April 2011
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11 SALES SO FAR IN 2011!




Ray Jackson
Vice President of Sales

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There have been 11 sales transactions in Toscana this year! The Toscana Sales Team was directly involved in nine of those transactions ......82% of total sales.

  • 7 Resale Transactions
  • 4 New Home Sales (1 completed home, 3 homes to be built)

Thank you to all of you who continue to introduce your friends, family members and business associates to Toscana.  Your efforts are directly reflected in the amount of guests visiting the Sales Center.  We've had over 1,500 visits this year compared to 900 visits for the same time period last year.  All the activity is making the Sales Center a very busy and exciting place.  This year we have five licensed sales executives to help serve our guests, Members, owners, and outside brokers!  After our recent article in Palm Springs Life - click here to view - and our new ads in WestJet's Up Magazine we are looking forward to an even busier April and May!

EXPERIENCE TOSCANA SUCCESS
In the March letter from William Bone about the upcoming Guest Weekend, he reviewed some of our various experiential programs for our prospective membership and/or home sales purchasers.  We are pleased to announce that three of our couples have made a decision to purchase at Toscana - two have purchased a homesite and will build a Sunrise Signature home and the other couple have selected a resale home.  We are excited to welcome them permanently to the community and Club!

 

NEW SALES VEHICLES


We recently upgraded our Sales Vehicles to three beautiful Mercedes ML350’s.  The new vehicles have four inches more leg room in the rear than our previous vehicles for the comfort of our guests viewing Toscana properties.  The new Diamond White exteriors work well keeping the vehicle cooler for our summer temperatures. 

The Mercedes Benz Palm Springs dealership has extended their Friends and Family Service
discount to all Toscana Members!  For more information, please call them at 760.328.6525.
 

JUST SOLD!

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75-955 Via Cortona ▪ 723 Tuscan   76-250 Via Firenze  623 Tuscan
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GUEST WEEKEND REMINDER

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Just a reminder, you still have time to invite your family, friends and business associates who are interested in purchasing a membership and/or home to the Guest Weekend on April 7 - 10.  Please click here for more information.

Even if you don't have a guest, make sure to attend the Ride & Drive and Fashion Show on April 8, 2011 - click here for more information.
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Portfolio of Listings

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New Listings (click on photo to see the home's website)

76-336 Via Chianti ▪ 972 Italianate
5,397 Sq. Ft. $2,895,000

  76-381 Via Chianti ▪ 922 Early California
5,397 Sq. Ft. $2,650,000
     
   

76-164 Via Volterra 622 Italianate
3,724 Square Feet ▪ $1,575,000

   

Current Listings

Please click here to see all the Toscana Sales Office current listings. 
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NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

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In our last E-Newsletter, we mentioned we are starting six new Sunrise Signature Homes.  Below is the specific information on those new homes.  It will be a busy summer for construction!

76-436 Via Firenze 621 Italianate Homesite 1-240
76-242 Via Uzzano 621A Early California 2-8
76-146 Via Volterra 621 Tuscan Homesite 2-44
42-525 Via Orvieto 622 Tuscan 2-69
76-161 Via Saturnia 622 Early California 3-45
76-167 Via Arezzo 621 Tuscan Homesite 3-67
 

Meet the Toscana Experts!

These are the top professionals exclusively serving the Toscana community.  Our team recognizes it is nearly impossible to be thoroughly knowledgeable about more than one market.....Toscana is our only market!  Call a Toscana Expert today - we look forward to our combined efforts in sharing our Toscana estate expertise with you.

 

Ray Jackson brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the luxury market with over 25 years of real estate experience in large luxury resort communities across the United States, Most recently Ray was the Vice President of Real Estate Sales for Kapalua Resort in Maui where he headed their new home and resale divisions. He understands the dynamics of both new and resale markets and has proven success in managing both divisions within one office. Ray’s leadership philosophy is to provide guidance, training and oversight to the Sales Team and to be available to navigate sellers and purchasers through the buying process. Ray and his wife Janet enjoy spending time with their children and grandson Jackson.

     
 

Charlene Brinson has over 25 years in luxury home sales with 11 in the Desert in addition to a management background encompassing commercial lending, private banking, marketing and sales. Most recently Charlene was a team member leader of The McMonigle Group in Indian Wells.  Prior to that, Charlene served as Sales Director/Broker of The Villas of Mirada in Rancho Mirage, a Senterra Real Estate Group property. Charlene brings a passion for the Desert and a strong commitment to providing exceptional service to her clients. Recognized for her leadership, vision, integrity, and overall professionalism, Brinson has been honored with the coveted Image Award from a previous brokerage firm.  Charlene enjoys spending time with her husband Keith and entertaining family and friends.

     
 

Judith Hamilton has over 10 years experience with Sunrise Company. Practically a desert native, Judith is originally from Kentucky, and has lived and raised her family in the Coachella Valley since 1990. You'll find Judith to be positive, enthusiastic and ready to help you with all of your Toscana real estate needs. "My goal is to exceed your expectations when it comes to customer service and work with you to achieve the best results for you." Judith's commitment to service and her ability to get the deal done have resulted in many sales that would have never happened without her. Rising early each morning Judith practices Yoga daily and focuses on a healthy desert lifestyle. She enjoys spending time with her six grandchildren.

     
 

Linda Menne has over 18 years experience in private club memberships and has been at Toscana since it opened. Prior to joining Toscana, Linda was the Membership Sales Manager at PGA West. Linda is actively involved in every aspect of the real estate sales process along with being responsible for membership sales.  She is here to assist both sellers and purchasers with their Club membership and real estate needs. Located at the Sales Center, Linda is easily available for Club tours and information on membership. As part of the Club Management team, Linda is intimately familiar with all aspects of the Club and the lifestyle choices it offers. In her leisure time, Linda is an avid horsewoman and enjoys spending time with her husband Dave.

     
 

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Jamie Shelton began his career as a golf professional before entering luxury real estate sales over 20 years ago. Jamie has enjoyed a highly successful career in luxury real estate sales in golf communities from the East Coast of the United States to Hawaii. Before joining Toscana, he was employed at Hokulia in Hawaii. In addition, his career includes ten years of resort sales with the George P. Mitchell Family, the original developer of The Woodlands in Texas and Bald Head Island in North Carolina. What makes Jamie an exceptional Sales Executive is that he earns the trust of his clients by taking their best interests to heart. An avid golfer and PGA Member, he and his wife Melanie enjoy playing the game in their leisure time. 

     

Sales & Membership Team

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Our staff is always available to provide you with any information and assistance. 
Please contact them at 760.772.7000 or their email below.

 

Ray Jackson, Vice President of Sales
rjackson@toscanacc.com

Linda Menne, Sales Executive &
Membership Director
lmenne@toscanacc.com

Judith Hamilton, Sales Executive
jhamilton@toscanacc.com

 

 

Jamie Shelton, Sales Executive
jshelton@toscanacc.com

Charlene Brinson, Sales Executive
cbrinson@toscanacc.com

Luanne Amundson, Office Manager
lamundson@sunriseco.com

 

 

If your property is currently listed with another broker, this is not intended to be a solicitation for a listing.