THE REAL (ESTATE) STORY

By Larry Underhill

CONGRATULATIONS to another family of Mystery Clients on the successful SALE of their home! Why Mystery Clients? Because not everyone wants to see their name in the paper. If you’re a reclusive celebrity or maybe just a very private person, seeing your name in print can be a shock. This is why we’ve implemented the Mystery Client Program here at Statesman Realty. We’ve taken the best parts of the much-respected Witness Protection Program and applied them to the real estate business. A client can bask in the warmth of congratulations without the discomfort of actually being named.

THESE (MYSTERY) SELLERS were referred to me by friends and past clients. It’s great when people entrust their friends and family members to me. Which reminds me to remind you: When you run across people who need my services, please give me a call with their name and number! (And make sure it’s OK for me to call them, by the way). I promise to serve them well. Thanks in advance.

OPEN TODAY from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and hosted by Statesman’s own Richard Mahoney: 2074 Mammoth Way! FOUR bedrooms, THREE full baths! Over 2200 square feet! Built in 2003 with tile roof, custom interior paint, spacious covered patio, and more! At $539,950, this is a value. Come see for yourself and say hello to Richard!

REDUCED! 1706 South Church Street is one CUTE HOME! It’s also the current home of ONE CUTE KID whose Mom and Dad want to move up to a larger place. The Cute Kid is also a very active little boy. Time for a move up so the NEXT young couple (or retirees or ???) can enjoy this well-kept home! Newer Central Heat and Air! Near-new dual-pane white vinyl-clad windows! Large fenced back yard! Approximately four-year-old composition roof! The big stuff has been done here. This home is pretty much a turn-key deal. And at the new price of $289,000, what’s not to like? Possibly Lodi’s best value in this price range.

ALSO REDUCED and now one of North Stockton’s best values: 9225 Little Creek Circle! 2064 square feet of tastefully decorated home! Tile roof! Three-car garage! Bruce real-wood flooring! More! This Seller’s expert choices in colors and textures make this a real find. Big value on Little Creek Circle! Now only $419,950.

I LOVE MY WORK! It’s a pleasure to serve my clients. Granted, I encounter the occasional ringer here and there. This IS the real world. But for the most part, I work with genuinely nice people who are a joy to serve.

“THE WHOLE SECRET OF A SUCCESSFUL LIFE is to find out what it is one’s destiny to do, and then do it!” So said Henry Ford, and I think he got it right. Have a great week! See you next Sat.