Hi Folks, There are many real estate designations and enhancements available to real estate professionals these days. Some are more valuable than others, but being a big advocate of continuing education, I recently selected one that I thought would not only benefit me, as a professional, but also would be exceptionally valuable to my clients. That selection was to become an e-Pro certified Realtor.     When I was researching this opportunity, I ran across the following excerpt from the class literature: "Should you use an e-PRO? Yes——especially if you're an Internet user. In this fast-paced age, technology has become a necessity. An e-PRO is someone who has recognized and responded to the needs of the new consumer. If you choose an e-PRO, it's a safe bet you'll get the kind of service y... 03/16/2009

Located between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, Grass Valley sits in the beautiful Sierra Foothills.  We have a four season climate, with just a dusting of snow in town, many recreational and cultural activities, good restaurants and shopping and award winning schools.  Beautiful Lakes, rivers, mountains with miles of trails for the hiking, biking and horse back riding enthusiast and adjacent to the Tahoe National Forest. Parks and Places to Visit Empire Mine State Park with 800 acres, where you can explore the mine yards, the owners cottage with docents dressed in period dress to show you around, beautiful gardens and other buildings.  This is considered the richest mine in California, operating from 1850 to 1956.  The mine produced over 5 million ounces of gold, taken from over 350 miles o... 08/19/2008

Visit our Virtual Tour of the Draft Horse Classic: http://www.realestateshows.com/213181 Every September the "Gentle Giants" come from all over the west to take part in the Draft Horse Classic at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California.  The event runs for four days with the Draft Horses competing in events like vintage carriages, pulling, halter, etc.  Everything from 2 horse hithes to the big 6 horse hitches are displayed.  Visitors are welcome to come through the barns and talk to the participants and find out about the horses that they have brought. Along with the show, there are vendors with a variety of horse and farm related products, a juried Western Art Exhibit, food booths and the local wineries and restaurants have tastings of local fare.  It is no cost to ... 08/15/2008

Visit our Fall Colors Virtual Tour: http://www.realestateshows.com/219720 People come from all over to see the beautiful fall colors in Nevada County.  The area features four distinct seasons.  Nevada County is located between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe, in the Sierra Foothills.  We have numerous cultural and recreational activities, good shopping, historic towns and award winning schools. Come visit us, I would love to show you around. Laura Berman, United Country - Town & Country Realty 530-273-3900,  cell: 530-913-8789, gvrealto@sbcglobal.net (email) www.gvrealestate.com (website)   08/15/2008

  To view the Fair: http://www.realestateshows.com/321567  The Nevada County Fair is a high point for local residents and visitors alike.  This event will remind you of another era, where 4H and FFA participants deplay their livestock to adults who bring their pies and vegetables to be judged.  If you grew up in small town American, you will take a trip down memory lane when viewing this.  Give me a call, I would love to show you our beautiful area. Laura Berman United Country-Town & Country Realty 226 Mill Street, Grass Valley, Ca.  530-273-3900,  Cell 530-913-8789   08/15/2008

It's funny how word of mouth advertising works. We started out doing maybe one virtual tour a month, which was fine for us starting off since we specialized in wedding video, etc. We had one client who suggested our virtual tour services to another realtor, who in return told three other realtors (that I know of). Needless to say... virtual tours are not just a little product that we are offering on the side. They have become a major product that we offer. And it all started off with one person telling another. So, the moral of the story... do your tours right, treat your clients right, and with a little time... the business will start rolling in.  For more information, please visit our website. 03/20/2008

Celebrating 4th of July, Small Town Style, Grass Valley, Ca.  Grass Valley is located between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Foothills. We have four distinct seasons, a large variety of cultural and recreational activities, good restaurants, historic towns and award winning schools. Here is a video of our parade http://www.realestateshows.com/184439 Town & Country Realty, Grass Valley, Ca. Laura Berman, Broker - 530-273-3900, email: unitedcountry@sbcglobal.net - www.gvrealestate.com 07/06/2007

There are some great places on the internet to find useful information about the city of Grass Valley CA. I have compiled a few of my favorite ones so you have a helpful directory. You could search for "Grass Valley" on Google but a lot of the results you would get might not be that great and you'd have to go through them all yourself.Grass Valley is located in "Gold Country" in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of Nevada County California North East of Sacramento and San Francisco. This area is rich in history and the surrounding region reminds the visitor of days of old but it is a living community very much integrated into the technology of cameras, the internet and today's world.Community LinksGrass Valley DirectoryThis is my compellation of many of the hotels, motels, restaurants, airpor... 05/28/2007

Grass Valley is the leading manufacturer of a large array of high level broadcast, television, and film production equipment. I'm not speaking of the city Grass Valley in Nevada County but rather of the company that produces these broadcast products called "Grass Valley Thomson". For broadcasters and cinematographers around the world Grass Valley Thomson digital cameras have become the standard in the industry with stores all around the country carrying their camera equipment, switchers, cameras, and also the Indigo AV Mixer. For more information go to thomsongrassvalley.com As a Grass Valley Real Estate agent it interests me to know about all these interesting little tid-bits of information that relate to my market and hope you find this interesting as well. Thank you, Alan Savage 05/18/2007

Grass Valley is a wonderful city in Nevada County California gold country. It's current population is approximately 12,000 people. Grass Valley was founded during the California Gold Rush, as was neighboring Nevada City. It is the location of the Empire Mine, which is one of the richest mines in California.Times were hard in the early days of Grass Valley California - the territory had to be cleared so houses could be built. Trees were cut down, burned or turned into lumber to build the homes and schools. Very little was wasted and the quality of life in Nevada County began to steadily develop. Water had to be carried by nearby springs prior to wells being dug. Stones were cut and shaped, and crops were sown and harvested by hand. The name Grassy Valley seemed appropriate when immigrant... 05/14/2007

The Only National Company Specializing in Country Real EstateUnited's famous catalog, United Country.Com is distributed to prospective buyers all over the world.  It features descriptions and photos of properties from coast to coast, including a unique Premier Properties section showcasing some of the most outstanding real estate available.  Our real estate catalog has been in continuous publication since 1928, with an original publication displayed at the Smithsonian Institute as the first real estate catalog ever produced.United also produces several specialty publications.  The Real Estate Sampler is a regional catalog of country properties for sale.  American Treasurers is a magazine, which features only historic properties.  Other publications created by United Country are Farm and... 04/09/2007

Located in the Foothills of California, between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe.  This area offers four distinct seasons, an abundance of recreational activities, cultural activities, good restaurants and great schools.  Quality of life in a small town rural atmosphere.  To take a brief tour of our lovely area visit:   http://www.realestateshows.com/143542 Town & Country Realty, Laura Berman, Broker 530-273-3900 - email: unitedcountry@sbcglobal.net - web www.gvrealestate.com 04/09/2007