Team Rhoden
Seller’s Resource Guide Rachel Rhoden Principal Broker Team Leader 541-771-6251 785 NW 3rd St Prineville, Or 97754 rachel@teamrhoden.com
About Rachel I am dedicated to providing you with a level of customer service that makes this process as comfortable as possible! I was born and raised in Prineville, Oregon. My husband and I own a 320 acre farm/ranch and grow alfalfa, raise correinte cows and have a barn full of spoiled horses and together have raised two great boys and are lucky to have the best daughter in law around. I have 35 years experience of outstanding customer service through my locally owned business and in 2008 I began my real estate career and I have loved every second of it . I am a top producing agent and truly love my career! I constantly research the market and property values so your home is priced effectively from day one. I'll make sure that the public knows your home is for sale by using innovative advertising and marketing techniques, social media and video to attract potential buyers. As a buyer I can help you find a great property from a residential home in town to a ranch or commercial/income producing property. I am committed to meeting your needs and representing you, and your interests, throughout the entire transaction. I take great pride in my work so rest assured I will go that extra mile to understand your short and long term needs and together work towards accomplishing your goals. CDPE, 203k, ABR
Our Mission
Real estate begins with property, but it doesn’t end there. Our mission is to create lifelong relationships. We believe that working hard at something you love to do, with people you trust, is one of the greatest experiences in life.
Real Estate Is What We Do! We offer extensive real estate knowledge and unsurpassed experience as one of the area’s top team of brokers with more than 40 years of experience. Well known in the industry for professionalism and loyalty, we have built a solid reputation for putting our clients’ goals first while bringing a highly personalized approach to each and every transaction.
Meet The Team Jered Rhoden 541-771-6252 jw@teamrhoden.com I have lived in Central Oregon my entire life, own a 320 acre farm/ranch with my wife and have two grown boys and one daughter in law. I have worked in the timber industry for over 20 years, own my own semi and have hauled cattle, logs and heavy equipment. As a kid I took 4-H animals to fair, mostly beef show cattle. I also spent a lot of my time on my grandfathers ranch in Mitchell, Oregon where we offered fee hunting with full guide service for elk. It was also a working cattle ranch that I was fortunate enough to help out with. I enjoy researching ranches and farm properties for buyers and sellers and learning the uniqueness of each one. When I am not working I love hunting and camping with the family and team roping with my boys.
Kenzie Carnahan 541-419-4312 kenzie@teamrhoden.com
Hi, my name is Kenzie. I was born and raised in Prineville, OR. I’m a dog mom of 3, a wife and a coffee lover! Our home is a family ranch where we wear many hats. We grow alfalfa, look after our beloved horses, and take care of our roping steers. It's not just a place to live; it's a way of life. I am hands-on in all aspects, from irrigation to feeding and cleaning pens. And when it's time for some roping action, you'll often find me calling the shots as the "chute boss" at the arena. I am proud to join Team Rhoden! I’m ready to help you with your home buying and selling needs! As a proud member of the Cascade Hasson Sotheby’s family, I carry the values of hard work, integrity and outstanding client service into everything I do.
Client Testimonials What Some Of Our Happy Clients Have To Say There are times in life where we meet people that we think are going to be momentary in our quest to accomplish an important goal. When we met Rachel Rhoden, in our quest to buy a home, we immeditaley knew she was going to be more than momentary in our lives. In our first meeting we found that we were blessed to be sitting with a professional that cared far more the people she was serving than the sale she could make. That care continued throughout the process of finding our home and completing the purchase. Rachel went above and beyond is so many ways to find our home. If you are looking to buy or sale your home we would highly recommend you look up Rachel Rhoden. you will be blessed just like we were. Harley McCormick Overall fantastic experience. Mrs. Rhoden was very knowledgeable and any time I had a questions she was quick to respond. Provided great recommendations and made the overall experience of finding and purchasing a new home way less stressful than I feared it would be. Very happy that I had the opportunity to meet her and would most definitely recommend her to anyone moving to the area! Peter Brian Schlott
I have used Rachel on 1 home sale and 2 home purchases. Not to mention, countless viewings. She patiently put up with every question, no matter how dumb :) or complex, and made sure I was comfortable with everything that was new to me as a first time, single home buyer. When I asked her opinion---and expertise from her many years in the real estate field---she gave it. And it made all the difference, for both my knowledge gain, making sure I didn't do anything I'd regret or didn't understand, and in getting what I wanted. I would not go with anyone BUT Rachel, moving forward in my real estate transactions. She is genuine, trustworthy, ethical, and just "good people." Forever thankful for her putting me in my first and second homes, helping me navigate such large life hurdles, and putting up with me and my many texts! I highly recommend Rachel! ori G My husband and I love Rachel. She is awesome to work with. Males things easy and smooth. Goes way above and beyond to help in anyway she can. She's amazing! D. Hardman
Client Testimonials What Some Of Our Happy Clients Have To Say
Questions to Ask When Hiring a REALTOR How long have you been in residential real estate? is it your full time job? Like most professions, experience is no guarantee of skill. estate is learned on the job.
But much of real
How many homes did you sell last year? Your brokerage?
This will touch on how much experience they have, and how up-to-date they are on the local market.
What specific marketing systems and approaches will you use to sell my home? What is your online strategy and average reach and impressions for your listings?
Your agent should have an aggressive, innovative plan and understand of how to reach the masses with paid advertising beyond a business page with boosting posts that reach only a handful of people.
Do you have a designated marketing team? What kinds of marketing materials can I expect? A marketing team thats only job is to create marketing pieces for your property
will ensure you have professional looking marketing materials in a timely manner. This is should be more than a single page flyer to throw in a flyer box.
Do you belong to more than on MLS?
COAR-Central Oregon Association of Realtors is most commonly used locally. RMLS-Regional Multiple Listing Service covers much of the valley, a portion of Washington and much of Eastern Oregon for a broader reach of brokers and buyers giving your listing much more exposure.
Is your brokerage national and international?
Buyers come from all corners of the world seeking our lifestyle, climate and unparalleled natural beauty. Make sure that your listing is reaching them.
Vocabulary: Agency & Agency Relationships The term “Agency” is used in real estate to help determine what legal responsibilities your real estate professional owes to you and the other parties in the transaction. The SELLER’S REPRESENTATIVE (also known as the listing agent or seller’s agent) is hired by and represents the seller. All fiduciary duties are owed to the seller, meaning this person’s job is to her the best price and terms for the seller. The agency relationship usually is created by a signed listing contract. The BUYER’S REPRESENTATIVE (also known as the buyer’s agent) is hired by prospective buyers and works in the buyer’s best interest throughout the transaction. The buyer can pay the agent directly through a negotiated fee, or the buyer’s rep may be paid by the seller or through a commission split with the seller’s agent (this is most common). The DISCLOSED DUAL AGENT represents both the buyer and the seller in the same real estate transaction. In such a relationship, dual agents owe limited fiduciary duties to both buyer and seller clients. Because of the potential for conflicts of interest ina dual-agency relationship, all parties must give their informed consent.
What To Do Before Listing Your Home Here are a few things to take care of before listing your home. These can make the sale process quicker and easier in the long run. Organize and Clean Pare down clutter and pack up your least-used items, such as large blenders and other kitchen tools, out-of-season clothes, toys, and seasonal items. Store items off-site or in boxes neatly arranged in the garage or basement. Clean the windows, carpets, walls if needed or touch up paint, dust light fixtures and replace all burned out bulbs and wipe down baseboards and cabinets and doors especially near the knobs.
Spruce Organize up the and Curb CleanAppeal Walk out to the front of your home, close your eyes, and pretend you’re a prospective buyer seeing the property for the first time. As you approach the front door, what is your impression of the property? Do the lawn and bushes look neatly manicures? Flower beds clear of weeds? Is the address clearly visible? Haul Off All Debris and Garbage If you have trash or piles of debris, burn piles, broke down vehicles, old tires etc. Get rid of it now, this can be a huge distraction for a buyer and a concern of whether it will all be removed when you vacate. Eliminate those concerns before they occur.
How To Add Curb Appeal Trim bushes and branches so they don’t block windows or architectural details. Set a pot of bright flowers (or small evergreen in winter) on your porch or front walkway. Install new, matching locks and knobs on your front door. Repair any cracks or holes in the driveway if possible and clean oil spots with degreaser and a steel brush. Edge the grass around the walkways and trees and flower beds. Stow your garden tools and holes out of sight, and clear kids toys from the lawn. Buy a new mailbox. Upgrade your outdoor lighting. Purchase a new doormat for outside your front door. Clean your windows, inside and out. Polish or replace your house numbers. Mow your lawn. Also, turning the sprinklers on for 30 minutes before the showing will make the whole yard sparkle. Place a seasonal wreath on your door.
How To Clean When Your Home Is For Sale Executing a deep clean before putting your home on the market will not only help it shine, but it will make tidiness easier to maintain between showings. Here are some power-cleaning tips to try.
Clean Windows Make a Huge Differnce Remove window screens and place them outside on a tarp or other clean surface. Use a garden hose, all-purpose cleaner and a soft brush to gently cleaning the screens. You don’t need anything special to polish up window glass; just mix a solution of one part white vinegar to eight parts water, plus a drop or two of dishwashing liquid in a spray bottle. Wipe with newspaper to avoid streaks. (Washing on a cloudy day also reduces streaking.)
Target The Bathrooms For tile floors, apply your usual cleaner liberally and then run a wet/dry vac, which will suck dirt out of the grout. pour a quarter cup each of baking soda and vinegar down the drains, leave overnight, then flush with boiling water. Water stains on the shower door can be removed with “Amaze paste” found on amazon or at Ace Hardware and some elbow grease. Soap scum or mildew on the shower curtain can be removed with a gentle cycle in the washer with detergent and vinegar and a couple of large towels to act as scrubbers.
How To Prepare For the Photoshoot With the majority of buyers shopping for homes online, highresolution slide shows, reels and video are a must. Here’s how to make your home shine on camera.
Understand The Camera’s Perspective The camera’s eye is different from the human eye. It magnifies clutter and poor furniture arrangement so that even a home that feels comfortable in person can look jumbled online.
Make It Spotless Camera’s also tend to magnify grime. Don’t forget floor coverings and walls: a spot on. rug may be overlooked during a showing, but may become a focal point online.
Know What To Leave You want to avoid clutter, but try to have three items of varying heights on each surface. On an end table you can place a tall lamp (high), a small plant (medium), and a book (low).
Snap Practice Pictures With Your Own Camera This will give you an idea of what the home will look like on a camera before the photographer shows up. Examine the photos and make changes to improve each room’s appearance, such as opening blinds to let in natural light, remove magnets from the refrigerator, hand towels from oven and dishwasher door handles.
How To Prepare For the Photoshoot Pare Down Removing one or two pieces of furniture from each room, even if just for the shoot, can make your space appear larger on screen.
Rearrange Spotlight the flow of your space by creating a focal point on the furthest wall from the doorway and arranging the other pieces of furniture to make a triangle shape. The focal point may be a bed in a bedroom or a china cabinet in a dining room.
Clear The Counter Tops Clear the kitchen and bathroom counter tops leaving minimal items such as a single set of canisters and a coffee pot in the kitchen and soap pump and decorative hand towel in the bathrooms.
Accessorize Include a healthy plant in every room; the camera loves greenery. Energize bland decor by placing a bright vase on a mantle or draping an afghan over the couch and decorative pillows on the bed.
Keep The Home In Shape buyers who liked what they saw online expect to encounter the same home in person.
Checklist For A Better Home Showing
How To Improve The Odds Of An Offer Price It Right Set a realistic price within the range of available comps. Consider: Comparable properties: “Comps” are what real estate professionals call home sales that can be reasonably used to help determine the price of your home. But just because you are in the same neighborhood doesn’t mean that the houses will sell for the same amount. Your broker/agent will help you determine how to compare your home in terms of size, upkeep and amenities. You also may have a unique home or property which will make pricing a little more difficult. Competition: How many other houses are for sale in your area right now? Are you competing against new homes or large company subdivisions offering large incentives? Contingencies: Do you have special needs that might turn away buyers? Do you need to find a replacement home or are you inflexible on the closing/moving date? Asking a lender: Since most buyers will need a mortgage, the home’s sale price should be in line with a “CMA” comparative market analysis so that it will appraise. Accuracy: Studies show homes prices more than 3 percent over the correct price take longer to sell.
Prepare For Visitors Get your home market-ready as soon as possible and before you begin showing it. Make repairs that you know need addressed especially if they are visible and do a deep cleaning.
How To Improve The Odds Of An Offer Be Flexible About Showings Spur-of-the-moment showings are disruptive, and making sure your home is constantly ready to show can be exhausting. But the more amenable you can be, the sooner you’ll find a buyer. Yes, on occasion you may get a call that a potential buyer is in the driveway..it happens.
Anticipate The Offers Decide in advance the price range and terms that are acceptable. It is critical to know what price you’ll accept before negotiations begin with a potential buyer. Your agent should run a sellers net sheet for you when listing so that you have a clear picture of what you will net at the list price and adjust accordingly for negotiations. This will help insure you are clearing enough to make your next move, pay off your current mortgage or have enough for your next down payment.
Dont Refuse To Drop The price If your home has been on the market for more than 30 days without an offer, be prepared to at least consider lowering your asking price. The market is not as fast paced right now as it was in 2021-2022 and homes are having much longer days on the market. Expect this and you will be less frustrated with the process.
Getting An Offer Be prepared to negotiate, there are a lot of moving parts
Getting An Offer Here are some of my best tips on breaking down the offer when you receive it. It is not just the sales price that you need to be aware of, there are a lot of other items to consider. Did a pre approval letter come with the offer What is the purchase price and earnest money offered What are the contingencies Are they asking for concessions What is the inspection time line What type of financing are they using Are they asking the seller to pay for any inspections: septic pump and DEQ inspection, flow test, water quality tests beyond the state required testing Are they asking for a home warranty at your expense Are they asking for a professional cleaning upon closing, if so how detailed: windows, carpets, blinds...you may need to ask what is expected. These can and typically do cost $1,000 or more, be aware, get bids Do they have to sell a home in order to buy yours, if so is it listed yet, so they have an offer
F.A.Q.’s What is earnest money and how much should I expect see with an offer? Earnest money shows the seller that a buyer is “Earnest” in the offer. Earnest money can be varying amounts but is typically 1% of the purchase price and due to the title company typically in 3-5 business days after the offer is accepted.
Will the buyer get the earnest money back if the transactions falls apart?
If the offer is terminated during the inspection period due to the buyer unconditionally disapproving of the finding of the home inspections the earnest money is returned to the buyer. however if the buyer were to terminate the contract for no just cause the earnest money will be forfeited to the seller.
How long does the buying process take? That depends on many things, financing type, if the home is occupied or has a renter living in it (if the tenant has occupied the home for over 1 year by Oregon law they have to be given a 90 day notice to vacate), if there are repairs that need or have to be done prior to closing. The typically transaction timeframe is 30-45 days after the offer has been accepted.
What if there is an uncertified wood stove? Wood stoves now have to pass EPA standards and be certified. If a wood stove is not certified it will need to be removed prior to the appraisal and this can be negotiated between the buyer and seller as to who is responsible for the removal and destruction. You will need proof of destruction for the DEQ notification process. for more info go to http://www.deq.state.us/aq/burning/woodstoves/questions.htm
This will most likely happen The closing date on your contract will change, possibly more than once. It is a guesstimate and subject to many variables. You will become anxious or nervous, this is a big transaction. You will become irritated or annoyed about frequent and last minute paperwork requests with seemingly impossible deadlines. Buyers and Sellers may negotiate back and forth 2-5 times on a transaction. They will negotiate not only purchase price but inspection timelines, possible repairs or credits, closing dates and possibly the appraisal. If the buyer terminates based on the home inspection, the as the seller you can ask for a copy of the home inspection. Per the contract if this is the reason for the termination the seller allowed to ask for a copy and the buyer is required to provide it. This Could Possibly Happen Although It Is Rare: The property may not appraise for the agreed upon price. More negotiation may be required or the transaction may not be able to close.
Inspections The Inspection Period and What to Expect
What To Know About The Appraisal Once you re under contract, the buyer’s lender will send out an appraiser to make sure the purchase price is in line with the property’s value.
Appraisals Help Guide Mortgage Terms The appraised value of a home is an important factor in the loan underwriting process. Although lenders may use the sale price to determine the amount of the mortgage they will offer, they generally only do so when the property is sold for at or less than the appraisal amount. Also, the loan-to-value ratio is based on the appraised value and helps lenders figure out how much money may be borrowed to purchase the property and under what terms. If the LTV is high, the lender is more likely to require the borrower to purchase private mortgage insurance.
Appraised Value Doesn’t Represent The Whole Picture There are special considerations that appraised value doesn’t take into account, such as the need to sell rapidly.
Appraisers Use Data From The Recent Past Sales Appraisals are often considered somewhat backward looking, because they use sold data from comparable properties (often nicknamed “comps”) to help come up with a reasonable price. Appraisers typically will use “comps” that are 6 months or newer and within a reasonable distance of the subject property. Rural and unique properties may require that to be extended.
Closing Table-Signing Your Closing Documents-Keys You will need to be ready to do a lot of signing. The escrow agent will guide you through each document, explaining what it means, where to initial and where to sign.
Who Will Be There Your Agent On Most Occasions Your Escrow Officer
Bring To Closing You will need to bring your photo ID. The title company will verify your identity and have you sign their notary book. Depending on what your intentions are with the funds you will receive you will need to either bring a deposit slip so that the title company can deposit your funds right to your bank for you or they can wire the funds as well or if you are making a simultaneous purchase they can transfer your funds to your purchase escrow for you.
Handing Over Keys The signing day is typically not the “Closing Day”. You will hand over your keys on the day the property is recorded with the county clerk and considered “Closed”. You must be out of the home by no later than 5PM on the closing date.
Transferring Utilities At Closing
Scheduling Your Move & Some Helpful Checklists 4 Weeks To Moving Day Give 30 day notice if you are renting Schedule movers/moving truck Buy moving materials Start packing non essential items
3 Weeks To Moving Day Start purging closets Start purging the garage Make a donations pile Make a dump run
2 Weeks To Moving Day Verify new insurance policy is in place Start cleaning cabinets as you empty them Take donations to your favorite charity Make a dump run
1 Weeks To Moving Day Finish Packing Confirm Movers Clean as you go so you have less to do when you get your keys
Scheduling Your Move & Some Helpful Checklists
Scheduling Your Move & Some Helpful Checklists
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