24 White Willow

The Woodlands, Tx 77380

Offered at $126,500

Located in the heart of The Woodlands, this charming home has been completely updated with fresh paint from top to bottom, new carpet, remodeled master bath, granite on all counter tops, new appliances, fresh landscaping and much much more.

This home is has three bedrooms, two baths, and two car attached garage.

Granite Countertops and tile backsplash give this home a touch of luxury.

So often reading or watching the new is just down right depressing. But, today I read an article in the local Villager that made me smile. 

Operation Pets Alive, a nonprofit organization based in The Woodlands organized a "rescue flight" for 22 dogs from the Montgomery County Animal Shelter to New Hampshire to find new homes.  According to the article, most of the dogs had been at the shelter since November and where unlikely to find homes anytime soon. 

By making this trip the dogs will avoid being euthanized.

This was Operation Pets Alive their first trip. Travel cost is expense about $100 per animal. One very generous unnamed resident of Montgomery County provided the funds to make the trip possible.  That person goes on my list of heroes.

To contact Operation Pets Alive, email Marcia Piotter. To send a donation to mail to Operation Pets Alive via The Woodlands Dog Park Club, PO Box 130175, The Woodlands, Tx 77393. Be sure to write OPA in the comment line.

Thank you to Matt Stephens for informing the local public about this important organization and their good work.

The Woodlands will once again be home to a Marathon race in 2012. The race is schedule for March 3, 2012, and I couldn't be happier. No longer will are fate to run depend on the new lottery system of the Houston Marathon.  The Woodlands is the ideal place for a marathon. We already have numerous other races including the Ten For Texas, Muddy Trails,  and Run thru the Woods.    For more information and registration go to www.thewoodlandsmarathon.com  

3011 Breckenridge Forest Ct

Spring, Tx

Offered at $185,000

Awesome 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with granite countertops, gas range, cast stone fireplace and tile in main living area.  Game room and 3 secondary bedrooms upstairs.  Balcony off of secondary bedroom. Located in cul-de-sac and within walking distance of neighborhood park and pool.  Large backyard with room for pool.

1949 County Road 347

Gause, Tx

Offered at $305,000

Approximately 21 acres with home, garage, barn, blind, feeders, pond, and seasonal creek located within 35 minutes of Texas A&M University.

For more information contact me at www.SoldOnMary.com and find out why my clients get Sold On Mary!!!

4622 Countrymeadows, Spring, Tx 77388

Offered at $279,500

Amazing 4 bedroom (up to six), 3 full baths, 1 half bath, 2 car garage home is being offered at the unbelieveable price of $279,500.

This stunning home located in Country Lakes Estates boast nearly 4,000 sq feet of living space, granite countertops, 42 inch cherry cabinets, gameroom/media with surround sound and wired for projection tv. Huge master bedroom measuring approx. 18x28 with two huge walk in closets and executive master bath with separate shower and whirlpool tub. Secondary bedroom has private bath. Dining room is 16' long providing ample room to fully extend the dining table during the holidays.  Home lights are wire through the computer and can be turned on and off from any computer via internet.  Security cameras help keep you safe and monitor your surroundings.

Zoned to highly acclaimed Klein school district.

 4 Brentwood Oaks

The Woodlands, Tx 77381

Offered at $136,500

How do you list and sell a house in this economy in 5 days?

1.  Price is right. Don't overprice for the market.

2.  De-clutter EVERYWHERE.

3.  Paint It! Paint is cheap and goes along way freshening up the home.

4.  Freshen up the carpets or replace if needed.

5. Stag It.  How you live in a house may not be the best presentation for selling the home.

6. Take care of deferred maintenance before going on the market.

7. Clean up the landscape for better curb appeal.

I can't guarantee your house will sell in 5 days, but taking care of the above items will insure your house selling faster and at a higher sales price.

For more information, contact me at www.SoldOnMary.com and find out why my clients Get Sold On Mary!!!

Unless you have a Realtor who you personally know, finding an agent to work with can be a daunting experience.

In addition to finding a Realtor with Experience and Internet Savvy, here are some key items to look for when choosing an Realtor to help you buy or sell your home.

  Look For a Realtor who will always:

• Provide You Superior Service
• Treat You with Honesty and Utmost Respect
• Never Forget that They Work for You
• Treat You the way They would want to be Treated
• Update You with the Latest Information about Your Property
• Treat You as if You are their Only Client
• Strive to be the Best Realtor You Will Ever Call
• Remember that You are the key to Their Business.

For More information go to www.SoldOnMary.com and find out why my clients Get Sold on Mary!!!

Referrals are the greatest compliment. I can refer anyone,anywhere in the world. If you know of someone who is making a move, please call me first for top notch quality service!

Everything you need to know about how to treat your clients can be learned via Mickey Mouse.

Anyone who has ever been to any Disney resort or made reservations on the phone or via Internet knows what I'm talking about.  No matter what you ask of the Mouse the answer is always positive and upbeat, even if the answer is no. 

And, speaking of the word "No" you'll never hear it.  They will tell you in the most positive manner that what you want can't happen, but they never say no.  It became comical last May when I was making my family's reservations and I was trying to find out if something was possible.  Well it became obvious that it wasn't possible, but the reservation taker wasn't going to say no......I honestly don't think that they are allowed to use the word.  Instead I was given all kinds of options that were possible.

So, now I use the same technique on my clients.  If they want to see a house at the exact same time as I already have an appointment I don't say no, instead I say,  "Of course we can see that house,  I can show it to you at this time or that time."

It a funny thing following the rules of the Mouse.  You become a more positive person because you don't allow yourself to be negative.  When you are positive person, people react to you positive in a positive manner.  When everyone is positive more transactions happen.  When more transactions happen you make more money.  When you make more money you have a more positive attitude.

Give it a try.  What do you have to lose, but a negative attitude.

PS.  Try it on your family, too.

For more information go to www.SoldOnMary.com

Referrals are the greatest compliment. I can refer anyone anywhere in the world. If you know someone who is making a move, please call me firest for top notch quality service.

You've decided to list you home.  

That was the easy part. Now you must decided which Realtor to hire to list your home and help you sell your house. 

One option is to go with the agent who advertises the most. While that agent's name might be most familiar it is not always the best option. 

If you don't already know an agent that you are comfortable working with, then you should pick several through recommendations from friends or even the agents own marketing and set appointments to interview.  You don't have to interview all of the Realtors face to face. I have been interviewed and hired via email and phone conversations.  I have several out of town clients that I would not recognize if they past me on the street, but they thoroughly interviewed me before hiring me to market their real estate.

What Should You Look For In An Agent?

Experience, Knowledge, and a Can Do Attitude!

Can the Realtor provide client referrals?

Is the Realtor capable of providing staging assistance?

Does the Realtor submit to  an online Client Experience Ratings?

Is the Realtor willing to hold Open Houses?

Which websites will advertise your home?

Does the agent follow up on showings?

Will the agent keep your best interest in mind, fiercely negotiating the best possible contract?

Does the Realtor send you weekly reports on the marketing of your home?

Will the Realtor meet with you on a regular basis via phone or in person to discuss status and strategy?

What Should You Not Be Concerned About?

The Broker's Commission

While everyone wants a deal, a discounted commission is often no deal.  Usually  full service agents are just that....full service.   Find yourself the most qualified agent and you won't go wrong.  If they offer a discount great, if they don't, the service and negotiation abilities of an experience, quality agent will often net you more money than the discounted agent.   If it is not your policy to hire discount doctors and lawyers, you shouldn't hire your Realtor based commission, but instead experience and knowledge and Can Do Attitude.

For more information you can contact me at www.SoldOnMary.com