Leo and Stephanie

8 years ago amazing!

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 19:04:45 -0500

You might remember when this accident happened 8 years ago this March.

This Southwest Airlines flight from Vegas overshot the runway at
Burbank .

The plane smashed past the airport fence, careened across the
street and ended up with a collapsed landing gear, right next to a
gas station.

But that's not the amazing part!!!

12 ways to Advertise your open house

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:44:24 -0500

As we know, open houses take some time and planning and the main goal is to get as many people as possible to show up. So the question is, How do you get people to show up to your open house? Here are some of the ways we market open houses for our listing.

Send out just listed postcards with open house date
Take one flyers with open house date on it.
Sign rider with open house date
Personally invite neighbors by knocking on a few doors the day before
Leave an invitation at their home if not home.
Post your open house on Free online advertising like(Craigslist, backpage,Google Base,Yahoo Classifieds,Classifieds for Free, Recycler.com.)
Advertise on local paper
Your MLS
Open house signs a couple of days before with open house date
at least 10 open house signs the day of(the more the better)---Make sure you have xtras since openhouse signs tend to dissapear at times
Balloons on open house signs- try buying the shinny balloons at the dollar store they are cheaper than local Krogers or Randells they usually cost 3 bucks each. We pay a buck each they last upto a week so you can actually recycle them!
send an email to everyone on your database

While all of these are just added marketing the most important is open house signs so make sure they are very noticable and have a partner drive by after an hour to make sure they are still in place.

Ps. Make sure no major sport event or political event is taking place the same day as the open house and make sure you ask how they heard about the open house to get an idea of what works the most.

What have you found to work best as far as marketing for Opens?

Who's battle is it?

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:39:12 -0500

“But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem . Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out there tomorrow, for the Lord is with you!” 2 Chronicles 20:17 (NLT)

The fact is if you are God’s child, then your problems are his problems. And he’s much better at fighting your battles and solving your problems than you will ever be. Your job is to trust him to work it all out. Perhaps the reason we have so many tired, fatigued, and discouraged Christians is because we think, “It all depends on me.”

Twice in this passage it says, “Don’t be afraid,” and “Don’t be discouraged.” When you face a seemingly impossible situation, don’t be afraid and don’t be discouraged. Has God ever lost a battle? No. He doesn’t lose battles.

Because God wants us to learn – and he wants to teach us through experience – that in every situation he is sufficient. He is competent and capable and he will meet our needs in that situation. Don’t be afraid; fear is the opposite of faith.

Even at work we may be going through struggles and opsticals but if success were easy, wouldn't everyone be successful? It's WORK, you can do it if you have enough desire and faith to become successful. Trust in God to bring you through your battles, and then watch him do it!

your friends in Katy, Texas Steph and Leo

Reubicando A Katy Tx.

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:36:46 -0500

El Mercasdo de Bienes y Raices en Katy Tx Esta Caliente!!!

Si esta buscando escuelas reconocidas, communidades planeado con lagos y diversion para la familia, Casas al lado del lago, casas al lado del campo de golf, entonces Katy Tx. es para usted! La Ciudad de Katy Tx. ha crecido bastante y ha tenido una economia muy fuerte con bastantes trabajos y oppoertunidad. Katy Tx. es uno de los mercados mas fuertes de bienes y raices en Houston y continua a prosperar.

La ciudad de Katy Tx. es un lugar perfecto para criar a sus pequenos. Los residentes the Katy les encantan como katy se siente como una ciudad pequena pero a la misma ves tener supermercados y diversion si tanto ruido y trafico. Katy ofrece bastante de diversiones para toda la familia. Katy es hogar del Bass Pro Shop para al que le encanta la pesca y el Almacen de Katy Mills para al que le encanta las compras. Tambien La Centera es un centro commercial con bastanntes tiendas prestigioasas y restaurantes con comida exquisita. Ademas, Katy tiene todo a distancia sercana incluyendo dos walmarts, fiesta, un cine, varios centros medicos y Katy es reconocida como la ciudad de iglesias y mucho mas.

Estas son solamente varias de las rasones por qual familias les encantan vivir y reubirase a Katy Tx, pero hay muchas mas rasones por qual Katy es uno de los mercados mas calientes en Houston.

Si piensa reubicarse a la ciudad de Katy Texas o solo tiene preguntas sobre las communidades, se puede communicar con nosotros al 713-885-8048 o visite nos a www.CasaEnKaty.com mas informacion o Contactenos via Correo Electronico a Leo@CasaEnKaty.com , stephanie@CasaEnKaty.com

3 bedroom 2 bath in Houston $100,000

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:31:13 -0500

Stephanie | Premier Realty of Texas | 832-661-5768

4319 KACEE DR, Houston, TX

You will love this home. Wonderful 3 bedroom home with a beautiful open kitchen and family room great for entertaining and family get togethers. Upgra

3 Bdrm Single Family House

offered at $100,000

Year Built	1976
Sq Footage	1,381
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	Unspecified
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	5,800 sqft
HOA/Maint	$220 per month

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Walk-in closet	Tile floor
Living room	Dining room	Breakfast nook

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Swimming pool(s)

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Seller contact info:

Stephanie

Premier Realty of Texas

832-661-5768

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Apr 29, 2008, 10:21am PDT

Wow... How do you live like this?

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:44:49 -0500

We think we have seen it all untill we see something like this.

This is a home that i showed in Katy tx. I met the owner and told me how the home use to look like and i thought it couldn't be that bad.. Until i saw these. Wow!!

He truly did some amazing/quality work, and this Beautiful home is pending sale for 90k- 2/2/1

If you are looking for a contractor in Katy tx, Give Jonathan a call at 281-701-9900 (www.APlusHomeImprovements.net)

Before After

Casas Por Venta En Katy Tx.

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:23:30 -0500

Casas Por Venta En Katy Tx.

Si esta en el mercado para comprar una casa en Katy Tx, no busque mas. Comprando una casa es una de las transacciones mas grande que uno havce en su vida. Por eso es importante escoger un Realtor con Experiencia y Sabiduria. Nosotros somos especialistas en bienes y raices en Katy Tx y estamos muy familiarisados en las diferentes communidades de Katy. Katy Tx. es reconosida por las escuelas ejemplares y las diferentes communidades planiadas.

Encuentre toda las casas por venta en Katy aqui.

Si usted es dueño de una casa en Katy y esta pensando en vender, le podré proveer con una Evaluación gratis para su casa.

Contactenos directo al - 713-885-8048

O por correo electronico - Leo@CasaEnKaty.com

In God I trust

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:46:22 -0500

“Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust…” (Psalm 40:4).

Is your trust in the Lord today? Trusting in the Lord is a decision we make just like we choose anything else in life. You chose what to wear today, you probably chose what you would have for breakfast, and you can choose to trust God today, too!

This year I made the decision to take a step of faith, trusting God and making him my number one priority over everything else. I stop complaining about my business, I stop saying how big my problems were and started saying how big my God is. I stop worrying about the future because tomorrow has its own troubles. “Mathew 6:34”

I have clothes on my back, food to eat … our Lord didn’t even have a place to lay his head. Yet he wasn’t murmuring as much as we do at times. Solely depending and trusting in him was the best decision I ever made. Not only has my business gone up, but I carry such a joy in my heart that is indescribable. Realtors sometimes say, well my business has gone down this year do to the market. I find that to be strange because I have made more sales this year then I did all last year. I give all the thanks and glory to God because when we are faithful to him he does his part in our life. I hope this encourages someone out there.

Katy Texas Mary Jo Pickham Park

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 10:15:06 -0500

Mary Jo Peckham Park

Katy has many fun outdoor activities,one place you must visit is Mary Jo Peckham Park.Your going to enjoy this family filled fun park, here in Katy, Texas. Bring the children and dogs for afternoon barbeque, fishing, jogging , golfing for kids, baseball,or even fitness classes. Mary Jo Pican features: a fishing peer, covered pavillion, lakes, gazibo, playgrounds, paved jogging trail, indoor pool, and picnic tables.

You and your family will enjoy this park, don't forget to bring bread for the ducks!

If your thinking about relocating, and have any questions about the Katy area feel free to give us a call. We're never to busy to help out a friend.

Mary Jo Peckham Park
5597 Gardenia Lane

Have a great day, your friends in Katy Texas.

Stephanie and Leo

For all your real estate needs visit us at:

Tired of Gas prices up the Wazzoo, Invest in a COWasaki!

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:43:26 -0500

Boy it seems that every day we have to stop by the money sucking gas stations that just seem to be giving you less and less for your money. Just the other day i put 15 bucks into my car and what do you know, the needle only moves up 1/4th. Wow i felt robbed, but what can we do?

Stop driving- not going to happen

Carpool-every once in a while ok but will probably get annoying after a while

I Know, why don't i buy a COWASAKI?

Features

all wheel drive
Custom Leather seats
Moon-roof
Low Emmission
And best of all Saves you money

I have three of these in stock starting price at $599.00

Buy now and receive a free Milker Kit!

Bad Photography 101

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:19:13 -0500

While doing a search on the MLS today I couldn’t believe some of the pictures I was seeing. You tend to stop and wonder if the agent took the time to explain how a house should look before it’s put up for sale. Perhaps they were in a rush and didn’t want to come back? I didn’t show any of these homes below.

An important thing most agents need to remember when listing a house is that you first sale the house to the agent and then the buyer. Simply because agents are the ones who judge which homes will be shown.

YES THESE ARE ACTUALLY ON THE MARKET

Cluttered closest

Why would anyone take a picture of this?

Sellers should be advised to empty out there closest with clothes not used. This way their closet may appear larger.

Tip: bag up winter clothes, and make sure hangers don’t touch.

Kitchen’s with dirty dishes

Sellers should be informed about kitchen being clutter free and at its best. The agent that took this picture must have been in a rush. This could cost him time and money. Kitchens are a big plus and play a big part in the sell of a home.

Multi colored bedrooms

Not everyone has daughters

Appears to be a bathroom and hallway

Why!?

If it’s not a good feature don’t show it

My favorite the peek a boo agent

Tip: try using Photo Shop takes him out and the bottles.

Lastly, if it can’t be changed don’t take the picture. Try to focus on neat features, outside look, and amenities in the neighborhood.

Have a great day your friends in Katy Texas!

Stephanie and Leo

Relocating to Katy Texas

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:50:07 -0500

Katy Texas Real Estate is Hot!!!

Find Hot Katy Homes Here

If you are looking for Award winning schools, Master-planned communities, Lake front Property, Golf Course property, then Katy Texas is for you! Katy has been growing quickly and has had such a booming economy. Katy Texas is one of Houston's Hottest Real estate markets and continues to prosper even in Down Markets.

Katy Texas is a perfect place to raise your loved ones. Friendly people in katy love the small town feel that katy provides. Offering a variety of shopping and entertaining for everyone in the family. Katy is Home to the Bass Pro-shop and Katy Mills outlet mall. La Centera is also a very fun place offering high-end shopping and dining. Katy has everything within close distance including two Walmarts, a movie theatre, and several Medical Centers and much more.

These are just a couple of reasons why people enjoy living in Katy, but there are so many more reasons why Katy is one of the Hottest Real Estate Markets.

So if You are thinking about Relocating to Katy Texas or just have a question about any subdivision, Feel free to contact us at www.CasaInKaty.com or contact us directly at 713-885-8048.

Home Owners, What are you thinking

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 08:52:45 -0500

Everyone knows that the more exposure a home gets the higher chances of the home selling right. Every showing is important cause you never know if that may end up being the buyer of your home. It just doesn't make sense how some home owners make it so difficult to see their property.

I get a list of homes for my buyers that we are going to preview today and the first problem is the buyers agent only gets 2%. The only reason why i am showing this home is because i sincerely look out for my clients best interest. So we call their "Assist" showing service and we schedule it for 9:30 which gives them about an hour and a half notice and they were supposed to call us back. I did'nt get a call back so i called and they tell me that the earliest is 12:30. Wow, why would someone need a 4 hour and 30 minute notice. I guess thats what happens when we don't take the time to inform our sellers about important things like showing accessibility and importance of offering a commission that can compete with the rest.

My buyers are ready to buy and this could probably cost them a sale, So my question is, Homeowners, what are you thinking?

Speak your mind

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 11:16:54 -0500

Wow this is a pretty neat tool. It basically allows you to speak everything into the computer. Its a digital note taker. You have to train it to recognize your voice. This is pretty good if you are not such a fast typer or if you simply want to speak your mind. Wow i think its going for like 100 bucks. The guy seems to have everything together with very few mistakes. What do you guys thnk? Yay or Nay

GPS I love you!

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:01:14 -0500

When I first started the business and began working with buyers, I had to learn the hard way.

It use to get me really upset when agents would write bad directions on the MLS. Being 21 years old and part of the information age, I would only print and use Map Quest which got fustrating after a while. Leo and I didn't know what Key Maps were. Until one day Leo called an agent for directions and she basically yelled saying uh, don't you have a key map! Where is your key map? We were so upset with her bad attitude, and said to our cash buyer, lets go to the next shall we.

After that we bought our "first" Key map and still got lost! The letters were so darn tiny, how can anyone drive, talk, and read those little roads at the same time? I guess it's the same way we text message, talk, and drive at the same time. After another horrible experiences of driving in circles we said that's it, time to buy a GPS!

Boy was that the best decision made, not only for Real Estate but also for going out to lunch, looking for gas stations, or local amenities ect. Not to mention it works in all USA and Canada. We never leave without our wonderful friend Tom. Tom has given us more time to build rapport with clients and freely talk about neighborhoods, schools, and fun events. After a successful day with clients we tap our GPS on the top and say, THANKS TOM!

Choosing the right Katy Texas Realtor, Real Estate Agent in Katy Texas

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:06:51 -0500

How to Choose a Katy Texas Realtor

Buying and Selling a home is one of the biggest transaction that you will ever make in your life. With so many Real Estate Agents available, how do you know which agent to choose? Simple, Follow these guidelines in determining who should represent you in your Real estate transaction. By following these guidelines, not only will you save time and money but you will avoid the frustration and headaches that come from choosing the wrong Realtor.

All agents Cost the same, you can either hire a really good one or a Mediocre one, Which one will it be?

Guidelines For Chossing the Right Agent

Katy Texas Area Specialist

It's very important that the Realtor you are choosing specializes in the Katy Texas Area and is knowledgeable in the different subdivisions and market trends. The last thing you want to do is hire an agent that is not familiar with the area and end up wasting your time. An area specialist will be able to listen to your wants and needs and efficiently provide you with answers, solutions and results.

Full Time Real Estate Agent

If you are looking for full service when it comes to Real Estate, then hiring a full service agent is necessary. Many agents out there are part timers, and have limited amount of time to help you with your real estate needs. A full time Agent can provide professional service with attention to detail without having time constraints.

Marketing Plan

Like the famous saying goes,"People don't plan to fail, they fail to plan." It is critical that your agent provide you with a marketing plan on how he/she plans on selling/buying your home. What sets them apart from everyone else? As you may know, we are in the technology Era and hiring a tech savy Realtor can be an extreme benefit to you.

If you are selling your home, a tech savvy Realtor can provide maximum exposure of your home by using the Internet as a method of connecting interested buyers with your home. Statistics show that 80% of home buyers start their search over the internet, how will your agent put your home in-front of these potential buyers? The same way you found us, we can get buyers to find your Home.

If you are buying a home, a tech savvy Realtor can provide you with a automated listing notification service of homes that are currently available in your areas of interest. These notifications will alert you as new properties matching your search criteria come to the market and you will be the first to see them within minutes of them being submitted to the MLS. This will definitely save you valuable time in your Katy Texas Home search.

Personal Guarantee

A Guarantee is very important. Why? Because it holds the Real Estate accountable for what he promises he is going to do. Many agents will make many promises when interviewing, but once they place a sign in your yard will disappear. It's smart to ask your Realtor if he/she has a guarantee to do what he/she is promising and be able to release you from a listing agreement/ Buyers Representation agreement prior to its expiration upon request.

Let us save you the search

If you are looking for a Full time, Katy Texas Area Specialist that can provide you with a detailed marketing plan and be able to guarantee your satisfaction, then feel free to contact the CasaInKaty Team at 713-885-8048.

Shop for Homes on-line at CasaInKaty.com
Find out What's Your Home Worth at Katy Home Value

Whats My Katy Texas House Value

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:48:10 -0500

Katy Texas Home Values

Looking to find out what your Katy Texas Home is Worth? You have found the right place.

How Realtors Determine Your Katy Home's Value

When Realtors Places a home for sale in the multiple Listing Service, they first must determine a list price. This is done by what we call a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis). There are Three main Factors that we look at that each are very critical in determining the value of your home. They are Sold listings, Expired Listings, and Active Listings.

Sold Listings-----------------------------------------------------------

In Order to price your home right, we must compare your property to recent home sales in your subdivision. This is done by going back six months and comparing the price per square foot in the different homes that have sold in the area. We can then determine what the lowest, average, and highest price per square foot sold in the Subdivision.

Expired Listings---------------------------------------------------------

Expireds are properties that were on the market and did not sell. There are several reasons why homes will not sell.

Reason #1 Location

The location of your house is what is and cannot be changed. In the buyer's mind a house on a busy street, near power lines, next to or backing up to a commercial business or perhaps too close to a school is less desirable.

Homes located in a quiet cul-de-sac, backing up to a greenbelt, or offering an exceptional view are more desirable.

Reason # 2Price

Every home owner wants to sell their house for as much money as possible, but many times if the asking price is too high your house will help sell other houses in your area. Over-pricing property usually has the following effects:

Increases market time, which causes homes to sell for less than market value.
Buyers who should be looking at your house will not see it because it is out of their price range.
Buyers who do look at it purchase larger homes that are priced the same.
You receive low offers or no offers at all. Remember, a higher asking price does not automatically equal a higher sales price. The more you overprice a property, the more likely you will sell it at a price lower than it is worth.

You want to price your house to attract buyers for your neighborhood. The more buyers you have the more they will compete for your house, which will drive your price up. Then you can receive offers over and above your asking price

Reason #3 Condition

Buyers are wanting to get the most home for their money and many times are looking at new homes as well as resale homes. Buyers will pay top dollar for homes that are in pristine condition. Your agent should be knowledgeable in this area and can make suggestions of minor things you can do to help your home show its very best.

Reason #4 The Market

The real estate market is always in one of three types of markets.

A hot seller's market where there are low inventory and more buyers which, in turn, drive selling prices up.
A normal stable market where there is an equal number of buyers in proportion to the number of homes for sale. The result is home prices remain stable.
A buyer's market where there are more homes for sale than buyers who want to buy. This, in turn, will cause home prices to decline.

Reason #5 The Agent You Choose

Any agent will show enthusiasm and will want to list your house for sale. Unfortunately, many agents still cling to ineffective marketing ideas that do little to sell your home, which means that you miss out on the best buyers. Choose your agent based upon

Experience at listing and marketing houses for sale.
Ability to use technology to market your house world wide to buyers 24/7.
Reviewing with you a comprehensive Marketing Analysis of home sales in your area.
Ability to offer a step-by-step 30-DAY MARKETING PLAN that will get your house sold at the highest possible price, within a time frame that best works for you.

Active Listings-------------------------------------------------------

The Final Factor in Determining Your Katy Home Value is the competition, Also know as the Active Listings. In order to price your home right, we must look at what your property is going to be competing against. This is a very critical component in determining the list price because the last thing you want to do is be priced higher than similar properties if you are comparing apples to apples.

There are many important factors in determining your home's value, that's why it's important to hire a Katy Tx Real Estate Area Specialist that knows the Katy Market Trends. It is important to list your property right the first time in order to sell your home for the highest price possible in the least amount of time.

See What Your Home Is Worth Now

If you are thinking about selling your Katy Home and would like to know what homes in your area have been selling for visit our Katy Home Value Finderfor and instant comparison of homes that have sold in your area.

While this is useful information, it should not be used in place of the more extensive CMA that I can provide at no cost or obligation if you are thinking about selling. For a Free Katy CMA contact us directly at 713-885-8048.

Don't let anger over come you.

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 13:01:34 -0500

Leo once told me, "you can tell who a person is by the way they react in a time of crises"

and the funny thing is just yesterday while listening to the Daily Audio bible it spoke about people who allow other people to get them angry are foolish.

I'm an easy to get along with person, I try not to let things bother me. Life can be going down hill and I have the happiest face, simply because I have such a joy in my heart and know where I am going if I were to die tomorrow. However, just yesterday I was put to the ultimate test. God allowed me to face a challenge, a person who knew just the right buttons to push to get me all worked up and upset. This Realtor falsely accused us of trying to get two ends of a deal because we had a hot deal and weren't moving fast enough. This agent had me working up until 9pm even trying to meet me at my house. She was calling my phone like crazy. Then had another Realtor call Leo yelling and questioning our transaction which she is not even part of. I had enough and snap back with an attitude, but never yelled. Afterwards, I felt so foolish for even letting a person get me all upset. That night the buyer moving into the home calls Leo to get a better understanding of what was going on. After speaking to Leo she loved him so much she said, "can't you just be my Realtor?" Leo and I are honest people and told her it would be against our code of ethics. She told us she didn't have a buyers representation agreement, but still we're not the type to take advantage of another Realtor even if she hurt us. We left it to God, because we know he's in control.

That night I was reminded never to allow another person to take my joy. Jesus was spit on, beat, and mocked. Never did he yell back or get an attitude. So why should I allow something so little like this to upset me? I'm better than that, I'm the daughter of the most high God.

One minute business is up the next minute its down.

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:54:11 -0500

Our job can sometimes be overwhelming and a bit of a roller coaster. You never know what a day brings. We need to always remember who is in control and know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

So we may not understand why we go through certain things in life. We may not comprehend nor see the big picture. However, God says that he has great plans for each and everyone of us, things that we can't even began to imagine.

They sky is our limit really.

I asked for strength.
God gave me difficulties to make me
strong.

I asked for wisdom.
God gave me problems to solve.

I asked for prosperity.
God gave me brawn and brain to
work.

I asked for courage.
God gave me dangers to overcome.

I asked for patience.
God placed me in situations where I
was forced to wait.

I asked for love.
God gave me troubled people to help.

I asked for favors.
God gave me opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted.
I received everything I needed

"So don't worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Mathew 6:34

Have a wonderful day God bless, Stephanie and Leo

Awareness is Your Best Defense

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 17:51:18 -0500

Hey Friends,

As most of us would agree, safety is a big factor when it comes to buying a home. The last thing you would want to do is sell a home to a familly with children and later find out that the home next door is the home to a registered sex offender. Not only will your clients appreciate you for sharing this information with them but you could save someone life by sharing this info.

I ran into this site the other day called http://www.familywatchdog.us/ and it is a very good link to send your clients,friends and family. This website allows you to search for sex offenders by address. This website is so detailed that it offers information on what these sex offenders are convicted of it has crimes against children. It tells you not only where they work but where they live.

Quick Stats

1 of 5 girls and 1 of 6 boys will be molested before their 18th birthday.
1 of 5 children has been sexually propositioned on the Internet.

There are many other sites that offer this kind of information but the thing i like about family watch dog is that its more detailed. Steve Roddel created this site because he found out that a serial rapist was living next to him and he had'nt found him on his states web-site.

Their is other website like , usa-people-search.com that offer similar info. that you can find at your state website but they charge 20 buck which is ridiculous because that info. is free to anyone. Familywatchdog is a free site that allows you to search the entire database for free.

Well hope this can come in handy for someone. and please remember the CasaInKaty Team for all of your Katy, West Houston and Cypress Real Estate needs.

Don't just throw it away, Refer It

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:01:05 -0500

Hey Friends,

Have you ever received a phone call on one of your listings or maybe found a fsbo that you could not communicate to because of a language barrier? How many extra deals a year could you close if you were able to communicate with them? What happens with that transaction, do you say, Sorry i don't understand or do you have a person you refer your leads that can't speak good English?

It is good to have one or two Realtors at your fingertips in-case you run into that situation. I think many of us would agree that X% of a commission is way better than no commission. Why not refer out those leads to someone you know can turn leads into sales.

Stephanie and I are Fluent in Spanish and have helped many Spanish speaking families achieve home ownership. Recent Census figures show the Hispanic community is the fastest growing demographic group in the country. So don't let a language barrier stop you from closing and extra deal, interview a couple Realtors of different ethnicities and see if they are good at turning leads into closings.

Well hope you guys got something out of this and please remember the CasaInKaty Team for all your Katy, Cypress and West Houston Real Estate.

Ask the Magic Question

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:34:52 -0500

All Realtors love referrals but many of us fail to ask the magic question. And even if we ask, we ask the wrong question.

Ways not to ask

You would't happen to know someone that wants to buy or sell real estate would you?
Do you Know anyone who wants to buy or sell real estate?
Here's my business card, call me if you are looking to buy or sell Real Estate.

-By asking an open end question you make it easy for them to say no

Way To Ask

Bob, Who do you know thats looking to buy or sell Real Estate?

If you ask "Who" do you know they can't say "no". They have to answer "I don't know anyone"

Everyone knows someone that is looking to buy or sell a home if they had a gun pointed at them, i'm sure they could tell you several people so dig deep.

emails

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:32:54 -0500

Email Signatures

Just wanted to share something that i have found to be pretty good for driving traffic to our site. If you send a bunch of emails, why not advertise your site on your signature. What a better way to show people who you are without even trying to bring up real estate. I offer free reports on my signature and many people that i have sent emails to request reports.

Here is what my email signature looks like

Leopoldo Aviles

P.S. I appreciate you as a client and a friend. I appreciate your business, your loyalty, trust and your referrals. It is my goal to provide the very best counsel, advice and service possible for your real estate needs. If I may ever be of assistance to you, a relative, friend or co-worker please don't hesitate to call me. visit My Web Page for 28 free reports to assist you in any upcoming real estate needs.

Chesterfield, Katy Tx.

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 04:30:46 -0500

Breath Taking Homes in Chesterfield

Chesterfield is a one of a kind subdivision with a variety of unique homes. Chesterfield is a Subdivision with 109 beautiful homes. The median home in chesterfield has 4 bedrooms, median homes built in 1984, and the median sq. ft. is 3390. Chesterfield is a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood where families enjoy evening walks around the block. Beautiful homes with great curb appeal and mature trees make this subdivision a desirable area to live in. If you are looking for a Home with great architecture and personality, then Chesterfield is the right place for you.

Swim And Tennis Club is Beautiful

Looking to buy or sell a home in Chesterfield? We are theCasaInKaty Team and we Specialize in the Katy and West Houston Area. For a list of homes for sale in Chesterfield or more info on Chesterfield, Visit http://www.casainkaty.com/

Recent Home Sales in Chesterfield

Address	Zip	Sales Price Range	Sold Date	Subdivision	Beds	Baths	Square Feet	Year Built	Lot Size
1702 BROOKCHESTER ST	77450	$150,000 - 200,000	11/13/2006	CHESTERFIELD 1	4	2 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	2,469	1984	11,395
1711 Field Briar	77450	$200,000 - 250,000	01/23/2007	Chesterfield	4	3 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	3,659	1997	9,085
1714 FIELD BRIAR DR	77450	$250,000 - 300,000	06/15/2007	CHESTERFIELD 1	4	3 Full & 0 Half Bath(s)	3,500	1982	9,594
1715 BRIARCHESTER DR	77450	$250,000 - 300,000	06/30/2006	CHESTERFIELD 1	5	3 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	3,790	1987	9,832
1718 BRIARCHESTER DR	77450	$200,000 - 250,000	05/11/2007	CHESTERFIELD 1	4	3 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	3,608	1988	9,200
1718 FIELD BRIAR DR	77450	$150,000 - 200,000	12/20/2006	CHESTERFIELD 1	4	3 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	2,812	1984	9,266
1722 FIELD BRIAR DR	77450	$250,000 - 300,000	10/25/2006	CHESTERFIELD 1	4	3 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	3,559	1983	9,637
1802 BROOKCHESTER ST	77450	$250,000 - 300,000	02/12/2007	CHESTERFIELD 1	5	3 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	3,647	1994	9,720
1803 FIELD BRIAR DR	77450	$300,000 - 375,000	11/16/2006	CHESTERFIELD 1	5	3 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	4,047	1987	9,085
1806 BROOKCHESTER DR	77450	$250,000 - 300,000	12/26/2006	CHESTERFIELD 1	5	3 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	3,046	1984	9,720
1818 BROOKCHESTER ST	77450	$250,000 - 300,000	05/31/2007	CHESTERFIELD 1	3	2 Full & 2 Half Bath(s)	3,682	1982	10,800
22003 CHESTERWICK DR	77450	$250,000 - 300,000	06/09/2006	CHESTERFIELD 1	4	3 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	3,900	1982	14,250
22006 WICKFIELD DR	77450	$300,000 - 375,000	10/25/2006	CHESTERFIELD 1	4	3 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	4,400	1983	14,379
22011 FIELDER DR	77450	$200,000 - 250,000	11/15/2006	CHESTERFIELD 1	4	3 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	2,999	1983	11,115
22015 ROCKCHESTER DR	77450	$200,000 - 250,000	12/18/2006	CHESTERFIELD 1	4	3 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	2,878	1988	9,006
22111 ROCKCHESTER DR	77450	$200,000 - 250,000	09/22/2006	CHESTERFIELD 1	4	3 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	3,440	1987	9,006
22114 CHESTERWICK DR	77450	$300,000 - 375,000	08/20/2007	CHESTERFIELD 1	5	4 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	5,131	1997	8,960
22114 CHESTERWICK DR	77450	$250,000 - 300,000	04/17/2007	CHESTERFIELD	5	4 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	5,131	1997	8,960
22122 CHESTERWICK DR	77450	$300,000 - 375,000	07/27/2007	CHESTERFIELD 1	4	4 Full & 1 Half Bath(s)	4,316	1983	12,840

Cinco Ranch Katy Texas

Leo and Stephanie (Premier Realty of Texas) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:54:49 -0500

You and Your Family will Love Cinco Ranch!

Katy Texas is home to many Master planned communities with extensive amenities. One of the many master-planned communities in Katy is Cinco Ranch. Cinco Ranchhas 7400 acres of recreational activities that makes Cinco Ranch a very desirable area to live in. Cinco Ranch has seven major neighborhood recreation centers offering swimming, tennis, basketball, sports fieldsand more. Cinco Ranch subdivisions are connected by greenbelt trails that are very appealing for biking or afternoon walks.

Enjoy summer at your beach club next door!

Why drive hours to go to the beach when you can enjoy paradise around the corner. Soak your feet in the pearl white sand before you jump into the beach. Cinco Ranch Beach houseoffers a variety of amenities including shaded covered deck areas, 1/2 and acre swim lagoon,volley ball pit and picnic facilities. Don't forget the hot-dogs. Sailboats and paddle-boats available for resident use in South Lake and if you love fishing you will enjoy the Catch-and-release fishing fun.

Your Own Waterpark next door!

The Water Park includes three swimming pools, a spray park with a frog slide, two water slides, two water chutes, a diving well. This wooded area is also home to tennis courts, a covered picnic area with grill, a playground, and basketball half-court. Your Children will Love Cinco Ranch and Cinco also has many amenities for Mom and Dad here are just a few.

Cinco Ranch Area Amenities:

Bear Creek Park
Three outstanding 18 hole golf courses
Dozens of ball fields
Petting zoo
Farm and Ranch Club

Cinco Ranch Park
More than 2,000 acres
Home to a YMCA day camp

Cullen-Barker Park
Adjacent to eastern boundary of Cinco Ranch
Approximately 7,800 acres - being developed as part of a regional park program (including Barker Reservoir).
Amenities (existing and planned):
Dick Scobee Model Airplane Park
American Shooting Center
Equestrian Nature Trail
Barbecue pavilions
Picnic areas
Athletic fields (soccer, baseball and softball)
Wildlife management areas
Proposed nature center
Proposed jogging trails

Cullen Park
Recreational amenities including an Olympic velodrome

Looking to buy or sell a home in Cinco Ranch? We are the CasaInKaty Team and we Specialize in the Katy and West Houston Area. For a list of homes for sale in Cinco Ranch or more info on Cinco Ranch Visit www.CasaInKaty.com