Find Your New Home—Not More Frustration

Getting information on homes doesn’t have to be a frustrating experience. If you’ve been getting the run-around and feel like you’re not being given the information you’re looking for, we can put an end to that!

We treat our customers differently, and know how to listen carefully, so we can understand exactly what you’re looking for. we won’t bury you with useless information or withhold facts that are important to you, and we will always respond to any requests you have immediately. From help with listing notifications, to private showings and anything related to real estate, we would be delighted to be of assistance.

If you’re feeling frustrated, please don’t hesitate to call or reply to my e-mail at any time. We can provide you with time-saving tips and informative checklists to put the fun back into your search.

We are confident that we can meet and exceed your expectations and help you find the perfect home.

Are you ready to apply for your home loan?

Filling out a loan application doesn’t have to be a stressful event. Simply gathering the information you’ll need before you sit down with a loan officer to begin processing your application will save you a ton of time and aggravation.

If you are interested, we’ve prepared a mortgage worksheet that details all the information that you will need. Just call or e-mail us and we’ll get it out to you right away.

And if you haven’t selected a lender yet, we would be more than happy to provide you with proven contacts that have worked fabulously with us and our customers. They are all extremely professional and know how to find the loan that best suits your needs.

We hope to hear back from you soon and look forward to helping with all of your real estate needs.

Would You Like To Receive Automatic E-mail Notifications?

With the recent changes in the market, many of our clients are asking for our opinion about the current value of their property. To provide them—and you—with even better service we offer an automatic e-mail notification, to alert individual recipients each time a property in their area (and in their price range) comes on the market.

These free listing alerts can also be very helpful if you are considering a move—just let us know the areas you are interested in and we can set the parameters of the search for you, right down to bedroom and bath count, square footage and more.

Because individual circumstances and market nuances surrounding each sale usually have an impact on the price, it is necessary to look closely to know the details pertaining to a specific property. We can also provide you with more detailed information on any home that comes up in your e-mail alerts. And, we can also make sure that we are up-to-date on the inventory in your area, helping you know everything you want—and need—to know about homes that you are interested in.

Sign up for myREalert today at www.ClarkeTeam.com

Kelly Clarke
The Clarke Team
www.ClarkeTeam.com
650-489-5399

How About a Hassle-Free Tax Season?

Happy New Year! January marks the beginning of the new year and it also marks the beginning of tax season. If you’re like us, you’ll begin optimistically in January saying that you’re going to get an early start, but on April 15th you’ll be scrambling to get the last forms mailed!
We’ve made a New Year’s resolution to have a hassle-free tax season. Here are four preparation steps that can help ensure a less stressful tax-filing process:
Step 1: Plan your filing strategy. If you do your own taxes, now is the time to upgrade your software. If you use an accountant, call him or her now to start the process. We have some great contacts if you are ready to try someone new.
Step 2: Consolidate your financial information. Set up a file to keep all your financial information in a central location. Include W-4 forms, various 1099 forms showing income such as interest, dividends and business profits, and any other key reporting statements. When it’s time to prepare your taxes, you’ll have everything in one secure location.
Step 3: Gather deduction documentation. Gather all documentation regarding expenses and deductions. If you don’t have a good system for tracking deductions, this is a good time to create one! Not only will you benefit this tax season, but you’ll be organized throughout the year and even better prepared for future tax years.
Step 4: Review your tax-advantaged investments. Many tax-deferred investment vehicles allow you to make contributions until April 15th for the 2011 tax year. Reviewing your portfolio now will enable you to take full advantage of various tax-advantaged instruments such as IRAs. Contact your broker or investment company professional to ensure you are maximizing tax-advantaged investments.
Paying taxes is never pleasant, but this year we’re determined to get an early start. We hope these strategies will help you have a hassle-free tax season this year!

A Successful Sale Is Just A Phone Call Away

We like to keep what we call the Three Ps at the top of our mind: Passion, Professionalism and Perseverance. Because we love what we do, we treat our clients the way we would like to be treated ourselves. And we never give up.

These Three Ps are the keys to the success of our clients, and they are also at the heart of our business. Our job as Realtors is to help our clients build personal wealth while making the experience satisfying—and fun! And the sooner we're involved in the planning of your home sale, the more positive the experience will be.

Please don’t hesitate to call or e-mail us, we look forward to putting my expertise to work for you.

How is the Real Estate Market in San Carlos holding up?

Are you curious as to how the real estate market in San Carlos is doing? Click on the link below for access to the "Market Insider" which includes price trends, market trends, property ownership along and additional statistics.

http://www.sancarloshomefinder.com/mimarket/zip/94070/

Call or email us anytime to discuss how this information can benefit you! As always, we are happy to help.