Why is Pickleball So Popular?

Why is pickleball so popular?

Why is pickleball so popular? Well, first of all, it’s not new as 2021 marked its 56th anniversary. The game, with its handmade equipment and simple rules, was invented in the Seattle area by three enterprising dads whose children were bored with their usual summertime activities. And the name? As the story goes, one of the founders had a dog named Pickles who would chase the ball and run off with it, so they called it.

As of 2020, Pickleball has 4.2 million players in the U.S., according to the SFIA 2021 Topline Participation Report. The known places to play totaled 8,735 at the end of 2020, and the number continues to grow.

As of 2020, Pickleball has 4.2 million players in the U.S., according to the SFIA 2021 Topline Participation Report. The known places to play totaled 8,735 at the end of 2020, and the number continues to grow. Every U.S. state now has pickleball venues, with senior residence communities, YMCA’s, local recreation centers, schools and parks the most common places that have courts.

So, to answer the question about why pickleball is so popular, in a nutshell, the game is an easy to learn paddle sport appropriate for players of all ages and skill levels.  It’s easy on the joints, and combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. The only equipment needed is a paddle and a plastic ball with holes. Though a great sport for beginners, experienced players compete against each other in fast-paced, challenging and competitive games.

The SaddleBrooke Ranch Active Lifestyle 55+ Community

About the SaddleBrooke Ranch Community

Surrounded by breathtaking mountain views and high Sonoran Desert terrain, you will find SaddleBrooke Ranch…a Robson Resort Community located in the North Tucson area of Arizona. In this idyllic setting, SaddleBrooke Ranch offers a quiet sanctuary from the hectic pace of life. Beautiful mountain vistas, from every direction, provide a dramatic backdrop to resort-style amenities and distinctive homes.

As soon as you drive past the entry gate, you will appreciate the tranquility of quiet surroundings, the comfort of a roving patrol, and the relaxing warmth of friendly neighbors.

With so many ways to discover new interests while cherishing old favorites, it is easy to enjoy your own kind of lifestyle. Here you do not have to settle on anything, except what you want to do today. Live Life Inspired at SaddleBrooke Ranch.

Amenity Overview

You will find an abundance of exceptional amenities at SaddleBrooke Ranch. From the magnificent new Ranch House Clubhouse and Creative Arts and Tech Center to a resort-style pool complex, indoor pool, casual & fine dining, fitness & sports facilities, and social gathering spaces all designed and built to enhance the resort lifestyle enjoyed every day by the residents.

La Hacienda Club:

Exquisitely appointed and furnished La Hacienda Club offers residents access to both fitness and relaxation in comfort and style. Here you will find a resort-style outdoor pool, indoor lap pool, fitness room, bistro & lounge, wellness room, a luxury spa with massage rooms, and much more.

Ranch House:

The Ranch House at SaddleBrooke Ranch serves as the hub of the community. It is a gathering spot to meet up with friends, a place to grab a bite to eat, or a place just to hang out. Relax in the rustic-meets-modern spaces that exude a sophisticated, yet casual elegance. Features such as sanded brick, stone accents and dark wood beams accentuate the spaces giving residents and visitors a keen sense of casual luxury.

Sports Courts:

At SaddleBrooke Ranch, you will find this is the premier community when it comes to racquet sports. Challenge your friends and neighbors to a spirited match on one of the 24 Pickleball courts, enjoy a game of tennis on one of the 6 tennis courts or play a round or two on the 4 bocce ball courts.

Creative Arts & Technology Center:

The Creative Arts Center at SaddleBrooke Ranch offers active adults the opportunity to unleash their inner creativity. This brightly colored and inviting center features several fully-equipped rooms ready to provide you with creative inspiration to start a variety of projects.

SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club:

Revel in the beautiful North Tucson area setting and 18 holes of championship golf at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Club. Avid golfers and beginners will also enjoy the convenience of the on-site pro shop, driving range, and lush landscaping.

Other Amenities:

Community Garden, Gated Entry, Dog Park, Nature Trails, Ed’s Dogs, and many more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparing for Your First Pickleball Tournament: 7 Tips

If you’ve played pickleball long enough, chances are you’ve thought about joining a tournament. The truth is there’s just something so exhilarating about being in a competition and the potential of taking home first prize.

However, if you’re a first-timer, preparing for a pickleball tournament can be daunting. A lot can go into your preparations more than you realize. How do you make sure you’re ready for the big day? Do you need to pack a lot of things? Are there things you need to know beforehand?

Today, we’ll be walking you through seven keys to success as you get ready for your first pickleball tournament.

Success Tip #1: Pick the Right Partner

If you intend to play doubles pickleball, then you need to find the right partner. Pickleball is a very social game so you have to make sure that you’re completely in sync with the person you are playing with both skills-wise and strategy-wise. This is particularly helpful in tournaments where the competitive nature of people is heightened.

Your pickleball partner should be someone who not only has the same skill rating as you but also has the same goals and expectations going into the tournament.

Having a shared mindset makes for a better playing experience especially when you’re in competitive play. You’ll be able to communicate and perform better at the court.

Success Tip #2: Understand What You’re Getting Yourself Into and Be Mentally Prepared for It

Tournaments are a whole other playing field than casual play. More often than not, people are there to win so it’s important to know what to expect when you’re there.

Since you’ll be playing for the first time in a competitive environment, chances are you’ll meet and might even play with people who have more experience than you. The truth is the best players have to beat you first before you can become better.

Remember that your first tournament doesn’t have to be taking home the gold prize however nice that idea is.

Focus on giving your best in the competition and don’t get so riled up about winning. Set your goals with your partner to manage your thoughts and expectations. Manifest positivity so that come game day, you’ll have a fulfilling experience.

Success Tip #5: Do Your Research

It’s never a good idea to come to a match clueless and without a proper plan. That being said, it’s important to do your research weeks before the tournament actually begins so you wouldn’t find yourself dumbstruck and unable to perform on the day of the competition.

First of all, you have to familiarize yourself with the tournament format. Is it going to be a double elimination, a round-robin, or luck of the draw? Get to know the rules inside and out.

It’s also important to know the playing environment at the tournament. Will you be playing indoors or outdoors? Make sure that you have plenty of time practicing in the setting similar to what will be used during the competition so you are acclimated early on.

Lastly, get used to the ball that will be used during the tournament. Balls used in this sport come in a wider variety of types and each one performs differently than the others. Get to know the official ball that’ll be used in the tournament and have plenty of practice with it.

Success Tip #4: Enjoy Yourself

If you’re new to tournaments, it can be pretty daunting and stressful sometimes. While having an “in-it-to-win-it” attitude helps in pumping you up for matches, it’s also important to know that you’re there to have a good time too.

Don’t forget that pickleball is a fun game even in a competitive scenario. For tournament newbies, having a positive overall experience should be much more important than obliterating your opponents.

Take your first tournament as a positive learning experience. Consider it as a chance to hone your skills, to learn new things, and to meet and play with players who may have a higher skill level than you.

You may not take home a medal immediately but by enjoying yourself, you can take home great memories and a can-do attitude for the next tournament you’ll sign up for.

Success Tip #5: Prepare Your Body

Pickleball tournaments can be taxing to the body. As with any sport, it’s important to keep your body in top condition before, during, and after the tournament.

First of all, keep your body hydrated. In a tournament, you’ll most likely be running around the court and exposed to the sun. You’ll be sweating like crazy and this will deplete your water stores, cause your body to overheat, and even cause cramping.

Be sure to have plenty of water with you at all times and load up in between matches. Avoid sugary and caffeinated beverages like soda and coffee as well.

Another way to prep your body for a tournament is to eat nutritious food. Eat balanced meals every day in the weeks leading up to the competition and of course throughout the duration of the tournament. Stock up on vegetables, grains, healthy meats, nuts, and seafood.

By making sure that your body is sustained with the right food, you can maximize your energy during matches and perform at your best.

Most importantly, be sure to warm up before your matches. Hours before the game starts, have a warm-up session with your partner. Stretch your muscles and practice your dinks, serves, returns, and the like. This gets you started on a good rhythm so you are already in sync once your game starts.

Success Tip #6: Bring the Right Tools and Equipment

Packing for a tournament is a whole lot different than just preparing for casual games at your local club. Tournaments are much more intense so you need to bring the right tools and equipment so help you play your best during matches.

Since you’ll be sweating a lot as you move from one match to another, it’s helpful to bring a big towel and extra clothes. You’d want to change into dry clothes in between matches so you remain comfortable at all times.

You also need to pack extra shoes and socks. You’ll be running around all day trying to hit the ball across the court. To prevent blistered feet, be sure to bring extra socks and shoes you can change into in between matches. You may also bring a pair of sandals to give your feet a break from shoes.

It’s also a good idea to bring extra paddles and balls. You’ll never know what’ll happen to your paddle during a match or during your practice sessions. Likewise, a couple of extra balls is also helpful particularly if you want to practice before your game.

If you’re playing outdoors, be sure to bring sunscreen. Make sure it’s sweat-proof and be sure also to apply it as often as you can.

Most importantly, pack your bag the night before. You wouldn’t want to be rushing on the morning of the tournament shoving random things in your backpack. Do yourself a favor and prepare what you need the night before so you don’t have to stress about it the next day.

Success Tip #7: Participate in Pre-Tournament Clinics

Some hosts hold pre-tournament clinics for participants. Not only is it a great place to socialize and meet the players you’ll be competing with but it’s also a great venue to learn more things prior to the actual tournament.

Sometimes, professional players also come to these clinics to give out valuable instructions to tournament participants. Who would want to miss out on an opportunity to learn from the best?

SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Community – Golf in February

Golf in February:

February arrives with the promise of warmer weather on the horizon. Thus far, we have had a warm winter, which was a perfect follow-up to the wet summer we experienced while replacing the greens. The greens are beginning to soften, so do not forget to repair ball marks. Also, please do your best to reduce the time your cart is on the turf, to control turf damage for better conditions for all. Stay in tune with the Forecaddie to keep up to date with everything pro shop and golf course related. In the sections following, you will find all the information relating to this month in golf, as well as contact information for our golf associations and our Greens Committee.

Pro Shop Schedule Pro Shop Hours:

Opens 30 minutes before the first tee time and 1 hour before shotguns.

The pro shop closes at 3:00pm.

Pro shop staff will carry the pro shop cell phone (520-561-1196) until 5:30.

Staff is available until one hour before sunset.

First tee time 2-1 to 2-14:    7:45am

First tee time 2-15 to 2-28:  7:30 AM

Last tee time 2-1 to 2-28:     4:30 PM

Shotguns: 8:00/1:00

Midday 12:00 – 1:52

Rate Periods:

2-1 to 2-14

Prime 7:45 – 11:52

Midday 12:00 – 1:52

Twilight 2:00 – 3:22

Super Twilight 3:30 – Sunset

2-15 to 2-28:

Prime 7:30 – 11:52

Midday 12:00 – 1:52

Twilight 2:00 – 3:22

Super Twilight 3:30 – Sunset

Saddlebrook Ranch Pickleball Community – Mental and Physical Health Benefits

Pickleball provides a host of mental and physical benefits every time you play.

Mental Health Benefits:  Regular exercise has been proven to improve our mood and keep anxiety and depression at bay, and pickleball is no exception to that rule.  Physical activity releases endorphins, which makes us happy.  And, as a bonus, if you play outside, sunshine makes us feel good, too!

Social Interaction:  Whether you play singles or doubles, you’ll be interacting with at least one other person in order to play pickleball.  Socializing with others every once in a while is key to maintaining a positive state of mental health, but even the small act of smiling at another person has been shown to release happy chemicals.

Hand-Eye Coordination:  The more you play, the better your hand-eye coordination will get.  This is helpful not only in the sport but in our daily lives.

Agility:  The ability to move quickly and easily and to think and understand quickly (like to anticipate the next shot) is paramount to playing pickleball and is helpful in everyday life.

Endurance:  Pickleball is a cardio-heavy sport.  This type of exercise strengthens your heart and improves your stamina allowing you to sustain activity for longer periods of time.  This helps in simple daily tasks such as walking the dog or cleaning the house.

SADDLEBROOKE RANCH GOLF COMMUNITY – 2022 RESIDENT GOLF FEES

Two people golfing in a 55+ active adult golf community in Arizona

SADDLEBROOKE RANCH GOLF CLUB 2022 RESIDENT GOLF FEES ANNUAL FEES
SBR Annual Pass
1st Person in household $3200.00 inc. tax $3136.00 inc. tax (with cash discount)
2nd Person in household $3000.00 inc. tax $2940.00 inc. tax (with cash discount)
 Best value if playing 2 – 4+ times per week…Cost per round under $35
 $200 discount for the 2nd person in household annual purchase
 2% discount for cash payment at purchase
 Complimentary 25-bucket range card
 20% discount on golf shop apparel
 10% discount on golf shop equipment
 10% discount off guest rates for non-resident guests
 Lowest Chelsea Tee Time Reservation points at 0.5 points per request placement
PLAY CARD FEES
SBR 50 Play Card (18 Holes)
Individual Use $2300.00 inc. tax $2254.00 inc. tax (with cash discount)
Household Use $2450.00 inc. tax $2401.00 inc. tax (with cash discount)
SBR 50 Play Card (9 Holes)
Individual Use $1380.00 inc. tax $1352.40 inc. tax (with cash discount)
Household Use $1480.00 inc. tax $1450.40 inc. tax (with cash discount)
 Based on playing 1 – 2 times per week during Fall, Winter, and Spring rate seasons
 Up to a 20% discount compared to Winter Season Prime rate
 2% discount for cash payment at purchase
 Second lowest Chelsea points at 1.0 point per placement…Points in effect while the play card is active
 Can be used for non-resident guests
SBR 25 Play Card (18 Holes)
Individual Use $1275.00 inc. tax $1249.50 inc. tax (with cash discount)
Household Use $1350.00 inc. tax $1323.00 inc tax (with cash discount)
SBR 25 Play Card (9 Holes)
Individual Use $765.00 inc. tax $749.70 inc. tax (with cash discount)
Household Use $815.00 inc tax $798.70 inc tax (with cash discount)
 Based on playing one time per week during the Winter rate season
 Up to an 11% discount compared to Winter season Prime rate
 2% discount for cash payment at purchase
 Second lowest Chelsea points at 1.0 point per placement…Points in effect while the play card is active
 Can be used for non-resident guests (Continued on back)
“PAY AS YOU GO” FEES
SBR Resident (“Pay as you go”) Please see seasonal daily rate structure below.
 Provides flexibility with four different rates per day and six rate periods during the year
 No pre-pay commitment
DAILY INDIVIDUAL RESIDENT / RESIDENT GUEST GREEN FEES*
SEASON DATES PRIME MIDDAY TWI / 9 SUPER TWILIGHT
WINTER 12/01/21 – 03/31/22 $57.00 $46.00 $34.00 $23.00
SPRING 04/01/22 – 04/30/22 $51.00 $41.00 $31.00 $21.00
05/01/22 – 05/31/22 $46.00 $36.00 $27.00 $18.00
SUMMER 06/01/22 – 09/30/22 $40.00 $32.00 $24.00 $16.00
FALL 10/01/22 – 10/31/22 $46.00 $36.00 $27.00 $18.00
11/01/22 – 11/30/22 $51.00 $41.00 $31.00 $21.00
SPECTATOR / RENTAL CLUBS / RANGE FEES*
SPECTATOR FEE (Non-Playing Spectator) 18 holes – $25.00 9 holes – $15.00
RENTAL CLUBS 18 holes – $25.00 9 holes – $15.00
RANGE BUCKET (~35 balls) $5.00
DRIVING RANGE CARD – 50 buckets (~35 balls each) $212.50 (15% discount off regular bucket price)
ANNUAL RENTAL CART FEE (per seat) $550.00
RESIDENT RENTAL CART FEE (per player) $12.00

Saddlebrooke Ranch Pickleball Community – Pickleball for Health

Pickleball is played by all ages, but is favored particularly by children and seniors for a few reasons. The speed of the ball moves much slower than the speed of a tennis ball and players find it easier on the body playing on a smaller court.

With that being said, pickleball not only has the fun factor, but it has many health benefits that go along with the sport.

Playing pickleball can boost your mood and overall mental health, you burn calories, and fewer injuries occur due to the low impact nature of the game. Pickleball specifically works on your balance and agility while it also offers the same benefits of other regular exercise. These include reducing your risk of heart attack and chronic disease, toning your muscles and increasing your energy.

Most of all, pickleball is a social sport where you will create friendship anywhere you play.

SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Community Course Update

Retirement Golfing Community Oracle AZ

Golf Updates – January 2022:

January is here, and with it, a brand-new year! We hope that 2022 is a year of good health for all! We are about to begin the busiest time of the golf season with a fully dormant course and the highest amount of resident golfers we have yet had. Please do your best to reduce the time your cart is on the turf, to control turf damage for better conditions for all. Stay in tune with the Forecaddie to keep up-to-date with everything pro shop and golf course related. In the sections following, you will find all the information relating to this month in golf, as well as contact information for our golf associations and our Greens Committee. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions.

Pro Shop Schedule:

Pro Shop Hours – Open 30 minutes before the first tee time and 1 hour before shotguns. The pro shop closes at 3:00pm. Pro shop staff will carry the pro shop cell phone (520-561-1196) until 5:00. Staff is available until one hour before sunset.

First tee time 1-1 to 1-31: 8:00am

Last tee time 1-1 to 1-31: 4:00pm

Shotguns: 8:00/1:00

Rate Periods: 1-1 to 1-31:

  • Prime 8:00 – 11:22 Midday 11:30 – 1:22
  • Twilight 1:30 – 3:00
  • Super Twilight 3:00 – Sunset

2022 Golf Rates:

The 2022 golf rates are now available, viewable, and printable on your Chelsea home page.

Copies are also available in the pro shop. Annuals and play-cards for 2022 became available for purchase at the pro shop beginning Monday, December

Saddlebrooke Ranch Pickleball Community – What is Pickleball?

What is Pickleball?

Come join the FUN and find out.  Tuesday, December 14th at 3:00 PM at the SBR Pickleball Courts.

Please visit the website www.sbrpickleball.club to register.  Arrive 15 minutes early for paperwork.  Space is limited to 20 people.

What you’ll need:   Paddle and ball (provided by the club)

Lots of water for hydration

Tennis or court shoes

Safety eyewear (optional)

Expect to have lots of FUN at the BEST social club at Saddlebrooke Ranch!

SaddleBrooke Ranch Golf Community Course Updates

 

 

 

 

 

2022 Annual and Play cards go on sale Monday, December 3rd. The 2022 rate sheet and application are linked on the Chelsea home page and are printable for your convenience. Hard copies will also be available in the pro shop.

  • Sanding Divots – We see many golfers are sanding their divots and we appreciate the effort! We ask that you DO NOT sand divots on the tee boxes however, as the maintenance crew will be sanding AND seeding the tee box divots and if golfers sand the tee box divots the seeding will not be as effective.
  • Cart Traffic Control this Season – The most detrimental thing to the course’s conditions in the coming months is cart traffic. WE need to work together to minimize wear patterns as play enters and exits the golf holes. The key to this is dispersing cart traffic throughout the entire golf hole as much as possible.

Here is how you can help preserve our conditions.

  1. Strictly follow the 90-degree cart path rule. What this means is that you stay on the cart path after your tee shot until you are 90 degrees to your ball, then you drive to your ball. After your final shot onto the green again drive 90 degrees to the cart path, do not continue up the fairway and exit as close as you can to the green. 2. Do not enter the turf as the soonest possible entry point, follow the 90-degree rule.
  2. If you see wear patterns starting to develop do not drive through the thinning area, look for an alternative entry/exit.
  • Course Painting will every 3 to 4 weeks. The paint is not just for aesthetics, also included with the paint are nutrients for the turf. The paint itself also keeps the turf warmer and helps keep it more resilient to cart traffic. In order to get the paint down and allow drying time we will delay tee times on painting days by one hour. The following days have been scheduled for painting: 12-13 and 12-15.
  • Monday, November 13th the last tee time will be 1:30 in order to allow course maintenance time to apply control agents.
  • Credit Books Expire on December 31, 2021!! Take advantage of our Annual Holiday Sale December 9 – 15. Special orders placed before 12-15 that do not arrive before 12-31 will have credit book monies held until the product arrives.
  • The Driving Range tee will be on the artificial turf for two weeks beginning Monday December 22 to allow the natural turf to regenerate.

About Us

SBRanchRealty.com is a Real Estate Brokerage that specializes in sales within the 55+ Communities of Arizona.

Douglas Sedam, Lynn Baker, and Leta Jacquet are here to guide you through selling your existing residence and/or buying your next for-ever home.

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Douglas Sedam

Doug Sedam was awesome to work with and I learned a great deal about both selling and buying a home. Both transactions were seamless in that what occurred was exactly according to the plan Doug originally proposed.

John C.

Douglas Sedam

We were referred to Doug Sedam by a close friend of ours that has used his services many times before.  Working with Doug was an incredible experience and he is now our realtor for life!

Karen S.

Douglas Sedam

Doug Sedam was a joy to work with during the sale of our home. We had never sold a home before and Doug guided us through every step of the process to what was a very close of escrow.  We are truly grateful for all the hard work that Doug did in getting us out of a home that we thought had very little equity.  He was able to get us top dollar for our home.  He did this by effectively marketing the home, and bringing a buyer, which resulted in an even greater reduction in total commissions paid out.

Jennifer H.

Lynn Baker

Lynn Baker constantly works hard for the sale of our home.  His professionalism is exhibited by his manners with us and the buyers coming to the numerous Open Houses he holds.  Always a positive attitude, no hard sell, just an ethical, down to earth common-sense approach to the outcome we all want.  As his clients we could not ask for anything more.  Both my wife and I highly recommend Lynn and SBRanchRealty for all your real estate needs.

Don and Betty S.

Douglas Sedam

Doug came to our home here in SaddleBrooke Ranch to meet with us.  He initially previewed our home, and then conducted a very detailed listing presentation. At the end of his listing presentation, he told us he thought that he had a buyer that would be very interested in our home.  Within 4-days’ time our home was in escrow at “full price”, and we closed 30-days later!   The buyer also bought a great deal our furniture and the golf cart as well, all making our move out-of-state even easier for us.  We highly recommend Douglas Sedam if you are considering listing your home here at the “Ranch”.

Ricard and Barbara K.

Lynn Baker

My agent was Lynn Baker, he was very knowledgeable of the current market trends. He was very helpful to me on the sale of my home. He is a professional in every aspect of the real estate business.  He guided me through every aspect of the transaction from listing to closing. He would respond quickly if I sent him a text message or called him. Top notch customer service! Would definitely use the SBRanchRealty team in the future and have Lynn Baker as my agent.

Louise M.

Douglas Sedam

Within days of listing our home, Doug showed our home to one of his clients – who fell in love with our home.  We were in escrow within the week and we saved over $21,000 in commission by Doug representing both parties.  The caveat to all this is that Doug negotiated a 6-month “rent-back” as our new home in Colorado was not done yet!  Winner-Winner for us and the buyers!  Great job Doug!

Terry B.

Douglas Sedam

We were referred to Doug Sedam by neighbors here at SaddleBrooke Ranch as they had sold their home and then purchased another as they a bigger home for all their family to come for the holidays.  They were very happy on both the transactions that he helped them on. We needed to relocate back to the mid-west to be closer to our family and needed to sale and move in a hurry. Doug put “the pedal to the metal” and got us where we needed to be in just 45-days.  We couldn’t have done it without him!

Thomas S.

Lynn Baker

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Douglas Sedam and Lynn Baker were our listing agents on the home we just recently sold in SaddleBrooke.  We have never had, in all of our real estate endeavors, such a high level of customer services plus the end result of selling our home in short order.  We highly recommend Douglas and Lynn at SBranchRealty!

Micheal & Donna W.

Douglas Sedam Of SBRanchRealty.com was the BEST Real Estate Agent we ever used!

We met Douglas Sedam at an Open House in SaddleBrooke Ranch that he was hosting.  Within minutes of talking with him, my husband and I knew that this was going to be our real estate agent, in the process we were going through, that being retiring and moving to a 55+ community.  Being that Douglas and his wife Melanie had lived in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Community for the previous 4+ years he had a great deal of insight as to what this community was really like and also gave us detailed information concerning the real estate market, and then discussing with us what exactly we were looking for in a home.  Needless to say, we just recently moved into our retirement DREAM HOME!  We highly recommend Douglas Sedam of SBRanchRealty.com!

Eilene K.
January 23, 2020

Doug Sedam was awesome to work with and I learned a great deal about both selling and buying a home. Both transactions were seamless in that what occurred was exactly according to the plan Doug originally proposed.

John C.

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January 23, 2020

We were referred to Doug Sedam by a close friend of ours that has used his services many times before.  Working with Doug was an incredible experience and he is now our realtor for life!

Karen S.

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January 23, 2020

Doug Sedam was a joy to work with during the sale of our home. We had never sold a home before and Doug guided us through every step of the process to what was a very close of escrow.  We are truly grateful for all the hard work that Doug did in getting us out of a home that we thought had very little equity.  He was able to get us top dollar for our home.  He did this by effectively marketing the home, and bringing a buyer, which resulted in an even greater reduction in total commissions paid out.

Jennifer H.

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January 23, 2020

Lynn Baker constantly works hard for the sale of our home.  His professionalism is exhibited by his manners with us and the buyers coming to the numerous Open Houses he holds.  Always a positive attitude, no hard sell, just an ethical, down to earth common-sense approach to the outcome we all want.  As his clients we could not ask for anything more.  Both my wife and I highly recommend Lynn and SBRanchRealty for all your real estate needs.

Don and Betty S.

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January 16, 2023

Doug came to our home here in SaddleBrooke Ranch to meet with us.  He initially previewed our home, and then conducted a very detailed listing presentation. At the end of his listing presentation, he told us he thought that he had a buyer that would be very interested in our home.  Within 4-days' time our home was in escrow at "full price", and we closed 30-days later!   The buyer also bought a great deal our furniture and the golf cart as well, all making our move out-of-state even easier for us.  We highly recommend Douglas Sedam if you are considering listing your home here at the "Ranch".

Ricard and Barbara K.

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January 16, 2023

My agent was Lynn Baker, he was very knowledgeable of the current market trends. He was very helpful to me on the sale of my home. He is a professional in every aspect of the real estate business.  He guided me through every aspect of the transaction from listing to closing. He would respond quickly if I sent him a text message or called him. Top notch customer service! Would definitely use the SBRanchRealty team in the future and have Lynn Baker as my agent.

Louise M.

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January 16, 2023

Within days of listing our home, Doug showed our home to one of his clients - who fell in love with our home.  We were in escrow within the week and we saved over $21,000 in commission by Doug representing both parties.  The caveat to all this is that Doug negotiated a 6-month "rent-back" as our new home in Colorado was not done yet!  Winner-Winner for us and the buyers!  Great job Doug!

Terry B.

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January 16, 2023

We were referred to Doug Sedam by neighbors here at SaddleBrooke Ranch as they had sold their home and then purchased another as they a bigger home for all their family to come for the holidays.  They were very happy on both the transactions that he helped them on. We needed to relocate back to the mid-west to be closer to our family and needed to sale and move in a hurry. Doug put "the pedal to the metal" and got us where we needed to be in just 45-days.  We couldn't have done it without him!

Thomas S.

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January 16, 2023

Lynn Baker has been so wonderful to work with.  He has listed our home here in Arizona and is doing a fabulous job.  We actually own a Real Estate company in Oregon and know a great agent when we find one.  Lynn is such an honest and hard-working Realtor.  Look no further...he's your man!

Chris and Sharon O.

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January 30, 2023

Douglas Sedam and Lynn Baker were our listing agents on the home we just recently sold in SaddleBrooke.  We have never had, in all of our real estate endeavors, such a high level of customer services plus the end result of selling our home in short order.  We highly recommend Douglas and Lynn at SBranchRealty!

Micheal & Donna W.

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September 3, 2024

We met Douglas Sedam at an Open House in SaddleBrooke Ranch that he was hosting.  Within minutes of talking with him, my husband and I knew that this was going to be our real estate agent, in the process we were going through, that being retiring and moving to a 55+ community.  Being that Douglas and his wife Melanie had lived in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Community for the previous 4+ years he had a great deal of insight as to what this community was really like and also gave us detailed information concerning the real estate market, and then discussing with us what exactly we were looking for in a home.  Needless to say, we just recently moved into our retirement DREAM HOME!  We highly recommend Douglas Sedam of SBRanchRealty.com!

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Eilene K.
December 30, 2024

Douglas had alerted us about “dual agency” and stated that he represented both sellers (us) and buyers on about 35% of his listings and if this occurred, he would reduce his commission on the buyer’s side by 25%. He did just that and saved us and additional ~$4650 in the process.  We couldn’t be happier with his service.

Dave B.

 

 

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December 30, 2024

When Douglas sat down with us and did his listing presentation, he went through a long list of all the things he would do to get our house on the market, how he would market it on a national basis, and the follow-through once in escrow.  We made a decision to list our home with him “on-the-spot” and he never let us down and sold our home in a timely manner.

Peter K.

 

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Lynn Baker was a pleasure to work with.

I had the pleasure of working with Lynn Baker when I was selling my home, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the entire experience. From our first meeting, Lynn was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. He took the time to truly understand my needs and preferences, which made the entire process smooth and stress-free.

Nancy T.

I was impressed with Lynn Baker work ethic.

What I was most impressed by was Lynn Baker’s attention to detail and dedication to finding the perfect property. He provided me with a range of options that matched my criteria and was always available to answer questions or schedule viewings at my convenience. I also appreciated his honest advice and guidance, which helped me make an informed decision.

Dan H.

Lynn Baker found our dream home.

Thanks to Lynn Baker, we not only found our dream home but also felt supported every step of the way. If you’re looking for an agent who genuinely cares about your needs and works tirelessly to deliver results, I highly recommend Lynn Baker at SBRanchRealty.com

Joann R.

Douglas is phenomenal in his marketing skills.

Douglas met with both my wife and I, and my mother that lived in a nearby community as we were both planning to re-locate to California.  He listed my mother’s home and had it in escrow within 3-weeks and as soon as that occurred he listing our home and had it in escrow before it went on the market!

Mark M.

Douglas represented both sellers and buyers on a single transaction.

Douglas had alerted us about “dual agency” and stated that he represented both sellers (us) and buyers on about 35% of his listings and if this occurred, he would reduce his commission on the buyer’s side by 25%. He did just that and saved us and additional ~$4650 in the process.  We couldn’t be happier with his service.

Dave B.

 

 

Douglas’ marketing of our home was incredible.

When Douglas sat down with us and did his listing presentation, he went through a long list of all the things he would do to get our house on the market, how he would market it on a national basis, and the follow-through once in escrow.  We made a decision to list our home with him “on-the-spot” and he never let us down and sold our home in a timely manner.

Peter K.

 

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