American Heritage Land And Home Inc

09/06/2024

Interest Rates are dropping this month. It is a great time to explore.

08/29/2024

Are you thinking of selling your El Dorado County land or home? Do you know how to begin and some things to consider?

Check your knowledge at the link below, then give us a call, 530-334-0369 or just stop by to say Hi. We're at 6276 Main Street, Georgetown CA.

Are you thinking of selling your home or land in El Dorado County California? Do you know where to begin?

08/27/2024

Do you dream of having a beautiful farm or homestead? Bring the animals and check out the plans that come with this 10 acre parcel. A beautiful home and barn design is done. Build it and live in paradise. 15 minutes from Auburn under an hour to the airport. Here is a small town that is close to amenities but makes you feel free.

MLS #: 224040232, Looking for that 10 acre property that feels secluded yet close to town for restaurants and shopping? Look no further. Cherry Acres Circle is a hidden gem in the Sierra Foothills. You will drive by hobby farms with miniature donkeys, horses and goats in this wonderful neighborhood.....

08/27/2024

Looking for an adventurous family compound? Look no further than Volcanoville. End of the road privacy with miles of dirt bike trails to explore. Minutes from many different lakes and the Rubicon Trial head. Got horses? Ride them down the trails to the American River and live in your own private paradise.

MLS #: 224050105, Time to explore. Looking for that end of the adventure property? Check out this 10 acre parcel that has big trees and only the wind to listen to. Adventure down forest roads from the property with a horse, ATV or mountain bike for miles. Recreational sheds are ready for your family....

08/27/2024

Land for $11k? Come explore.

MLS #: 224081891, Ready to build? Grizzly Flats community is rebuilding. Come check this parcel out and be a part of creating community. Seasonal creek. Utilities are close to property lines.

08/27/2024

Great investment opportunity. Be a part of the change in bringing back this community. People are rebuilding and making it a wonderful neighborhood once again.

MLS #: 224082495, Ready to be a part of building a new community? Come explore this flat and usable parcel in this up and coming neighborhood. Build your dream home on the cement pad that is already in. Fire hydrant near property and utilities are at the property line. This is a sweet lot to call hom...

08/27/2024

Ready to check out this little piece of paradise. End of the road privacy, children heaven with game room, zipline and tree house. Call today to explore.

3-4 Bedrooms, 3 (2 1) Baths, MLS #: 224054749, Sierra Foothills home or vacation home ready to be moved into. Very secluded yet 10 minutes to Georgetown and 25 minutes to Placerville. Close to schools and riding trails. Seasonal creek. The home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms with a movie theater. T...

08/18/2024

As a local real estate agent serving our beautiful Sierra Foothills, and El Dorado County, I can help you stay informed about how the nationwide changes in commissions transparency, effective this weekend might impact YOU as a buyer, or seller.

Traditionally, home buyers haven't paid any sales commission directly. Instead, the buyer’s agent was compensated by the seller, typically receiving half of a 5% or 6% commission nationwide. One factor that has kept these commissions high is the practice of advertising these rates on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), the computerized catalog of homes for sale. Sellers who tried to offer a lower commission often found their homes received less attention from buyer’s agents.

However, starting this weekend, a significant change is taking place due to a legal settlement. As of August 17, commission offers will no longer be listed on the MLS. This shift means that any shared commission will now have to be negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Some sellers might even question why they should pay the buyer's agent at all.

While it might still be in the seller’s interest to compensate the buyer's agent to attract more potential buyers, if sellers choose not to pay, the responsibility may fall on the buyers. This change could be particularly challenging for first-time buyers who are already stretched thin with down payments. Despite the initial discomfort, this shift is expected to bring more clarity and transparency to the process, ultimately benefiting all parties involved.

It’s also advised that both buyers and sellers negotiate commissions upfront, ideally in dollar terms rather than as a percentage of the sales price. Another new requirement starting this weekend is that buyers will have to sign an agreement with their agent before touring any home. It’s crucial to read this agreement carefully, and if there’s any uncertainty, it’s okay to decline and seek another agent.

These changes are expected to lead to more competitive pricing in the real estate market, which could ultimately save home buyers and sellers billions of dollars annually in lower commissions. Although it may take time for everyone to adjust to this new landscape, the end result is likely to be a more transparent and flexible real estate market, with more options available to consumers.

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Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. I am always available to offer assistance and ensure that your real estate journey is smooth and informed as possible. Together, we can navigate the process and find the best path forward for your real estate needs, whether you are the buyer OR the seller. I look forward to assisting you!

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Shirlree George | American Heritage Land And Home Inc
6276 Main St #126 Georgetown CA 95634
Call, or text, (530) 334-0369.

08/03/2024

6720 State Hwy 193, Georgetown CA.. These private 43-acres are only one mile from Main Street in Georgetown. From the Georgetown 4 way stop go a little less than one mile down 193. Turn left onto Shoemaker. Take the long driveway, 1st on the right.

Call Shirlee George today to see this beautiful property 530-334-0369