2023 Masters Club

What Does it Take to Be a Masters Club Member in 2023?

For a REALTOR® to qualify for the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® (SAR) Masters Club, they must:

• Be a member in good standing with SAR, and

• Be sworn to uphold the National Association of REALTORS(NAR)Code of Ethics, and

• Have sold and closed at least 8 real estate transactions ends totaling a minimum of $5,750,000 in 2023 or have closed at least 20 ends of an escrow as a listing agent, selling agent, or both. In addition, there are several categories of membership you will notice listed in these pages, including:

• Member: An individual who has achieved

MASTERS CLUB

STEERING COMMITTEE

Officers:

Kelly Pleasant President

Yuri Ramirez-Villanueva President-Elect

Barbara Lebrecht

Immediate Past President

Committee Members

Jim Amen Amen Real Estate

Karen Berkovitz

Lyon RE Downtown

Keveron L Bryant

Bryant Gonzalez Real Estate

Katie Butler

Better Homes and Gardens RE

Jason Habeeb

RE/MAX Gold Fair Oaks

Barbara Lebrecht

RE/MAX Gold Fair Oaks

Lori Logan

Better Homes and Gardens RE

club criteria more than once, has not had a gap in membership of over 3 years, and may look forward to the goal of being a Life Member.

•LifeMember: An individual who has qualified for Masters Club at least five out seven consecutive years.

• Outstanding Life Member: An individual who has obtained Life Membership and has achieved club criteria for a total of at least ten of15consecutiveyears.

• Presidential Member: An individual who has achieved club criteria for a total of 25 years or higher

Sacramento Association of REALTORS® sacrealtor.org

Patti Martinez

Lyon RE LP

Kelly Pleasant

GUIDE Real Estate

Yuri Ramirez-Villanueva

eXp Realty of California Inc.

Tyson Redmond

RE/MAX Gold Sierra Oaks

Rico Rivera

Guide Real Estate

Breeze Singh

HomeSmart ICARE Realty

Raj Singh

HomeSmart ICARE REALTY

Cynthia Woods

Galster Real Estate Group

Joy Yip

eXp Realty

2023 Sacramento Association of Realtors

2023 Masters Club Steering Committee (left to right) Key Bryant - Bryant Gonzalez Real Estate, Cynthia WoodsRE/MAX Gold Fair Oaks, Joy Yip - eXp Realty of California, Lori Logan - Better Homes and Garden RE, Katie Butler - Better Homes and Garden RE, Kelly Pleasant with GUIDE Real Estate, Yuri Ramirez-Villanueva - eXp Realty of California, Karen Berkovitz - Lyon RE Downtown, Rico Rivera - GUIDE Real Estate, Breeze Singh - HomeSmart ICARE Realty, Jason Habeeb - RE/MAX Gold Fair Oaks.

Gil Albiani Albiani RE Group KW RE (916) 425-0330

Gil@AlbianiREG.com

DRE# 005849962

Tamara Allen

RE/MAX Gold (916) 601-9190

Tamara2day.com

Patty Baeta Coldwell Banker Realty (916) 806-7761

www.PattydBaeta.com

DRE# 00714357

Idelle Claypool

Lyon Real Estate (916) 730-8895

www.IdelleClaypool.com

DRE# 01097766

Douglas Covill Coldwell Banker Realty (916) 764-5042

dcovill@cbnorcal.com

DRE# 00800308

Viki Benbow Coldwell Banker Realty (916) 284-7133

viki@vikibenbow.com

DRE# 00356708

Annette Black Lyon Real Estate (916) 826-6902

ABlack@golyon.com

Reneé Catricala Compass (916) 203-9690

renee@reneecatricala.com

DRE# 01077144

Vivian Daley Lyon Real Estate (916) 849-7314

vdaley@golyon.com

DRE# 00475888

Laurel Davies Century 21 Select Real Estate Inc. (916) 952-6813

mizlaurel@aol.com

DRE# 01049869

Barbara Frago Lyon Real Estate (916) 425-3637

www.BarbaraFrago.com

DRE# 00580837

Angela Gitt Lyon Real Estate (916) 224-5843

AGitt@GoLyon.com

DRE# 01132561

Angela Heinzer

Coldwell Banker Realty (916) 212-1881

angela.heinzer@yahoo.com

DRE# 01004189

Rhonda Holmen Lyon Real Estate (916) 296-8886

www.RhondaHolmen.com

DRE# 01189785

Jim Jeffers Lyon Real Estate (916) 730-0494

jjeffers@golyon.com

DRE# 00768740

Brian Kassis

RE/MAX Gold (916) 539-9555

brian@teamkassis.com

DRE# 00989626

Sue Olson

Coldwell Banker Realty (916) 601-8834

www.LandParkHomes.com

DRE# 00784986

Gloria Knopke Lyon Real Estate (916) 616-7858

www.gloriaknopke.com

DRE# 00465919

Susie Kuwabara-Parker Cook Realty (916) 768-8494

Susie@cookrealty.net

DRE# 00833025

Kim Pacini - Hauch

RE/MAX Gold (916) 204-8900

www.KimPacini.com

DRE# 00997109

Dee Schwindt

Coldwell Banker Realty (916) 704-0718

www.CallDeeFirst.com

DRE# 00498850

David Sirsi eXp Realty of California Inc. (916) 425-2502

www.DavidSirsi.com

DRE# 00654342

Paula Swayne Dunnigan, Realtors

Nick LaPlaca BHHS Drysdale Properties (916) 764-7500

Nick.LaPlaca@BHHSDrysdale.com

DRE# 00842218

Nancy Reid & Rich Price Reid & Price Properties (916) 485-7686 reidprice@comcast.net

DRE# 10195153

Judy Schoer

Judy Schoer Realtor (916) 966-2221

www.JudySchoer.metrolistpro.com

DRE# 00513104

OUTSTANDING LIFE

OUTSTANDING LIFE MEMBERS MASTERS CLUB

Riverpoint Realty (916) 508-3376

LindaB4RE@aol.com

DRE# 00916673

Cook Realty (916) 768-9360

trey@cookrealty.net

LIFE

OUTSTANDING

DRE# 00443547

OUTSTANDING

steph@sacramentodigs.com

OUTSTANDING

(916) 212-4808

SheSellsHomes@yahoo.com

DRE# 00457955

Better Homes Realty

(916) 600-1300

TeresaChapo@gmail.com

BHHS Drysdale Properties (916) 320-1888

www.PocketAreaHomes.com

LIFE

steffan@steffanbrown.com

DRE# 01882787

(916) 947-4312

judyandsam@portfoliore.com

DRE# 01258764, 01309164

OUTSTANDING LIFE MEMBERS MASTERS CLUB

Real Estate (916) 698-9970

TCurry@GoLyon.Com

DRE# 01375328

849-4810

mark@markdrealty.com

DRE# 01394970

224-9580

Robyn@DeLongTeam.com

Lyon Real Estate (916) 208-9536

kdunnigan@golyon.com

DRE# 00591860

Coldwell Banker Realty (916) 548-2053

Christina@ellermeyergroup.com

DRE# 01714452

Lyon Real Estate (916) 996-8050

mfrisch@golyon.com

DRE# 01000718

541-0540

mgallagher@golyon.com

DRE# 01382218

Real Estate (916) 870-3615

DElliot@GoLyon.com

DRE# 01265995 www.BryanTFinkel.co

DRE# 702950

DRE# 01895228

OUTSTANDING LIFE MEMBERS MASTERS CLUB

Mona Dunnigan, Realtors

(916) 247-9555

Mona@MonaGergen.com

DRE# 01270375

Ron reenwood

Lyon Real Estate

(916) 712-4442

RGreenwood@GoLyon.com

DRE# 01134887 OUTSTANDING

BHHS Drysdale Properties

916-628-2843

Lynnluklee@gmail.com

DRE# 01188377

S Lyon Real Estate (916) 802-1489

SACRAMENTO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® OUTSTANDING

S Coldwell Banker Realty

SHarrold@GoLyon.com

(916) 988-8880

RiverRidgeRealty.net

DRE# 00584122 OUTSTANDING

(916) 730-7705

sindy@saconthemove.com

DRE# 01714895

DRE# 01213387

Patrick

RE/MAX Gold

(916) 203-7653

www.SacramentoHousing.com

DRE# 01483907 OUTSTANDING

DRE# 00976286

OUTSTANDING

(916) 759-3031

LoriLoganGroup@gmail.com

Carolyn McConnell

RE/MAX Gold

(916) 531-7124

TeamLund.com

DRE# 01297999 OUTSTANDING

Coldwell Banker Realty

(916) 296-2025

C.McConnell@sbcglobal.net

DRE# 000694292

T Cook Realty

(916) 628-8530

TNovoa@CookRealty.net

DRE# 01798897

DRE# 01232925 OUTSTANDING

OUTSTANDING LIFE MEMBERS MASTERS CLUB

Michael Onstead Coldwell Banker Realty (916) 601-5699

Michael.Onstead@CBNorcal.com

DRE# 01222608

Coldwell Banker Realty (916) 224-1515

traci.petersen@cbnorcal.co

DRE# 01267649

Gail Robards

Lyon Real Estate (916) 606-5523

GKellyRobards@GoLyon.com

DRE# 01244320

Lyon Real Estate (916) 996-8877

LRothfels@GoLyon.com

DRE# 01726096

Scott Palmer Real Estate (916) 838-0313

Scott@ScottPalmerrealrstate.com

Realty (916) 247-1303

Lisa@ParagaryMillerTeam.com

DRE# 01196924 Kelly Pleasant Guide Real Estate (916) 743-0844

Kelly@Pleasantrealestategroup.com

Jeanine Roza

Coldwell Banker Realty (916) 548-5799

roza@saconthemove.com

DRE# 01365413

Banker Realty (916) 508-5313

sabra.sanchez@cbnorcal.com

DRE# 01820635

(916) 600-2039

mark.peters@cbnorcal.com

DRE# 01424396

Wendi Reinl Coldwell Banker Realty (916) 206-8709

WendiReinl.com

DRE# 01314052

Brandon hepard

The Residence Real Estate Group (916) 479-1936

BShepard2@sbcglobal.net

DRE# 01701893

OUTSTANDING LIFE MEMBERS MASTERS CLUB

SACRAMENTO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

streng@StrengRealty.com

DRE# 195517762

A

Lyon Real Estate (916) 230-3778

AThielen@GoLyon.com

DRE# 01227077

(916) 601-4225

StoneBrookRealty.net

DRE# 01040512

RE/MAX Gold

(916) 216-5224

JaCiandCompany@gmail.com

DRE# 00772532

Kellie Dunnigan, Realtors

(916) 206-1458

kellie@kellieswayne.com

DRE# 01727664

Helen RE/MAX Gold

(916) 798-7679

HelenTarasco@yahoo.com

DRE# 01302455

Victoria Witham

Witham Real Estate (916) 718-1751

Victoria@WhithamRealEstate.com

DRE# 01913021

Linda Wood Dunnigan, Realtors (916) 802-8042

LindaWood@DunniganRealtors.com

DRE# 01129438

Tips for Your Final Walkthrough

As a buyer, one of the final things to do before getting the keys to your new home will be your final ‘walkthrough’. So, what are some of the things you should know before you do? Here are a few things I share with my clients:

1. Scheduling your final walkthrough.

The final walkthrough is typically done about one week before the closing date, but sometimes it can be done as little as 24 hours before closing.

2. Why is it necessary to do a final walkthrough?

The point of the walkthrough is to make sure the home is still in the same condition as it was when you made the offer. You will want to make sure all the major appliances and fixtures are still in place and that the home hasn’t fallen into disrepair.

3. What should you bring.

Generally, a copy of the home inspec-

tion and a checklist of things you want to make sure you check up on are all that’s needed. Any red flags found during the home inspection should have been fixed by now, but you will still want to give the home a thorough once-over to check for any lingering issues.

4. Things should you check on during the walkthrough.

Verify that everything is working properly. This includes all the light fixtures,

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major appliances (including the heating and air conditioning), faucets, garbage disposal, and toilets. Be sure to check all of the windows and doors to make sure that everything is in working order. Overall, you want to make sure that the home is still in the same or better condition as it was during your previous visits. Be sure to walk around the outside of the home to make sure that no exterior damage has occurred since your initial visits.

Once you are satisfied with the condition, your walkthrough is complete and you will be ready to seal the deal. Be sure to share any concerns you have with your real estate agent.

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LIFE MEMBER

LIFE MEMBERS MASTERS CLUB

SACRAMENTO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®

Karen Berkovitz

Lyon Real Estate (916) 607-7600

Karen@golyon.com

DRE# 01153889

LIFE MEMBER

Katie Better Homes and Gardens (916) 616-2856

Katie@sacdreamhome.com

DRE# 01938846

LIFE MEMBER

LIFE MEMBER M

Coldwell Banker Realty (916) 705-2298

Mark.Delgado@cbnorcal.com

LIFE MEMBER

LIFE MEMBER

LIFE MEMBER

Fridaleen Lou-Dizon

eXp Realty (916) 437-9198

fridaleen@fastagents.com

DRE# 01724281

IFE MEMBER

L

Lyon Real Estate (916) 591-9999

Cbcaminiti@gmail.com

DRE# 00498200 LIFE MEMBER

LIFE MEMBER

April Cooke eXp Realty of California Inc. (916) 769-3694

www.CallAprilCooke.com

DRE# 01025678

LIFE MEMBER

Coldwell Banker Realty (916) 398-0128

soldbyv@gmail.com

DRE# 01905685

Nelson@TeamLund.com

DRE# 02013954

LIFE MEMBERS MASTERS CLUB

Lyon Real Estate

(916) 285-9226

(916) 601-9669

DRE# 01966122 LIFE

RStinson@GoLyon.com

DRE# 00666536

JTan@CookRealty.net

DRE# 01749720

What are the differences between real estate agents and brokers?

Real estate transactions often involve significant amounts of money. As a result, it’s common for both buyers and sellers to enlist the services of a host of professionals with real estate experience.

Both buyers and sellers may work with real estate agents and/or real estate brokers en route to buying or selling their homes. Agents and brokers are not one and the same, and there are some important distinctions between the two.

Real estate agent

According to Realtor.com, real estate agents are professionally licensed individuals who can help both buyers and sellers. Agents also may help property owners rent their homes. The amount of training real estate agents need to earn their licenses varies by state. Once individuals finish their required training, they must take a written exam that tests their knowledge of federal real estate laws and general principles as well as the laws specific to the state in which they want to become licensed. Only after passing this exam do individuals become recognized real estate agents. Investopedia notes that achieving agent status is the starting point for most real estate professionals.

Real estate broker

Real estate brokers are those professionals who have continued their education past the agent level and obtained a broker’s license. Each state has its own requirements in regard to becoming a licensed broker, but education and examinations are necessary regardless of where a person lives.

Realtor.com notes that the extra coursework to earn a broker’s license focuses on various topics, including

ethics, contracts, taxes, and insurance. Agents may learn about these topics as well, but coursework for prospective brokers goes into more depth than it does at the agent level.

Brokers also will study and learn about legal issues in regard to real estate. The legal issues brokers may learn about include brokerage operations, real estate investments, construction, and property management. Requirements vary, but Realtor.com notes that brokers often must work as licensed real estate agents for no less than three

years before they can earn their broker’s license.

There is more than one type of real estate broker. Principal/designated brokers oversee all agents at a given firm and ensure the agents act in compliance with all real estate laws. Managing brokers tend to focus on the hiring and training of agents. Associate brokers have their broker’s license but work directly under a managing broker.

Real estate agents and brokers can help buyers, sellers and investors successfully navigate real estate transactions, and each can serve their clients in different ways.