About Us & Contact Info


Diane Briggs
(916) 956-4912
Diane.Briggs@norcalgold.com
DRE#: 01410348

 


Doug Briggs
(916) 747-1592
Doug.Briggs@norcalgold.com
DRE#: 01346951

We are successful real estate agents specializing in representing buyers & sellers with residential real estate transactions in Sacramento and surrounding communities, including Roseville, Elk Grove, Wilton, Greenhaven & Pocket areas, Land Park, West Sacramento, Natomas, Silver Springs and Vintage Park areas.

We work with 1st time home buyers, investors, sellers who want to move-up to a bigger home or downsize to a smaller home.  We have significant amount of experience working with home owners who are behind on their payments and/or have been denied a loan modification to avoid foreclosure.  We offer FREE, NO OBLIGATION CONSULTATION, on Short Sales and strategies to consider before losing a home to foreclosure or a divorce.

We are successful Short Sale Agents having helped many families avoid foreclosure.

We believe education is a lifelong journey.  Our professional designations include:

        Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) from the Charfen Institute.  CDPE’s have a thorough understanding of complex issues and knowledge of foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners. CDPEs provide solutions, specifically short sales, for homeowners facing market hardships.

 

 

Short Sale and Foreclosure (SFR) Certification from the National Association of Realtors.  The SFR Certification is given to Realtors who know how to help  Sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales and help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities.

 

 

 

Our philosophy is based on the following principles:

  • Honesty, integrity and professionalism at all times.
  • Listen to our client’s needs.
  • Abide by the Realtor Code of Ethics

Qualifications:

  • Over 20 years of marketing experience
  • Over $50 million in real estate sales
  • Top 5% of Sacramento Association of Realtors in Short Sales

Professional Organizations:

  • National Association of Realtors
  • California Association of Realtors
  • Sacramento Association of Realtors
  • National Notary Association
  • Hispanic Chamber of Commerce



Re/Max Gold
9280 W Stockton Blvd., Suite 110
Elk Grove, CA  95758
DRE#: 01215931

Recent Posts

Who Pays For What When Selling A Home?

A major question in every escrow is: “Who pays for what?” The answers vary by county ordinances and standard practices. What is listed below are “customary” practices.  All fees charged are governed by terms of the sales contract and other written escrow instructions. Note: on some FHA, VA or other government-backed loans, the buyer will pay some fees that governmental regulations will not allow you to pay.

Seller’s Generally Pay:

  • Real estate commission
  • Document transfer tax ($1.10 per $1,000 of sales price)
  • Notary fees
  • Property tax proration (to date of acquisition)
  • Special delivery/courier fees, if required
  • Document preparation fees
  • Document recording charges
  • Homeowner’s association statement fee and prorata dues
  • Home warranty (according to contract)
  • Work/repairs required (according to contract)
  • Matters of record against the property or seller (loans, tax liens, judgments, etc.) and fees required to clear them (statement fees, reconveyance/trustee fees and prepayment penalties)
  • Bonds and assessments (according to contract)

Buyer’s Generally Pay:

  • Title insurance policy premiums (lender’s and buyer’s)
  • Escrow fees
  • Notary fees
  • Property tax proration (from acquisition date)
  • Special delivery/courier fees, if required
  • Document preparation fees
  • Document recording charges
  • Homeowner’s association transfer fee and prorata dues
  • City costs
  • Home warranty (according to contract)
  • Inspection fees (according to contract)
  • Matters of record against the buyer including tax liens, judgments and fees required to clear them
  • Fire insurance premium for the first year
  • Assumption/change of records fees if the buyer is taking over an existing loan
  • Lender’s new loan charges
  • Interest on new loan from date of funding to 30 days prior to the first payment
  • Other prorations (rents, insurance etc.) if applicable

 

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