About Me
Sonia Okerlund is a sales associate with Capital 2000 Real Estate Company. She has been in the Real Estate Industry since 1988 and has been exposed to many facets of the Real Estate Industry such as Funding and Processing of Loans, Escrow Actions, Legal Aspects and many others. She specializes in relocation and residential properties. Her goal is to provide best customer service by obtaining the best possible price and terms for her clients which ultimately gets her client loyalty. She is a member of the Citrus Valley Association of Realtors.
The following is a list of procedures and processes that I perform in a typical residential real estate transaction:
- Research current properties
- Research Sales Activity from MLS and public records databases
- Provide Average Days on Market Assessment
- Review Property Tax Roll
- Prepare a Comparable Market Analysis (CMA)
- Verify Ownership and Deed Type
- Verify County Public Property Records
- Perform Curb Appeal Assessment
- Provide School Value
- Provide a Listing Presentation
- Analyze Current Market Conditions
- Present Credentials
- Deliver CMA Results
- Discuss Planning and Strategy
- Explain Listing Contract, Disclosure & Addendum
- Screen Calls from Buyers or Agents
- Explain Homeowner Warranty Selling- Property Activities
- Review Title Details
- Order Plat Map
- Create Showing Instructions
- Obtain Mortgage Loan Information
- Review Homeowner Association Fees and Bylaws (If applicable)
- Submit Homeowner Warranty Application
- Add Homeowner Warranty in MLS
- Review Electricity Details
- Arrange Inspections for City Sewer/Septic Tank Systems
- Collect Natural Gas Information
- Provide Security System Status
- Determine Termite Bond Status
- Analyze Lead-based Paint Status
- Distribute Disclosure Packages
- Prepare Property Amenities
- Detail Inclusions and Conveyances with Sale
- Compile Repairs Needed List
- Send Seller Vacancy Checklist
- Install Lockbox
- Make Copies of Leases for Rental Units (if applicable)
- Verify Rents, Utilities, Water and Deposits for Rentals
- Inform Tenants of Listing for Rentals
- Install Yard Sign
- Perform Interior Assessment
- Perform Exterior Assessment
- Advertising and Marketing a Listing
- Enter a Profile Sheet into the MLS Listing Database
- Provide Copies of MLS Agreement
- Take Additional Photos for MLS and Marketing
- Create and Advertise Property Listing
- Coordinate Showing Times
- Create and Mail Flyers
- Compare MLS Listing
- Develop Marketing Brochure
- Notify the Network Referral Program
- Create Special Feature Cards
- Analyze Feedback Emails and Faxes
- Handling Offers and Contracts
- Receive Offer(s) to Purchase
- Evaluate Net Sheet
- Counsel and mediate Offer(s)
- Deliver Seller’s Disclosure
- Obtain Pre-qualification letter
- Negotiate Offers on the Seller’s behalf
- Mediate Counteroffers or Amendments
- Fax Contract Copies
- Deliver “Offer to Purchase” Copies
- Assist with Escrow Account
- Distribute Under-Contract Showing Restrictions
- Update MLS to “Sale Pending”
- Review Credit Report
- Deliver Unrecorded Property Inspection
- Order Well Flow Test Report (if applicable)
- Order Termite Inspection (if applicable)
- Order Mold Inspection (if applicable)
- Confirm Deposit and Buyer’s Employment
- Follow Up with Loan Processing
- Communicate with Lender
- Confirm Approval of Loan
- Remove Loan Contingency
- Inspection and Home Appraisal
- Coordinate Buyer’s Home Inspection
- Review Home Inspector’s Report
- Interpret Loan Limits
- Verify Home Inspection Clauses
- Contractor Preparation
- Confirm Repair Completion
- Attend Appraiser Appointment
- Provide Appraiser Information and Remove Contingency
- Closing Preparations
- Ensure Contract is Sealed
- Coordinate Closing Process
- Coordinate Closing Formal Procedure
- Assist with Title Issues
- Perform Final Walk-Through
- Verify Tax and Utility Preparations
- Review and Distribute Final Closing Figures
- Request Closing Document Copies
- Confirm Receipt of Title Insurance Commitment
- Make Homeowners Warranty Available
- Review Closing Documents
- Confirm and Assist with final Deposit
- Coordinate with Next Purchase
- Ensure “No Surprises” Closing
- Final MLS Update
- Follow Up and Resolve Repairs
FOR BUYERS:
Once you've chosen the neighborhoods for your home search, let me know and I will personally assist you not only in showing you that special home of your dreams, but help you get the financing you need. Perhaps, making a list of the features you desire in your new home is very helpful when looking at homes because it keeps you focused on which features are most important to you and narrows down the homes to look at.

