Rock Klam - Houston, TX
Name
Rock Klam - Houston, TX
Company
RE/MAX Galleria Associates
E-mail
Contact Rock Klam - Houston, TX (RE/MAX Galleria Associates)
Website
http://www.rockklam.com
Office Phone
(832) 553-8300
Cell Phone
(832) 868-3528
Alt. Phone
(281) 250-0551
Fax
(281) 856-0201
Address
3005 W Loop South, Suite 270, Houston, TX, 77027
Description
RE/MAX GALLERIA ASSOCIATES provides a wide range of real estate services and utilizes the most current technology, processes and systems to assist you with all of your home buying and selling needs.

About Me:

My Client-First Philosophy

There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work.

That said, in my experience as a Houston real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.

This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients.

So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Houston areas, please contact me.

Areas of Expertise

I serve the Greater Houston Area. My area of expertise is Northwest Houstn. I have lived in the NW part of Houston for over 20 years. I have attended Cy-Fair Schools and my fiance teaches in the Cy-Fair ISD. So, I am able to help you answer questions about NW Houston.

Why Use a REALTOR® When Buying a Home?

A real estate agent can help you understand everything you need to know about the home buying process.

Not all real estate licensees are the same; only those who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR " ®" trademark on their business cards and other marketing and sales literature.

REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict Code of Ethics and are expected to maintain a higher level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real estate. An independent survey reported that 84% of home buyers would use the same REALTOR® again.

Real estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial investments of most people’s lifetime. Transactions today usually exceed $250,000. If you had a $250,000 income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the help of a certified professional accountant? If you had a $250,000 legal question, would you deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be wise to work with a professional REALTOR® when you are buying a home.

If you're still not convinced of the value of a REALTOR®, here are more reasons to use one:

  1. Your REALTOR® can help you determine your buying power - that is, your financial reserves plus your borrowing capacity. If you give a REALTOR® some basic information about your available savings, income and current debt, he or she can refer you to lenders best qualified to help you. Most lenders - banks and mortgage companies - offer limited choices.
  2. Your REALTOR® has many resources to assist you in your home search. Sometimes the property you are seeking is available but not actively advertised in the market, and it will take some investigation by your agent to find all available properties.
  3. Your REALTOR® can assist you in the selection process by providing objective information about each property. Agents who are REALTORS® have access to a variety of informational resources. REALTORS® can provide local community information on utilities, zoning, schools, etc. There are two things you'll want to know: First, will the property provide the environment I want for a home or investment? Second, will the property have resale value when I am ready to sell?
  4. Your REALTOR® can help you with negotiations and inspections. There are many negotiating factors, including but not limited to price, financing, terms, date of possession and often the inclusion or exclusion of repairs and furnishings or appliances. The purchase agreement should allow time for you to complete appropriate inspections and investigations of the property before you are bound to complete the purchase. Your agent can advise you as to which investigations and inspections are recommended or required.
  5. Your REALTOR® provides due diligence during the property evaluation. Depending on the area and property, this could include inspections for termites, dry rot, asbestos, faulty structure, roof condition, septic tank and well tests, just to name a few. Your REALTOR® can assist you in finding qualified responsible professionals to do most of these investigations and provide you with written reports.
    You will also want to see a preliminary report on the property title. Title indicates ownership of property and can be mired in confusing status of past owners or rights of access. The title to most properties will have some limitations; for example, easements (access rights) for utilities. Your REALTOR®, title search company or attorney can help you resolve issues that might cause problems at a later date.
  6. Your REALTOR® can help you understand different financing options and identify qualified lenders.
  7. Your REALTOR® can guide you through the closing process and make sure everything flows together smoothly. 

HAR.COM News

August 2008 Sales
 

Houston Area Housing Market Contracts Further In August

Sales of single-family homes priced below $80K continue to excel while other segments slow
 

HOUSTON — (Sept. 23, 2008) — Property sales across the greater Houston area suffered the biggest year-to-year decline ever in August, according to statistics released by the Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR). August, which marked the twelfth consecutive monthly drop, saw sales of single-family homes slide 20.1 percent on a year- over-year basis.


However, home values remained the bright spot in the HAR monthly report. The average price of a single-family home rose by 4.3 percent in August to $223,933, the third highest level on record. The median price of a single-family home rose 0.6 percent last month to $160,000, tying the third highest level originally established in June 2007. The median price is where half of the homes sold for more and half sold for less.


Sales of all property types for August 2008 totaled 6,641, reflecting a 20.8 percent drop compared to August 2007. Total dollar volume for properties sold during the month was $1.4 billion versus $1.7 billion one year earlier, a 16.9 percent decline.

“The disappointing sales numbers for August indicate that consumers are taking a conservative approach to the real estate market and may continue to do so until after the presidential election,” said Michael Levitin, HAR chairman and principal of HTownRealty.com. “The federal government’s bailout plan for the financial markets, beginning earlier this month with mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, should help boost consumer confidence. However, the devastating effects of Hurricane Ike have left many throughout the greater Houston area struggling to rebuild their homes and lives, which may well mean a further sales slowdown.”

August Monthly Market Comparison

All listing categories combined, the month of August brought Houston’s overall housing market a continuation of mixed results. Both average and median single-family home sales price rose on a year-over-year basis, however total property sales and total dollar volume fell.


The number of available homes, or active listings, at the end of August was 52,831 properties, a 1.2 percent decrease from August 2007. That’s 948 fewer active listings than July 2008 and an indication that inventory levels are balanced and that home prices should remain strong.


Month-end pending sales – those listings expected to close within the next 30 days – totaled 4,299, which was 16.6 percent lower than last year and strongly suggests the likelihood of another sales decline next month. The month’s inventory of single-family homes for August came in at 6.7 months, unchanged for the third straight month. This compares to the August 2007 single-family homes inventory of 6.2 months.
 
ALL CATEGORIES AUGUST 2007 AUGUST 2008 PERCENT CHANGE
Total property sales 8,388 6,641 -20.8%
Total dollar volume $1,726,573,670 $1,434,906,447 -16.9%
Average single-family sales price $214,637 $223,933 +4.3%
Median single-family sales price $159,000 $160,000 +0.6%
Total active listings 53,468 52,831 -1.2%
Total pending sales 5,157 4,299 -16.6%
Months inventory* 6.2 6.7 +6.9%
* Months inventory estimates the number of months it will take to deplete current active inventory based on the prior 12 months sales activity. This figure is representative of the single-family homes market.