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16 WHO'S WHO IN REAL ESTATE FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2018 SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Commitment to Exceptional Service Creates Extraordinary Results "I would like to acknowledge Lizabeth Morell and the excellent work she did with my wife and I in identifying and ultimately purchasing a luxury property in Santa Cruz County. Given the complexity of the home purchase we made, we can only imagine that, for anything smaller, Liza can handle in an even more spectacular fashion!" Lizabeth K. Morell REALTOR ® Circle of Champions, 2014 Silver Circle Award, 2015, 2013 Bailey Properties 831-419-4856 Liza@LizabethMorell.com www.LizabethMorell.com CalBRE #01891765 Your Home Your Time Your Way Silver Circle Award, 2016, 2015, 2013 Thinking outside the box, cottage, condo multi-res or mansion, is one of the things I do best! After 40 years in the business, I have creatively handled most challenges you can imagine. Buy, sell, exchange, remodel, build: whatever your desire or need, I'll help you accomplish your real estate dreams! Call me. I'll immediately go to work for you! Kathy Runyon Broker Associate 831.325.7300 Kathyrunyon.com kathy@kathyrunyon.com F rom smart thermostats to remotely controlled showers, connected homes are all the rage for today's homeowners and those looking to make a purchase, providing easy opportunities to boost your profit when you sell. Over half of Millennials (57 percent) believe that smart home technology is a good investment in their home, according to a recent survey by "Better Homes and Gardens." Upgrading to include connected items can make your home more appealing to this "next generation" of homebuyers in particular. If you're looking to sell, here are some of the latest and greatest smart home upgrades to have on your radar. Climate Control Your thermostat is responsible for half your energy bill -- more than appliances and electronics -- so make sure to choose one wisely. Consider installing a smart thermostat, which learns your temperature preferences, and can save energy by turning heating and cooling on and off, based on the weather outside, your home's energy profile and more. Potential homebuyers will love the energy savings, as well as the ability to control the thermostat from anywhere with their devices. A Hands-Free Faucet Imagine the convenience of having a kitchen faucet turn water on or off, without a touch. Faucets with hands-free technology, such as Moen's MotionSense Wave single-sensor models, allow users to easily activate the faucet with the wave of a hand. Great for when your hands are too full or messy to turn on the faucet, the technology also minimizes the spread of dirt and germs, since there's no need to touch the faucet to start the flow of water. It's just the type of smart upgrade to attract house hunters of all ages -- and easy on the wallet, with options available for under $300. Bright Lighting Smart lighting dimmer and sensor systems allow you to turn lights on by Statepoint Media Appeal to House Hunters with Smart Home Upgrades