We had an Appraisal ordered by our lender from a National Appraisal Service company in Indiana for $500 bucks that contracted an appraiser in Arlington WA to appraise our home in Carnation - Indiana paid Arlington $180 bucks! We applied for a refinance loan on our home. Over the last 14 months we had 6 appraisals. $385K - $340K - $379K - $309K after the $309K appraisal we added a lower half bath and laundry plus 80 sqft to the interior living area. 2 Months ago we had another appraisal that came in at $313K and the interior square footage remained the same as if we added ZERO? I paid for an "Appraisal Review" by an independent local appraiser in Kirkland. It was discovered that the $313K appraisal cut out the following valued added features of our home:
1. Interior staircase access between the lower and upper story!
2. Missed noting a Lower half bath!
3. Missing Additional interior SQFT from a lower level laundry and half bath added.
4. $40K of upgrades to the house and landscaping
We submitted the "Appraisal Review" to the mortgage broker & they protested the $313K appraisal - The Servicer ordered another appraisal which came in at $320 showed 1525sqft instead of 1472sqft and much more.
I think this type of nationalized control is like Eminent domain and it takes equity away from all types of real estate - gives banks control over refi's, new loans and much more! The consumer is getting the shaft – Guess who gets the Gold Mine. - Just some things that make ya go HUM? PS: get Review Appraisals if you or your clients think their appraisal is not accurate.
HUD, Shortsales and REO's are still a good way to purchase commercial & residential income. The process takes patience, access to good financing is best and cash buyers will ultimately do much better in this market.
Commercial and residential income investments can be a good way to hedge up your passive income portfolio.
How are others in this group staying up and optimistic in the Seattle Tacoma investment field?
Do you find Social Media and online video PR brings in sellers buyers and investors?
Check these links out:
http://www.allSEATTLElisted.com
http://www.allSHORTSALESlisted.com
http://www.allREOSlisted.com
Free to list property meet buyers and investors and close deals.
Enjoy the week, rick pezzner ceo broker laptop™ real estate, inc. www.VURE.com
We are looking for Commercial and Residential new and pre owned licensees cal or email anytime.
Call 888.633.7333 you will be connected directly live to our office and broker. We assist Shortsale, foreclosures, REO's first time buyers and relocation clients - serving the Greater Puget Sound. Seattle Waterfront
2009 is a Great time to build your real estate business.
Look for brokerages that allow you to think out of the box and:
Adds more to your income bottom line.
Supports you.
Hosts Networks and collaborates with other local, national and international agents and brokers.
Money saving support services - i.e mobile technology and office supply savings etc.
PR Graphics and Web site set up and support services.
Collective effort to helping like minded team members.
Create the Sunny Side of the Street.
Wishing you all the best 2009
rick pezzner, broker
laptop real estate, inc.
5400 carillon point b5000
kirkland wa 98033
M: 425.333.6004
E: pezz2@mac.com
O: support@laptoprealestate.com
Commercial and Residential brokerage since 1990 throughout the Puget Sound. We focus all of our energy and resources with uncompromising honesty & integrity toward meeting the needs of Our Clients
I would appreciate your review of our online real estate network. We just went live with the sites below. All Homes Listed.com is a portal for commercial and residential brokers, sellers, buyers and investors to meet. Its FREE to list property and find services to successfully close deals.
http://www.AllHomesListed.com is the main office. All types of real estate will be available to see in AHL. The brokerages, banks, owners and builders can upload 4 photos, one pdf, email, related URL's and contact information per property.
The landing pages point to AHL and relate to sectors of the current real estate markets in the US.
Enjoy the week
rick
I have a diverse business management experience. I'm easy to work with, always available and diplomatically work to successfully close transactions for our clients. - My business associates are my friends. They comprise Legal, Escrow, Lending, inspections, Office staff and Area Specialists working in a team approach with my clients. Our Broker Associates are wonderful people each with unique real estate experience ready for each customer to access.
My Operational History
1996 – Present Owner Operator Independent Real Estate Brokerage – Started laptop™ real estate, inc. an Independent Real Estate brokerage servicing residential and commercial buyers and sellers. Consistently maintain quality client services. We opened our new offices in Carillon Point, Kirkland WA USA. Current we have six Brokers on staff.
We have successfully negotiated and closed numerous sales including a commercial land sale to Panattoni construction http://www.panconinc.com/ Fontana California, the acquisition of a 20 acre Radio Tower site for a 60,000 watt AM Radio Station broadcasting over the Greater Puget Sound / Eastside area and will market and sell a new water view mixed use condominium and retail neighborhood in 2007 consisting of 90 residential condominiums and over 10,000 square feet of office condominiums.
We own and leasing over 30,000 square feet of commercial, office and retail shops in North Hollywood CA and lease managed 7,000 sf of residential and retail shops in Port Orchard WA. We've assisted in residential new construction sales for Murray Franklyn and Chaffey Corporation.
1990 – 1996 Real Estate Business – Received Washington State Real Estate license 1990. Representing Buyers and Sellers within the Greater Puget Sound and Eastside Area WA. Associated my business with local premier real estate brokerages of John L. Scott, Coldwell Banker and Windermere Real Estate.
1994purchased and successfully co owned with my wife a full service 100-seat restaurant called THE RIVER RUN CAFÉ through 1999 in Carnation WA. Annual sales averaged mid 6 figures in 1999 over 100% increases in sale from 1994 to 1999.
1988 – 1990 Metal Service Center and Recycling. – Bremerton and Seattle, WA
Relocated to Woodinville WA. with my family in 1988. Employed by Navy City Metals in Gorst WA as general manage of operations with a focus on new metal retail sales along with ferrous and non ferrous scrap sales. Contracted as on site asset recovery management for C and S Contractors in Tonopah and Elko NV. Working at Barrick Gold Strike and Cypress Tonopah mining Corporations.
Moved to The Purdy Company Seattle as Scale Buyer of ferrous and Non- Ferrous metals. Purchases in excess of 500 tons per day prepared and delivered to Nucor Steel West Seattle Mill.
1968 – 1988 Metal Service Center and Metals Recycling. Started working for family business in 1968 with 6 employees. Experience includes scrap and new metal sales, minor fabrication along with useable ferrous and non-ferrous purchase and sales. By 1975, I was general manger with 40 employees, managed new and used metal inventory in excess of 2000 ton and gross sales of $4 million dollars per year. Managed large asset recovery jobs including dismantling amusement park rides for Six Flags, Decommission of military machinery and the California Feather River Channel making equipment.
EDUCATION
Granada Hills High School – SFV CA - 20 years at General Metals and Sale Inc. – SFV CA
1500 hours of real estate law, escrow and sales classes WA
20,000 hours of various real estate related negotiations, sales and marketing in the residential and commercial field. On site New Home sales team member for Murray Franklin WA. Specializing in critical path management.
Core ethics alignment: NAR – SKCAR code of ethics and the Rule of Law designated by the WA Real Estate License Board - Better Business Bureau Member since 2005
My specialty is residential and mix use investment property. I pride myself on customer service and helping our brokers grow their business especially in this market 2011.
I have broad based experience in negotiating purchase and sales for either Buyers or Sellers.
I enjoy the enthusiasm of first time buyers and the pleasure working with second time buyers and investors. Investment income property, Waterfront, Ranches, Estate Homes and farms are a passion of mine.
I'm always intrigued with each Seller and the properties they want taken care of. I love marketing and the best return on invested time and money.
I focus in critical path management, which comes in handy in all real estate transactions.
I work great with all people and enjoy each unique deal.
I’ve found all my clients have appreciated these attributes since working in the real estate business 1990 in the Pacific Northwest.
I’ve been a member in good standing with the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, Commercial Broker Association and The Better Business Bureau for years.
laptop™ real estate, inc. is great contender in your choice of a Real Estate Professionals – Please call or email anytime. Thank you for reading my personal profile. Enjoy the week.
HONESTY
Residential and Commercial Sales since 1990
For over 20 years, laptop™ real estate has been a boutique brokerage serving buyers, sellers and investors throughout the Pacific Northwest and LA California USA since 1980.
As a laptop™ client, you’ll receive personalized service focused on satisfying your real estate needs and priorities. At laptop real estate, we value the quality of the service we provide, not the quantity of sales we close. Your satisfaction with the transaction is our priority.
INTEGRITY
Selling property? Use your laptop™ We’ve served the business and real estate needs of the Eastside and greater Puget Sound area.
We know each sale is unique to the seller’s expectations and needs. With laptop real estate, you’ll receive our exceptional attention to detail, fulfilling your requirements for the sale, and offering an unparalleled level of customer satisfaction.
EXPERTISE
Looking for the perfect property? It's a great time to buy, whether you are looking to invest in income-producing real estate or to purchase a new home. First-time buyer or seasoned investor – you’ll enjoy working with laptop™ real estate. We provide professional advice and buying strategies that fit your investment plan.
Contact us today 425.333.6004 for a free consultation. Your questions answered with no obligation to you!
When we found the house we wanted to buy, we contacted Rick. We knew he would help us complete the transaction in a competent manner. It turned out he was not only competent but also outstanding in negotiating the price and getting the deal closed.
When it came time to sell our other house, we selected another Realtor on the advice of a business associate (that was our first mistake). She had an incredible presentation for what she would do to market the home. As it turned out, a lot of what she said either took much longer than she proposed or didn’t happen at all! We became frustrated and sought out the services of Rick Pezzner once again.
Rick’s presentation was virtually the same as the previous Realtor but the delivery of what was proposed was entirely different. The most important difference came in the level of enthusiasm that was evidenced by him throughout the process. He was always available by phone within minutes.
He followed through on everything that he promised. He was confident in his approach and explained things truthfully to us without inventing silly excuses.
We were very pleased with everything he did to sell our house as well as buy the new one.
He takes care of business and gets the job done. I know he can do a good job for you!
Barbara and Greg Feldman
Woodinville, WA
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