greater exposure and visibility from the streets with higher traffic density
Testimonials I am so happy to write about my experience with Karene. Karene is an amazing real estate agent.
Without her, I know I would not have found the perfect home for me. She went above and beyond any of my expectations. I will recommend her to anyone looking for a home to purchase. -Rochelle Karene has been the best agent for us. She has the best honesty and integrity that you know you are well taken care of. She constantly makes herself available to you and always answers all questions and goes even a step above. She knows the market well and always has a smile and is such a joy to work with. She is very dedicated to her client and company and is also family oriented. She definitely goes over and beyond what is required. She is a great asset in your corner and I highly recommend her for you buying, selling needs. I will be keeping her in my files always
.-Kim
We deeply appreciated both Karene's caring personality and her professionalism during the time we worked together recently to sell my brother's home. She listened to us (rare these days) and understood our concerns about selling a house in probate in which we had never lived. The first time we met her, she came prepared with well-presented, vital information about real estate near 3214 Gallop Court and with detailed information about the process of selling a house in probate. We were impressed. Karene kept us informed and met with us throughout the process including the final paper signing at Placer Title Company. It was a comfort to us to feel we were not only in caring hands but in competent ones as well. Karene is the kind of agent who will give not only your company but real estate agents in general a good name. -Errol and Nell Karene was the perfect match for me. I appreciate her tenacity and service. She will be my agent for life and I will refer anyone I know who will be in the market to buy or sell. -Sandra
Lyon Real Estate Provides Superior Service The results speak for themselves
7,553 closed transactions and $2.61 billion sold in 2014*
#1 real estate company in the Sacramento Region** #5 independent real estate company in California*** #42 out of the top 500 Brokers in the United States**** More than 960 professional REALTORS速 in 17 regional offices Global relocation experts, moving you virtually anywhere in the world Property management services, serving homeowners with investment properties
Lyon Real Estate Consistently #1 in the Sacramento Region *Based on transactions closed by Lyon Real Estate in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo counties in 2014. **Based on Trendgraphix reporting of total sales volume in Placer, Yolo, El Dorado and Sacramento counties in 2013. ***Based on REAL Trends top 500 ranked by The Largest Independents 2013. ****Based on REAL Trends top 500 ranked by closed sales volume for 2013.
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Independent Property Websites (IPW)
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Automatically generated from MLS info and photos.
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All IPW’s are given a unique URL and act as individual sites.
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Easily enhance description and upload higher quality photos.
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Sites are responsive to the user's device, and viewable on mobile, tablet or laptop.
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User sees both full screen slideshow or virtual tour.
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Easily upload floor plans, disclosures or other documentation.
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Neighborhood information and photos included.
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Leads generated from these sites go to you - the listing agent.
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Agent photo and contact info appears under Request Information tab.
Frequently Asked Questions How do I schedule a photography appointment?
How far will you travel?
The best way to schedule photos is to email brian@sacrep.com as far in advance as possible to ensure convenient appointment timing for you and your sellers.
We will travel anywhere in the world to photograph your property. A mileage fee is applied to homes that are more than 25 miles from Downtown Sacramento.
How many photos will I receive?
How much does it cost?
The number of photos you will receive depends on the size and condition of the home. Please see our "What to Expect" page for a more accurate estimate of photos delivered.
The cost of standard photos is based on the square footage of the home. Standard photos includes interior and exterior photos of every room unless there is something you don't want photographed. Please see our price list at: http://prices.sacrep.com
How long will the photo appointment take?
How do I pay for the photos?
It can take several hours to photograph a home. We use a series of remote flashes to ensure the entire home is displayed in the best light possible, and some homes present more challenges than others. Please see our "What to Expect" page for a more accurate estimate of how long your appointment will take.
There are 2 easy ways to pay for your photos. You can bring a check payable to "SACREP" to your photo appointment, or you can pay online using the Intuit Payment Network. We can accept credit cards as well, but there is an additional 3% fee to process the card.
When/How will I receive my photos?
Are there are discounts available?
Your photos will be delivered digitally through Dropbox.com first thing in the morning following your photo appointment. Same day delivery is also available for an additional fee. Two sets of photos will be delivered, one for high quality printing and a second set sized specifically for upload to MLS.
Yes, we offer package discounts when you add on extra marketing materials to your listing! You can save up to $25. We also offer occasional discounts and promotions on our Facebook page: http://www.fb.com/SacramentoRealEstatePhotographers
What is the best time of day for photos?
We are able to upload your listing photos to MLS for you only if you purchase a virtual tour. We can also email the MLS sized photos to your office assistant for upload if you provide us with their email address.
To ensure sun exposure on the front of the home, West facing homes are better in the early afternoon & East facing homes are better in the morning. The sun usually rises behind homes that face North, so it is best to shoot them early in the morning before the sun gets high in the sky.
Do you offer aerial photography? Yes, we do have an aerial drone available to present your home from unique elevated angles.
Can you shoot the home at sunset? Twilight exterior photos are available, but we believe that the best interior photos are produced in morning or early afternoon daylight.
What can I do to prepare the home for the photo appointment? Please consult our list, "Cleaning Tips for Your Photo Appointment" on our website at: http://tips.sacrep.com
Does someone need to be home for the appointment? We can use a contractors lockbox to access the home for photos as long as the home owner approves. We will be sure to lock all doors and windows as well as turn off the lights when we are finished.
Is it ok for the sellers to be home while the photos are taken? Yes, but we ask that you please complete all staging and cleaning prior to the appointment. It is best to keep all children and pets in their room and out of the way during the appointment, MLS prohibits showing any people or pets in photos.
Can you use the MLS lockbox to access the home? Unfortunately we do not have access to the standard blue lockbox, but if there is a contractors lockbox on the property we can use it for access with the home owner's permission.
What type of equipment do you use? All SACREP photographers use top of the line Nikon digital cameras. We use Manfrotto tripods to ensure all angles are perfectly aligned and Nikon remote flashes to show every home in the best light possible.
Can you upload the photos to MLS for me?
What if I need to cancel/reschedule the appointment? If you need to cancel the appointment for any reason, please email brian@sacrep.com with as much notice as possible. There is no cancellation fee, but we ask that you do not cancel on the day of the appointment.
What if it rains? We are still able to take photos of the home and produce very good results in the rain. Interior photos are largely unaffected by poor weather, but exteriors will obviously turn out a little darker than usual. We ask that you please monitor weather forecasts and notify us as soon as possible if you would like to reschedule due to rain.
Do you take photos inside of closets? We do not normally photograph the inside of closets. We prefer not to photograph your sellers personal items, and closets normally don't make for great photos. Please let us know if you would like a closet photographed.
Is it ok if the home is completely empty? We encourage you to consider using a home stager when the home is vacant, but we can definitely produce great photos of a home that is completely empty.
My stager has a photographer already, what should I do? Many stagers partner with an up and coming local photographer so that they can offer a complete marketing package. They often choose these photographers based on their cheap prices to keep the cost down for themselves. It is in your and your seller's best interest to decline the use of your stager's photographer and hire SACREP to ensure only the best quality photography for your listing.
My "friend/family member" has a nice camera and offered to shoot my home for free... Why should I still pay for photos? Real Estate photography is a very specialized field, requiring the proper lighting equipment and experience to know how to display each home at its best. While it is a nice gesture of your friend, it is in your best interest to have the highest quality photography of the home to ensure the most activity from potential buyers
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Maximum Exposure • 92% of consumers begin their home search online.* • 43% of buyers found the home they purchased online, compared to 9% through a yard sign and 1% through a print ad. • Lyon listings appear on over 500 broker websites nationwide through our partnership with LeadingRE Here's a partial list of regional, national and international websites where our listings appear:
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*Source: NAR 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers
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Where are Real Estate buyers coming from today?
Some compelling home buyer facts from the National Association of RealtorsÂŽ (NAR)
92% of home buyers use the internet for their home search 82% of home buyers found the internet to be a very useful tool in their property search
92% of first time and 87% of repeat buyers used the internet as their source of information
With the power of GoLyon.com, you get so much more than what print advertising can provide‌ Maximum exposure Global Reach
Expanded Property Search info Online exposure of open houses
Source for statistical data: NAR 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.
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Easy to Use Home Search Options Journey Search View properties within close proximity to your current location while on-the-go. You can watch as the properties continue to pop up as you travel down the road, or you can update manually when you arrive to your favorite area.
Perimeter Search Draw a circle using your finger on the map view to filter available homes within a specific area. Narrowing down your search this way will help you find your home in exactly the location you want.
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Lyon has Local, National and Global Strength and Expertise.
We are a local company with global reach, working with our affiliate network brokers to bring you quality real estate assistance anywhere in the world. Thanks to our membership with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, we can assist with your move wherever you are going.
Our results speak for themselves, Lyon is: • #1 real estate company in the Sacramento Region* • #5 independent real estate company
in all of California**
• #42 of the Top 500 largest brokers in the United States***
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*Based on Trendgraphix reporting of total sales volume in Placer, Yolo, El Dorado and Sacramento Counties in 2013. **Based on REAL Trends top 500 ranked by closed transaction sides 2013. ***Based on REAL Trends top 500 ranked by closed sales volume 2013.
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Lyon Comes Out on Top
12.6%
Not only are we on top, our market share is growing!
10.2% 9.1% 8.3%
Lyon ranks #1 in total sales in the greater Sacramento region for homes $300,000 and above.
Let our team of real estate professionals assist you with your sale or purchase.
Get Listed. Get an Offer. Get Moving. Market share based on Trendgraphix reporting of total sales volume and units in Placer, Yolo, El Dorado and Sacramento Counties from 1/1/14 to 12/31/14, all property types.
Things to Consider Before Scheduling a Photo Appointment Please read and consider each of the following things before scheduling your photo appointment so that we can be sure to get the best photos possible of your new listing.
1. Desired On Market Date: It is in your and your sellers' best interest to have the photos ready to upload as soon as your listing goes on the market in order to maximize the reach to potential buyers. Your listing photos will be delivered online by 8am morning after our appointment. Same day photo delivery is available for an additional fee, but we do not recommend putting the listing on the market on the same day the photos are taken, if possible.
2. Weather Forecast: The weather forecast is constantly changing and almost never correct, but please check the forecast ahead of time and give us as much notice as possible if you or your sellers will want to reschedule due to bad weather. You can find a local 10 day forecast at www.Weather.com
3. Which Direction Does the Home Face: - North - Morning is best for North facing homes because the front of the home is covered in shadows most of the day. - South - The front exterior should have good sunlight for most of the day if the home faces South. - East - East facing homes are better in the morning or early afternoon while the sun is on the front side of the home. - West - West facing homes are better in the early afternoon once the sun reaches the front side of the home.
4. Trash Pickup Schedule: A street lined with trash cans and debris piles doesn't always make for the best photos... Refer to this website to find out trash pickup schedules for your listing: www.wmr.Saccounty.net/Pages/ServiceCalendar.aspx
5. Contractor Schedules / Delays: A contractor's schedule can get delayed or backed up for any number of reasons. Please confirm that all work is completed before scheduling your photo appointment. We recommend using a cleaning service after the work is completed as well to remove dust, remove footprints, etc.
6. Gardener / Exterior Cleaning Schedules: Talk to your seller and find out if there is a regularly scheduled gardener, yard service, or pool cleaning service. If so, find out what day and time they normally come and how long it takes them at the home. We will want to try and schedule photos shortly after they have done their work.
7. Housekeeper / Staging Schedules: If you are having the home professionally staged or cleaned, please make sure that you find out when they will be finished at the home. Sometimes staging a home can take multiple days, so it is usually not a good idea to schedule the staging and photography for the same day. If you need a professional home stager, we recommend Michelle at Essential Staging. (916) 402-6098 www.EssentialStaging.com
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Cleaning Tips for Your Photo Appointment In Real Estate, a picture can be worth thousands of dollars. A clean home will produce the best photos, which will produce more potential buyers and more money for you! The following are suggestions to keep in mind as you prepare for your photo appointment. It is best to hide as many personal items as possible. Potential buyers would rather imagine their own items on the shelves. We normally photograph every room of the home, unless there is something you don't want photographed. If you have any questions, please email brian@sacrep.com
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Clean windows and all reflective or glass surfaces Replace all burned out light bulbs Remove cobwebs from wall/ceiling corners Fix/straighten/open blinds and shutters (to emphasize natural light and views outside)
□ Make sure cabinet doors and dressers drawers close all the way □ Make sure framed artwork and mirrors are not hanging crooked □ Remove any small rugs that are not in great condition Kitchen and Dining Areas □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □
Remove magnets, artwork, photos from refrigerator Remove any items from the top of the refrigerator Put away all unnecessary appliances, dish racks, etc. Make sure towels are clean and neatly folded Clean stovetop and put away any pots and pans Neatly organize any visible hanging kitchen utensils Make sure the sink is empty, put all dishes and sponges away Move calendars, mail, phone chargers, etc. out of view Move paper towels, trash cans, pet dishes out of view Remove booster seats from dining room chairs
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Make beds, be sure all loose sheets are tucked in Make sure any items under bed are hidden from view Remove as much as possible from dresser and bedside table tops Make sure frames, posters etc. are not crooked Consider removing children's names from the walls, if possible Remove excessive stuffed animals and arrange or hide kid's toys Move laundry basket out of view Remove any temporary fans or space heaters
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Make sure towels are clean and neatly folded Remove any used shower towels Hide toothbrushes and other items from counter Clean all spots and streaks from the mirror Put a small potted flower on the counter, if possible Move plunger, cleaning supplies, air freshener, etc. out of view Move shower supplies out of view Move trash cans and diaper disposal out of view
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Move any pet toys, beds, food dishes, etc. out of view Hide TV remotes and game controllers Hide exposed A/V or electrical cables, if possible Straighten and organize books and DVDs on bookshelves Place fresh unburned logs in the fireplace, if possible Remove extra pillows and blankets from couch and chairs Remove any unnecessary furniture or exercise equipment (extra furniture will make rooms appear smaller in photos)
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Remove as much as possible from desktop areas Neatly organize any paperwork or items that can't be removed Organize or hide computer cables under or around desk Straighten/organize items on bookshelves Move trash cans and shredders out of view
Be prepared to move any cars or trailers from driveway Hide garbage cans out of view from street Put colorful flowers near the front door, patios and walkways Move pet toys, crates, beds, dishes etc. out of view Move shoes, kids toys, sporting equipment out of view Neatly coil or remove hoses and temporary sprinklers Neatly arrange patio furniture and BBQ equipment Trim and remove dead or discolored branches and leaves Remove leaves from pool, walkways and patio areas Remove pool sweep before appointment, if possible Remove temporary fence around pool, if possible Turn on waterfall ahead of time and clean leaves from pool
© 2014 Sacramento Real Estate Photographers www.SACREP.com
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