WHAT MUST STAY WITH THE HOUSE WHEN I SELL? | NON-REALTY ITEMS MOST ARGUED ABOUT Non-realty related items are probably the most argued about in real estate sales. Worst case, leading to litigation. But we are here to shed some light on our contracts here in Texas and what it means for you so that you can be prepared when we ultimately list your house for sale. Keep in mind, this is only for the state of Texas. Let’s dive in! FIXTURES & ACCESSORIES First off, it’s important to [...]

OPEN HOUSES | WILL THEY HELP SELL YOUR HOUSE? Do open houses work? This is probably one of the most common questions we get from our clients. And the short answer is, it just depends. In this video we cover how having an open house can help give your house a boost in the market and what not to expect from it. Let’s dive in! BOOSTING TRAFFIC Open houses do provide additional traffic, but don’t expect an offer from it. If the listing becomes stale and you haven’t had [...]

BUYER'S MARKET OR SELLER'S MARKET? | WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE & HOW IT AFFECTS YOU Have you ever wondered when the best time to sell or buy a house is? Some seasons are better than others, but it has so much more to do with supply and demand than the time of year. Do you know which type of market is most favorable to you? Let’s break it down! WHAT IS A BUYER'S MARKET? A buyer’s market happens when supply exceeds demand. In our industry that means having more than [...]

HOW TO HANDLE SHOWINGS WHEN SELLING YOUR HOUSE So you’ve listed your house for sale, but what’s next? What should you expect for showings? Let’s dive in to find out! EXTRA SECURITY - SUPRA LOCKBOX When we initially sign documents, we install what is called a Supra (a bluetooth lockbox), most likely on the front door handle. This box is great because only licensed agents can access the box and we can track anytime it’s opened or closed. Unlike normal lockboxes, there’s no code to give out, which provides [...]

THE TRUE COSTS TO SELL YOUR HOUSE IN HOUSTON - NOT JUST COMMISSIONS In this article I’m going to explain what most agents won’t. The real cost of selling your house. I believe it’s important for sellers to know what they are going to net at the closing table after it’s all said and done. And for this article, I am using a real example from one of our previous clients. Let’s dive in! COMMISSIONS - THE MOST KNOWN COST Let’s first get the most obvious expense for a [...]

10 TIPS FOR SELLING A VACANT HOME | THE SAFE WAY Vacant homes can have serious problems. It attracts crime, feels empty and abandoned when buyers view the house, has ongoing maintenance costs and issues, and can attract squatters. So it’s important to get it sold for top dollar, FAST. There are a few reasons why a house may be vacant. The seller may have already purchased a new home, the house could’ve been a rental or investment property, the owner has passed away, or the house is a foreclosure. Whatever [...]

SHOULD YOU HIRE A REALTOR TO SELL YOUR HOUSE? | HOUSTON REAL ESTATE TIPS Selling a house takes a lot of time and money. There are dozens of moving parts and it can get messy at times. Think of it like heart surgery or building a custom pool, there is a lot going on and if you make a mistake you can find yourself in a hefty lawsuit. Let’s go over some great reasons why it’s important to hire the right agent to sell your house. THIS IS A BUSINESS [...]

SELLING VS. RENTING YOUR HOUSE OUT | PROS & CONS Whatever your reason is for selling, one question that comes up often is if you should sell your house or lease it out to a renter. Both can be great, but there are a few things to consider before you make a decision. Before we get into the pros and cons of selling vs. renting, let's establish two things... 1). Can you qualify for your new house without selling your current one? This question needs to be answered before you [...]

TITLE INSURANCE EXPLAINED | HOME SELLING TIPS Most of the time people have no idea what an owners title policy is, what it covers, and who ends up paying for it. In this short article and video we will break that down for you! WHAT IS A TITLE POLICY? In real estate, title insurance insures against the financial loss caused by defects in the title and will fight against lawsuits that attack the title or in the case of a covered loss, will reimburse the insured up to the [...]

WHY HIRING A TEAM OF AGENTS TO SELL YOUR HOUSE WILL BENEFIT YOU THE MOST So you’ve decided to sell your house and aren't really sure what to do next. Should you hire a solo agent or an established team of agents for the same price as one? Let’s review. WHAT IS A TEAM A team consists of multiple agents and staff members conducting their day to day operations to run an efficient and successful business. It could come in many forms and how they operate can be different [...]