Eichler News by Connie Misiewicz - Winter, 2003

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October 7, 2002 marked my 25^th anniversary in real estate. It has been a wonderful experience and I wouldn't have traded the time for anything else. I have immensely enjoyed my work with Eichler owners, as Steve and I are Eichler people ourselves, having owned four. We have decided however, that it is time to move on to new endeavors, as we will be turning 50 this year. I am going to take a shot at writing full time and Steve is going back to his music -his first career was as a classical and jazz' musician. We will be relocating as well and will be busy:: building a new home in Sedona,AZ. It will be a pueblo style with radiant heat and big outside courtyards -a southwest Eichler if you will.

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We have been working on a way to hand off our busiÂnesses to other very talented professionals and feel that we are now in a position to move on, knowing that you will be in good hands. Henri Varela is an Eichler owner/client of mine, who also is a master sheetrocking contractor. He has his general contractor's license as well, and has been working with Steve recently to transition the remodeling/ repairing of Eichlers over to him. Henri, who is every bit the perfectionist that Steve is, will be keeping some of Steve's wonderful workers as well. He.l1fi was born in Portugal, lived in France and in addition to speaking four languages, is quite the wine connoisseur. We know you will enjoy working with him. Henri can be reached at 408-737-8464.

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As for buying and selling, I am most confident that you will be happy with the team of two agents whom I have known for years. Nil Erdal and Nil Keskin are at Coldwell Banker. I consider them very professional, classy ladies. The fact that Nil Erdal received her master's degree from my alma mater, Michigan State, is a mere coincidence, not a bias! Nil Erdal has been in the business for 15 years and Nil Keskin for 12, so they are seasoned veterans. They both were born in Turkey and have that wonderful Mediterranean spirit of hospitality. They can be reached at 408-996-1100. Nil ErdaI's direct line is 408-872-3184 and her email is nil@nilerdal.com.

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Our concern for Eichler owners is that there are numerous self proclaimed Eichler specialists (meaning they have websites), who have been generating a lot of information in the market place. On one site in particular, anyone who is willing to pay the ad fees is listed as a specialist. Our best advice to you is, always find out how many Eichlers they have actually dealt with and get referrals from other Eichler owners who have used them. The list of contractors we have been recommending is constantly changing as companies changed ownership, or we have found better products to recommend. As for agents, I felt it was important to find individuals who were highly competent and ethical as well as knowing something about Eichlers and most importantly, being enÂthusiastic about them. The two Nils were at the top of a very short list and I was delighted when they jumped at the chance to be involved. You will be hearing from them and Henri very soon.

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Steve and I will be available by local phone to help transition and answer questions, so please feel free to call. Use the 408-404-6800 as it will roam wherever we are. Our properties are on the market now so we will be in town for at least another month. Working with Henri and the two Nils, we will continue to help find you the best services available for your Eichler home. On behalf of Steve and myself, we wish you continued happiness and harmony in your home.

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