CONSISTENLY RANKED IN THE TOP 5 REALTORS COMPANY WIDE SINCE 2005!
Congratulations Sherry!! Sherry Francis’s dedication to superior service has made her one of the top-producing Realtors in Portland. Her warm, enthusiastic people-oriented approach and unparalleled service has resulted in lasting friendships, repeat customers and personal referrals that make up most of her business.
From a 13-year background in Finance/Banking, she began her real estate career in 1989. It was a perfect match. Sherry quickly became a top producer by helping people buy, sell and invest in real estate. She has helped well over 1,500 Portland families market or purchase the perfect home. That’s over $420,000,000 in property SOLD!  She has earned the prestigious designation of Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI) — a designation held by less than 4% of all Realtors. Sherry is a member of the Portland Metropolitan Million Dollar Club and has been awarded both a Diamond and Platinum Membership. She is a two time graduate of the high powered sales training class BOLD and in 2003, Sherry was nominated and named by her peers Sales Broker of the Year. Sherry is consistently in the top 1% of Realtors in the metro area and is constantly seeking innovative and effective ways to better serve her clients through continuing education, training, and networking. Sherry strives to provide professionalism beyond reproach and integrity without compromise. Her amazing energy level is fueled by a passion and commitment to offer unsurpassed levels of personalized service. Sherry's clients not only benefit from her years of experience they gain her exceptional negotiating skills that ensure her clients with the best results. One of her goals is to keep the transaction as worry free as possible.
She understands the importance of selling or purchasing a home and treats each request with the respect and competence it deserves. Sherry welcomes the opportunity to help you achieve your goals!
Buying Land and New Construction >The Zoning Variance
When you are selecting land on which to build your new home, be certain to investigate the zoning for that particular area. You might fall in love with rural acreage that just happens to be zoned for agricultural or recreational purposes. Since zoning uses are not interchangeable, you would need to apply for a variance in order to build a single-family residential dwelling on the land. This can be a challenging process!
Getting approval to have the zoning changed on property requires that you first give public notice, and then request approval for a variance from the government agencies that supervise enforcement of the zoning plan. You might encounter resistance from neighbors or various local interest groups who oppose the zoning changes that would allow you to build your dream home. Your local planning department can tell you how a particular property is zoned and explain what you need to do to get a variance. Your real estate agent may be able to refer you to a local land use attorney who can guide you through the process.
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What weighs 320 tons and is considered the largest single block building?
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Pyramid of Mycerinus (Third Pyramid) at El Gizeh, Egypt is the largest single block building and the world's oldest pyramid. |
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