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California: Sacramento County Sacramento consists of the following cities: Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Isleton, Rancho Cordova, Sacramento Click the name of the community for more information City Community Name Buy-In Fee? Yes/No Independent Living (IL) Assisted Living (AL) Skilled Nursing (On - Site) Memory Care (On - Site) Elk Grove Carlton Senior Living No x x x Folsom Brookdale Folsom No x x x x Folsom CountryHouse Residence No x Folsom Creekside Oaks Retirement Community No x Folsom Oakmont of Folsom No x x Folsom Revel Folsom No x Gold River Eskaton Lodge Gold River No x x x Orangvale Carlton Senior Living Orangevale No x x x Sacramento Carlton Senior Living Sacramento Enhanced No x x x Sacramento Eskaton Care Center Greenhaven No x Sacramento Eskaton Village Carmichael Yes x x x x Sacramento Park Place No x Sacramento Sunrise of Sacramento No x x Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with any of the retirement communities above.

California: Santa Mateo County Santa Mateo consists of the following cities: Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, Burlingame, Colma, Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, Redwood City, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo, South San Francisco, Woodside Click the name of the community for more information City Community Name Buy-in Fee ? Independent Living (IL) Assisted Living (AL) Skilled-Nursing (On - Site) Memory Care (On - Site) Belmont Lesley Terrace No x x Belmont Silverado Belmont Hills Memory Care No x Belmont Vista Terrace of Belmont No x Burlingame Mills Estate Villa No x Burlingame Pacifica Senior Living Burlingame No x x Burlingame Sunrise of Burlingame No x x Burlingame The Trousdale No x x Colma Peninsula Reflections No x x Daly City Pacifica Senior Living Mission Villa No x Daly City Peninsula Del Rey No x x Daly City Serra Highlands Senior Living No x x Foster City Atria at Foster Square No x x x Menlo Park Meadow Gardens of Menlo Park No x Menlo Park Silver Oaks Memory Care No x x Millbrae Cadence Millbrae No x x x Portola Valley The Sequoias Portola Valley Yes x x x x Redwood City Atherton Gardens Senior Living No x Redwood City Brookdale Redwood City No x x Redwood City Hopkins Manor No x Redwood City Kensington Place Redwood City No x Redwood City Palm Villas No x Redwood City Sunrise of Redwood City No x x San Carlos San Carlos Elms No x x x San Francisco San Francisco Towers Yes x x San Francisco The Sequoias San Francisco Yes x x San Mateo Sunrise of San Mateo No x x San Mateo The Peninsula Regent Yes x San Mateo The Stratford No x x San Mateo Versailles Senior Condominium Community Yes 55 + Independent Living South San Francisco Aegis of San Francisco No x x South San Francisco Westborough Royale No x Disclaimer: We are not affiliated with any of the retirement communities above.

DownSizing When you are selling your home, you want it to look as large and spacious as possible. Buyers are looking for clean, well lit, uncluttered homes. I know what you’re saying; I don’t know where to start, I have too much stuff, I don’t have time to sort it all out, I’ll sell some things first and the kids will take the rest.. There’s no reason you need to do it all by yourself. Downsizers (or Right-sizers) use tried-and-true techniques and systems that get the job done calmly and efficiently, and they take care of your belongings as if they were their own. They will work with you and go through everything to determine what can be repurposed, recycled, and sold. You are the ultimate decision maker. They can also assist with selling items and utilize many options for dispersal; hauling things to the dump is the last resort. The Downsizer/Move Manager will need to see and use a detailed floor plan for your new home so that they can help you decide what you are taking with you and what you are leaving behind. One of the first things that a Downsizer will suggest is that you create a “Staging Area” somewhere in your home. This could be the garage or a spare bedroom. Once you have decided on the staging area, get some boxes and label them: Move, Donate, Sell, Family/Friends. You can also use colored sticker dots for items that you don’t want to move to the staging area. Spend most of your time deciding on what you are taking with you. ​ Here is a 6 minute video with some tips and tricks on downsizing: Here are the green sticker-dots that I give to my clients: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00005QT7Y?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Selling Your Home As-Is All sellers want to sell their homes “As-Is”, but the only way to do that is to tell the potential buyers what “As-Is” really IS. And the only way for a seller to truly disclose everything that is wrong with the home is by ordering inspection reports. Even though the buyer’s purchase contract states that all homes are sold in its present physical condition, the contract goes on to say that any new findings are up for negotiations. By getting inspections done before you put your home on the market, you’ll know exactly where you stand. In addition, it will give us the information that we need in order to decide what we are going to address and what we are not. Even if you are not going to make any of the suggested repairs at least you’ve disclosed everything to the buyers, you’ve eliminated any surprises and all of your cards are on the table. Now the buyers will place their offers based on everything that is known about the property and there will be less chance for future negotiations. The cost of all of the inspections will run about $1,000 and can be billed to escrow, meaning that you don’t have to pay upfront.

Brian Schwatka has been a top producing Realtor and Transition Specialist since 2004. He helps homeowners of all ages and is also a Seniors Real Estate Specialist as well as a Certified Seniors Advisor. ​ During his career in Real Estate, Brian has consistently been in the top 5% of all agents in the nation and the top 5% World Wide. ​ Schedule a "Pre-Listing" appointment with Brian Send Brian a general email about real estate Request a free, realistic "Home-Quote" Your Realtor & Transition Specialist Brian is also the creator of the “Stay or Go Homeowner” system which helps homeowners evaluate, explore and execute on all of their options in the areas of Real Estate, Financial Planning, Estate Planning, Taxes, Downsizing and more. When he isn’t helping homeowners, he enjoys riding mountain bikes, off-road motorcycling and participating at his his church, Calvary San Jose. He currently resides in Willow Glen with his wife Debbie, and daughter Ashley. Helping You Stay or Go What is your home worth? Fill out a simple questionnaire and Brian Schwatka will create a personalized Comparative Market Analysis for your home. ​ You will also receive: ​ - A property profile based on the county records ​ - A seller's net sheet, which will spell out all of the costs including a ballpark estimate of your capital gains taxes. ​ Note: Brian Schwatka is not a CPA or tax advisor Take me to the Home Quote Button Virtual Listing presentation Learn more about Brian Schwatka "virtually". ​ - Who is this Brian guy? - What sets him apart? - What's his selling philosophy? - What's his marketing strategy? - What is my home is worth? - Who is Keller Williams? - What’s Next? Take me to the Listing Appointment Retirement Communities Senior communities range from homelike to the posh luxury of a high-end hotel or cruise ship, and they definitely don’t feel institutional today. ​ Most seniors who have moved to retirement communities report that they prefer life at their new home to life in a home that doesn't fit their current lifestyle. Here are some reasons: ​ No Stress Yard Work and Home Maintenance Vanquishing Boredom Improved Family Relationships Better Food An End to Stressful Driving Making New Friends Finally Feeling Safe Brian can discuss the Myths of Retirement Living and answer all of your questions, comments, concerns and requests. Retirement Community Page Button relocate out of the area Are you considering relocating to other areas that offer the following?: ​ - Affordable housing - Comparable weather - Good health care - Local transportation - Retirement living options - A thriving economy ​ Silicon Valley homeowners are starting to migrate out of the area and they need to know where they can go and who they should talk to in those areas. ​ Brian Schwatka has been researching this phenomenon for years and will introduce you to comparable areas and the best people in those areas who can help you. Relocation Page WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT BRIAN After interviewing multiple Realtors, we came to the conclusion that you had the most complete marketing campaign and that you would work the hardest to sell our home as fast as possible. You did what you said you were going to do — Mark & Joan Savarese

Virtual Listing Appointment Get to know Brian Schwatka on your terms Hello Homeowners, My name is Brian Schwatka, Realtor and Transition Specialist with Keller Williams Bay Area Estates in Los Gatos, California. ​ I invite you to get acquainted with me, "virtually". Below, you will find everything you need to evaluate Brian Schwatka as a Listing agent Schedule a call or meeting with Brian Meet Brian Schwatka in this "Virtual" Listing Presentation (click on the video below) Listing Presentation Here's a short video that will answer some of your questions in regards to selecting Brian Schwatka to sell your home. Who is Brian Schwatka Brian’s website, testimonials and differentiation Communication, transparency and repeatable systems Meet Brian’s team Sales statistics for last year Past property portfolio Pre-listing and Home preparation Your custom marketing plan Commissions and costs Listing Brochure page (1) Listing Brochure page (2) Listing Brochure page (28) Listing Brochure page (1) 1/28 Click on the image above and use the arrows to flip Listing Brochure This is an electronic FlipBook of Brian's Listing Brochure which you can download using the button below Download Listing Brochure .pdf Download 1 - Page Brochure .pdf Click on the image below to see any of my past listings CLIENT'S TESTIMONIALS This video is an example of how my team and I can take a home that needs a lot of work and get it ready for the market in just 3-4 weeks. Here are the Latest Statistics Click each picture to see more details. Click on the video above to watch the latest Santa Clara County Update You may want to hit the full screen icon and then your escape key when done. Note: If you've been here before, please "refresh" Client-Only real Estate videos Brian's clients have unlimited access to educational real estate videos which help homeowners prepare for the successful sale of their home ​ - Real Estate 101 - Buy 1st or Sell 1st? - Residential Listing Agreement - The Listing Manual of FlightPlan - Listing Preparation - Downsizing & Home Prep Examples - Seller's Disclosures - Residential Purchase Agreement - Offer Accepted, Now What?? - Mediation and Arbitration - Wire Fraud - DocuSign Electronic Signatures ​ Schedule an appointment with Brian free real estate Videos Watch short (2-4 minute) videos that Brian has created on a variety of topics to save you time, money and frustration: ​ - Step Zero, beginning at the end - Step 1, Self-eval - Holding title correctly - What to do when a co-owner passes - Capital g a in s taxes - Capital gains tax rule changes - Calculating net proceeds on your sale - Selling a home As-Is - Home prep, return on investment - Downsize your life and belongings - Contemplating a retirement community - Selling (cash-out) VS. Renting (cash-flow) - Real Estate transaction timeline Watch Videos > free real estate Webinars Learn about all of Brian's educational workshops, webinars and public speaking events ​ - Should I Stay Or Should I Go? - Stay Or Go WHERE? - The Myths of Retirement Communities - In-home care vs. Retirement Communities - Homeowner Paralysis of Analysis - Ready, Set, GO! - Homeowner "FlightPlan" - List of Upcoming Webinars - Create your own custom webinar or talk Learn More >

Colorado Springs, CO & Surrounding Areas The City of Colorado Springs is a home-rule municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of El Paso County, Colorado, United States. Colorado Springs is the second-most populous city and the most extensive city in the State of Colorado. It is the principal city of the Colorado Springs, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the second-most prominent city of the Front Range Urban Corridor. It is located in east-central Colorado, on Fountain Creek, 70 miles (113 km) south of Denver. ​ ​ Colorado Springs on Wikipedia Contact Brian to discuss the area or request contact info for his Realtor partner in the Colorado Springs, CA area. Colorado Springs Realtor Contact Info Schedule an appointment with Brian. Back to the Relocation Page COLORADO SPRINGS, CO SAN JOSE, CA VS POPULATION 482,131 1,013,616 MEDIAN HOME PRICE $1,249,900 $410,900 COMFORT INDEX (Summer | Winter) 9.8 / 7.5 8.9 / 5.4 COST OF LIVING 214.5 104.5 CRIME VIOLENT (US AVERAGE 22.7) 25 23.6 CRIME PROPERTY (US AVERAGE 35.4) 36.5 52.0

Home Preparation Soon we will be meeting at the property to discuss the home preparation plans. I’m sure you’re wondering what you should do to the home to get the home ready for the market and get the biggest return on your investment (ROI). This short video will show you the best ROI projects to get the biggest bang for your buck. This video is an example of how my team and I can take a home that needs a lot of work and get it ready for the market in just 3-4 weeks.

Webinars Workshops Consultations Every homeowner is unique, so there are different webinars, workshops, private consultations and videos for every stage of homeownership. You can also request a custom workshop for your private events. Should I Stay or Go? This workshop will help homeowners decide if they should stay or go. Click here to learn more How it All Works – From Decision to Transition This workshop covers what to do after you've decided to make the transition to a retirement community, you need to know “How it all Works”. Click here to learn more The Myths of Retirement Living Communities This workshop will dispel all of the myths surrounding retirement communities and show you what it’s like to live on a cruise ship on land. Click here to learn more In-Home Care VS. Retirement Living Communities ​ This workshop compares aging in place with in-home care VS. transitioning to a retirement community Click here to learn more Homeowner Paralysis of Analysis This workshop is for homeowners who are on the fence about making a transition and how to break the Paralysis of Analysis ​ Click here to learn more Ready, Set, Go! This workshop is for homeowners who have made the decision to make a transition to a new home. Now what?? Click here to learn more Flight Plan Webinars about Real Estate (Home selling process) ​ ​ Click here to learn more List of Upcoming Webinars Free webinars with Saratoga Retirement Community and Sunny View Retirement Community ​ 2024 Webinar Schedule Create your own webinar Let's chat and create your customize webinar together. ​ ​ Coming soon! STUDENT TESTIMONIALS Your “Stay Or Go Homeowner” class is a valuable resource for anyone approaching that time of life. I was a fairly new widow when I took it, and while I had done many of the things mentioned, there were valuable details that I was glad to learn. It was reassuring to learn that I can stay in my home – unless I decide for other reasons to relocate to a seniors residence. ​ I’m also pleased to have the contacts and recommendations you provided, for home maintenance and down-sizing. I’m actively engaged in down-sizing as I can, to make it easier if and when a move is necessary. ​ I have told many of my friends about the class and I think a couple of them are planning to take it. I wish you success with your efforts to turn all of this into a book – you could reach even more people that way, although a book wouldn’t really take the place of the class discussions. ​ Dale Hill

Bend, OR & Surrounding Areas Bend is a city in and the county seat of Deschutes County, Oregon , United States.[7] It is the principal city of the Bend Metropolitan Statistical Area . Bend is Central Oregon 's largest city and, despite its modest size, is the de facto metropolis of the region, owing to the low population density of that area. ​ Bend's climate is typical of the high desert with cool nights and sunny days, classified as semi-arid (Köppen climate classification BSk). Annual precipitation averages 11.2 in (280 mm), with an annual average snowfall of 23.8 inches (60.5 cm). The winter season in Bend provides a mean temperature of 31.1 °F (−0.5 °C) in December. ​ ​ Bend on Wikipedia Contact Brian to discuss the area or request contact info for his Realtor partner in the Bend, OR area. Bend, OR Realtor Contact Info Schedule an appointment with Brian. Back to the Relocation Page BEND, OR SAN JOSE, CA VS POPULATION 101,886 1,013,616 MEDIAN HOME PRICE $1,249,900 $634,200 COMFORT INDEX (Summer | Winter) 9.8 / 7.5 9.0 / 5.2 COST OF LIVING 214.5 123.5 CRIME VIOLENT (US AVERAGE 22.7) 25 12.2 CRIME PROPERTY (US AVERAGE 35.4) 36.5 37.2

Roseville, CA & Surrounding Areas Roseville is the largest city in Placer County, California, located within the Sacramento metropolitan area. ​ As per rosevilletoday.com, Roseville is once again named one of the best places to live in the United States, ranking 45th by Money.com in its 2020 survey. Roseville is the only California city in the rankings. ​ High paying jobs, vast retail opportunities, and the reliability and low cost of our city owned utilities are among the reasons for Roseville’s high ranking. ​ Roseville on Wikipedia Contact Brian to discuss the area or request contact info for his Realtor partner in the Roseville, CA area. Roseville, CA Realtor Contact Info Schedule an appointment with Brian. Back to the Relocation Page ROSEVILLE, CA SAN JOSE, CA VS POPULATION 144,725 1,013,616 MEDIAN HOME PRICE $1,249,900 $587,300 COMFORT INDEX (Summer | Winter) 9.8 / 7.5 8.2 / 7.2 COST OF LIVING 214.5 133.9 CRIME VIOLENT (US AVERAGE 22.7) 25 14.1 CRIME PROPERTY (US AVERAGE 35.4) 36.5 37.2

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