Posts Tagged ‘austinrealestate’
Vandalism – How to Prevent when property is vacant
Vandalism – How to prevent when property is vacant When you are selling a property either residential or commercial the longer it stays on the market vacant the greater the chance it may be vandalized. A few tips to help reduce the risks: 1. Keep the electricity on and have a few lights on timers…
Read MoreMy carpet needs to be replaced…
Carpet allowance, does it work? No. When I hear that the seller is willing to give a set amount of money towards carpet like $3000 for example, it automatically tells me they are willing to lower the price a min of 3K right off the bat. It would be wiser, in my opinion for the…
Read MoreInstant Offers – Marketing Hook
With the real estate market in Central Texas strong and the demand for housing still high, there has been a rise of brokerages offering “instant offers” regarding the sale of your home. They promise a quick and easy sales process without having to “list” your home on the open market. It’s a cleaver hook but…
Read MoreFirst Time Home Buying
First time home buyers account for 31% of home sales which is lower than expected according to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors. Why? NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun writes, “..Student debt has tripled over the past decade; starter home listings are in short supply because home builders are focused on expensive…
Read More“We just closed on our home, now what?”
Moving into a new home is an exciting time. You’re probably daydreaming about decor, paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Change the locks – Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can never…
Read More5 Criteria for Pricing a Home
When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are five criteria to look for in a sales…
Read MoreAbout to list your home for the summer?
When you’re getting ready to list your home, it’s of the upmost importance to ensure you are showing it in the best light. Here are our top four recommended repairs to make before selling your home. 1. Repaint walls. Giving your home a fresh coat of paint is one of the most cost-effective ways to…
Read More4 Spring Selling Tips
While the real estate agent is accessing the key from the lock box, buyers are assessing very close up the front exterior of the home. 4 quick tips for a positive first impression: 1) Be sure your porch is swept (daily) 2) You have a new “Welcome” mat 3) Freshly potted, (and alive) colorful flowers…
Read MoreShould I stay or should I go?
When you have your property listed for sale and an agent wants to preview or show a client should you stay while the property is being shown or leave? Generally speaking unless the property has very unique features that need a hands on demonstration and has been coordinated prior to showing up, GO. Do not…
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