Connie Barnes, Totally Original!

If you are among the hundreds of homeowners that I have worked with over the years, or have been referred to me by someone you trust… Welcome, and thank you for visiting ConnieBarnes.com.

The first thing you may notice is that this site is not like the other Realtor web sites. In today’s real estate climate, it’s no longer business as usual and we are building this site to demonstrate some of our capabilities and why it makes a difference who you choose as your Realtor ®.

It’s Spring and Home Buyers are Buzzing!

Despite what gets reported in the media, Home Buyers are out and aggressively scooping up well priced properties all across the area. Some sellers are receiving multiple offers which means many buyers will have to compete to get the best deal on certain properties. We are posting the PENDING SALES numbers for El Dorado Hills to give you a real-time look at sales activity in our area. Sacramento County has over 3,700 pending sales as of of early May 2008!

If it is Time to Sell...

The good news is that serious buyers are back! One of the effects that the REO (bank owned) properties are having on the market is they are acting like the “loss leader” you would find advertised at a department store's post Thanksgiving Day Sale. They bring lots of excited customers into the store.

If it’s time to sell, contact me and I will personally provide you with current market analysis and a selling plan to help you get the best possible price for your home! In order to determine an effective asking price for your property, it’s critical that you base your pricing strategy on the most current market data available. Knowing what has sold recently is a good way to get started on estimating value on a property you are interested in. You can download recent sales using our simple form.

I would not depend on web sites that try to automate the process of estimating what a home is worth. The computer doesn’t know the neighborhood like an experienced Realtor does. For example, an automated website doesn’t factor in, condition of the property, views or whether or not the kitchen was updated.

Good photography will grab people’s attention and help you sell a home.

In Real estate, a picture can be worth more than a thousand words! See my Marketing Demo for examples of our work. When selling properties online, agents and web designers say that the pictures buyers see of houses for sale are often the first and sometimes the only chance for a seller to make a good impression. Less-than-flattering pictures can turn buyers off and lead to lonely open houses. These days we have to work harder than ever to stand out from the crowd and get noticed! Most people today use the internet to shop for homes and there is no question, properties with attractive and colorful photos will get much more attention than the others. Not only do we bring your home to life on the web, our efforts pay off by setting a positive tone for your buyer!

Choose a Realtor who knows how to "Close the Deal"!

If you are interviewing real estate agents, the first and most fundamental thing you need to learn from them is, can this person really sell? Do they have experience in both down and competitive markets? You can get a great presentation from almost any real estate agent, but it won't matter if they don’t have the instinctive ability and experience to negotiate and close a deal.

Why I chose Insight Real Estate

The real estate business is changing and Insight Real Estate is leading the way!  Insight’s unique business model is perfect for experienced real estate professionals like me.

Insight has developed a powerful technology platform that results in a much more efficient administration of complex real estate transactions.

This gives me more time to focus on what I do best, market and sell homes and provide excellent service to my clients.

I would like to introduce you to our Transaction Facilitator.

You can think of Callie as a personal assistant to me. Callie will assist me during your transaction. This means there is always a knowledgeable person available to assist you during your transaction. Callie will make paperwork available for your signing, make appointments for you and me to facilitate the sales process, insure that vendors related to the transaction like home inspectors, pest inspectors, lenders and so on perform their duties in a timely fashion. By performing all of these tasks that would normally take time out of your agent’s schedule, I now have more time to take care of your needs personally.
If you have ever bought or sold real estate before you will notice the Insight difference right away. If this is your first experience buying or selling real estate then you will be delighted by the process. With your satisfaction as our number one priority you can feel confident in trusting me with all of your Real Estate needs.

Connie Barnes has seen the ups and downs of the Sacramento area’s real estate market for over 17 years and has been a licensed California Real Estate Broker since 1995. She has been a multi-million dollar producer in the new home sales area, specializing in the El Dorado Hills area where she has lived since 2002.

Connie Barnes confidently challenges the doom and gloom outlook of today’s real estate market with many references to prove it. “There are buyers out there, and if you have a good home that’s priced right, it will sell.” A bay area native and sales success story since the age of sixteen, Connie began her real estate career in 1991 after moving to Sacramento and marrying her husband of 17 years, Jim.

It was probably the worst time to get started, but she knew that if she could make it in a down market, continued success would follow. It did―after working in the resale area for Dunnigan Sierra Oaks Realtors and Remax Gold River Realtors, Connie was offered a position selling new homes for the Westwood Company in Gold River. “Selling new homes was a great learning experience for me, especially working for Curt Westwood, who taught me about construction and the art of land acquisition.”

This experience lead to sales manager positions with Parker Development Company (developer of the Parkway in Folsom and Serrano in El Dorado Hills) Woodside Homes of Northern California, and, most recently, Toll Brothers Pinnacle at Serrano, “I’ve sold at least 400 homes over the years―from starter homes at $150,000 to well over $1,000,000 luxury properties. Connie’s goal has always been to help new and former clients find the home of their dreams. It may be new―or resale, but Connie now has the freedom to do both.

Testimonials

Have you ever felt as though you were represented by two realtors? Well, we had the unique experience of feeling as if we had two advocates during our recent home purchase in Serrano. The seller's realtor, Connie Barnes, acted as if she was our advocate as well as her client's. From our first meeting with us to after the close of escrow, she behaved in a professional and caring manner. This included introducing us to what would become some of our new neighbors, giving us an in depth history of the house and its various features (beyond the normal call of duty), taking care of needs that exceeded our agreed upon contract, and lastly, showing a genuine level of care and concern. Suffice to say, her demeanor and level of action greatly exceeded that of any seller's realtor we've ever encountered. Moreover, it made an exciting, yet stressful transaction much easier to deal with. Thanks a lot Connie! Keith & Stephanie Rowe

Our house was on the market for just 21 days! We originally bought our home from Connie when she was the Sales Manager for Woodside Homes and when we decided to sell, who else better to represent us than Connie! When you work with Connie she makes you feel so good and at the same time you know she is working harder than anyone. When I saw the pictures they took, I said " I can't believe that is my house!" We are excited about moving into our new house and we can't thank Connie enough for helping us. Loren & Wendy Konz

"I purchased a home at Montellago" Dear Scott, I purchased a home at Montellago last October. It was far more expensive than any house I have lived in previously, and my first non-custom. I thought long and hard about the purchase because I was going to have a larger mortgage than I’ve had before, and I really hate being in debt (don’t we all?). I was all set to just buy an equivalently-priced house when I moved, but two things changed my mind—the features of the house, and Connie Barnes. Connie is an absolute gem. I must have made 20 trips to the models before placing a deposit, she provided decorating ideas and let me know about options others had done that were popular in my particular model. When the construction startup on my home was delayed for months because of a problem with the lot, she was there making suggestions on how to speed up the process. The quality Connie has that really stands out to me is her after-sales attitude is absolutely no different than before the sale. I appreciate this so much as I know other home buyers who were ignored once the papers were signed. I know she has to deal with some very demanding clientele, and her job cannot be an easy one. But she does it with class. I hope you know what a valuable asset she is to your company. Sincerely, Ray Englar

One of the ‘Things’ Toll Brothers is Doing Right. …most recently my wife and I had the pleasure to meet Connie Barnes at your community in Serrano. As we are in business and believe it is important to understand what we’re doing right and wrong among our clients and customers, we tend to assume that other business people feel similarly. If you also find this to be the case, then you should know, if you don’t already, that Connie Barnes is one of the ‘things’ Toll Brothers is doing right. Connie is a personable professional and personifies those qualities which make her an excellent sales representative that we think you are fortunate to have her on your team. Regards, Robert Cole

“A Can-Do” Attitude Dear Mr. Hoisington, Our delight in our new Woodside Home on Terracina Drive is due in part, to the excellent representation, presentation and followed-thru by Connie Barnes, your community sales manager. Ms. Barnes met us each and visit with cordiality and enthusiasm. She answered our questions and if she could not, she immediately contacted someone who could. She noted points we wished to have addressed and acted upon them at once. Her “can-do” attitude is a refreshing and rare. Connie represented your corporation with integrity and professionalism and at the same time was approachable and friendly. She is an asset to your company because she possesses the qualities we mentioned and also, sells from a personal “first person” basis, being a satisfied homeowner resident herself. Sincerely, Fred and Karen Bookey Terracina Dr. El Dorado hills, CA 95762

Connie’s Resume Speaks for Itself I think Connie’s resume speaks for itself, but just to confirm her qualifications; Connie worked for me for several years selling production homes in three different subdivisions. Our product was second and third move-up to very discriminating buyers. In short, Connie is the strongest of the many sales agents we employed in those three and other projects, and I recommend her to you highly. She know Serrano well, having lived here in two different villages, and previously having sold the highest-priced product in Serrano If I can be of any further help, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, SERRANO ASSOCIATES, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company By: PARKER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, A California corporation, it's Managing Member By: James E. Parker, Vice President.

We did it! RE: Sailor Claim Way, Gold River CA 95670 We did it! I can’t speak for you, but closings feel better to me than just about any other part of this business! Not only is it time for our clients and customers to finally start to relax a little after weeks of tension and stress, but we get to measure the value of what we’ve done with a pay check. I like that! It was a pleasure working with you. You have good skills at what you do, and that certainly helps smooth out some other wrinkles that otherwise would get in the way. So I hope you and I will have a lot of transactions together in the months and years ahead. Thank you for your professionalism! Sincerely, Lynn Poelman Senior executive associate Seniors Real Estate Specialist Lyon Real Estate

Dear Mr. Parker, I would like to congratulate you in the Parker Development Company for winning numerous awards recently. As a proud owner of a soon to be completed Parker Built Home (lot # 38), it comes as no surprise to me The first week of February I viewed the Serengeti Model and knew I had to have this home. I signed a contract one week later and listed my Carmichael home. It sold in thirty days. Escrow closed thirty days later. Yes!!!!!!!!! Buying a new home is always a very anxious time in the life of an individual. Connie Barnes and Robin Reinhardt are two of the most wonderful people I’Ave had the pleasure to meet. They’re charm, charisma and courtesy is only surpassed by their intellect and professionalism. The Parker Company has two people that really sets the standard for real estate sales personnel. My 1,001 questions during the past 60 days were always answered with honest and accurate information. They were always there to help me make decisions on finances, lot location and options in the house. They were there for me when I became worried my other house might not sell. They gave me hope and encouragement. Connie and Robin have those rare qualities to conduct themselves with compassion and not compromise their business obligations or responsibilities. They have my utmost respect. This attitude from employees starts at the top of a company and for this I tip my hat to you Mr. Parker. I wish continued success to the Parker Development Company.

Oh how I love thee, let me count the ways... Dear Connie, I can't thank you enough for the guidance, training and mentorship you have so graciously given me over the last 10+ years. I would not be where I am today if it weren't for you! You are the most conscientious, thoughtful, caring, giving person I know. Add those qualities to your knowledge, experience and expertise in real estate resales, development and new construction, no one could find a better person for the job, whether it be buying, selling or building...you're the best! Your loyalty, dedication and commitment to your friends, family and clients is greater than anyone I've ever known. I am grateful that I can count on you personally and professional to always look out for my best interest. Anyone that has the opportunity to work with you will consider themselves extremely fortunate. Sincerely, Kim Billings

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