I have spent some time in Western Austin.  From West Lake Hills, all the way up to Milwood.  I have to say overall, I am a little disappointed some listing agents and owners aren’t preparing a home as well as they could for sale.  Basic things like replacing the carpeting, touching up nail holes….how...
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I previewed a $3.5 million dollar home on Friday, in Tarrytown. I have several clients looking in Tarrytown, of which, this particular house turned out not to be a match for any of them. Not all of them are necessary looking in that price point, but I have clients who tell me...
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I met my clients in the Denny’s parking lot on I-35 to sign an offer, which was then scanned and emailed to the Listing Agent, by midnight. After telling someone this, he said I was nuts. Yes, that may be true, but when my clients want a house, I don’t sit around...
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I taught the Buyer Consultation class to new agents this week. When you are buying a home, especially in an area where there is still building going on, you need to be mindful of its resale value. If you are planning on selling in less than 3 years, you may very well...
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Downsizing; it’s a trend we hear more often then not these days. For those that buy into the concept that living with less, de-cluttering can be good for the soul. For those, that can’t part with the Christmas plates, they haven’t taken out in 15 years, the concept of downsizing is stressful....
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It is now mandatory that all Realtors have their fingerprints taken to obtain my real estate license. I think it’s a good idea overall. Gone are the days of the blue inked mess on a piece of paper though. Now, you role your fingers on a scanning bed and they appear before you...
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