| Insight * Experience * Results
Specializing in Mill Valley, Sausalito, Belvedere, Tiburon, Corte Madera, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Kentfield, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Fairfax and Sonoma | |
| Lois Scheinberg
Frank Howard Allen
Marin and Sonoma Counties
25 East Blithedale Ave.
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Office: (415) 384-2235 Direct
Cellular: (415) 517-6253
Fax: (415) 384-0676
Email: Lscheinberg@fhallen.com
www.SouthernMarinRealEstate.com
www.LoisScheinberg.com
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| Buyers
If you are considering buying a home in Marin County, be it a single family home, town home or condominium, then let me be your next step.
Helping my clients with what is generally one of the biggest financial assets of their lives, I regard as a privilege and my goal is to provide my clients with the best service available in the real estate industry today.
If you are looking for a realtor with a solid knowledge of the local area, current market conditions and the negotiation skills required to help you achieve your ownership goals and objectives, then contact me on the above numbers or via email for my immediate response.
If you need information or resources on going green, as an EcoGreen Certified Realtor I can assist you.
Sellers
If you are considering selling your property and looking for someone with the experience to position, stage and market your home, and negotiate to get the best value, then let me be your next call!
Together, we can define your goals and determine the most critical actions necessary in order to accomplish those objectives. Your success is my success and my commitment to my clients is to provide the focus, tools and skills available to reach their goals.
To obtain the maximum value for your home in today’s market, it takes experience, research and planning. Contact me today for Your Market Analysis and I can give you advice on how to turn your expectations into a reality.
Going Green!
Going Green - One Small Gesture at a Time!.
With more consumers concerned about the environment and their own health, it’s no surprise that new homeowners are among those seeking out green products during remodels. Sellers, in the meantime, may want to choose green products during pre-sale revisions so they can promote these choices to enhance the home’s marketability to an increasingly conscientious buying public.
How can I help you get “green” in your home? Here are several ways you can conserve energy, prevent waste of materials, and leave a smaller carbon footprint. Check your carbon footfprint at www.myfootprint.org.
Energy-saving home products
You don’t have to replace windows and doors (though it may be a wise idea) to conserve energy at home. Simple gestures such as using solar lights outside, emphasizing open window versus air conditioning in summer, switching to energy-saving bulbs in the house, and unplugging appliances when not in use can conserve precious energy. For more ideas, visit the Web site of Energy Star, the government organization promoting energy education: www.energystar.gov.
Greener cleaning products
Many homeowners have allergies or suspect they may have sensitivities to the chemicals in common household cleansers sold in supermarkets. Increasingly, companies are producing alternative cleaning products. How do you know if you’ve found a greener cleaner? Read product labels and look for choices that use natural cleaning ingredients including baking soda, borax, castile soap, cream of tartar, hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice, or vinegar as key ingredients. Consumer Reports offers guidance on finding non-toxic cleaning products—and even making your own cleaning products—at its Green Choices site www.greenerchoices.org
Cleaner painting products
Paints release what’s known as “volatile organic compounds” or VOCs. It’s difficult but not impossible to find “zero VOC” paint, but Low VOC paint and paints made from natural ingredients are also good choices for conscientious homeowners. The Web Site EarthEasy offers a guide to environmentally gentle paints here: www.eartheasy.com
Cleaner gardening products
For homeowners who want to prevent pollution and keep their yards nice-looking, using organic methods to cultivate plants and combat weeds is a necessity. Rather than use conventional pesticides, you may be able to use natural ingredients such as vinegar-based solutions to combat weeds. To enhance plant growth, common household foods ranging from compost to coffee grounds can take the place of chemical-based plant boosters. Interested? Consult your local branch of the American Horticultural Society’s Master Gardeners team and ask experts organic gardening methods: www.ahs.org
Consider reclaimed building materials
Materials made using recycled wood, glass or other products may cost more, but they convey a feel-good mystique to homeowners concerned about wasting precious resources. Another option: Find out where the local salvage stores are, as they frequently sell materials from homes set for demolition. These stores offer a Catch-22 for some homeowners, however. On the one hand, they keep materials from disappearing in a landfill. On the other hand, many materials from older homes feature toxic ingredients—such as lead-based paint. For information on Green Building
Additional Green Resources
If you need Building or Remodeling Resources, or information on Greener options, please email me at LScheinberg@fhallen.com, or contact me directly at 1-415-517-6253.
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