Cole Smith

SERVICE AREAS AND SPECIALTIES
I operate a small and highly personalized team of dedicated Real Estate professionals with a focus on customer service and attention to detail. I specialize in the project management and brokering services for all types of properties from luxury residential homes and land to commercial, industrial and land development in all regions of Lake Tahoe, Minden, Gardnerville, Carson City, Reno and surrounding areas.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
It is all very simple, 32 years of connecting the dots in all facets of Real Estate. My tenure in the real estate industry has graced me with an expansive knowledge of all aspects of the business. My Goal is to provide an effective methodology utilizing cutting edge technologies combined with a streamlined process to accurately and efficiently facilitate any real estate transaction. I have what it takes to provide a myriad of services to buyers, sellers and developers seeking professional real estate guidance.
PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS
As a top producer, for many years, I rank among the top echelon in the Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors (SNAR) in total production volume. I'm an active member of the Residential Sales Council of REALTORS National Marketing Institute, a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and an e-Pro Certified Broker. As an e-Pro designated real estate specialist I have the training and tools to communicate effectively with online consumers and generate more traffic to our website which in turn generates more visibility for my clients.
PERSONAL / COMMENTS
Extraordinary drive and focus is the key to my success. I understand the customers and strive to ensure they are making the right decision about their assets. I enjoy the outdoors including skiing at Heavenly Ski Resort, boating on the crystal clear blue Lake Tahoe in the summer, mountain biking, hiking, cycling and fitness. I am blessed being located in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

CRS, e-Pro, A.M.P.I, NAR, NNRMLS, SNAR, SSSC Equator

1/21/2013 4:41:00 PM On the fence about buying: Check out these interest rate charts... It's hard to imagine that in the 1980's we had the highest interest rates in a 100 year history. Today, we are experiencing nearly close to the lowest interest rates in the same 100 years. The question being asked is, "How long will interest rates ...'> Views: 76 Comments: 0 Comment

1/16/2013 5:21:00 PM 2 Story For Sale in Johnson Lane • 3,856 sq. ft., 1 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $196,500 Johnson Lane, Douglas County - Office-Warehouse condo located one block from Minden Tahoe Airport, Upper Mezzanine 1229+-sf pure office configured in 4 separate view suites, restroom with shower, ...'> Views: 82 Comments: 0 Comment

10/31/2012 2:22:00 PM Just Listed: 160 Five Creek Road, Home Site #303, 5+ acres for $250,000 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; ...'> Views: 97 Comments: 0 Comment

10/25/2011 12:25:00 PM Terrific 6.75 acre Homesite in Job's Peak Ranch $210,000 W e sold lots just like this one in 2006 for $625,000. This beauty is 6.75 acres and has direct trail access to a great trail network for unlimited hiking. To sweeten the deal it comes with a prepaid water connection fee worth $37,270. Priced at $210,000 it ...'> Views: 204 Comments: 0 Comment

10/24/2011 9:19:00 AM Annual real estate sales rise for 3rd straight month Annual real estate sales rise for 3rd straight month (CHARTS) National median home price declines 3.5% By Inman News Inman News™ Share This var switchTo5x=true; stLight.options({ publisher:'e0a0cbd0-a0a7-45c8-979c-61918712327d' }); At a glance: Existing-home ...'> Views: 295 Comments: 0 Comment

8/19/2011 2:27:00 PM Price Reduced on 2640 Mountain Clover Rd in Buckeye/Pinenut Buckeye/Pinenut, Gardnerville - Announcing a price reduction on 2640 Mountain Clover Rd, a 3,390 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $689,000 - PRICE REDUCED!!. Property information'> Views: 344 Comments: 0 Comment

5/27/2011 11:34:00 AM Foreclosures Account for 28% of 1st Q Sales, Down36% From 1st Q 2010 Foreclosure sales accounted for 28 percent of U.S. home sales in the first quarter, with those properties selling for nearly 27 percent less, on average, than homes not in the foreclosure process, data aggregator RealtyTrac said in a report released today. ...'> Views: 345 Comments: 0 Comment

5/26/2011 12:38:00 PM Home Sales On The Rise Why Home Sales Will Rise This Year The first quarter ended with decent home sales activity, but the rest of the year should be even better. Here's why. By Lawrence Yun var author="Lawrence Yun"; var date='Jun 1, 2011'; if (author!="" && date!='') document.write(' ...'> Views: 382 Comments: 0 Comment

5/18/2011 10:32:00 AM Announcing Arts and Crafts Insprired Home: 130 Summit Ridge Way in Job's Peak Ranch, Job's Peak Ranch, Foothill Area - Announcing: 130 Summit Ridge Way, a 3,935 sq. ft., 4 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Arts and Crafts". Now MLS® $1,575,000 Incredible! Property information'> Views: 334 Comments: 0 Comment

5/18/2011 10:17:00 AM Price Reduced on 216 Forest Hill Way (Lot 310) in Job's Peak Ranch Job's Peak Ranch, Foothill Area - Announcing a new listing in Job's Peak Ranch: 216 Forest Hill Way (Lot 310), a lot / land. Now MLS® $230,000 - Priced below acquisition. Property information'> Views: 321 Comments: 0 Comment