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:

  1. Research current properties
  2. Research Sales Activity from MLS and public records databases
  3. Provide Average Days on Market Assessment
  4. Review Property Tax Roll
  5. Prepare a Comparable Market Analysis (CMA)
  6. Verify Ownership and Deed Type
  7. Verify County Public Property Records
  8. Perform Curb Appeal Assessment
  9. Provide School Value
  10. Provide a Listing Presentation
  11. Analyze Current Market Conditions
  12. Present Credentials
  13. Deliver CMA Results
  14. Discuss Planning and Strategy
  15. Explain Listing Contract, Disclosure & Addendum
  16. Screen Calls from Buyers or Agents
  17. Explain Homeowner Warranty Selling- Property Activities
  18. Review Title Details
  19. Order Plat Map
  20. Create Showing Instructions
  21. Obtain Mortgage Loan Information
  22. Review Homeowner Association Fees and Bylaws (If applicable)
  23. Submit Homeowner Warranty Application
  24. Add Homeowner Warranty in MLS
  25. Review Electricity Details
  26. Arrange Inspections for City Sewer/Septic Tank Systems
  27. Collect Natural Gas Information
  28. Provide Security System Status
  29. Determine Termite Bond Status
  30. Analyze Lead-based Paint Status
  31. Distribute Disclosure Packages
  32. Prepare Property Amenities
  33. Detail Inclusions and Conveyances with Sale
  34. Compile Repairs Needed List
  35. Send Seller Vacancy Checklist
  36. Install Lockbox
  37. Make Copies of Leases for Rental Units (if applicable)
  38. Verify Rents, Utilities, Water and Deposits for Rentals
  39. Inform Tenants of Listing for Rentals
  40. Install Yard Sign
  41. Perform Interior Assessment
  42. Perform Exterior Assessment
  43. Advertising and Marketing a Listing
  44. Enter a Profile Sheet into the MLS Listing Database
  45. Provide Copies of MLS Agreement
  46. Take Additional Photos for MLS and Marketing
  47. Create and Advertise Property Listing
  48. Coordinate Showing Times
  49. Create and Mail Flyers
  50. Compare MLS Listing
  51. Develop Marketing Brochure
  52. Notify the Network Referral Program
  53. Create Special Feature Cards
  54. Analyze Feedback Emails and Faxes
  55. Handling Offers and Contracts
  56. Receive Offer(s) to Purchase
  57. Evaluate Net Sheet
  58. Counsel and mediate Offer(s)
  59. Deliver Seller’s Disclosure
  60. Obtain Pre-qualification letter
  61. Negotiate Offers on the Seller’s behalf
  62. Mediate Counteroffers or Amendments
  63. Fax Contract Copies
  64. Deliver “Offer to Purchase” Copies
  65. Assist with Escrow Account
  66. Distribute Under-Contract Showing Restrictions
  67. Update MLS to “Sale Pending”
  68. Review Credit Report
  69. Deliver Unrecorded Property Inspection
  70. Order Well Flow Test Report (if applicable)
  71. Order Termite Inspection (if applicable)
  72. Order Mold Inspection (if applicable)
  73. Confirm Deposit and Buyer’s Employment
  74. Follow Up with Loan Processing
  75. Communicate with Lender
  76. Confirm Approval of Loan
  77. Remove Loan Contingency
  78. Inspection and Home Appraisal
  79. Coordinate Buyer’s Home Inspection
  80. Review Home Inspector’s Report
  81. Interpret Loan Limits
  82. Verify Home Inspection Clauses
  83. Contractor Preparation
  84. Confirm Repair Completion
  85. Attend Appraiser Appointment
  86. Provide Appraiser Information and Remove Contingency
  87. Closing Preparations
  88. Ensure Contract is Sealed
  89. Coordinate Closing Process
  90. Coordinate Closing Formal Procedure
  91. Assist with Title Issues
  92. Perform Final Walk-Through
  93. Verify Tax and Utility Preparations
  94. Review and Distribute Final Closing Figures
  95. Request Closing Document Copies
  96. Confirm Receipt of Title Insurance Commitment
  97. Make Homeowners Warranty Available
  98. Review Closing Documents
  99. Confirm and Assist with final Deposit
  100. Coordinate with Next Purchase
  101. Ensure “No Surprises” Closing
  102. Final MLS Update
  103. 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.


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