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Hire a Realtor who sells homes because they love to sell homes!

February 7, 2022 by chorton Leave a Comment

You want a Realtor who is passionate about selling homes when the time comes. It’s a common theme that passion is important in any career, and this holds true for Realtors. You shouldn’t hire Realtors who are anxious about going to work each day, have a lackadaisical attitude, don’t show enthusiasm about their job and avoid being a negative influence on others.

Someone who is passionate about helping homeowners sell their homes for top dollar is what you want. A person who is excited about completing the sale of a house and knows the details. A person who sees challenges as opportunities. A person who sees challenges as opportunities.

A Realtor selling homes for a living involves customer service. If they aren’t good communicators and believe in the importance providing excellent service, then selling houses is not something they will be able to do well at. It is not necessary to be a people person.

What is the best way to find out more about the Realtor’s passion for their work? You can Google them. Online information can reveal a lot about a person’s personality. You can visit all their blogs, websites, and social media platforms. Read what they write, what they comment on, and read what their customers have to say about them. Never forget the importance and value of your gut instincts after you meet with them.

This week of Valentine’s Day, love is in the air. When you list your home for sale, make sure that love is present.

Call me, Preferred Properties of Texas and our agents will provide you with additional Real Estate tips.

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Ways Homeowners Can Use Their Equity

December 16, 2021 by chorton Leave a Comment

Your equity can be a powerful tool to help you reach your homeownership goals. Your equity may have grown significantly in the last year. Here are four ways you can make the most of your growing equity.

1. You Can Use Your Equity to Buy a Home that Meets Your Needs

You might find that you don’t have enough space to live in, and it is time to move. You might have too many square feet and want something smaller. Whatever your situation, you can use your equity to purchase a home that suits your needs. A larger home may offer more space for loved ones or remote workers. On the other hand, downsizing can help you save time and money.

2. Move to the Place of Your Dreams

It may be time to move to a different area if the size of your house is not a problem but your current location is. Perhaps you love to vacation in the mountains, on the beach or anywhere else, and want to live there all year. Perhaps the distance between your family and friends is too great and you want to bridge it. Whatever the reason, your home equity could help you move to the place that you truly want.

3. Start a New Business

You can also use equity to fund a new venture if you aren’t ready to buy a home. Although it is not recommended for homeowners to use their equity for unnecessary expenditures, using your equity to invest in a business you are passionate about could help grow your nest egg.

4. Spend money on education

It doesn’t matter if you are a parent or a friend who is preparing for college, or if you plan to return to school, the idea of paying for higher education can seem daunting. You can use a portion or all of your equity to help pay for higher education.

Bottom Line

You can use your equity to help you reach your goals. Talk to a trusted advisor to find out how much equity your home has and start planning your next move.

Original blog: https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2021/11/22/4-ways-homeowners-can-use-their-equity/

How to Protect Your Home While You’re Away

December 8, 2021 by chorton Leave a Comment

It’s holiday season which means many people travel and vacation. Traveling can make your home more vulnerable to burglaries. These are some tips to help protect your home when you’re away.

Securely lock everything

While you know to lock your doors, it is also important to secure windows, sheds, garages, and other structures. This simple step will help protect your home from burglary.

Ask your neighbors

A trusted neighbor can also pick up mail and packages for you while you are away. They can also check the inside and out the trash bins. You will feel like your family is at home, or at least someone is watching.

Take out the spare key

It is convenient to keep a spare key or garage opener outside. Fake rocks and other hiding places will not fool criminals. Install a garage door opener or exterior lock with a keypad entry.

Do not post

You may want to capture your vacation on social media but it is better to wait until you return to home before posting. Posting photos of your vacation alerts potential thieves that your home is vacant and makes it a prime target for a robbery.

Install smart home devices

You can control everything remotely, from HVAC systems to lights and music. You can control everything remotely, whether it’s according to a schedule or through your phone. It will look and sound just like you are at home. It doesn’t take a lot of money to achieve similar results.

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My water utility just doubled rates to encourage conservation. Can they do that?

December 3, 2021 by chorton Leave a Comment

Good Blog To Read.

You never miss the water ‘til the well runs dry. According to the Texas Water Development Board, existing water supplies are not enough to meet the state’s future demand for water during times of drought. Along with other water management strategies, a water utility might encourage conservation by using a tiered-rate structure where prices increase by usage and/or by implementing a water conservation surcharge or penalty. These changes may be subject to PUC review if customers file a protest.

Why Sell Your Home Alone, An Agent Can Help

October 1, 2021 by chorton Leave a Comment

Partnering with a professional real estate agent is something to think of if you want to maximize your sale and minimize the effort. You might be tempted to list your house by yourself in a seller’s market, such as today’s. However, it is possible to save money by hiring a professional real estate agent to manage every step of the process from the pricing of your home to the review and negotiation of documents.

A great agent will make a good first impression.

Preparing your house for selling takes a lot of effort and time. To make it stand out it takes experience and knowledge of the needs of buyers. A real estate agent will consider:

removing personal art and photos, the amount of landscaping put into your home to increase curb appeal, and which wall colors appeal to buyers the most.

Expert real estate advisors uses their expertise to make sure you don’t waste your time and money on the wrong investments. It is important to not waste your money and time.

Agents offer tools that will maximize the number views for your home.

The simple truth is that the more buyers view your house the greater your return. According to latest data of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homes receive 3.8 offers an average per sale in today’s market. It’s a good sign that your home is on the market. However, it’s important to know your agent’s role in bringing potential buyers into your home.

Agents have many tools at their disposal, from social media to agency resources. This will ensure that more buyers view your home. You may also be able to increase your home’s value by leveraging the expertise of your agent.

A good agent won’t leave anything out.

You can save time by having your agent take all the guesswork out and navigate to the necessary documentation. Today, there are more disclosures and regulations, which means that you will need more legal documents.

There are so many details to consider, it can be overwhelming to fully understand them all. An expert advisor is the best way to shine. An expert advisor has been through this process before and can guide you to avoid costly errors.

Our experts know the market and how best to price your house.

A way that your agent can maximize the sale price of your home is to make sure it’s correctly priced. Real estate professionals can compare your house with similar properties in your neighborhood. They can also help you to factor in any home improvements. This combination is key to making your home move-in ready – at a reasonable price.

FSBO is a way to operate without expert knowledge. Even with your own research, it’s possible to miss the most recent information and set a price that is inaccurate or unrealistic. A house priced too high could cause buyers to walk away before they even get inside the door. This could also lead to problems during the appraisal.

Your agent is an expert negotiator.

Real estate professionals have the ability to negotiate all aspects of a deal. This is in addition to their extensive sales experience. They know all parties that are involved in the sale, including:

The buyer is someone who wants the best price.
The buyer’s representative who will use his/her expertise to advocate on behalf of the buyer.
The inspection agency works for the purchaser and almost always finds problems with the house.
An appraiser who evaluates the property’s market value in order to protect the lender.

A good agent will rely on their knowledge and training to make the best decisions during negotiations. They will be able to tell you what levers to pull and how each individual should be addressed. Selling your house to FSBO will require you to be able to have these conversations by yourself.

Don’t go at it alone. If you truly want to maximize the sale of your home, give us a call. We are here for all your Real Estate Needs!

Link to original post: https://www.keepingcurrentmatters.com/2021/09/29/dont-tackle-selling-your-home-on-your-own-an-agent-can-help/

Preparing For Homeownership While Renting

September 15, 2021 by chorton Leave a Comment

While you may not be ready for your first home purchase, it doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t start planning now. Here things you can do while renting to help you be in a better place when you’re ready for buying.

Although you cannot predict every cost of homeownership, you can make a rough estimate about how much it will impact your budget. A REALTOR(r), can help you determine how much you can afford, what your mortgage payment would be, local property taxes and any repair costs that you may want to consider as a homeowner.

Request a free credit report before you apply for a loan. You can correct any errors in your credit report before they impact your eligibility for a mortgage loan. You might also be able take steps to improve credit before you purchase a property.

Although there is no home that offers every amenity you need, you can get a good idea of what you are looking for. A home with less than two bathrooms might not be an option, but you may find the value in a home with a smaller kitchen and a less appealing exterior.

When your ready to buy a home give us a call, we can answer your questions about the home buying process and help you avoid surprises along he way.

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