April Tahoe Snow Showers Brings…

April 22, 2016 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

April Tahoe Snow Showers Brings…

You know the old saying April showers brings May flowers, but what do you get when it’s a snow storm in late April? April Tahoe snow showers brings….well, in my case, my snow boots have returned from the back of my closet!

Three days ago it was warm enough for shorts, sunscreen, and we were out on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe bike/walking path with our nine-year-old Irish Wolfhound dog Blackie, and it was wonderful to be out on a nice, dry path free of snow and ice, but not today.

Now its April 22, 2016, and it’s snowing hard enough to make me bring out my snow boots and snow shovel so I can clear the stairs and walk-ways again.

Just when I had thought spring had really sprung, and all of my patio furniture had returned to the front deck, we get a big snow storm. This photo was taken at about 3:30 p.m. today!

The heavy, wet snow that is loaded with water content is always welcome in a state that had seen some of the worst drought years ever, so while our daffodils won’t fair well, the snow, or rain is always welcome here.

It’s hit and miss when it comes to our spring weather here in the Lake Tahoe – Truckee area, which covers April, May, and early June, but if you’re a spring skier, or snow boarder this late snow storm today will freshen up the ski resorts for a great spring skiing weekend up her in North Lake Tahoe.

For those that will be headed to the greater Tahoe City – Truckee area this weekend, don’t forget to dress in layers and if you need chains for your car, keep them in the trunk of your car just in case this storm lingers on for a few more days.

If you like the idea of not knowing whether we’ll have snow, or if it will be warm enough for shorts then you’ll want to be up in the greater Tahoe City, West Lake Tahoe, or North Lake Tahoe area this coming weekend to take advantage of the crazy weather conditions. Either way, you’re going to have a great time here!

Come on up and enjoy our crazy spring weather here in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area this weekend!

Thinking about making Tahoe City, California your second home? Check out the homes that are for sale in Tahoe City here:

Want to see what condos are for sale in Tahoe City? Here are the current listings:

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260 | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City, CA CalRE#01908304

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

April Tahoe Snow Showers brings…

Road Construction West Shore Tahoe City Traffic Delays 2016

April 21, 2016 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Road Construction West Shore Tahoe City Traffic Delays 2016

Tired of the large pot holes on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, especially the super grande sized ones just outside of Tahoe City?

Starting yesterday, Cal Trans road construction began as crews started repairing the North-bound lane of Highway 89 South.

Next week they will do a similar repair on the South-bound lane of Highway 89 South, which means it the beginning of road construction on the West Shore of Tahoe City and you can expect Traffic Delays in 2016!

Normally I’d be complaining about the traffic delays, and how long those delays have been – up to 20 minutes at each stop, but today I’m singing the “Hooray, Hooray Road Construction is Under Way” tune!

Who knew I’d be so excited about getting road construction, but the West Shore was loaded with pot holes, and they just kept getting bigger – wider and deeper, and every time I went into Tahoe City, there would be more of them.

It was so bad drivers were weaving in and out around them. Is that an impaired driver in front of you? No, it’s just someone trying to not destroy their car by swerving around the holes in the road!

I am not exaggerating, it’s true, there were a couple of times I was sure I’d lost an axle, or wheel. Forget the wheel alignment I just had last summer, that was long gone with the first pot hole I hit last winter!

Some of our pot holes became so large that Cal Trans was seen spot filling the holes between snow storms several times over the past few month just to prevent accidents. It was a tell-tale sign of just how bad our pot hole problem had become.

While I am cheering for these critical repairs, everyone needs to know this is just the beginning of a very long road construction season.

This year Cal Trans will be working close to the Tahoe City downtown area as they finish their work on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe with their water drainage project – curbs, gutters, and rock-work, which will cause significant travel delays as everyone will be slowed down as we work around the construction work.

In addition to the completion of this multi-year project that began back in 2012 that included Southwest Gas and their new natural gas pipe line, along with the California Department of Transportation (Cal Trans) installing a new storm water system along Highway 89 South.

You’ll find Cal Trans doing work around Fanny Bridge and just before you enter Tahoe City on Hwy 89 as they prepare for the new Fanny Bridge Revitalization Project, which will create three (3) new round-abouts, a West Shore pass that will go in and through the 64 acre area project, along with a new Fanny Bridge over the Truckee River – a multi-year project that begins this year.

Tahoe City – West Shore Lake Tahoe Hwy 89 South: (Tahoe City Highway 89 S to Homewood, Tahoma, Meeks Bay and Rubicon Bay, CA) you can expect traffic delays all the way down the West Shore of Lake Tahoe in multiple locations this year until you hit Emerald Bay.

In the Tahoma area they are working to find a solution to the road surface repair work they did last year that was not successful, so expect work down in that community later this summer once they come up with a solution to their surface road problem.

Road construction work is running Monday – Friday, and they will come up with schedule designed to minimize the traffic delays in the area downtown Tahoe City area during peak times and on weekends. This year’s work will begin April 1, and will ends Nov 1, 2016.

If you’ll be traveling on the West Shore this year expect road construction delays Monday – Friday, April – November 2016.

Be smart and add extra travel time (30+ minutes) to get to your Lake Tahoe destinations. You’ll save yourself a lot of frustration and reduce the stress of the delays if you leave early and plan for delays. Be safe everyone!

Plan for Traffic Delays and Road Construction on from the “Y” at Tahoe City all the way down on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe this summer.

Thinking about making the the West Shore of Lake Tahoe your second home?

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260 | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City, CA CalRE#01908304

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Road Construction West Shore Tahoe City Traffic Delays 2016

What is a BMP Certificate in Lake Tahoe?

April 19, 2016 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

What is a BMP Certificate in Lake Tahoe?

A common question I get as a Tahoe REALTOR® is What is a BMP Certificate in Lake Tahoe?, and why do I need one? Followed by any one of the following questions:

What is a BMP Certificate in Lake Tahoe?
Does this property have a BMP (Best Management Practices) certificate?
Can I tell from a MLS listing if a property has a BMP Certificate?
Is having a BMP Certificate a point of sale requirement?
What will it cost to get a BMP Certificate on a Lake Tahoe Basin property?
Who issues the BMP Certificate?
How long does it take to get a BMP Certificate once the work has been done? When can my BMP property work be done?
If the deadline has passed, why does this Seller not have a BMP Certificate?
Can I get in trouble for not having a BMP Certificate?

When I am showing Lake Tahoe basin properties, I always point out properties that do have a BMP certificate and those properties that most likely do not have a BMP Certificate. Our buyers are sophisticated and they always have good questions about the BMP topic that every Lake Tahoe Basin home Buyer and Seller needs to be aware of, ask about and understand.

So let’s start with the basics – What is a BMP Certificate in Lake Tahoe?

BMP stands for Best Management Practices and it is a land/building retrofit program that has been set-up by the bi-state (California and Nevada) agency known as the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA).

The TRPA is an agency that leads the environmental effort for both California and Nevada in the Lake Tahoe Basin. That means that the TRPA is involved in what is built-in the area, where it is built, the size of what is built, along with the areas of development.

The TRPA is the agency that provides the balance to building and development in the Lake Tahoe Basin area, along with preserving, restoring, and enhancing the relationship between man, urban areas, and nature.

BMP property certification, which is required to be in place on all properties in the Tahoe Basin (California and Nevada) per TRPA Code of Ordinances Subsection 60.4.6.A, is an environmental retrofit program that is designed to improve the water quality in Lake Tahoe by addressing how water runs off of all developed properties. The BMP retrofit program is an Environmental Improvement Program (EIP).

How does it work? Summary: In a nutshell, the BMP Certificate program is designed to address how the water (snow/rain/water from your property) is handled once it sheds off your hard surfaces with the goal of getting as much of it back into the ground rather than having it run down the street collecting oil, toxins, and other nasty items and then ending up back in Lake Tahoe.

The BMP program is designed to address how the hard surfaces on a property like your roof, decks, patios, sidewalks, and driveway/parking area move storm water back into the earth.

Once that water hits the ground, the goal is to have it go directly into the ground by the use of roof drip lines (sometimes called French rock drains), driveway drains (channel drains) into drywells, and then by using selected vegetation and/or ground coverage on hard, uncovered ground surfaces, water can be captured on the property and moved into the earth/dirt, which can then act as a natural filtration system (think about how water moves through a filter to clean the water) removing the environmental toxins/foreign materials out of the water, which will eventually end up in Lake Tahoe.

Does this property have a BMP (Best Management Practices) certificate? As a Tahoe home buyer you’ll ask your real estate agent does this property have a BMP certificate? To answer that question either you, or your agent can go to the TRPA BMP website and search by the County Assessor Parcel Number (APN) to confirm the actual BMP certificate status, and we can also call to confirm that status.

When we are looking at properties, looking up APN#’s may not be practical while we are at a property, so we can also take an educated guess on whether a property has done their BMP work by looking for the following items on a property:

Physical signs that a property may have done their BMP work, are working on getting their certificate, or have a current BMP certificate:

A rock/gravel drip line where the water will come off a roof.

Rock/gravel under and around a deck area.

A driveway drain is also sign that BMP work has been done on a Lake Tahoe property.

Just as a FYI, properties that completed their BMP work when the BMP program was first implemented back in the late early 2000’s may not have a driveway drain, but may have a dip, or bump to move water to the side of the driveway.

Originally property owners had some options to either build a pavement/asphalt hump into the driveway to channel water, or they could cut and put in a driveway drain in to direct water into a drywell by the side of the driveway. A driveway drain is not always a tell-tale sign of not having a BMP certificate, but some type of driveway work it’s a good sign that BMP work may have been done, or at least started.

Can I tell from an MLS listing if a property has a BMP Certificate? No. Unfortunately at this time the Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service (TSMLS) does not require, or have an input data field for this information for Lake Tahoe Homes for Sale, but I do think it’s a great idea.

Currently, the only way to find out if a property has a BMP certificate will be to either look it up on the TRPA website, or call the TRPA to get this information. Your Tahoe REALTOR® can help you get this information and is a great reason to use a local real estate agent to help you buy, or sell in the area!

Buyer Tip: The only way to know for sure is to verify the BMP property status with the TRPA BMP website, or call and confirm the information. Even if a property is showing that is has a property certificate, as your broker we recommend that all buyers investigate, confirm information, and satisfy themselves that the information they have received is current and accurate.

Is having a BMP Certificate a point of sale requirement? At this time (2016), having a current, and in good standing BMP Certificate is not a point of sale requirement. Property owners and Tahoe home buyers should be aware that there was an effort to make having a BMP Certificate a point of sale requirement as recently as the fall of 2014, however, the topic was tabled, and in my opinion will be raised again in a couple of years, if not sooner.

Tahoe Home Buyer Tip: You should always ask if a property has a BMP certificate for single family, multi-unit, and commercial properties for a property you are considering making an offer on.

Tahoe Condo Buyer Tip: If you are buying into a condominium/townhouse development, the Home Owners Association (HOA) will be responsible for getting the entire complex BMP certified, along with the individual units. It’s a good idea to ask if the individual unit has a BMP Certificate. If it doesn’t, ask is if the HOA is working on getting into compliance, and will there be a special cost assessment to do that work.

What will it cost to get a BMP Certificate on a Lake Tahoe Basin property? That depends on the property. While I am not a BMP cost estimator, and my recommendation to my buyers is to get a price quote from a reliable, local BMP Company so you’ll know what the expected cost is for the property they are looking to buy.

In general, based upon the BMP cost quotes that I reviewed for clients during 2015, on average, the BMP price work quotes were running at least $4,000+ to do the work on a relatively level lot, with a driveway that was 2 cars wide, but costs can vary so it does pay to shop around.

Properties with unpaved driveways, or unpaved allowable parking pads, will start with a price tag of $7,500+, or more depending on how big of an area will need to be paved, which is the big-ticket item in doing the BMP work.

One of the biggest single cost items on the BMP work estimates these days is coming from the cost to either pave the driveway, or to install the driveway drain(s), which seems to be running at a cost of at least $2,000 per driveway drain. Driveways that are larger, or circular will be more expensive.

A few items that can add and increase the cost to complete a property BMP Certificate work:

If the home is a lakefront, waterfront, or riverfront property
If the property has an environmentally sensitive zone (wetlands, seasonal stream, or drainage area)
If the lot is steep up and/or down
Large areas of uncovered dirt with signs of past run-offs
Unpaved driveway and/or parking pad area (a BMP retrofit application will need to be used) as the cost of paving those areas will be an additional cost for the property owner.

Tahoe Buyer and Seller Tip: Buyers and sellers can negotiate as to who shall pay for BMP work. As a Tahoe seller you’ll help yourself by getting a BMP cost estimate from a local BMP company that will guarantee to get a BMP Certificate for your property if they do the work.

It typically takes several months to complete the process, so holding up a sale to get your final certificate is not a position you want to be in, so know what your options are as seller, before that buyer makes an offer on your property.

As a buyer if the seller does not have a price quote for that work, and in the negotiation process has countered you and will not pay for BMP work, as a buyer, you’ll want to get a cost quote while you are in escrow so you’ll have a good idea as to what it will take to get the property into a complaint status.

What is my Lake Tahoe Home Worth? Free Market Analysis Here!

Who issues the BMP Certificate?

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will issue the certificate of completion upon a site inspection to verify that the property is now compliant and has met the necessary requirements.

How long does it take to get a BMP Certificate once the work has been done?

This past summer (2015) the wait to get a site verification appointment was running 6-8 weeks from the time the request was made for the review. As a general rule of thumb, it typically only takes a few days to do the BMP certificate work, however, it most likely will take 3-4 months from start to finish once the work begins on your property to complete the BMP certification process using a professional BMP company in the area and then having the TRPA sign off on that work and then issue the certificate for the property.

Remember this is a seasonal activity (late April early May through early November, or until the ground freezes). Local BMP Companies get booked-up quickly, so there most likely will be a wait to get into their work schedule the later in the season you schedule your work.

When can my BMP property work be done?

BMP work will most likely need to be done between May 1 – October 15, as that is when grading, and the movement of more than 7 cubic square feet of soil can be moved, but it may be able to be done as early as April and as late as November/December depending on what needs to be done and the time of year when the ground will be unfrozen and the work can be easily done.

Tahoe Buyer Tip: Asking a seller to complete and get their BMP Certificate after October 15 and before May 1, or during your escrow (sales period) at any time of year is most likely not going to happen for the following four reasons:

1) There are strict restrictions on how much soil can be moved, and grading is not allowed during the time period (no paving of driveways/parking pads)
2) Frozen ground can make the physical work very difficult.
3) Snow coverage on the ground can prevent the TRPA from completing their site inspection – no site inspection, no certificate.
4) The time to do the work, and get the completed sign-off is most likely going to take at least 3-4 months, much longer than the typical escrow (sales) period, not to mention interest rate loan lock periods.

A better solution is to negotiate with the seller for them give you a financial credit based the cost estimate provided by a local BMP Company so that you can do the work during the right time of year, or make sure your purchase price reflects the BMP work that you will need to do after the sale closes.

If the deadline has passed, why does this Seller not have a BMP Certificate? Unfortunately I don’t have an answer for this one. The original deadlines to complete the BMP work on properties around Lake Tahoe were staggered, and each zone had a different year deadline. My guess is that property owners just didn’t pay attention to the announcements and the deadlines came and went. Today, it has become a negotiation point and a disclosure item between buyers and sellers.

Can I get in trouble for not having a BMP Certificate? The answer is yes, and no. Most property owners that have not completed their BMP work have not been fined, or had a problem, but that can always change and most likely will as the demand to get all properties into compliance increases. The BMP program can generate a daily fine of up to $5,000 per day for a non-compliant, problem property.

As a Tahoe buyer you’ll have questions and concerns on how to get your property BMP certificate, but with the help of a local BMP Company that specializes in getting Lake Tahoe Basin properties into compliance, you’ll get the on-site physical assistance and local knowledge you need to help you through the entire process.

Protecting Lake Tahoe through the BMP Certification process!

For more information on the TRPA BMP program, check out their website at: www.TahoeBMP.org The cost and requirements to complete and get a property BMP certificate are always being updated. This information is meant to be informative, and is subject to change and/or correction with out notice.

If you have more questions, or would like help in buying or selling, give me a call at 530.414.1260 and I can help you through the entire home buying and selling process.

Thinking about making Lake Tahoe, California your second home? Check out the homes that are for sale here:

Want to see what condos are for sale in Lake Tahoe? Here are the current listings:

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260 | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City, CA CalRE#01908304

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

What is a BMP Certificate in Lake Tahoe?

What is my home worth in Tahoe Vista | 2016

April 18, 2016 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

What is my home worth in Tahoe Vista | 2016

What is my home worth in Tahoe Vista? Real estate conditions have changed in the past few years. Check out the current over-all market conditions as of 04-12-2016 to get a better idea of the Tahoe Vista real estate market conditions.

Real Estate Market Activity for Tahoe Vista, California as of 04-12-2016:

Number of Homes Sold in Tahoe Vista – 2015: 28
Median Average Sold Sales Price in Tahoe Vista for 2015: $595,000
Average Sold Sales Price in Tahoe Vista for 2015: $1,069,142
Sold Price Range in Tahoe Vista: $290,000 – $4,900,000
Average Sold Median Sales Price to Sold Median List Price Ratio for 2015 in Tahoe Vista: 97.5%
Average Days on Market (DOM) in Tahoe Vista – 2015: 117 DOM
Number of Lakefront Homes Sold in Tahoe Vista- 2015: 4
Number of Active and Available Homes for Sale in Tahoe Vista as of 04-12-2016: 7
Pending Sales in Tahoe Vista 04-12-2016: 3
Number of Distressed Sales – Court Approval, Short Sales, or REO Bank Foreclosures in Tahoe Vista for Sale as of 04-12-2016: 1 (REO Bank Foreclosure)

The demand for mountain homes and cabins in the Tahoe Vista area continues to be strong because of the variety of different neighborhoods this community offers.

Home owners have a wide variety of options from being in a remote forest setting that is very close to the Northstar Ski Resort area, or the Tahoe Vista neighborhoods that are close to the coveted sandy beaches. All neighborhoods are a close proximity to the downtown Kings Beach area on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, which has recently been renovated.

The Tahoe Vista area has a limited supply of homes, but continues to be a top choice for home owners!

The Tahoe Vista has two distinct areas – lower Tahoe Vista (close to public beaches and commercial service areas, which is accessed from Hwy 28 and upper Tahoe Vista, which is accessed from Hwy 267.

Both areas make it easy to get to Truckee, or
to spend time in the State of Nevada with Crystal Bay at the Stateline, or drive a few miles more to Incline, Nevada.

The Tahoe Vista area is often thought of as being an extension of the Kings Beach area, which has long been a premiere vacation destination for those in the Northern California, or Northern Nevada areas. It is often hard to tell where Kings Beach ends and Tahoe Vista begins because of the close proximity both are to each other, but they are two separate communities.

Today, Tahoe Vista is known for its charming beaches and small downtown area where you can dine out, or enjoy time at edge of Lake Tahoe.

Tahoe Vista has all of the Lake Tahoe recreational activities that our full-time and second home owners are looking for such as boating, hiking, biking, tennis, golf, miniature golf, skiing, shopping, restaurants and so much more. This North Shore community is one that has it all and is why so many choose to call this area home.

Are you ready to find out what your Tahoe Vista home is worth? Just click on the link below and you will be asked to provide us with some information on your Tahoe Vista property and I will get you a complete home market valuation report.

FREE Market Analysis in Tahoe Vista, CA

This is not an instant home value, or the popular $-estimate that other sites offer. Why? Market estimates for the Tahoe area that are automated can produce a market value that is very inaccurate and let’s face it, accuracy counts when it comes to your money and what your home is really worth, so let’s do a real evaluation on your property.

The right data and information on your Tahoe Vista property is critical to an accurate market value estimate. We know that each Tahoe Vista property is unique, let’s face it this is not a mass market of the same home that was built in a major city, each home was a custom build and we want to make sure your mountain home gets all of the credit and value it deserves for all of those special features before we place a value on it.

What are second home buyers looking for in a Tahoe Vista home, cabin, lakefront, or condo? What are those property features that will cause a property to sell quickly? You’ll find that Tahoe Vista Properties that are popular and in demand have several characteristics in common:

Excellent maintenance – Well cared for properties inside and out
Upgraded and/or updated having features found in newer construction homes
Homes that are ready to use on day one – no home projects to do
Mountain Charm, Clean, and Uncluttered
Easy to show at all times – no special appointment needed
On REALTOR® Electronic Lock Box — listing agents do not need to be present to show the property
Correct Pricing in the Fair Market Value range according to the current market conditions

What “must have” features are Tahoe Second Home Buyers hoping to find?

Kitchen – Newer Updated/Upgraded: solid granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
Open Floor Plan – The open, great room concept is in demand here
Hardwood floors in the main living areas
Bathrooms – Newer Updated/Upgraded
Outdoor living space – decks and patios
Energy Efficiency – newer windows, smart home technology, well maintained mechanics, smart home
BMP Certificate – Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Best Management Practices (BMP) Work
Current Sewer Certificate – TCPUD
Recent Pest Report – Clear Section I and Section II
Recent Home Inspection Report (Even though a buyer will get their own inspections, they mentally give positive points to a home owner that has had a home inspection done to show them the current condition of the property from a professional perspective.)
Fireplace – Gas Log, or Wood Burning in the living room
EPA Wood Burning Compliant Wood Burning Stove, or Fireplace Insert
Garage – Two car preferred, but one car will do (even a carport is a plus)
Mountain – Cabin vibe
Optional Home Owner Association (HOA) for Lake Tahoe recreational water access and amenities – beach, pier, buoy rental option is a bonus
Backs to, or is next to open space
Low traffic locations
Lake Views
Lakefront

If you’re thinking of selling your Tahoe Vista home it will be more valuable, and have more market appeal if your property has any of these updates, and/or features.

Get a FREE Home Value Evaluation for your Tahoe Vista House Here

As a Tahoe Vista Seller did you know that more than 92%+ of home buyers will begin their property search on the internet? Now, more than ever your mountain house needs to have the best on-line exposure, presentation, and coverage possible.

On-line marketing is so much more than just entering your property data and a few photos in the Tahoe Sierra Multiple Listing Service (TSMLS).

Internet marketing is far more advanced today. Agents that don’t understand on-line marketing are still taking short-cuts with putting in the bare minimum property information data/details along with just a few poor photos and then counting on the local TSMLS to syndicate that information out to a few mega real estate websites for them.

As a Seller if your agent is still hoping to get potential buyers to call about your home, with a limited internet profile and poor photos, you may be very disappointed with the results.

Today’s Tahoe second home buyers view poor MLS listings as a property that may have something to hide, or be poorly taken care of – not the first impression you will need to get top dollar for your Tahoe home.

Tahoe Seller Tip – Provide as much information and property details as you can on your property. The more information, the better!

Tahoe Seller Tip – On-line Curb Appeal! Pick the best photo as your first photo that will get buyers to click on your home listing to get more information.

You may not have thought about how important your first position photo is to a potential buyer, but the Internet has become your very first showing to home buyers and photo one is your “on-line curb appeal”.

Each on-line viewing is your first showing! Every time your home is viewed on-line, that Tahoe buyer is making that critical first impression decision on whether or not to have your Tahoe Vista home on their short list of properties to see when they come to Lake Tahoe.

Unlike other markets, this second home market often has buyers here for only a few hours to see properties and you don’t have the luxury of a casual drive-by. You’re on the list or you’re not.

Your on-line presence will impact a buyers “must-see” showing list, which means you need a great internet profile and presentation of your property.

Tahoe Seller Tip – Only use the best photographs to market your Tahoe Property!

To achieve the broadest world-wide Internet marketing exposure and presence, your Tahoe Vista property needs a combination of a fully completed TSMLS property profile, social media campaign, blogging, and video exposure.

Experienced real estate agents that understand a strong on-line marketing plan when combined with other key traditional home marketing strategies can really make a difference in getting the word out about your Tahoe Vista home for sale.

What is my Home Worth in Tahoe Vista?

Do you want to know if your Tahoe Real Estate Agent understands how Internet Marketing works? Just check out where Laura Allen with her own real estate website and where it ranks on Google Page 1 for the internet search “Homes for Sale in Tahoe Vista”.

Laura Allen is a Tahoe REALTOR that understands what needs to be done when it comes to Internet marketing and is getting page one results!

Want to know more about Laura Allen and her success rate?

As one of the top producing individual agents at Coldwell Banker, Laura Allen has an 82%+ sold rate for all listings taken since 2005 – 2016 (date of this post)! That means if you are serious about selling your Tahoe Vista property, as a top producer, we are getting the job done for our sellers!

Thinking about making Lake Tahoe, California your second home? Check out the homes that are for sale here:

Want to see what condos are for sale in Lake Tahoe? Here are the current listings:

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260 | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City, CA CalRE#01908304

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

What is my home worth in Tahoe Vista?

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day 2016

April 16, 2016 By Laura Allen, Broker Associate, Tahoe Real Estate Agent, CA RE 01473598 | 530-414-1260

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day 2016

It’s spring in Lake Tahoe and it’s time for the annual Tahoe – Truckee Earth Day 2016 event! Check out the Village at Squaw Valley today and celebrate and promote the region’s unique beauty and how to preserve and protect it.

This is one of the largest eco-events in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee, California area. The Lake Tahoe – Truckee Earth Day events will take place at the Village at Squaw Valley today Saturday, April 16, 2016.

Admission is FREE. There will be live music, educational information booths, a children’s area, raffle, and the iconic Trashion Show.

The Trashion Show, which is an iconic event is put on by the Truckee High School Envirolution Club. Each outfit is made by the student and is made out of materials that do not biodegrade easily.

Outfits are designed to send a message and while there should be some funny designs, you’ll also learn how you can be more environmentally aware and make better environmental choices!

I’ve seen the Trashion Show and it is a fun event to see. I was really surprised at how creative the outfits were and what they were made out of.

Just check out their website for details on what they will take this year at www.TahoeTruckeeEarthDay.Org

Here are the event details:

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day, Saturday, April 16, 2016

Saturday, April 16, 2016

Events start at: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Village at Squaw Valley (Olympic Valley, California)

Admission Cost – FREE!

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Main Event in the Village at Squaw Valley
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Discovery Zone hosted by the Discovery Museum
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Live music from Joaqui & the Love Lights
2 p.m. Asha Dancers
2:15 p.m. – 3 p.m. Trashion Show Events Plaza Stag
3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Live Music with An the Kitchen Dwellers

Take advantage of the great sunny spring weather here in Lake Tahoe with temperatures in the 50’s this weekend, it will feel warm in the sunshine, but still be cool so dress in layers! Don’t forget to wear your sunscreen as you enjoy the afternoon at the annual Lake Tahoe Earth Day events in Squaw Valley, California.

See you at the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day, today, Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the Village at Squaw Valley!

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For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260 | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City, CA CalRE#01908304

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Tahoe Truckee Earth Day 2016