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ELIGIBILITY
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PAYBACK
AGREEMENT
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RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE CHECKLIST
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MOVE
ALLOWANCE
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HOUSE
HUNTING
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HOUSEHOLD
MOVE AND STORAGE
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Move Instructions
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SELECTING
A REAL ESTATE AGENT
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PG&E REALTOR
NETWORK
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HOME
SALE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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Introduction
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Overview
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Eligibility
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Required
Inspections/Disclosures
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Options
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Listing Your Home For
Sale
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Marketing
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The Appraisal
Process
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How the Appraisal Process
Works
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Appraisal Input_
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29
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Brokers' Price
Opinion
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Amended Value
Program
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Appraised Value
Offer
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Payment of Equity
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Final Equity
Payment
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33
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Things You Need to
Do
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34
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Vacating Your
Home
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35
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Walkthrough
Checklist
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36
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HOME
SALE - DIRECT REIMBURSEMENT
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38
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REIMBURSEMENT
FOR CLOSING COSTS
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38
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TAXES
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39
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TIME
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USE
OF COMPANY CAR
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APPENDIX
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Helpful Hints when buying or
Selling a Home
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Closing Costs Associated with the
Sale of a Home
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42
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Closing Costs Associated with the
Purchase of a Home
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44
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Appointment Log
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Questions and
Answers
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47
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Glossary of Terms
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51
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Tax Summary
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Example of Tax Gross Up
Procedure
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Your
new commute must be AT LEAST 50 miles FURTHER than your current
commute. To determine
eligibility:
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Mileage
from CURRENT home to NEW
headquarters: miles
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Mileage
from CURRENT home to CURRENT
headquarters: ( miles)
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Difference
must equal 50 miles or
more.
miles
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Moves
over 100 miles require the new residence to be within 50 miles of the new
headquarters. You are encouraged to consult with Relocation
Services to verify the maximum allowable distance from the new
headquarters.
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Moves
less than 100 miles require that the commute be reduced by at least 50
percent.
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You
must relocate your primary residence within one year from the effective
date of hire. Establishing a permanent residence is defined as
the employee and
family establishing a permanent tax base. Traveling back to the
principle residence on weekends from an apartment, mobile home, motor
home, rented room or company housing will not qualify for relocation
assistance.
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1.
Home Sale
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Homeowner*
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A. Home Sale
Assistance Program
B. Direct
Reimbursement for Closing Costs
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Yes
Yes
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2.Move
Allowance
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Yes
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3.
House Hunting Trip
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Yes
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4.
Enroute Expenses
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Yes
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5.
Corporate Housing (temporary housing)
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Yes
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6.Moving
A. Household
Move
B. Household
Storage
C. Delivery out of
Storage
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Yes
90
days
Yes
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7.Home
Purchase Closing Costs
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Yes
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8.Mortgage
Interest Differential
Allowance (MIDA)
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Yes
(1)
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(1) In
order to quality, new rate must be at least 10 percent and exceed
current
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rate
by at least 2 percent.
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NOTE: All
relocation assistance must be requested within one
year of the
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effective
date of hire.
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MOVE
ALLOWANCE
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Travel
expenses not covered by policy
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Temporary
housing not covered by policy
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Commuting
costs
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Additional
income tax liability
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Express
Mail Charges (Federal Express, UPS, Airborne Express,
etc.)
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Notary
fees
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Connecting
utilities, TV antenna, etc.
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Concessions
negotiated in the sale of a home
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Installation
of major appliances
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Pet
expenses: moving, kennel etc.
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Losses
of fees for subscriptions, memberships, schools, safety deposit
box
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Automobile
registration fees, licenses, or smog control charges
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Spouse/Domestic
Partner employment costs
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Tips
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Cleaning,
trash/debris removal
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Purchase,
alteration, installation of window and floor coverings
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Laundry
and cleaning
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Personal
telephone calls (long distance, cell phone charges)
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Child
care expenses
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Extra pick-ups for
removal of packing boxes, etc.
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Extra delivery charges
for moves From/To more than one location
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Travel
home on weekends
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Wine
and wine cellar shipment
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Travel:
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Advance
purchase coach airfare
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Lodging:
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PG&E
designated hotel or equivalent
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Rental
car:
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4
days plus gas
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Meals:
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$75/day
maximum for adults and children 16 years of age and older $40/day maximum
for children under 16 years of age
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Alcoholic
beverages are not reimbursed
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Ground
transportation:.
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If
required, taxi.
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Travel:
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Travel
for employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependent
children
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Advance
purchase, coach airfare
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Lodging:
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Up
to 3 nights at a PG&E designated hotel. This lodging is
meant to cover the night(s) the employee may not be able to stay in the
former residence because household goods have been
removed
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OR
at the new location as they cannot yet move into the new
residence
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Meals:
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Up
to 3 days, at the maximum rates noted above.
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Alcoholic
beverages are not reimbursed.
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Cost
of packing, moving, and unpacking your household
goods. Unpacking is defined as removing the packed articles
from the box in the appropriate room and the removal of the packing
material on the
day of delivery. Unpacking does not include putting
glasses and dishes on shelves or putting clothes in drawers.
Packing
material MUST be removed on the day of delivery. Extra pick-ups
for the removal of packing material are your
responsibility.
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Storage
of your household goods for up to 60 days. Storage costs in
excess of 60 days will be billed directly to you upon
delivery. The cost to move the goods out of storage is paid by
the company providing it is within one year of your date of
hire. It is your responsibility to arrange for payment of
additional charges with the movers. Be sure to verify what
forms of payment are acceptable.
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Normal
appliance service for washer, dryer, refrigerator, and freezer that were a
part of the move. New appliances delivered by a different
source are excluded.
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Portable
spas will be moved as long as plumbing and wiring is disconnected prior to
the move. This is an employee responsibility. If a
crane is required to move the spa, you will be charged for this
service.
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Automobiles--interstate moves only
(over 750 miles). Value must exceed the cost of
shipment.
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PACKING
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Building
material: bricks, rocks, gravel, lumber, cement, etc.
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Combustible
items: paint, lighter fluid, aerosols
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Plants,
shrubs, trees, fertilizer, dirt
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Perishable
foodstuffs and/or frozen foods
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Pets
or animals of any kind
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Boats,
boat trailers, recreational vehicles, trailers
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Valuable
jewelry, precious stones, furs
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Valuable
papers, securities, money
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Ammunition
and/or explosives
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Tractors
or farm implements other than those required for normal garden
use
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Firewood,
coal
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Articles
of inherent or extraordinary value
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Farm
animals, horses, cattle, fowl, etc.
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Items
from a temporary residence
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Items
that cannot be attached a value (personal paintings, pottery,
etc.)
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Auto
parts
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Autos
that cannot be driven
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Satellite
dishes
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Wine
and wine cellar shipments
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SERVICES
NOT AUTHORIZED
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Storage
of automobiles
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Weekend
or holiday moves, overtime
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Extra
pick-up and/or delivery
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Disassembly
and reassembly of playhouses, tool sheds, swimming pools/spas, TV
antennas, satellite dishes, workbenches, play equipment
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Installation
of television antennas, tool sheds, play equipment,
etc.
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Removal
of wall-to-wall carpeting and/or draperies
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Providing
or moving electrical/gas outlets for appliances
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Disconnecting/connecting
ice makers or portable spas
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Venting
dryers
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Reconnecting
water softeners
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Draining
and refilling waterbeds
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Moving
items from a temporary living location
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Storage
of household goods, other than in-transit
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Extra
pick-up for removal of packing material
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House
cleaning
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Exclusive
use of a van to expedite service
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Crane
service for a spa
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NOTE:Movers
will accept items such as televisions, stereos, personal computers,
recording equipment, and other similar items for
shipment. However, they will not accept liability for internal
damage to the equipment or appliances caused by moving, vibrations or
other normal handling. They will only accept liability for
damage when there is EXTERNAL VISUAL DAMAGE caused by maltreatment and the
condition of the item is noted at the time of
delivery.
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All
claims for loss or damage to Household goods should be submitted directly
to
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the
insurance company. Claims for damage to your home should be
submitted
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directly
to the carrier.
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ARTICLES
OF VALUE
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HIGH
VALUE ARTICLES
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IMPORTANT
HINTS
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Be
certain your new residence can accommodate the furniture you are
moving. Measuring the rooms prior to moving can help you
determine whether or not all furniture should be
transported. If not, you may want to dispose of it at your old
location.
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Be
certain the movers can contact you on the day of the move by providing
them with a cell phone number.
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Keep
the telephone number of the movers handy on moving day. You may
need to contact them during the move or during
delivery.
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Leave
a message telephone number with the movers. It may be necessary
to contact you during the move or prior to the delivery of
goods.
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Notify
the driver or movers IMMEDIATELY of any damaged or missing items. to
report damage or missing items immediately may result in claims being
denied.
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Be
cautious if you are moving to a lower cost area. What may
appear to be a bargain based on prices in your present location may be
overpriced in your new location. New hires have a reputation
for paying MORE for homes in their new location than someone who is
already living in the area and is more familiar with the
market. Look around enough to be able to judge local
values.
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This
is where a PG&E approved real estate agent can be of
value.
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When
looking at homes, keep your top two or three choices in
mind. In this way, when you begin negotiations on you first
choice, you will have more leverage if they know you also have one or two
more homes on which you are willing to make offers.
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If
you are thinking about building a home in your new location, it may be
advisable to reconsider. You will be in a new job, which may
initially involve more time on the job and this, coupled with the demands
and stresses of new home construction, may be a large
burden.
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You
should keep in mind that under current relocation policy investments in
most improvements, personal property, etc. will not be protected -
you will only be protected on the LESSER of the TRUE purchase price of the
home or the appraised value established by the lender at time of
purchase.
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If
you anticipate being relocated again, you should strongly consider buying
the home you want rather than buying a lesser home and making major
improvements. ALWAYS THINK RESALE.
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You
should ALWAYS make your offer to purchase contingent on
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--building inspections reports that are satisfactory, even
if you are
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purchasing
a newly constructed home
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--the
property appraising at purchase price or higher
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--obtaining
financing
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Prelisting
Analysis and Strategy (Brokers Market Analysis) using an approved list of
realtors
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Listing
Price Recommendation and Approval
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The
Appraised Process
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The
Amended Value Program
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The
Appraised Value Program
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Equity
Advances
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Your
Consultant will contact you to provide an overview of the
program. This contact will occur within 48 hours of Relocation
Services notifying the home purchase firm of your
interest.
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Your
consultant will provide you with a list of approved agents to select
from.
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The
agents will complete the Prelisting Analysis and Marketing Strategy PRIOR
to listing your home. Spouse/Domestic Partners and family
members are ineligible to list an employee’s home. Two Broker’s
Market Analysis will be obtained.
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Upon
review of this material with you, the home purchase firm will recommend an
initial list price.
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Local
independent appraisers selected by you from an approved list will appraise
your home.
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Upon
receipt of the Appraisal Value Offer, your list price must be within
current program guidelines.
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Property
assessments (inspections) appropriate to the age and condition of your
home are required and will be ordered by the home purchase
firm.
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The
home purchase firm will extend an Appraised Value Offer to purchase your
home. This offer is valid for 60 days.
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You
may assign an offer or accept the Appraised Value Offer at any time during
the 60-day marketing period provided your home has been listed for at
least 45 days.
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You
must present and review ALL offers with your Consultant even though they
may be less or seem less than the Appraised Value Offer. This
will assist you in determining which offer will net you the greatest
amount. The review will also confirm which closing costs are
reimbursable under the PG&E program.
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Once
you assign an offer or accept the Appraised Value offer, you may receive
an advance on your equity before the close of escrow for use as an earnest
deposit/down payment on your new home. This advance is based on
the Appraised Value Offer, not the sales
price.
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A
completed typical single -family dwelling or condominiums on a standard
size lot (less than one
acre). Unusual homes such as geodesic domes, earth
homes, log cabins, houseboats, A-frames, Victorians and other specialty
homes are excluded.
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Homes
older than 40 years may be ineligible. Exceptions may be made
if the homeowner can provide a letter of code compliance (dated within the
last 5 years) from the appropriate governmental inspection
office.
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Your
principal
residence and where you currently
reside
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Owned
only by you and/or your Spouse/Domestic Partner (an ex-Spouse/ Domestic
Partner or parent cannot be on the title)
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Determined
to be marketable by PG&E
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Mortgage
payments, Real Estate taxes, and Association dues must be
current.
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Zoned
residential. Rural residential zoning or lots larger than one acre do not
qualify.
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All
required building permits and private road maintenance agreements must be
recorded
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It
is also important to note the following:
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Your
Listing Agreement must include the "Exclusion Clause."
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You
must list your home and actively market it for at least 45
days.
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When
you request the home purchase firm's assistance, your home must be
available for sale. It cannot have been rented or leased within
the prior 12 months. It cannot be rented or
leased after you elect to participate. All construction and/or repairs
must be completed prior to requesting the Home sale Assistance
Program.
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If
upon appraisal and subsequent inspection, it is determined that repairs
are required, you may either undertake and pay for those repairs OR allow
the home purchase firm to order repair work and deduct twice the cost
(except for termite work) from your final equity. Excess funds
withheld will be returned upon completion of the work.
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Major
structural defects may affect the marketability of a home and may
disqualify a home from the Home Sale Assistance
Program.
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Homes
containing UFFI, asbestos (interior or exterior), an unacceptable level of
radon gas, or any other toxic substance are ineligible.
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Homes
with LP siding or synthetic stucco are ineligible.
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Homes
with toxic mold.
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Homes
containing a well must have water rights. In addition, the
water supply must be BOTH potable and ample under local
standards.
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Farms,
places of business, cooperative apartments, mobile homes, duplexes,
vacation and income (rental) property are ineligible.
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The
land on which the residence is located must constitute a lot of standard
size for the area and be zoned residential. Land not reasonably
necessary for the use and enjoyment of the property as a single-family
dwelling, such as additional lots or farm acreage, is
excluded.
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Condominiums
must meet the following guidelines:
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Your
are responsible for providing verification of the
above.
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Other
factors which may affect the eligibility of a property for this program
include, but are not limited to, the
following:
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--Structural
problems/damage
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-- Expansive
soil
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-- Safety or code
violations
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-- Unmarketable
title
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--Inability to meet conventional lender or insurance
requirements
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--Properties in
foreclosure
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--Bankruptcy
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--Special
financing (e.g., first-time buyers)
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If
your home is subject to any of the items listed above, inform Relocation
Services.
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PG&E
RETAIN THE RIGHT TO MAKE THE FINAL DECISION ON THE ELIGIBILITY OF A HOME
FOR THE HOME SALE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM.
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PG&E
provides you with the following Home Sale Assistance
options:
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Amended
Value--Sell your home to a buyer of your choice for a
price that is equal to or more than the Appraised Value Offer and assign
the offer to the home purchase firm who will coordinate the
closing. Program guidelines must be
followed.
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Appraised
Value Offer--Amend the offer and sell your home to
the home purchase firm for the Appraised Value Offer.
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Sell
your home without the assistance of the home purchase firm. You
will be reimbursed typical seller's Closing Costs. When
selecting this option, employees are encouraged to consider the tax
consequences associated with this
reimbursement.
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Who
Are the Appraisers?
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What
Is an Appraisal?
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What
Is a Market Value?
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How
Appraisers Estimate Value
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GENERAL
DATA
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Supply
and Demand
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The
number of people buying homes and the number of homes on the market
affects property values. However, if a sellers' market or buyers' market
exists in a particular neighborhood, it does not necessarily follow that
the same condition is true elsewhere. In appraising your
property, the appraiser will consider local supply and
demand. How many homes are for sale in your immediate
neighborhood? How quickly are they being sold? What
are the conditions surrounding the
sale?
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Location
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The
general condition of homes in your immediate neighborhood and
accessibility to shopping, schools, and transportation are key
factors. Proximity to heavy traffic, commercial establishments
or industrial zones can adversely affect property
values.
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Economic
Conditions
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Economic
conditions vary from region to region. Strikes, plant closings,
foreclosures, and outgoing group moves can have a depressing impact on
property values. However, new plant openings, incoming group
moves, or locally awarded contracts can have an uplifting
effect.
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Financing
Conditions
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The
cost (interest rates, discount points, etc.) and availability of mortgage
financing both have substantial impact on housing prices. If
financing is costly or scarce, the market value of your home may be
favorably affected if it has a high balance assumable mortgage with a low
interest rate.
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Political
Factors
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State
and local governments can affect property values. school bonds,
zoning changes, property reassessment, new school appropriations, as well
as taxes and education, all impact housing
prices.
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SPECIFIC
DATA
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Condition
Viewed From Outside Your Home
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Does
your property have "curb appeal"? On first seeing your home
from the street, what will a prospective buyer think? Does the
general condition of the home and lot contribute to the home's
attractiveness? Is there demand for your architectural
style? Is your home on a public or private
street? Is the street paved? Does it have a
sidewalk? Does your community have a public water supply, a
sewage system, or does it depend on a well or septic
system?
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Condition
Viewed From Inside Your Home
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On
entering your home, what will a prospective buyer think? This
is especially true in a Buyer’s market. Does the overall
condition reflect pride of ownership? Does the floor plan
afford a satisfactory flow of traffic? Is the closet space
adequate? Is the kitchen spacious and up-to-date? Is
the decor neutral or is it too personalized? The appraiser will
record number of rooms, bedrooms, baths, kitchen, dining room, family, or
similar rooms, and the dimensions of each. The appraiser will
closely observe quality of construction, floor coverings, paint,
wallpaper, age, type, and condition of kitchen appliances and anything
else that reflects the overall condition of your
home.
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COMPARISON
WITH SIMILAR HOMES
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Comparable
Sales
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Comparable
Listings
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Money
spent on repairs and maintenance is not normally recovered when a home is
sold. Deferred maintenance, however, can actually reduce
property value by the cost of needed repairs.
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|
●
|
If
construction costs have risen, such an increase in value may be offset by
other factors such as aging, wear or deferred
maintenance.
|
|
●
|
There
is NO guarantee that a homeowner will make a profit when they sell their
home; the MARKETPLACE is what determines whether a profit will be
realized.
|
|
●
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With
UNLIMITED TIME, a seller may be able to find a buyer willing to pay more
than the appraised value. A relocation appraisal ESTIMATES the
price which is most likely to be agreed upon by a typical buyer and seller
within a reasonable period of time (90 to 120 days).
|
|
●
|
The
improvements you make to your home may NOT be considered as desirable by
subsequent owners as they were by you. Improvements may not
increase the value of your property by as much as they
cost.
|
|
●
|
Improvements
or additions to a home do not necessarily increase value as much as their
costs because an improvement that appeals to one owner may not appeal to
all.
|
|
●
|
When
people have styled a home in a very personal way, they tend to place a
high value on it. It can be difficult to understand that this
personal touch does not necessarily translate into dollar value in the
marketplace.
|
|
●
|
Your
presence at the closing is not required since the home purchase firm will
close the sale on your behalf. You and your family are free to
move to your new location. You need only to sign the sellers'
closing instructions, the deed and other related
documents.
|
|
●
|
When
you assign an offer, you will not incur normal selling expenses and will
not, therefore, require reimbursement from
PG&E.
|
|
1.
|
Find
a buyer willing to purchase your home at a comparable or higher price than
Appraised Value Offer, and turn the sale over to the home purchase firm
for closing (Assigned Sale); or
|
|
2.
|
Accept
the Appraised Value Offer.
|
|
The
60-Day Market Period will not be extended for any
reason.
|
|
60 Day Vacate
Period
|
|
●
|
Unpaid
balance of principal and prorated interest on any mortgage(s) or equity
line(s) of credit
|
|
●
|
Proration
of real estate taxes
|
|
●
|
Unpaid
special assessments, homeowner association dues
|
|
●
|
Monetary
liens, judgments
|
|
●
|
Twice
the estimated cost of work/repairs (except for termite repairs) if the
work is not completed prior to your being cashed
out.
|
|
Please
note: Equity advances are
made only to escrow
accounts.
|
|
Carrying
Expenses:
|
|
1.
|
Outstanding
encumbrances and/or indebtedness against the property and prorated
interest;
|
|
2.
|
Prorated
property taxes;
|
|
3.
|
If
the required work is not completed and re-inspected prior to your vacate
date, twice the amount of the estimate (except for termite repairs) with
be withheld to prevent any underpayment. Any excess
funds will be refunded upon completion of the work;
and
|
|
4.
|
Bonds
and assessments where included in the appraised value but
unpaid.
|
|
Call
your consultant whenever you have a
question.
|
|
Return
the following to the home purchase firm from the introductory
package.
|
|
--
|
Power
of Attorney
|
|
--
|
California
Real Estate Disclosure Statement
|
|
All
parties whose names appear on the Deed must sign this
form. The
Appraised
Value Offer cannot be released until these documents are received by the
home purchase firm.
|
|
Scheduling
Appraisers/Inspectors Visits
|
|
Payment
of Equity
|
|
Final
Walk through
|
|
Final
Utility Bills
|
|
Insurance
|
|
New
Mailing Address
|
|
Provide
your new mailing address AND telephone numbers to your
Consultant.
|
|
(
Ö
)
|
LIVING
ROOM
|
COMMENTS
|
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|
WALLS
|
|||||
|
DOORS
|
|||||
|
FLOOR/CARPET
|
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|
WINDOWS/SCREENS
|
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|
COVERINGS
|
|||||
|
LIGHT
FIXTURES
|
|||||
|
FIREPLACE/WOOD
STOVE
|
|||||
|
OTHER
|
|||||
|
(
Ö
)
|
DINING
ROOM
|
COMMENTS
|
|||
|
WALLS
|
|||||
|
DOORS
|
|||||
|
FLOOR/CARPET
|
|||||
|
WINDOWS/SCREENS
|
|||||
|
COVERINGS
|
|||||
|
LIGHT
FIXTURES
|
|||||
|
OTHER
|
|||||
|
(
Ö
)
|
KITCHEN
|
COMMENTS
|
|||
|
WALLS
|
|||||
|
DOORS
|
|||||
|
FLOOR
|
|||||
|
WINDOWS/SCREENS
|
|||||
|
COVERINGS
|
|||||
|
LIGHT
FIXTURES
|
|||||
|
STOVE
TOP
|
|||||
|
OVEN(S)
|
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HOOD/FAN
|
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|
DISHWASHER
|
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TRASH
COMPACTOR
|
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|
COUNTERS
|
|||||
|
GARBAGE
DISPOSAL
|
|||||
|
REFRIGERATOR
|
|||||
|
OTHER
|
|
(
Ö
)
|
BEDROOM
1
|
COMMENTS
|
|||
|
WALLS
|
|||||
|
DOORS
|
|||||
|
FLOOR/CARPET
|
|||||
|
WINDOWS/SCREENS
|
|||||
|
COVERINGS
|
|||||
|
LIGHT
FIXTURES
|
|||||
|
OTHER
|
|
(
Ö
)
|
BEDROOM
2
|
COMMENTS
|
|||
|
WALLS
|
|||||
|
DOORS
|
|||||
|
FLOOR/CARPET
|
|||||
|
WINDOWS/SCREENS
|
|||||
|
COVERINGS
|
|||||
|
LIGHT
FIXTURES
|
|||||
|
OTHER
|
|
(
Ö
)
|
BEDROOM
3
|
COMMENTS
|
|||
|
WALLS
|
|||||
|
DOORS
|
|||||
|
FLOOR/CARPET
|
|||||
|
WINDOWS/SCREENS
|
|||||
|
COVERINGS
|
|||||
|
LIGHT
FIXTURES
|
|||||
|
OTHER
|
|||||
|
(
Ö
)
|
BATHROOM1
|
COMMENTS
|
BATHROOM
2
|
COMMENTS
|
|||
|
WALLS
|
|||||||
|
DOORS
|
|||||||
|
FLOOR/CARPET
|
|||||||
|
WINDOWS/SCREENS
|
|||||||
|
COVERINGS
|
|||||||
|
LIGHT
FIXTURES
|
|||||||
|
VENTILATING
FAN
|
|||||||
|
BASIN
|
|||||||
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TOILET
|
|||||||
|
BATHTUB
|
|||||||
|
SHOWER
STALL
|
|||||||
|
SHOWER
DOOR
|
|||||||
|
OTHER
|
|
(
Ö
)
|
OTHER
|
COMMENTS
|
|||
|
WALLS
|
|||||
|
DOORS
|
|||||
|
FLOOR/CARPET
|
|||||
|
WINDOWS/SCREENS
|
|||||
|
COVERINGS
|
|||||
|
LIGHT
FIXTURES
|
|||||
|
OTHER
|
|
|
1.REIMBURSABLE
ITEMS*
|
|
|
Attorney
fees (in lieu of a title company)
|
|
|
Brokerage
fee/commission (normal for the area if a broker is
used)**
|
|
|
City
report
|
|
|
Escrow
fees
|
|
|
Home
warranty
|
|
|
Notary
fees
|
|
|
Prepayment
penalty on first mortgage***
|
|
|
Reconveyance
fees
|
|
|
Recording
fees
|
|
|
Statement
fees
|
|
|
Tax
stamps
|
|
|
Title
insurance
|
|
|
Transfer
tax (city and/or county)
|
|
|
2.NON-REIMBURSABLE
ITEMS
|
|
|
Any
items not specifically covered by policy or negotiated between buyer and
seller
|
|
|
Appraisal
fee
|
|
|
Assumption
fee
|
|
|
Bonds
|
|
|
Buy
downs
|
|
|
Credit
reports
|
|
|
Delinquent
taxes
|
|
|
Document
preparation fee
|
|
|
Endorsements
|
|
|
Fix-up
expenses and maintenance costs
|
|
|
Homeowner
Association dues or transfer fees
|
|
|
Impound
accounts
|
|
|
Insurance
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
Late
charges
|
|
|
Mortgage
insurance
|
|
|
Photos
|
|
|
Points
of all kinds
|
|
|
Prepayment
penalty on second mortgage
|
|
|
Principal
|
|
|
Reinspections
|
|
|
Repairs
|
|
|
2.NON-REIMBURSABLE
ITEMS - continued
|
|
|
Taxes
|
|
|
Termite
inspection
|
|
|
Termite/pest
control work
|
|
|
VA/FHA
points
|
|
|
*Consult
with Relocation Services for customary items in the county of the
sale.
|
|
|
**If
an employee, Spouse/Domestic Partner or family member is a REALTOR, it is
a conflict of interest for the company to reimburse members of a
relocating family for services (commission) connected with the sale of the
old home or purchase of a new home.
|
|
|
***Limited
to the lesser of six months interest or
$3,000.
|
|
|
1.REIMBURSABLE
ITEMS*
|
|
|
Appraisal
fees
|
|
|
Assumption
fee
|
|
|
Attorney
fees (in lieu of escrow fees, if typical for the
area)
|
|
|
City
report
|
|
|
Credit
report (Limited)
|
|
|
Documentation
preparation fees (Limited)
|
|
|
Endorsements
|
|
|
Escrow
fees
|
|
|
Flood
Certificate (Limited)
|
|
|
Forwarding
fees
|
|
|
General
Home Inspection
|
|
|
Home
warranty
|
|
|
Loan
tie-in fees**
|
|
|
Notary
fees
|
|
|
Points: Limited
to two. Based on (95% equity
reinvestment)
|
|
|
Pool/Spa
inspection
|
|
|
Recording
fees
|
|
|
Roof
inspection
|
|
|
Septic
report (only if required by lender)
|
|
|
Statement
fees
|
|
|
Tax
service (Limited)
|
|
|
Tax
stamps
|
|
|
Termite
inspection
|
|
|
Title
insurance
|
|
|
Transfer
tax (city and/or county)
|
|
|
2.NON-REIMBURSABLE
ITEMS
|
|
|
Any
items not specifically covered by policy or negotiated between buyer and
seller
|
|
|
Application
fee
|
|
|
Buy
downs
|
|
|
Construction
Loans*
|
|
|
Fix-up
expenses, repairs, maintenance
costs
|
|
|
Homeowner
Association dues/Association Transfer
fees
|
|
|
Impound
accounts
|
|
|
Insurance
|
|
|
Interest
|
|
|
Late
charges
|
|
|
2.NON-REIMBURSABLE
ITEMS - continued
|
|
|
Mortgage
insurance
|
|
|
Photos
|
|
|
Principal
|
|
|
Processing
Fee
|
|
|
Repairs
|
|
|
Soil
report
|
|
|
Taxes
|
|
|
Underwriting
fees
|
|
|
*Consult
with Relocation Services for customary items in the county of the
purchase.
|
|
|
**Consult
Relocation Services for current
guidelines.
|
|
NAME
|
DATE
|
TIME
|
|
|
Appraiser
|
1.____________________
2.____________________
3.____________________
|
__________
__________
__________
|
_______
_______
_______
|
|
Broker
|
1.____________________
2.____________________
|
__________
__________
|
_______
_______
|
|
Termite
Inspector
|
|||
|
Pool/Spa
Inspector
|
|||
|
Septic
Inspector
|
|||
|
*Roof
Inspector
|
|||
|
**Assigned
REALTOR
|
|
|
*May
be required due to age or condition
|
|
|
**Final
walk through required for Appraised Value Sale
only
|
|
Appraised Value Offer
Q: What type of input do I have
in determining the Appraised Value Offer of my home?
A:
You may participate in the appraisal process. To do this,
complete the Appraisal Worksheet form and provide a copy to each appraiser
at the time of the appraisal and a copy to the home purchase
firm.
Q:
If I accept the
Appraised Value Offer, when am I no longer responsible for the mortgage
payments, etc., on my home?
A: The Date of
Possession of your home will be either (1) the date you vacate your home,
or (2) the date your Contract is received by the home purchase firm, whichever is
later. As of the Date of Possession, you are no longer
financially responsible for your home, provided no repairs/inspections,
etc., remain uncompleted.
|
Inspections
Q: What inspections are
necessary?
A: A
termite/wood-destroying pest and organism inspection is
required. Where applicable, a well and/or septic inspection;
swimming pool and/or spa/hot tub, radon gas inspection. If any
report is unclear or incomplete, the home purchase firm will order a
second inspection. Other inspections may be required depending
on property conditions. All inspections will be paid for by
PG&E.
Q: What is a "home
inspection"?
A: Home
inspections are required. This is a general inspection of the
structure of the house, plumbing, heating, electrical, air conditioning,
solar, all appliances, and roof to determine if everything is in good
working order and meets code requirements. The inspection is
done by a home inspector, if available, otherwise a general contractor is
used. These are ordered by the home purchase firm and paid for
by PG&E.
|
|
Q: What happens if an inspection,
etc., indicates that repairs are required?
A: You
must have the work completed, have a reinspection done, and submit the
clear report to the home purchase firm prior to receiving your final
equity.
Q: If an inspection, etc.,
indicates repairs are required and (1) I want to move to my new home prior
to the completion of the necessary repairs on my existing home, or (2) I
just don't want the bother of obtaining bids and ensuring the work is
complete, etc., what are my options?
A: The
home purchase firm will obtain an estimate for the required work and
withhold two times this amount (termite work excepted) from your
equity. By withholding additional dollars, it will not be
necessary to request additional funds from you should the estimate be
low. Once the work is completed, the home purchase firm will
refund any excess dollars to you immediately.
Q: At the same time I selected
appraisers, the home purchase firm informed me that one or two Brokers'
Market Analysis would also be ordered. What does this mean?
Will the Brokers' Market Analysis affect the appraiser's
value?
|
A: The
opinion(s) provide the home purchase firm with marketing strategies should
you turn the home over to them. At the same time, the Brokers
may make recommendations on how to make the property more
marketable. This information will also be given to you to help
you sell the home during your 60-day marketing period. The
appraisers' final value is independent of the Brokers'
Opinions.
Q: What should I do when I
receive an offer to purchase my home?
A: Call
your Consultant immediately. If your Consultant is not
available, include the clause "Subject to review by the home purchase
firm" in your acceptance.
Amended Value Offer
Q:
If I am able to find a
buyer willing to purchase my home for more than the Appraised Value offer
or even at the Appraised Value offer, is it beneficial to me to assign the
offer to the home purchase firm for closing?
A: Yes. The
home purchase firm will: (1) handle all the details; (2) advance either 98
percent of your equity based on the Appraised Value offer or
the amount required to purchase the new home, whichever is less.
|
|
Should
the assigned offer fail to close, the Appraised Value offer will be
amended to reflect the sales price.
Q: If I assign an offer, will my
Realtor receive a commission?
A: Yes. This
cost is paid by the home purchase firm at the close of escrow and assumed
by PG&E.
Q: Why must a purchase contract
be signed only by the Home Purchase Firm?
A: In
order to meet Internal Revenue Service guidelines, the purchase and sale
agreement can be signed only by your buyer(s)
and the Home Purchase Firm. The Power of Attorney you sign
allows the Home Purchase Firm to sign in your behalf as your
nominee. Failure to follow these guidelines will negate the
benefit of using the Home Purchase Firm AND will result in a substantial
tax liability for you.
|
Equity Advances
Q: What if I want two advances
of my equity: one to be forwarded to the title
company handling the closing of my new home and one to be given directly
to me so that I may begin redecorating the new home,
etc.?
A: Advances
are made only to escrow accounts. The equity advance to escrow
is a benefit provided so that you will not be subject to the customary
closing procedures (no funds received from the existing home until close
of escrow). With the advance, you are able to purchase your new
home in an expeditious manner.
|
|
CAL VET/VA Loan Transfer
Q: What if I have a CAL VET or VA
loan on my present home that I want to transfer to my new home, but I am
unable to make the transfer for six to eight months due to the
state/federal procedures?
A: The
home purchase firm will take your home into inventory while you continue
to make mortgage payments; however, if the home purchase firm is able to
find a buyer prior to the transfer of your CAL VET/VA loan, you would be
required to pay off the loan so that there is clear
title. (Notify the home purchase firm immediately if you plan
to transfer your loan.)
|
|
Amended
Value
|
|
|
TAX
SUMMARY FOR NEW HIRE HOMEOWNER –
OFFICER
|
|
ASSISTANCE
|
TAXES
WITHHELD
|
TAXES
PAID BY
|
|
Household
Move
Household
Storage
First
30 days
Over
30 days
|
None
None
Federal,
State, FICA & SDI
|
Fully
Excludable
Fully
Excludable
Company: Flat
Rate
Employee: FICA
(OASDI) & SDI
|
|
Moving
Allowance
|
Federal,
State, FICA & SDI
|
Employee*
|
|
Home
Sale-Direct Reimbursement
(In lieu of Home
Purchase Firm)
Tax Offset (up to one
month’s salary)**
|
Federal,
State, FICA & SDI
|
Employee*
|
|
Home
Purchase-Direct Reimbursement*
AND
Company Mortgage Program
|
Federal,
State, FICA & SDI
|
Company: Flat
rate up to maximum,
excluding
points.
Employee: Points.
Federal, State, FICA & SDI
|
|
Mortgage
Interest Differential Allowance
|
Federal,
State, FICA & SDI
|
Employee
|
|
NOTE:
|
If
an item is considered taxable, but paid directly to a vendor, any tax due
will be deducted from the next payroll
check.
|
|
Reimbursable
Items:
|
Purchase
Price:
|
$225,000.00
|
||
|
Points
|
$3,600.00
|
|||
|
Credit
Report
|
50.00
|
|||
|
Document
Preparation
|
150.00
|
2.5% of Purchase Price
=
|
$5,625.00
|
|
|
Appraisal
|
300.00
|
Home
Inspection
|
+ 425.00
|
|
|
General
Home Inspection
|
325.00
|
Total
Reimbursed
|
$6,050.00
|
|
|
Escrow
Fees
|
450.00
|
Points-Employee Tax
Liability
|
-3600.00
|
|
|
Title
Insurance
|
985.00
|
|||
|
Termite
Inspection
|
95.00
|
|||
|
Notary
Fees
|
25.00
|
Relocation
Tax Liability
|
$2,450.00
|
|
|
Recording
Fees
|
35.00
|
|||
|
Tax
Service
|
76.00
|
|||
|
Flood
Check Fee
|
20.00
|
|||
|
Home
Inspection
|
425.00
|
(Not
Subject to the 2.5%cap)
|
||
|
TOTAL
|
$6,536.00
|
|
Total
Amount Reimbursed:
|
$6,050.00
|
Amount
Company Paid Tax On:
|
$2,45000
|
|||||||||
|
Gross
Up:(FIT, SIT & Medicare)
|
1,363.23
|
Co.
Paid Gross Up: (FIT, SIT & Medicare)
|
1,363.23
|
|||||||||
|
Amount
Employee Pays Tax On:
|
3,600.00
|
|||||||||||
|
Amount
Reported:
|
$7,413.23
|
Amount
Reported:
|
$7,413.23
|
|||||||||
|
Employee
|
||||||||||||
|
Total
Taxes
|
Tax
Paid by PG&E
|
Tax
Liability
|
||||||||||
|
“Points”
|
||||||||||||
|
Amount
Taxes were based on:
|
$2,450.00
|
$3,600.00
|
||||||||||
|
FIT*
|
25.00%
|
$1,853.31
|
$953.31
|
$900.00
|
||||||||
|
SIT*
|
9.3%
|
570.63
|
354.63
|
216.00
|
||||||||
|
Medicare*
|
1.45%
|
107.49
|
55.29
|
52.20
|
||||||||
|
OASDI
|
6.20%
|
459.62
|
459.62
|
|||||||||
|
SDI
|
1.10%
|
81.55
|
59.31
|
|||||||||
|
*TOTAL
|
64.25%
|
$3,072.60
|
$1,363.23
|
$1,709.37
|
||||||||
|
AMOUNT
TO BE WITHHELD:
|
1,709.37
|
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