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Dickson Announces Eagle Home Mortgage as Preferred Lender

Esther Ramage — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:30:26 +0000

Dickson Realty announced that Eagle Home Mortgage has become the preferred lender for their clients. As reported in the Reno Gazette Journal today, Eagle Home Mortgage is a full-service mortgage banker and subsidiary of Lennar Corporation in seven western states with offices in Reno. Eagle offers services to Dickson clients that include conventional and jumbo loans, fixed and adjustable rate mortgages. In addition they provide Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Affairs loan products, Rural Housing/USDA loans, renovation and manufactured housing financing and state bond loans.

Dickson Realty’s Caughlin Ranch, Damonte Ranch and Sparks offices have an Eagle Home Mortgage loan officer on-hand to help you.

If you have more questions, please call or write me an email!

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Dickson explores sales of Reno-Tahoe homes to Chinese

Amy Thyr — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:29:48 +0000

Dickson Realty wants to discover if there’s a market for luxury homes in the Reno-Tahoe market among wealthy Chinese.

After a week in Beijing, Harvey Fennell, one of Dickson’s brokers and owners, says the question remains open — but there’s enough interest that Dickson will continue its efforts to develop the market.

READ THE FULL ARTICLE from NNBW.

What does the 2011 housing report look like?

Nancy Fennell — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 20:45:58 +0000

I was on a conference call yesterday with Steve Murray, publisher of Real Trends and Carter Murdoch, Senior VP of National Business Development for Bank of America. Carter was giving an update as to what he sees for 2011 in the housing market. Bascially, it looks a lot like 2009 and 2010, at least in Nevada. View Carter’s slides.

Foreclosure Freeze Out!

Amy Thyr — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:05:53 +0000

Get Home Information Via Text While Sitting In Front of the House

Amy Shocket — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:38:17 +0000

You are sitting in front of a listing wondering what the price is, how big it is etc. The flyer box is empty and you can’t reach the agent on the phone. You’re frustrated. Nof if you’re sitting in front of a listing that offers information via Text Messaging. Text messaging is exploding throughout America. As a buyer you demand the information on the property to educate yourself prior to interacting with the seller. I am using Goomzee, a technology that allows me to deliver information directly to the buyer while they are sitting in front of my listing. A simple sign rider directs the buyer where to text. Instantly the buyer receives the most important details along with pictures of the property. The buyer is also given my contact information to schedule a showing if they want to see more. Buyers love it, sellers love it and agents love it. The information is shared quickly. Not to mention it’s GREEN. No paper flyers. A definite win-win.

DICKSON REALTY BROKER KANE SCHALLER NAMED REALTOR OF THE YEAR

Amy Thyr — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:09:26 +0000

Kane Schaller, broker and co-owner of Dickson Realty Truckee, was named the 2009 Realtor of the Year by the Tahoe Sierra Board of Realtors. The selection is based on Schaller’s outstanding business achievements, his ability to provide trusted leadership by promoting professionalism and ethics and his local involvement designed to ensure a vibrant community.

“Receiving this award is truly an honor and having my mother, who was the 2008 Realtor of the Year recipient, present this recognition makes it even more special,” Schaller said. “This award also reflects on the entire Dickson Realty Truckee office and what we’ve accomplished this year in working with our clients and providing a competitive edge for buyers and sellers allowing all of us to excel in today’s market economy.”

Schaller is a graduate of University of California, Los Angeles where he earned a bachelor’s degree in economics. Returning to his hometown of Truckee, Calif., after graduating, he joined Schaller Family Real Estate after obtaining his agents license in 2001. Schaller received his broker’s license in 2004. As an active community member, Schaller serves as the community service chair for Truckee Noon Rotary, the program chair and president-elect for the Lake Tahoe Music Festival and is involved with the Tahoe Forest Hospital Leadership Council and Truckee Unified School District Advisory Council.

For more information on Dickson Realty Truckee, visit online or call 530-587-7444.

REALTORS HEAD TO SAN DIEGO FOR NATIONAL CONVENTION

Amy Shocket — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:59:18 +0000

REALTORS from across the country and around the world are headed to San Diego November 13-16 for this year’s annual National Association of REALTORS convention. I am excited to be attending. This is an opportunity for REALTORS to get up-to-date information on the most pressing issues in our industry. There will be educational opportunities so that we can expand our knowledge base as well as a huge EXPO where I can shop for the latest technology, marketing and business tools. What’s really exciting this year is the use of social media and technology for keeping up to the minute on what is happening at Convention. There is an app for my IPhone and we can follow the convention happenings on Twitter. But, the best part of the convention for me is always getting to meet and network with REALTORS from around the country and the world. The fact that the convention is in beautiful San Diego is a big plus too.

Are you a homeowner yet?

Nancy Fennell — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:52:22 +0000

Now may be the time to join the ranks of homeowners. Check out this article from the Wall Street Journal written by James B. Stewart.

Dickson Realty brings national Short Sale firm to the area

Amy Thyr — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:19:41 +0000

Thirty-nine Dickson Realty agents have recently earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time when the area is ravaged by “distressed” homes in the foreclosure process.

Short sales allow the cash-strapped seller to repay the mortgage at the price that the home sells for, even though it is lower than what is owed on the property. With plummeting property values, this can save many people from foreclosure and even bankruptcy. More and more lenders are willing to consider short sales because they are much less costly than foreclosures.

In the Northern Nevada area, currently it is estimated that close to 1,800 homes are in danger of foreclosing. It is happening in all price ranges. Local experts say that even high-priced homes are not immune.

Dickson’s new CDPE designated agents: (shown)Teri Shields, Jeff Geisler, Tammy Olivas, Claudia Byrne, Chris Barns, Victoria King, Jill Deeter, Dan Rider, Andrea Green, Helen Graham, Beth Nitz, Amy Shocket, Mary Robinson, (not shown) Bonnie Beck, Cindy Henderson, Donna Clark, Ivy Cohen, Cyndi Dawson, Gary Edwards, Pam Eikleberry, Denise Fox, Jan Houston, Jen McDonald, Mandie Jensen, Christy Klinger, Anne Lavoy, Gerry Martin, Margie McIntyre, Dee McNeely, Brenda Mee, CJ Risley, Darlene Sharp, Jan Sluchak, Alison Elder, Norm Nicholls, Lil Schaller, Kane Schaller, Emily Sterling, and Maryann Truitt.

“Our job as REALTORS® has changed over the past several years. In our area, our number one goal is to help homeowners stay in their homes. If we are unable to do that then assisting them in a short sale may be a very viable option. A short sale doesn’t impact a homeowner’s credit as disastrously as a foreclosure does. A short sale usually nets the original lender more money and it does not devastate the neighborhood pricing. However working with lenders in a short sale situation can be very frustrating for sellers, for buyers and for real estate agents. We believe successful short sale closings require specialized training and we were pleased to have had 54 agents in this two-day training.” said Nancy Fennell, president of Dickson Realty. “In addition to this two day training, our firm holds monthly “short sale conversations” at each of our branch offices. We have sent our managers to short sale training around the country and we have pooled that information into our Short Sale Toolkit. Because policies and procedures change daily in this market, we find meeting monthly is a tremendous advantage for our agents. We are proud that our agents believe as we do in training, training and more training.”

Alex Charfen, founder of the Distressed Property Institute in Boca Raton, Fla., said that REALTORS such as these Dickson agents with the CDPE designation have valuable training in short sales that can offer the homeowner much better alternatives to foreclosure, which virtually destroys the credit rating. These experts have a better understanding of market conditions and can help sellers through the emotional experience, he said.

The Distressed Property Institute opened in January 2008 and provides training on-site and online. The CDPE is the premier designation for Realtors helping homeowners in distress and handling short sales.

To find our CDPE agents, visit us online at www.dicksonrealty.com or call any of our local offices: Caughlin Ranch 775.746.7000; Damonte Ranch 775 850.7000; Sparks 775.685.8800; Montreux 775.849.9444, or Truckee 530.587.

TAMMY OLIVAS OF DICKSON REALTY EARNS EPRO® AND SRES® DESIGNATIONS

Amy Thyr — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:24:35 +0000

Tammy Olivas of Dickson Realty’s Sparks office has earned both the ePro Certified® designation and the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designation, the company announced today. Ms. Olivas successfully completed a comprehensive training program specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of a home. With more than 70% of consumers beginning their real estate research on the Internet, e-PRO certified agents have the experience and expertise to meet the demands of today’s buyer and seller.

“The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past several years,” said Olivas. “A majority of consumers are taking the time to conduct their own research prior to contacting an agent. In turn, real estate professionals must be knowledgeable of how technology can assist them in serving the needs of the buying and selling public.”

Ms. Olivas also joins more than 16,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES® designation. She successfully completed a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations, and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older. The SRES Council, founded in 2007, is the world’s largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing senior clients in real estate transactions. There are more than 16,000 active members of the organization world-wide. The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, “The Voice for Real Estate,” is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.3 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

“By becoming an ePro agent, I can stay at the leading edge of technology and identify, evaluate and implement new Internet business models. I’m always looking for the best ways to offer my clients the best value and service. My ePro and SRES training helps me ensure customer satisfaction — my number one priority,” Olivas explains.

To contact Tammy Olivas for more information about the ePro and SRES designations, please call Tammy at 775. 846.3489 (cell), or e-mail Tammy at Tammy@TammyOlivas.com. To learn more about ePro, visit www.epronar.com. To learn more about the SRES Council, visit www.sres.org.