Residential and Investment Properties

I specialize in residential Sonoma County real estate, however I partner with two long-term and well-established Realtors® who have many years of experience in commercial and investment property both in California and out-of-state. This way I can also help my clients who want to invest. Please contact me if you’re interested in investment properties.

Buying a Home in Sonoma County

The process of purchasing a home is very exciting but can also seem overwhelming and intimidating to many people. Purchasing a home is one of the most important financial decisions you will ever make in your lifetime. I’m here to help you work through it!

As a Realtor® and as a longtime homeowner, I understand and have gone through many of the fears, questions and concerns you may have about your up-and-coming home purchase. It is important to me that you are informed and clear about each step and process that you’ll be going through. It is my job to make sure your goals are met, and together we will work as a team to help you and the home of your dreams to be united.

First time homebuyers (or people who haven’t been through the process in awhile and want some reminders), click here for additional, detailed information about the process of purchasing a home.

Helping you Search

As your Realtor®, I will help you locate a home that is the perfect blend of your needs, wants, and budget. Whether it’s a certain school district or a certain style of home you’re interested in, I have every confidence that together we will find something that suits your needs. Shopping for a home is one of the most exciting phases of home purchase. You will get to see many different types of homes, and based on our searches, we will form a clear sense of what your priorities are and what you’re looking for in your new home.

To start searching on your own right now, click here.

Contact me to start my search on your behalf and to receive information about homes that meet your own personal needs! Often I know of homes that aren’t yet on the market but that might be just the home you’re looking for.

Helping you Move

As a Coldwell Banker agent and as a Realtor®, I have had experience with home buyers young and old, from first time buyers to seasoned home buyers. From coast to country, I’ve assisted many satisfied people with their home purchases. As an additional benefit, being a full service Coldwell Banker agent, I can help you get free boxes to help you move, one month free storage, and free moving estimates. And, although I won’t be helping you pack, I will be helping you make one of the most important and exciting decisions of your life easier and more gratifying.

Contact me to find out more about free boxes to help you move, free storage, or free moving estimates. Also, if you need personal services to help you clean, pack and move, I can give you referrals and help you find those services.

Home Warranties

Throughout the home purchasing process, I take great care to make sure that you are up-to-date on everything that is going on and that your needs and concerns are attended to. Throughout this process we form a bond, and I always want to make sure that you feel taken care of, even when the home purchase is complete. Whenever you purchase a home from me, I make sure that you receive a one year Home Protection Plan. This is just one of the many ways I say "Thank You!" to my clients and can help ensure that you continue to benefit from having me as your Realtor.

Contact me to find out more about the Home Protection Plan.

Free Seminars

Another way I like to say "Thank You!" to my clients is that I periodically offer complementary "Invest in Your Home" Seminars. These seminars are held approximately four times per year and are designed to help home owners (or soon-to-be home owners) in making decisions in the on-going project of homeownership.

Click here to find out more about the "Invest in Your Home" Seminars or to receive an invitation to an upcoming seminar or event.

Buyers Agent Free to the Buyer

Through the years, I have found that there is sometimes a little confusion on how the buyers’ agent is paid. Many people are worried by the thought of having to hire someone to help them find a home in addition to the cost of having to purchase a home. But buyers usually don’t have to spend a dime getting all the service I provide you with as a buyer’s agent! Yes, it’s true, buyers do not pay their agents to work for them; traditionally, the buyers’ agent is actually paid by the seller.

This does not mean that the buyers’ agent works for the seller; the sellers usually have their own agent. My loyalty and fiduciary responsibilities (when I’m in the role of being a buyers’ agent) are only to my buyers. Yes, you will still have to pay for any home, pest inspections and anything else you wish to have done, but I will work hard for you for free. What I ask for, if you are pleased with my service, is your loyalty in return and that you refer your friends and family members to me. I promise to take good care of your referrals.

For additional useful information, you can check out my First-time Homebuyers page or go to Information for Buyers on our Coldwell Banker website.

Laine relocated from Arizona to Sonoma County and with Susan's help bought her Sebastopol home in June, 2005.