The Road Home…

The road home. We all want a place to call home, to grow roots. I look at this road I’ve followed home for over 35 years and I’m still grateful for my home in the Wine Country of Sonoma, CA. Looking back, while shopping for my first home purchase, before I was in real estate, I stopped by an open house on a whim. I struck up a conversation with the attending realtor, listed my “wishlist” for a home: must have 2 bedrooms, have a country setting, but be close to town for amenities. I said “if you know of a place” I’m ready to buy!”  The agent responded with, “Yes, I have clients who are thinking of selling. They have a home  that matches your requirements. Let me ask them? “…this was the beginning of my journey down the road of  home ownership. The rest is history and memories.

The point of this story is to illustrate the incredible value of local knowledge the agent who was able to put together an off market deal to satisfy both the buyer’s and seller’s real estate needs. I’m of similar passion when it comes to knowing the local market in Sonoma County…and like the rest of California, the real estate is experiencing a fast-paced market at this writing (3/10/22) with low inventory causing many homes to receive multiple offers and selling over the asking price! It takes a local realtor to know what’s for sale on and off the market. Thinking of selling? This may be the best time to sell. And who knows? There is probably an anxious buyer in the waiting. Its time to take the road next home…