As a country realtor and a ranch owner for over 35 years, Laura has helped her clients find specialty properties, land, ranches and residential estates. Country property is a specialty often times involving complex negotiations and transactions that require extensive knowledge of irrigation and pasture management, facility requirements and design, soil types, zoning issues, wells, septic systems and local micro climates. Laura knows how these type of issues relate to property values. Her client base is built on referrals. Her network of farriers, large animal vets, horse trails and organizations enhance her expertise and reputation as the “GO-TO” realtor for everything country.
Member:
National Association of Realtors
California Association of Realtors
Nevada County Board of Realtors
Placer County Multiple Listing Service
Yuba/Sutter County Multiple Listing Service
Laura has served and is serving on many organizations:
Board of Realtors - LCRC Trustee Immigrant Trail Conservancy - Board of Directors
Nevada County Board of Realtors - Board of Directors:
Grievance Committee
Professional Standards
Multiple Listing Committee
Gold Country Trails Council
International Arabian Horse Association - Delegate
Mother Lode Arabian Horse Association - Board Member
Cal Norte Arabian Horse Association - Member
Select Equestrian Property Network - Co founder
Awards and Recognitions:
California Real Estate Magazine 1990 - Featured Real Estate Agent
Business Woman of the Year 2005
Top Refering Agent
Beverly began her career in Real Estate in San Diego in the 1980’s. She worked with Grubb and Ellis and specialized in Equestrian Properties and Land. She was the President of the Horse Property Broker’s Association and sold properties all over Southern California. Among her more notable sales were The Rancho Bernardo Riding Club, the San Luis Rey Training Center, Faubus Farms, and numerous large parcels of land. Beverly also authored many articles in The Horsetrader Magazine, The Morgan Horse Magazine, The Equestrian Connection, Young Equestrian and was the subject of an article about equestrian properties in the San Diego Union Newspaper. She eventually relocated to Northern California, first Lake Tahoe and then Grass Valley, where she joined United Country Real Estate. She has lived in Grass Valley now for over 20 years and continues to specialize in horse properties and rural land. Beverly is a lifelong horsewoman and she and her husband Skip owned Meadowcreek Morgans. Out of 12 foals that they bred, 5 went on with their new owners to become World Champions in Western Pleasure, Dressage and Western Dressage. Beverly’s love for animals started early. She swam in an underwater show with dolphins and sea lions at Sea World San Diego and eventually became the first woman in the world to ride a Killer Whale, the original Shamu. While living at Lake Tahoe, she bred and showed Alaskan Malamutes and raced them as a sled team, becoming the first Malamute team to win the Lake Tahoe Sled Dog Race. Her involvement with Morgan Horses began in 1990 when she bred her gelding Top Gun who she still owns at age 29. She also bred Meadowcreek Maverick who she trail rides and has shown in Cowboy Dressage. Her many years in Real Estate have given her a wide ranging knowledge of the requirements of buyers and sellers as well as the specialized marketing required for these types of unique properties. Her creative needs are fulfilled by being a gourd artist. Of course, many of her gourds feature horses or western motifs. She has won Best of Division for 4 years at the Nevada County Fair and the Draft Horse Classic Harvest Fair. Beverly takes the time to really get to know her clients and their needs and takes great care in finding the ideal property or marketing a property to the best of her ability.
I was born and raised in the Auburn area, and consider myself a local expert. I could not imagine living anywhere else or being surrounded by better people. I have a passion for helping people and have spent the last 17 years in customer service. I am now using this passion to assist people in finding or selling their home.
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest life choices most of us will make. It should not be the most stressful. That is why I want to help make your experience as stress free and enjoyable as possible. I will work tirelessly to fully understand your needs and customize my service to meet those needs. I will use my training and experience to provide you with the facts you will need to make informed decisions. I will work to ensure that you are totally satisfied with the entire process of finding your dream home or selling your current home.
Buying or selling a home should be more than a transaction; it should be a pleasurable experience that you will remember for a lifetime. I would be honored to be become your trusted real estate advisor today.
Linda Pillard
Real Estate Consultant. Serving Yolo, Placer & Solano Counties DRE#01208519
Linda has a vast experience and expertise in the highly sensitive and complex practice of Real Estate. She has established a professional reputation for thoroughness, strategic thinking, keen attention to detail, loyalty, and dedication to client service. Learn a little bit more about her and you will know just who Linda is.
After college, Linda worked at Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, Environmental Sciences. Twelve years later she married her husband Ken and started their family. Ken and Linda have two children Danny and Jake and 2 beautiful Grand Children Brinn and Brooke.
Linda enjoys hiking, camping, working out, volunteering and spending quality time with her friends and family. After some careful thought she chose to be an advocate for a non-profit organization- the Beagle Freedom Project. To help find these dogs a forever home. Life after testing. It has been such a rewarding experience to be able to be the voice for these beautiful animals and to save their lives.
As Linda really enjoyed working at LLNL yet with a new baby she decided to stay home. Having always had a passion for Real Estate and helping families in her community, in 1996 Linda decided to follow her passion and become a Realtor.
Linda has enjoyed an incredible career and through her gifts of negotiating, consulting and managing the transactional details. She has helped with professionalism and enthusiasm of over 456 families make their dreams come true.
It is very important for Linda to learn and understand what is important to you in Selling your home. As your skilled consultant, she will ask you intelligent questions and take the time to listen diligently and discover what is important to you so that she can craft a specific plan tailored to you so that you can achieve your goals. As your negotiator, Linda will treat your money like it is her own. When it comes time to make you money or save your money she will take that responsibility very seriously and will battle like a warrior if needed. As Linda leads you through the process she will oversee all your transaction details. As you can imagine, there are 43 different people from 14 different industries who get involved in your real estate transaction. This creates integrated complexity that she is skilled to navigate through.
As a lifetime student, Linda consistently and continues her training. She holds many Real Estate and Land credentials such as: CRS, ALC, RLI, CDPE and more, and has a higher education so that she can continue to learn and improve herself and her craft for you. This path Linda has chosen has helped her create and implement cutting edge technology, high quality negotiation skills and client care, as well as strategic plans to help each and every one of her clients and their investments.
Linda Pillard sells homes, land, farm and ranch and homes in town, from real estate in Woodland, Winters, Esparto, Sacramento, Vacaville, Davis to the outlying communities of the Capay Valley and Cache Creek real estate.
Ken Pillard is a long time resident of Yolo county. He brings a genuine helpful nature to his dealings with real estate clients and non-clients alike. He is committed to a high standard of professionalism and strict adherence to the National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics. Ken always put the best interest of the client first during the home selling and buying process.
Ken understands the importance of listening to his clients and paying attention to all the details to ensure he fulfill all their real estate needs. Ken attributes his success to his high energy, strong ethical commitment, dedication to providing superb service to his clients.
Ken Pillard sells homes and ranches in Yolo County and the Capay Valley. Real Estate for sale in Solano County gets Ken's attention as well, as it is only a few miles away from his home office in Yolo.
So, for real estate in Yolo and Solano Counties, see Ken Pillard for all of your real estate needs. Ken has over 25 years of experience in building industry; as a California General Contractor he bring the leadership, skills, knowledge, and ability to recognize potential problems. As a strong skilled negotiator combine with his knowledge in real estate and investments, his professional experience will be an excellent addition to our Team. In is spare time Ken enjoys spending time with his two sons Danny and Jake, enjoys hunting and camping, and taking a cruise with his family. Ken Pillard is a local Realtor who values the trust and confidence in the relationship he has with his friends and clients. He's dedicated to superior service and is sensitive to his client's real estate needs
Born and raised in Yolo County, Jake grew up on a 70- acre ranch in the Capay Valley. He understands the complexities of land and the rural lifestyle. His in-depth knowledge of country properties is indeed an asset to anyone looking for land, farms, ranches or recreational properties.
Graduate from Chico State in Political Science Legal Studies with an under graduate degree in Philosphy he also earned his paralegal certificate. Jake is current attending McGeorge Law School so imagine how powerful his negotiations skill will be working for you!
Jake enjoys riding in the hills on his Mule Lucky, reading, writing, camping, hunting, and the outdoors.
If you are thinking about making a move Jake and his Team are truly have the expertise to help you and anyone you care about in purchasing or selling a home in town, or a rural property anywhere in Northern California!
Mary was born in a town called Northridge, which is located in Southern California. Her Mom would tell you the first word she said as a baby was horsey. She got her first pony at age 6 and entered her first Horse show at age 10. For the next 12 years Mary and her Father went from Horse Shows to Rodeos, Barrel Racing, and Pole Bending. These were some of the highlights of her early years. Mary wrote in her Senior year book that one day she would live in Northern California. She had gone there as a child while vacationing with her family and she never forgot the town of Auburn. She thought Auburn was the most beautiful town she has ever seen. Mary had a passion for helping people and entered college to become a Respiratory Therapist, in which she had a long and rewarding career of 35 years with Kaiser Permanente. During that time, Mary met and fell in love with a USAF officer named ED, who swept her off her feet, which landed them in Northern California. She left everything and everyone she knew and they started their new life together in Northern California, where they bought a ranch, 12 miles from Auburn. Mary & ED raised 3 boys, and many horses, and animals. ED & Mary continued their careers and at every TDY vacation, Mary would drag ED to Open Houses. She loved Open Houses, decorating homes and home shows. Little did she know then, that she was going to become a Realtor. Mary enjoyed being a military wife and supporting her husband's career. When they moved to Northern California, Mary said she felt like the luckiest girl in the world. She loved her new town in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains and all it had to offer. With the numerous riding trails, lakes, rivers and wildlife, they had found their paradise in this little town name Pilot Hill. The Foothills have so much to offer.
Mary's husband Ed lost his life in 2012. After that loss Mary decided to retire from the Medical Profession, and spent the next few years sailing. While out on the ocean one afternoon is when Mary decided to become a Realtor. She loved working with people and Real Estate has reopen an avenue to once again, be working with and helping people, find their dream home, their piece of paradise.
Mary will take your objectives to heart and help make them a reality. It is her goal to exceed her client's expectations with her attention to detail, unwavering work ethic, and dedicated client care. Mary knows what it takes to be a great Realtor - loyalty, integrity, and patience to find just the right property.
Mary joined United Country because of the integrity of the company, and it's long history. The day Mary arrived at United Country she said she felt like she was home, after all, it really started many years ago, when she drove with her family through Auburn.
Rich Johnson
Designated Broker, DRE#01908664Broker, CA DRE 01427557
Broker Associate
CalBRE #01427557
Serving El Dorado, Amador, and Sacramento Counties.
Rich Johnson is a Broker Associate for United Country Real Estate California Properties. Based in California's Gold Country, Rich sells a wide variety of properties including country homes, vinyards, farms, ranches, and hunting land El Dorado, Amador, and Sacramento Counties. Rich has been licensed in California since 2004 and a broker since 2006. Rich is a Land Pro for Realtree United Country Hunting Properties. He applies his professional experience in environmental planning, renewable energy development, land management, and wireless telecom to help his clients identify potential uses of the land and maximize value. Rich is an avid outdoorsman and is committed to preserving California's outdoor heritage and lifestyle.
As a Northern California native, and having lived here nearly all his entire life, Rich couldn't imagine living any place else. He grew up in a small dairy town in Humboldt County just minutes from the roaring Pacific Ocean. Graduating from Sonoma State University in 1993 with a Bachelors Degree in Management. Following graduation, Rich moved to Sacramento to start his professional career. Rich still lives near Sacramento with his beautiful wife and their three wonderful and busy children.
Whether you are selling or buying, Rich is ready to put his years of experience to work for you.
