Susan Neal, Fair Oaks CA Real Estate Broker

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Full time real estate services in Fair Oaks CA, with friendly professionalism, 20+ years experience. I work hard to give my buyer or seller a low-stress transaction. "Happy clients make me happy."

For all your real estate needs or questions, call me at (916) 705-8951 or visit my website at www.SusanNealFineProperties.com.

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Full time real estate services in Fair Oaks CA, with friendly professionalism, 20+ years experience. I work hard to give my buyer or seller a low-stress transaction. "Happy clients make me happy."

For all your real estate needs or questions, call me at (916) 705-8951 or visit my website at www.SusanNealFineProperties.com.

Hurry and get your tickets for the Big Bunny Hop-A-Long in Orangevale, CA on Saturday, April 4^th! This is fun for the entire family, with lots of great photo opportunities. The celebration will be from 9 am to 11 am and the kids who will enjoy this the most are those from ages 3 to 7, but Mom and Dad will have as much fun as the kids - especially if you bring your camera!

Big Bunny himself will be there and your kids can have their picture taken with him. For more "Eggcitement" children can make crafts, decorate eggs, play some special games and participate in the Orangevale Lawn Egg Roll. If all that isn't enough, refreshments will be served!

This will all take place at the Orangevale Community Center at 6826 Hazel Avenue (between Central and Elm) in Orangevale. Tickets are $5 per person or $20 per family, and they are already on sale. To purchase by phone at 916/988-6140, or on line at www.orangevalecommunitycenter.com. Use Program Code #2501.904 when ordering. This is a popular event, so get your tickets early. Space may be limited.

Hope to see you there!

Come on down to Fair Oaks Park on Saturday, April 11 for the 26^th annual Fair Oaks Community Easter Eggstravaganza & Pancake Breakfast! Food and fun for the entire family. Of course there will be a great Easter egg hunt, FREE for kids, but that's not all!

Beginning at 8:00 there will be an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast hosted by the Fair Oaks Lions Clubs. Adults $4.00, children $3.00. But don't lost track of time, because the egg hunt starts at 10:00 sharp!

There will be photos with Bunny ($3), choo choo rides ($3), carnival games ($.50 each), a jump house ($.50), and for the adults, a special egg hunt in which you can win dinners, gift cards and more! This one costs $3.00 to enter, but all proceeds go to the Fair Oaks Youth Advisory Board, so have fun and support a good cause at the same time. Remember, though, that the kids' hunt is free.

Another fun and exciting (or eggsiting!) event will be the Egg Drop Competition. Ten names will be chosen for the chance to package a raw egg and drop it from the top of a ladder to see if your egg will survive unbroken. Be sure to register for the egg drop no later than 11:00. If your egg survives, you will win a prize.

Fair Oaks Park is at Madison Avenue and Fair Oaks Blvd, behind the library. If you have any questions, you can call the Fair Oaks Recreation and Parks District at 966-1036.

I'll see you there!

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Full time real estate services in Fair Oaks CA, with friendly professionalism, 20+ years experience. I work hard to give my buyer or seller a low-stress transaction. "Happy clients make me happy."

For all your real estate needs or questions, call me at (916) 705-8951 or visit my website at www.SusanNealFineProperties.com.

When trying to sell a home, silence isn't always golden - especially when you're expecting your real estate agent to call. In fact, it's one of the leading complaints among sellers in the real estate market. Sometimes you will find an agent who is more than willing to take on your listing, but once the relationship is made, you should be getting a call at least once a week, and this might not happen.

A seller should establish with the agent up front the expectation that regular communication will occur. Even if it's just to check-in, the seller will be more satisfied being kept 'in the loop'. If the seller is not communicating regularly, a seller can begin to wonder if the agent is keeping him apprised of any and all offers, and on what marketing efforts are being taken on his behalf. Also, your agent should be able to provide valuable tips on why prospective buyers weren't interested in your property. For instance: 'this room's too dark' or 'the kitchen has a funny smell' or ‘that wallpaper reminds me of 1980.' This allows the agent to give the seller constructive feedback and offer important tips on how to make the home more attractive to future prospective buyers.

If you're a seller and are not hearing from your listing agent, be sure to keep calling them until they get the message that you expect a regular update. If the agent doesn't return your calls, leave a message for your agent's office manager. The manager will see to it that your agent becomes more attentive to your listing. When you agent does inform you of some negative comments or make suggestions on changes you should make to your home, please do not take them personally. It is not a reflection on you or on your taste, but is simply a tip on how to sell your home more quickly and at the best price. It is important to appeal to the widest audience possible, so that the odds of finding your buyer are in your favor.

Selling a home can be a lot of work and sometimes is quite stressful. It is incumbent upon an agent to satisfy the seller's expectations of routine updates. As a seller you must demand frequent and regular communication exchange between you and your agent. Sometimes your conflicting schedules will not permit frequent telephone conversations. If that is the case, you can instruct your agent to send you regular texts or emails. The important thing is that you be in communication. If both parties work in a cooperative effort, the selling experience will be more successful and enjoyable for both the agent and the seller involved. A good agent will often end up as a good friend of the seller for many years thereafter.