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  A Realtor since 1998 Barbara has been an award-winning, multi-million dollar producer since her first year.
Dedicated to excellence in every aspect of her business, Barbara won the annual "Top Customer Service" Award after working in real estate for only three months. Understanding the importance of staying knowledgeable, Barbara carries the designations GRI (Graduate Real Estate Institute), and Previews Specialist (for premier properties).
Barbara has a true love for the real estate profession.
 "I thoroughly enjoy what I do for a living", she says. "Helping
people with one of the most important financial transactions they'll make and doing a good job for them offers me an incredible amount of job satisfaction." Year after year, Barbara continues to earn high praise from clients for her in-depth knowledge of the market, her skills at negotiation, her friendly thorough service and her tireless dedication to helping clients achieve their goals.
A NW native, Barbara has lived in Corvallis for 22 years, is intimately familiar with the area and deeply committed her community.
 Barbara and her family are committed to Corvallis as their home, raising their children here. As a parent of three kids she stays actively involved in numerous youth activities. She has held positions such as team parent for basketball, soccer coach, helped with the annual pancake breakfast at her daughter’s elementary school and helped to organize and oversee the Senior All-Night Party, a safe & fun celebration for graduating seniors. In addition, she is a strong supporter of local arts and other community organizations.
For relaxation, Barbara enjoys reading and adventures in the beautiful Oregon outdoors and spending time with friends.
She hikes with her two dogs, white-water rafts, and enjoys spending time in her garden. She’s sure to be found at the farmer’s market and most of our local area fairs and celebrations- supporting local events and the local economy.
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Home Inspections >If It Is Broken Fix It
Most houses have a few "little" problems, like leaking faucets, a stove burner that won't light, or electrical outlets with too much "spark". These defects may not seem very important--unless your house is about to go on the market.
We rarely have difficulty getting sellers to agree to paint, replace worn carpets or plant a few flowers in the front yard. These kinds of repairs obviously increase the overall appeal of the property. However, if any of the major systems in your home need maintenance, it is also prudent to have the necessary repairs made. Have your furnace, central air-conditioning system, plumbing and wiring checked as part of your pre-marketing efforts. The best rule is--if it's broken, fix it!
The purchase agreement requires that a house be conveyed with all the systems in working order, and most buyers will bring in a home inspector to identify any potential problems. During the period of time between the "meeting of the minds" and the removal of the inspection contingencies, the buyers are the most vulnerable to an attack of buyer's remorse. This is also the time when anything that hasn't been repaired could become a major issue.
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What building has been named the 21st Century Townhouse project?
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4 townhouse in Bowie, MD made of giant foam/board panels, concrete/styrofoam block frames, steel, and aerated concrete. |
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