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New Forms to Claim The First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

January 17, 2010 by Sasha Farmer · 1 Comment 

The new forms to submit when claiming the first time homebuyer tax credit have finally been released! Form 5405 will now be needed when submitting a tax claim, and this is likely mainly due to the large numbers of tax fraud we were experiencing in res

ponse to the First Time Homebuyer tax credit. Please be sure to file this along with your claim, so you don’t experience any sort of delay in claiming your credit!

Click HERE to directly download a copy of Form 5405 from the IRS website for yourself.

From the Washington Post coverage of the new forms…

“Form 5405, First-Time Homebuyer Credit and Repayment of the Credit” can be downloaded from the IRS web site.

First-time buyers will have to send a copy (keep your originals!) of one of these documents to back up their claim to the tax credit:

• A copy of their HUD-1 Settlement Statement, complete with dates and signed by all parties.
• Mobile-home buyers can send in a copy of their signed, dated and fully executed sales contract.
• New-home buyers who don’t have a HUD-1 settlement statment must send in a copy of the certificate of occupancy.

All of these documents need to show names, dates, addresses, signatures, and prices.

[From Local Address - New tax forms released for claiming the home buyer credit ]

The experience of my clients thus far has been that getting the credit has been fairly painless. I hope that this will continue through the extension of the credit in 2010, but I would love any feedback you may have!

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December 27, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

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December 23, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

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REAL ESTATE RECOGNITION, AWARDS & HONORS

• Virginia Association of REALTORS ® Leadership Academy Class of 2010
• Appointed to the Virginia Association of REALTORS ® Information Technology Committee
• Appointed to the Virginia Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists Board of Directors
• Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS ® Professional Honor Society
• Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS ® Rookie of the Year
• Montague, Miller & Company REALTORS ® Top Producer, Rookie of the Year, Community Service Recognition
• Appointed to the Charlottesville Albemarle Association of REALTORS ® Technology Master Group
• Appointed to the Charlottesville Albemarle Association of REALTORS ® Strategic Planning Advisory Committee
• Actively Serve on four Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS ® Presidential Task Forces

PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS); Designation achieved by only 4% of real estate agents nationwide.
• Graduate, REALTORS ® Institute (GRI); Education-based designation.
• Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR); Volume and education-based designation for Buyer’s Agents.
• Seller Representative Specialist (SRS); Volume and education-based designation for Seller’s Agents.
• Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Certified (SFR); Advanced designation for distressed property sales.
• Certificate for Internet Professionalism (e-Pro)
• National Association of REALTORS ® (NAR)
• Virginia Association of REALTORS ® (VAR)
• Charlottesville Albemarle Association of REALTORS ® (CAAR)
• National Council of Credtified Residential Specialists (CRS)
• Virginia Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists (CRS)
• Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC)

PROFESSIONAL BOARDS & COMMITTEES

• Virginia Association of REALTORS ®; Information and Technology Committee
• Virginia Chapter of Certified Residential Specialists; Board of Directors, Communications Chair
• Charlottesville Albemarle Association of REALTORS ® ; Technology Master Group, Chair
• Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce; Chamber Ambassador

COMMUNITY BOARDS & COMMITTEES

• UNITED WAY- THOMAS JEFFERSON AREA; Grant Program Review and Funding Committee
• CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Business Women’s Roundtable Executive Committee
• CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE; Housing Advisory Committee to City Council
• LEADERSHIP CHARLOTTESVILLE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION; Board of Directors, Communications Committee
• AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION; Meeting and Events Committee
• CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Quadruplicity Women’s Conference Technology Chair
• JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTESVILLE; Provisional Committee
• UVACLUBS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE; Board of Directors, Social and Events Chair
• RUGBY HEIGHTS HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION; Board of Directors

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Arts, THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA; Charlottesville, Virginia / August 2001 – May 2005
• Major; Religious Studies. Additional Concentrations; Bioethics, History, United States Legal History.

COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT

• VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ® LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (VLA)
• UNITED WAY- THOMAS JEFFERSON AREA; Program Review and Funding Committee
• CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Business Women’s Roundtable Executive Committee
• CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE; Housing Advisory Committee to City Council
• LEADERSHIP CHARLOTTESVILLE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION; Board of Directors
• AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION; Meeting and Events Committee
• CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Leadership Charlottesville, Class of 2009 Graduate
• CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Business Women’s Roundtable, Member, Social Chair
• CHARLOTTESVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE; Quadruplicity Women’s Conference Technology Chair
• JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTESVILLE; Member, PIAD Committee, Provisional Committee
• CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE; Neighborhood Leadership Institute, Alliance of Neighborhoods
• UVACLUBS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE; Member, Social and Events Chair
• COMPUTERS FOR KIDS; (Weekly Mentoring with at-risk Student) Mentor
• HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE; Family Advocate, Build Volunteer
• RUGBY HEIGHTS HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION; Board of Directors
• A.C.H.R.A; Board of Directors & Webmaster (http://achra.org)
• A.C.H.R.A (ALBEMARLE CHARLOTTESVILE HR ASSOCIATION); Member
• UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION; Member
• DELTA ZETA SORORITY; Member
• CHARLOTTESVILLE, ALBEMARLE SPCA; Volunteer, Foster Care Program

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

• CHARLOTTESVILLE HOUSE & HOME MAGAZINE; Charlottesville, VA
  • Regional Advertising Sales Executive

• VENTURI STAFFING PARTNERS; Charlottesville, VA
  • Account Manager & Business Development

• THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA; Charlottesville, VA
  • Resident Advisor

• THE BILTMORE GRILL; Charlottesville, VA
  • Server & Bartender

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Operating Systems: Microsoft OS, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7, Mac OSX
• Microsoft Office: Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPointAdobe Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Quark
• Web-design: Notepad, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, FTP
• Macromedia Suite: Dreamweaver, Flash
• Typing Speed; 70 wpm.

PUBLICATION, PHOTOGRAPHY AND WEB DESIGN SKILLS

• Publication of Brochures, Flyers, Newsletters, Print Advertisements, Leaflets, Newspaper Inserts, Signage.
• Digital Photography, Scanning Photos, Photo & Document Restoration, Photo Montage, Photo Retouching, Color Correction, Digital Production Technologies, Slideshows.
• Online Blog Creation, Online Advertising, Internet-based Surveys, Webpage Creation and Maintenance

ADVANCED REAL ESTATE TRAINING AND EDUCATION

• CRS Courses; Business Planning and Marketing / Listings / Wealth Building and Investing / Customer Service / Short Sales and Foreclosures
• GRI Courses; Understanding Agency / Financing Alternatives / Personal Promotion / The Cyber-REALTOR® / Marketing the Property: Pricing, Listing, and Marketing / What Did I Agree To? / Managing Risk / Tax & Investment Strategies for Real Estate / Business Development / The Code of Ethics IS Good Business / Successful Settlement- Managing the Transaction / Residential Construction and Selling New Homes / Psychology of the Sale / Negotiation: Working for a Yes

Sasha Farmer Awarded 2009 CAAR Professional Honor Society

December 22, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · 2 Comments 

As featured in the Real Estate Weekly / December 17, 2009

Montague, Miller & Company Realtor, Sasha Farmer, Receives National Honor- CRS Designation

December 13, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

As published in the Daily Progress, Charlottesville Business Journal / December 13, 2009

As published in the Real Estate Weekly / December 17, 2009

MONTAGUE MILLER & COMPANY REALTOR SASHA FARMER RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR- CRS DESIGNATION

Charlottesville, Va– The CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) Designation is the highest designation that can be achieved in the field of residential real estate. It is awarded based upon sales volume and field experience, combined with advanced education, knowledge, and expertise of the real estate profession. Montague, Miller & Company agent Sasha Farmer of the Downtown Charlottesville office has just received this designation. Awarded by the National Association of Realtors, fewer than 4% of real estate agents ever achieve this honor.

Experience, education, and ethics are what set recipients of the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation apart from other real estate agents. According to the CRS website, www.crs.com, “To earn the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation, every REALTOR must have significant experience and demonstrate volume of real estate transactions or gross sales, as well as complete rigorous educational requirements.” CRS designees are also required to maintain their memberships in the National Association of REALTORS, which requires adherence to a strict code of ethics.

Originally from Northern Virginia, Sasha chose Charlottesville as her permanent home after falling in love with the city during her undergraduate years at the University of Virginia. Sasha specializes in representing home buyers, home sellers, corporate transferees, and University of Virginia faculty, students, and staff. Sasha prides herself on a strong commitment to the community, and spends numerous hours volunteering for organizations such as Computers4Kids, the Junior League of Charlottesville, Charlottesville/Albemarle SPCA, the United Way, and Habitat for Humanity. Sasha is also a 2009 graduate of Leadership Charlottesville, a Chamber of Commerce program designed to build an active corps of engaged and dedicated civic leaders.

Since joining Montague, Miller & Company, Sasha has been actively involved with the Realtor Advisory Council and awarded the title of Top Producer on numerous occasions. Sasha has also been honored as co-recipient of the Rookie of the Year Award given by the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR), and serves as Chair of their Technology Committee. On the statewide level, Sasha was also recently selected for the Virginia Leadership Academy, which chooses only 20 REALTORS from Virginia annually, to participate in a leadership development program for REALTOR leaders. For more information about Farmer and her services, please visit her website and blog at http://sashafarmer.com.

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Montague, Miller & Company REALTORS® is a full service real estate brokerage firm serving Central Virginia since 1948 and has 8 offices with 103 sales associates. It is one of 600 broker members of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World™ servicing 35 countries. It is also a member of the Luxury Portfolio Fine Property Collection. With a commitment to excellence and strong service partnerships, Montague, Miller & Company Realtors® is a traditional company offering innovative, one stop shopping and real estate and home ownership services.

Sasha Farmer Announced as Chamber of Commerce Ambassador

December 10, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

As published in the Daily Progress, Charlottesville Business Journal / December 22, 2009

The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced its new chamber ambassadors, who will represent the chamber at public and chamber-sponsored events. The chamber congratulates: Althea Brooks, Andrea Copeland, Terry David, Cheryl Duncan, Sasha Farmer, George Fitz-Hugh, Carolyn Fowler, Jay Fritz, Devy Goradia, Eric Grodt, Andrea Heapes, Kristina Hoffman, Anne Jolly, Nicole Lawrence, Kathy Marshall, Michelle Mittelman, Hannah Catherine Munro, Reid Murphy, Bonnie Rogers and Joan Tepper.

Also, a supplement published in the Chamber Weekly Newsletter on December 10, 2009

Congratulations! New Chamber Ambassadors

The Chamber Ambassadors are “front line” representatives for the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce at public and Chamber sponsored events/activities. They assist in promoting, volunteering, and supporting the various Chamber sponsored events. Their dedication, time and efforts are appreciated and highly valued by the Board of Directors, Chamber Staff and Membership during their one year term.

• Ms. Althea Brooks, UVA Office of Engagement
• Ms. Andrea Copeland, National College
• Mr.Terry David, Kelly Services
• Ms. Cheryl Duncan, Charlottesville Newsplex
• Ms. Sasha Farmer, Montague Miller & Co.
• Mr. George Fitz-Hugh, Union Bank & Trust
• Ms. Carolyn Fowler, HR Diversified Solutions, LLC
• Mr. Jay Fritz, SunTrust Bank
• Ms. Devy Goradia, Accounting Solutions
• Mr. Eric Grodt
• Ms. Andrea Heapes, High Peak Sportswear
• Ms. Kristina Hoffman, Payne & Hodous LLP
• Ms. Anne Jolly, WVPT
• Ms. Nicole Lawrence, Manpower
• Ms. Kathy Marshall, Holiday Inn University Area
• Ms. Michelle Mittelman, Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T)
• Ms. Hannah Catherine Munro, VHSL
• Mr. Reid Murphy, Real Estate III Commercial Properties
• Ms. Bonnie Rogers, Image Investment Institute
• Ms. Joan Tepper, University of Virginia Health System

Mary Elizabeth Allen; Director of Communications, Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors

November 10, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

“I can safely say Sasha is one of the hardest-working people I have ever met! She has a full-time real estate career in which she constantly strives to perform, and yet she finds the time to volunteer nearly countless hours for various charitable organizations around the area. It’s just another example of her selfless nature, which comes through in every interaction with her clients.

I have personally spoken with clients of Sasha’s and have heard first-hand about the “extra mile” she often goes to make sure her clients are happy with every part of the transaction. Sasha also spends a great deal of her time focusing on education. She continually educates herself about the latest real estate trends and programs in order to better serve her clients.

She also volunteers on one of CAAR’s major committees dedicated to Technology, where she puts her freshly acquired knowledge to use for the good of the Association as a whole. Those of us at the Association know that if we need a helping hand, it’s very likely Sasha will be right there in the mix offering her time and knowledge.

On a personal note, Sasha is a kind-hearted individual who may be one of the nicest people I have ever met. She is a joy to work with and always brightens my day when she stops by the office. It would be nearly impossible for me NOT to recommend Sasha to anyone who asks!”

- Mary Elizabeth Allen; Director of Communications, Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors (CAAR)

Andrea Heapes; Regional Manager and Marketing Director, High Peak Sportswear

October 31, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

“Sasha is the consummate professional. She is extremely organized and highly efficient. As a result of her exceptional dedication and initiative she accomplishes more in a day than many people do in a week. She is engaging and upbeat with one of the strongest work ethics I’ve ever seen. Sasha is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her.”

- Andrea Heapes; Regional Manager and Marketing Director, High Peak Sportswear

Anna Patchias PhD; Owner, Champion Tutoring

September 30, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

“Sasha is truly a go-getter: she takes initiative, comes up with great ideas, and is always willing to put in the time and effort to see her ideas come to fruition. She is detail-oriented, motivated and collaborative — she works passionately to get things done but always respects and incorporates the ideas of others. We have worked together for over a year now on the Chamber of Commerce Business Women’s Round Table, a group that I chair, and it has been a genuine pleasure to get to know her, as well as to work with her. She has already contributed so much to our group and I know she will continue to do so, since the brings energy and passion wherever she goes!”

- Anna Patchias PhD; Owner, Champion Tutoring

Steve & Kelly Wilson; State Farm Mutual Insurance

September 25, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

“I recently transferred to the Charlottesville area and didn’t know where to begin the house-hunting process. I contacted a friend who had already transferred out here a few months earlier, and he recommended Sasha.

I contacted Sasha and she asked us a few questions regarding our home search criteria. We immediately began receiving email notifications regarding homes that matched our wants and needs. From that point forward, any time a home was listed for sale that matched our criteria we received notification.

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Lucas Martin; Darden School of Business

September 25, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

“After speaking to several agents in the Charlottesville area and not being impressed by their customer service, I met Sasha and with her congenial and hardworking personality I instantly knew that my search had ended. I was in a unique situation; first time home buyer, never been to Charlottesville, and living in Boston. Sasha understood this predicament and helped me navigate the home buying process with ease by providing me with expert advice and pamphlets on the Charlottesville area focused on tourism and the social culture of Charlottesville to aid in my acclamation. She has a candid ability to really understand the buyer and recommend properties that would not make a cursory first list. Because of her remarkable acumen throughout the entire process, I now find myself in a fantastic home that I originally would not have considered, and a great friend in Sasha.

Sasha made what could have been an incredibly stressful event rather enjoyable. I currently recommend Sasha and will continue to recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.”

- Lucas Martin, Darden School of Business
Cherry Hill, City of Charlottesville

Sue Liberman, Director, Branchlands

September 25, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

“Sasha is without question the most efficient, concientious, personable person I have met and had the pleasure of associating with in many, many years. She is wise beyond her years and I just wish I could buy a house from her! I do not hesitate to recommend her for any task or position she seeks to undertake.”

- Sue Liberman, Director, Branchlands

Kim Connolly, Director of Marketing & Communications, United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area

September 25, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

“Sasha is a bright, organized person who always follows up. She and I worked together on a community-wide mentor and tutor recruitment drive and I was so impressed with her that we asked her to serve on our United Way Program Review and Funding Committee. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a hard working, professional Realtor who is very involved in her community.”

- Kim Connolly, Director of Marketing & Communications, United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area

Darrell Hall, Software Developer; Innovative Management Concepts

September 25, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

“Sasha worked very hard to find me a great home at the price I wanted! She always made time to tour the houses and responded to emails in a timely fashion. Not only did I gain a great home, but a new friend who still keeps in touch!”

- Darrell Hall, Software Developer; Innovative Management Concepts
Lake Monticello, Fluvanna

Sasha’s Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

Sasha Farmer Selected for Virginia Association of Realtors' Leadership Academy

September 8, 2009 by Sasha C. Farmer Realtor · Leave a Comment 

As published in the Daily Progress, Charlottesville Business Journal / September 8, 2009

Suzanne M. Brady of Coldwell Banker Elite of Locust Grove and Sasha Cannon Farmer of Montague Miller & Co. of Charlottesville were selected to participate in the Virginia Association of Realtors’ Virginia Leadership Academy as part of the class of 2010.

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