Laurie Parris
Sebastopol
7300 Healdsburg Avenue Suite B
Sebastopol, CA 95472
DRE Number: 01140198
PhoneNumbers
Mobile:707-321-4022
Fax:707-829-5028
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My philosophy is to see that my clients make their buying and selling decisions based on all the facts.

Testimonials

Read 5 Client Reviews:

We have purchased or sold homes three times with Laurie and have been consistently impressed with her. She is adept at navigating the inspection and closing process and has an impressive roster of experts to help in evaluating property. In negotiations, she is positive and diplomatic, while still being tenacious. We always felt that Laurie was listening closely to us, representing our best interests and doing everything she could to achieve the outcome we wanted. We highly recommend her to anyone seeking a knowledgeable and strong advocate in the real estate purchase or sale process. Mary Montague Briggs 

  Laurie is such a pleasure to work with. She's charming, efficient, always follows through and really knows the field. She goes way beyond what is expected. When I asked her, she took over everything in my property purchase -- negotiating, financing, inspections, property management, so many details -- at a time I really needed somebody to step in and take over. I recommend her to my family and friends and to you too. Sandy Dennis

  Laurie went above and beyond the norm as she helped guide me through the laborious, yet exciting process of buying my home. She was very good at keeping me informed as to what homes were available in my price range at all times. She understands the ins and outs of this business, is very professional wanting it to be a fair and honest transaction for both the buyer and seller. Laurie kept me informed and explained in detail each complicated page of the real estate packets requiring my attention. She is a joy to work with and I would highly recommend her to my family and friends. Judy Lynch

Laurie did a great job of guiding me through the complicated process of buying my first home. She helped me understand every step. She made sure to connect me with other well respected experts for every part of the process. I will always recommend Laurie to my friends and family. Cassandra Lawrence

  Laurie was extremely professional, helpful, had a lot of local knowledge and was spot on in her advice on pricing when making an offer. She helped us negotiate a lower price on the house during escrow. I highly recommend her as a realtor. Sofia & Steven Veniard-Kirby

 

 

Bio

      Purchasing real estate is unarguably one of the biggest decisions you'll make. You will need an agent with experience to guide you in the right direction. My eighteen years of Real Estate experience includes mortgage lending, residential appraisal, new home development, country property and residential resale.  I've Managed the building of my personal brand new home and the rebuilding of my 1906 vintage home in downtown Sebastopol.  Location, Location and Location - you need an agent who knows all about the town you want to live in.

      I reside in Sebastopol with my husband Graeme and children Devin & Julia. Devin is a Junor at Analy High School and Julia an 8th Grader at Twin Hills Charter Middle School. I enjoy volunteering for the Sebastopol Education Foundation and in programs that benefit our local community. I ran my first 26.2 mile marathon with the Redwood Empire Team in Training for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in 2006 to help find a cure for blood cancer.

  

Getting to Know Sebstopol:

Historical Sketch
The first known inhabitants of the area were the Miwok and Pomo Indians. Sebastopol lies within the Analy Township, which was so named by Jasper O'Farrell who came to California from the county of "Annaly" in Ireland in 1843. Sebastopol was named for the Crimean seaport of Sevastopol in Russia in the 1850's. In the late 1800's when the Gravenstein apple was introduced, Sebastopol became the pioneer town of canned applesauce, an industry that is foremost in the town today. In 1885 Luther Burbank purchased acreage in Sebastopol for an experimental nursery. It is known as Gold Ridge Farm and a small plot of land from the farm remains and is open to visitors. In 1890 the Northwestern Pacific Railroad opened a branch to Sebastopol. In 1904 an electric train carried passengers between Petaluma, Santa Rosa and Sebastopol. Sebastopol was incorporated as a City on June 13, 1902, and has a manager-council type of government. Since the early 1900's Sebastopol has held harvest time Apple Fairs. Now for over 50 years its annual springtime Apple Blossom Festival has attracted thousands of flower lovers to the area for blossom tours and related festivities.

Location
Sebastopol is 56 miles north of San Francisco on Gravenstein Highway (CA-116) and Luther Burbank Memorial Highway (CA-12), 7 miles west of Santa Rosa and the Sonoma County Administration Center. It lies 13 miles east of Bodega Bay and the Pacific coastline, 10 miles from the Russian River recreation region. It is 102 miles from the State Capitol of Sacramento and 405 miles north of Los Angeles.

Population
Sebastopol (City Limits) 7,750
West County market area 50,000
Sonoma County 431,800

Climate
Sebastopol has a moderate climate with southwesterly prevailing winds of 10 m.p.h. The average rainfall is 36 inches annually, concentrated between the months of December and March. No recorded snowfall. Frost is possible December through March, usually less than 10 days per year.

Average Normal Normal
Temperatures: High /Low
Spring 72°F / 38°F
Summer 80°F / 44°F
Autumn 76°F / 48°F
Winter 56°F / 30°F
Elevation: 65 to 250 feet in the rolling hills.

Recreational & Cultural Facilities
Sebastopol has nineteen churches, one public library, one weekly newspaper, one television cable system, three parks, five playgrounds and one public swimming pool. There is a Community Center and Art Center, ball parks, public golf course, tennis courts and the Veterans Memorial Building. Nearby resorts, campgrounds and State Parks add to the recreation facilities. There are also service clubs, fraternal and social organizations, trade associations, youth and sports groups. Art, gardening & music clubs are popular throughout West Sonoma County.

Housing
Rentals: one and two bedroom apartments range from $850- $1,200 per month. Two and three bedroom homes range for $1,200 to $1,800 per month. Median selling price in the greater Sebastopol is $550,000. The vacancy rate is less than 1%. Burbank Heights is a government subsidized senior housing project.

Health Services
One general hospital with a total bed capacity of 55. Physicians/surgeons, eye care/surgery center, optometrists, dentists, orthodontist, chiropractors, physical therapists, massage center, psychiatrists, convalescent hospitals, radiology lab, dental lab and acupuncture clinic are available.

Transportation
Highways: U.S. 101, State Highways 12 and 116. Bus service is provided by Sonoma County Transit within the County of Sonoma. Golden Gate Transit provides service to San Francisco. Also, local buses provide service to both the San Francisco and Oakland Airports for a fee. Sonoma County Airport, in Santa Rosa, has passenger and freight service.

Police and Fire Protection
Sebastopol has fourteen City Police Officers, eleven Reserve Officers, four Dispatchers, three Control Aids, K-9 Police Units and Patrol Cars. In addition, the County Sheriff's Department provides protection in unincorporated area. The Sebastopol Volunteer Fire Department has over 30 volunteers with six trucks. Three adjacent area volunteer fire districts also provide service.

Major Employers/Employees
50-150 O'Reilly and Associates - Safeway
200-250 Analy Union High School - Sebastopol Union School
251-350 Palm Drive Hospital

Real Estate Affiliates

  • Real Estate Appraiser since 2004 in Sonoma, Napa and Solano County.
  • New  Home Specialist.
  • Staging Design.
  • Short Sale Certified
  • Board Member of "For our Daughters" Foundation
  • Treasurer, Sebastopol Board of Realtors

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