One of the most important things I tell students is the importance of listening to clients. Most people think listening comes naturally, and yet it is amazing what is missed when we are not paying attention.My Tarrytown clients have 2 cats, which was a concern when it came to allowing agents to show...
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Did you ever notice its rarely the biggest things in life that give us the greatest chuckle?  Often, it’s the little things that go unnoticed, until were stumble on them accidentally.  I had one of those moments, when I sold yet another home with a unused fireplace.  Oh yeah.  Did you know Texans love their...
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I have selected some random areas in Austin, and listed some current real estate market data. If there is an area you want me to spotlight -please let me know. Tarrytown Number of Active Homes on the Market: 23 Average Days on Market: 116 Median Home Price: $589,000 Travis Heights Number of Active Homes on the Market: 25 Average Days on Market: 108 Median...
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If you did not already know…I teach the Sell a Home class to both new and seasoned agents who join Keller Williams. Last week, I had a student ask me what I do differently when selling homes with pools. I guess the look on my face wasn’t one that my class expected; because ‘POOL’...
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After spending some green on my car last week, it was time to get out and see some green; green construction that is. I traveled from Crestview to Buda to see some interesting green building projects.First, let’s talk about Crestview. I got to watch some 5-star green modular condominiums. Modular...
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Have you watched The Unforeseen, the 2007 documentary about the development of Barton Springs?  Directed by Laura Dunn, and produced partially by Robert Redford, it a must see for any Austinite or anyone who loves Austin.   Redford is personally tied to Austin spending most of his childhood here, even learning to swim in Barton Springs Pool.  If...
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