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click: www.RingTheRivers.com call: 850-297-2255 The Rivers Team, Keller Williams Town & Country Realty

BUYING A HOME

WITH THE RIVERS TEAM

Relocating to Tallahassee


THE RIVERS TEAM

Specializing in Relocation

Don’t Move to Tallahassee Without the Rivers Team!

Hi! We’re The Rivers Team and RELOCATION is our specialty. With over 35 years of combined real estate experience, the Rivers Team is well qualified to help you establish your new home in Tallahassee. Moving your family to another town or state is a major event in your life. We have helped many families and individuals relocate to and from the Tallahassee area. The Rivers Team has been Tallahassee’s #1 selling team for the past five years, providing the best real estate services - at the best prices. If you will be moving to the area, we can correspond by email and phone. We’ll determine what type of home, price range and neighborhoods you are interested in. The Rivers Team has developed a unique, state-of-the-art Home Buyer’s Profile Plan including our Home Buyers Instant Information System and the exclusive Home Buyer’s Alert. During our initial consultation, we will determine your property pro-file requirements. This information is entered into our sophisticated computer program that is linked directly into the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), the REALTOR database that includes all homes for sale. This program searches the MLS routinely for homes available on the market that match your profile. Detailed printouts about matching properties can be e-mailed, faxed or mailed first-class — you decide! Either way, you know about properties as soon as they go on the market. If you want to tour any property, we will schedule an appointment as quickly as possible. In today’s real estate market, the best homes sell quickly. When you visit, we’ll be ready! We will visit the neighborhoods and homes that interest you the most. In addition, we can talk about schools, subdivisions, local market conditions, local culture — anything that is important to you. We have several programs to help a trailing spouse, including contact lists for every large corporation and business in our area. We are involved in career networking groups such as the Chamber of Commerce, Business After-Hours, Women’s Forum, the Junior League of Tallahassee, Rotary Club, Zonta and more. At this initial interview, it is important for buyers to be as clear as possible about their needs. After you have decided how much you can comfortably spend, your buyer’s specialist will only show you homes that meet your criteria. Promoting clear communication with our customers is good business for us, and it can save you hours of house-hunting. As licensed mortgage brokers, we will help you analyze which mortgage best suits your situation and assist you in getting the best possible interest rate. If you have a home to sell, we can help you find the right Realtor in your area to assist you. Our network of computerized services allow us to find the agent that sells the most homes and/or has the most designations and qualifications. When you work with a top agent on your home sale, it will allow for a quicker sale, making it much more likely that you can sell and move in one easy coordinated step — saving time, money and hassles. When you are ready to schedule a trip to Tallahassee, be sure to let us know. With enough notice we can handle everything - including recommending hotels, restaurants, providing child care options, school interviews, etc. We look forward to working with you & wish you all the best in your move to Tallahassee.

1520 Killearn Center Blvd. Tallahassee, FL 32309


THE RIVERS TEAM

Mission Statement

It is our mission to help you achieve your goals and exceed your expectations so

you will never hesitate to refer us to your family, friends, and co-workers.


KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY

Philosophy

Our Belief System - Our beliefs are an essential part of who we are and

how we conduct business. The Keller Williams® Belief System is the

foundation for providing the ultimate in service for our clients.

Win-Win . . . Or no deal

Integrity . . . Do the right thing

Commitment . . . In all things

Communication . . . Seek first to understand

Creativity . . . Ideas before results

Customers . . . Always come first

Teamwork . . . Together Everyone Achieves More

Trust . . . Starts with honesty

Success . . . Results through people

WI4C2TS

Our Belief System In Action...


MEET THE RIVERS TEAM

Founding Members In 1989, Gene and Rebekah Rivers had a dream: to grow a real estate team focused on client service and

satisfaction. In 1992, we moved our business to Gene’s hometown (Tallahassee) after we lost our house

in Hurricane Andrew. Nineteen years later, we are proud to say that service and satisfaction are still the

primary focus and foundation of our business. Throughout this journey, the team has grown from 2 to 10.

Early on, we realized that specialists were needed to uphold our standards and to exceed our customers’

expectations – therefore, our team members have honed their skills to excel in the different real estate

arenas. We have become a team composed of Listing Specialists, Buyer’s Specialists, Investment

Specialists, New Construction Specialists, and fully staffed Listing, Closing, and Marketing departments;

allowing each agent specialist to have an administrative counterpart.

During the past 2 decades, we have mentored, trained, and coached our team members to give them the

absolute best and most up-to-date knowledge of negotiation, client service, market awareness, and

innovative technology. And, over the years, we have expanded from a team of two to four Keller Williams

offices serving customers in Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Orange Park, and Panama City. However, our #1

love is, and will always be, The Rivers Team.

We look forward to working with you and your comments are important to us. Please don’t hesitate to

contact us at any time at 297-2255 – it is your feedback and business that has gotten us this far. Thank

you in advance for the trust you have placed in our team.

Gene and Rebekah Rivers

Designations

ABR-Accredited Buyers Representative

CRP– Certified Relocation Professional

CRS-Certified Residential Specialist

GRI– Graduate, REALTOR Institute

PMN– Performance Management Network


EXPERIENCE

The Rivers Team Advantage Agent On Call 9AM to 9PM, Prospecting for You 7 Days A Week

Guaranteed Quick Response Time to Inquiries on Your Home from 9AM to 9PM Daily

Full-time Marketing, Listing, Closing, & Relocation Departments

We Market Your Home to the World - 60+ Top Real Estate Websites, E-mail, Direct Mail,

& Print Publications to get the public’s attention and Target Potential Buyers!

Customized Website -24-Hour Web Access to Sale of Your Home with Feedback,

Marketing Activity, and More

Automatic Prospecting - Instant E-mail Notification of NEW Comparable Homes for Sale

Market Snapshot—B-monthly Community Report that Shows you the current Active,

Pending, and Sold Homes in Your Neighborhood. Info is taken directly from the MLS!

Administrative Attendant Checks Listings Weekly

Free Moving Van to You for Your Move & to Any Buyer who Wants to Buy Your Home

Rental Assistance

VIP Club—We provide ongoing service to our customers forever.

Community Involvement & Support—Remember, real estate values are determined by

the quality of life in the community.

Belief System—Our Integrity is never compromised. You get what we promise.

As you can see, the Rivers Team is your One-Stop Real Estate Shop! To sign up for Market

Snapshot today, please visit us on the web at RingTheRivers.com.

To view Rivers Team videos on Selling, Buying or Relocating. Go to

www.riversteammedia.com.


MEET THE RIVERS TEAM

Rebekah Rivers Broker/Owner and Lead Listing Specialist 850-509-7900 [email protected] What she does for you: Pricing Strategizing Negotiating

Cindy Livengood, Realtor Realtor Partner 850-212-8359 [email protected]

Sean Rady, Realtor Realtor Partner 850-559-5027 [email protected]


THE RIVERS TEAM

Producers of Listing Awesomeness Debi York, Team Leader

850-701-2667 or [email protected]

What she does for you:

Answer any service-related questions or concerns that you may have.

Supports the Team throughout the transaction to closing

Hilary Stephens, Closing Manager



Handles all aspects of the closing process from the time an offer comes in to

the time the keys are handed over.

Arranges all inspections & repairs, keeps in close contact with title companies

and agents on the other side.

Lexxi Morrow, Listing Coordinator



Takes pictures, measurements and details about your home and

turns it into an official listing

Markets your property by utilizing web programs and agent

caravans

Courier


What they do for you:

Delivers documents and marketing materials

Visits vacant properties and reports status to Listing Manager

Assists the team in the field

Helps market properties with signage and lockbox placement


THE RIVERS TEAM

What Our Clients Say

“We were city shopping as well as house shopping (from 1200 miles away) and what tipped the scales and

brought us to Tallahassee instead of another city was that Rivers Team listened to our needs and responded

quickly with just the type of listings we were looking for.” Charles and Kay Ewold

“My family and I have had the experience of both purchasing and selling a home through the

Rivers Team. With all the relocating I have done over the years, no one compares to the

Rivers Team. I wish every state had a Gene & Rebekah Rivers/ Rivers Team. Their

professionalism is second to none! Great job, Rivers Team!” Tony Downs & family

“I got my asking price and Rebekah handled all the details (and there were lots of

details!). I’m glad I choose Gene & Rebekah and the Rivers Team.” Mitch Kehn

“Our Buyer’s Specialist on the Rivers Team was always there to help, assist or

get answers whenever we needed them. She was a delight to work with in buying

our new home.” Bill & Melinda Blevins

“The Rivers Team did a Great Job! with difficult circumstances.” Joe Winterle

“Thanks for your extra effort during the negotiation process. Rebekah made sure we got what we

wanted, without letting the deal fall through.” Mike & Sherry Dollhopf

“We experienced more a feeling of personal friendship rather than cold business dealings. We can’t

emphasize enough the warm & efficient methods and easy/cheerful advice of the Rivers Team members.

Many Thanks!” Walt Slater

“I was extremely happy with The Rivers Team and would never have considered going to anyone else to buy or sell a home. My kids and I appreciate everything. Thanks Gene & Rebekah!” Bobby Bernal

“My daughter who was helping me in my search for a home, was hesitant to commit ourselves to using one specific realtor. But after spending time with the Rivers Team buyers specialist and myself looking at homes, she agreed with me and wanted to use the Rivers Team exclusively in our search for a home. We received excellent service.” Zelda Rogers

“Gene Rivers is Super Realtor extraordinaire! What impressed us most is the Rivers Team

always had our interests at heart. Despite a very busy schedule, they always called us back

quickly and made us feel as though we were the most important clients they had. They are

great!” Bryan & Victoria Morse


HOME OWNERSHIP OUTLINE

The Home Buying Process Consultation to analyze needs

Establish a working relationship

Financial Pre-Qualification or Pre-Approval

Select Properties

View Properties

Negotiations

Removal of Any Contingencies

Financing - Inspections - Other

Contingencies

Appraisal & Survey

Title Work

Acceptance of Contract

Write an Offer to Purchase

Earnest Money

Assembling of Documents

Closing

Congratulations on Your New Home!


THE RIVERS TEAM

Difference Rivers Team Community Support & Involvement

Pumpkin Giveaway in the Fall to benefit the American Red Cross Local Chapter with free

pumpkins, bouncy slides, clowns, face painting, photographs in the Pumpkin Patch and

tours of the Red Cross Fire House

Annual Food Drives throughout the year to benefit America’s Second Harvest of the Big

Bend

Member Raising a Healthy Child Non-Profit Board of Directors

Sponsor of High School Art Contest for local students

Sponsor of Annual March of Dimes Winefest Fundraiser

NPR Public Radio Sponsor

WFSU Public Radio Sponsor and volunteers

Partners in Excellence with local public schools

Sponsor of the DeSoto Trail Elementary School Student Council

Benefactor of the Rickards High School Chorus Department

Benefactor of the Chiles High School Golf Tournament

Rebekah Rivers passes out

balloon animals

Crowd at the craft table at the 10th Annual

Pumpkin Giveaway.

The Rivers Team supporting troops at the 5K

Justin Sisson run.


THE RIVERS TEAM

Moving Checklist

For Long Distance Moves! PLAN AHEAD BY: Deciding what to move and what not to move. Possibly plan a garage sale!

Getting estimates from several moving companies or truck rental companies, depending on how you

plan to make the move.

Planning your travel itinerary and making transportation and lodging reservations in advance. (Leave a

copy with a friend or relative.)

Transferring your bank accounts. They will be happy to open your accounts by mail.

Contacting your local credit bureau to find out if they are on the same system your new home town

subscribes to; if not, they will be able to transfer your credit file.

Requesting records from doctors and dentists, including eye glass prescriptions, dental x-rays and

vaccinations.

Obtaining your childrens’ school records to make for an easier transfer.

Drawing up a floor plan of where your furniture should be placed. This will help avoid confusion for you

and your movers.

Paying existing bills and closing out local charge accounts.

Recording expenses incurred during your house-hunting trips. You will also want to save your moving

expense receipts (if the move is employment-related) for tax deductions.

For Local Moves!

PLAN AHEAD BY: Deciding what to move and what not to move. Possibly plan a garage sale (extra cash & less to move).

Getting estimates from several moving companies, or truck rental companies if you’re moving yourself.

Be sure to obtain a hand truck (appliance dolly) if you’re moving yourself.

Arranging transfer of children’s school records if applicable.

Drawing up a floor plan of where your furniture should be placed to avoid confusion for you and/or your

movers.

Arranging any special movers, such as for an expensive piano, or such as is necessary to break down

and move a pool table or above-ground swimming pool.


WHEN YOU’RE MOVING

Don’t Forget!

Don’t Forget To:

Cancel or transfer deliveries, newspaper, garbage collection, etc. Coordinate the transfer of gas,

electric, (water & sewer when not handled by title company.) with the next occupant of your old home, as

well as with the previous owner of your new home, so as to avoid lapses in sevice and extra re-start

expenses.

Check on personal items that might be at the photo shop, bank safe deposit box, a neighbor’s house,

on lay-away or in the repair shop (i.e., shoe repair, jewelry store, small appliance repair or dressmaker).

Make arrangements for transporting your plants and pets.

Save the phone book from your former city residence for tying up loose ends or for future

correspondence.

Transfer insurance policies or arrange for new policies.

Gather all valuables, jewelry, important papers (birth certificates, deeds, documents) to take with you

personally.

Have the car serviced for the trip.

Pack an arrival kit of necessities just in case you arrive before the mover.

Get refunds from your present utility and phone companies and arrange for service at your new home.

Purchase moving insurance. Your mover’s liability for lost or damaged goods will not equal their

replacement cost.

Appraise valuable items, such as antiques, art pieces, etc.

Check with your attorney about your will if crossing state lines.

Ask for professional referrals if available (i.e. doctor, accountant, etc.)

Change these addresses: Post Office, charge accounts, subscriptions (at least four weeks in advance),

relatives and friends, national and alumni organizations, church, mail order clubs (books, tapes,

catalogues), firms with which you have time payments, past employer in order to receive your W-2 form.


Utilities

City of Tallahassee Utilities

www.Talgov.com

850-891-4968

Talquin—Quincy, Midway, Havana

www.Talquinelectric.com

850-627-7651

Tri-County Electric—Crawfordville

850-948-5901

Tri-County Electric—Monticello

850-997-3533

Waste Management

www.WM.com

Cable/Internet/Phone

Century Link

www.Centurylink.com

Comcast

www.Comcast.com

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Utilities/Phone/Cable