remax west houston: Should Your Local Taxing Authority Have Access To The MLS? - 08/10/09 12:05 PM
A friend of mine has a home. It's market value is 280k. It has a beautiful pool with tons of "interior improvements." When he purchased the house it came with the pool. All the upgrades were done within the last 3 years. The tax assessor currently has the home valued at 205k. … (7 comments)
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remax west houston: Personalities of Real Estate... - 06/30/09 09:06 AM
1. help ya Harry - A person who looks at houses on behalf of a relative or friend. This is a regular mistake that buyer's make in my opinion. The interested buyer should be looking for themselves. Aunt Susie or Budy Brad will never know what it is exactly you want. … (49 comments)
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remax west houston: RE/MAX West Houston Professionals Has Moved.. - 06/24/09 02:44 PM
After 25 years at the same location RE/MAX West Houston Professionals has moved to its new location. Previously at Hwy 6 and West Little York, the new location is filled with an entirely new look. The new location is located at:
7825 Hwy 6 N Ste 112Houston TX, 77095 … (4 comments)
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remax west houston: OOPS! Sellers probably should take note...... - 06/17/09 12:37 AM
You don't have to listen...
1. Once I was in a house showing a buyer when the phone rang. The voicemail picked up, it was the listing agent leaving advice about why reducing the sales price was a GREAT idea.
2. Sellers love to leave their mail laying around. Is … (14 comments)
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remax west houston: Meet Tony Gonzalez - 06/08/09 11:52 PM
Tony GonzalezSales PartnerRE/MAX WHPDirect: 281-948-8857Email: Sabature@yahoo.com
For the last 10 years of my life I have had a good friend named Tony Gonzalez. Back in 1999 we worked together in different restaurants & hotels holding management positions.
Eventually we opened up First Class Recruiters.A locally owned and operated firm that filled … (12 comments)
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remax west houston: Being TOLD 2 Death.. - 05/31/09 01:18 PM
I was looking at a map this morning.On it I noticed the convenient, yet over abundance of toll roads that spiral through our city. The Sam HoustonTollway, Ft. Bend County Toll Road, Hardy Toll Road, Westpark Tollway, and now 2 more proposed! NW on highway 249 and of course the GRAND PARKWAY … (21 comments)
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remax west houston: How Not To Stage Your Home ... - 05/20/09 11:27 AM
Having kids with working parents is one thing. Kids rooms are kids rooms, buyers are understanding about "keeping things perfect."
But what about those people who have NO KIDS? Perhaps their listing agent forgot to explain to them just what exactly staging is.
Here are some actual photo's I took … (90 comments)
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remax west houston: "All I Need Is The Internet & The MLS, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!" - 05/02/09 01:22 PM
I've heard this before and I just heard it again. A homeowner boastfully exclaiming that all they need is their home on the MLS and the use of the iInternet & not a bunch of Hot Air from a Realtor®.
I also struggled on whether or not to make this a public … (11 comments)
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remax west houston: Making My Clients Life A Little Easier... - 05/01/09 01:02 PM
Yesterday I signed up with DocuSign. A real estate transaction involves lots of paperwork, signatures, initials & the delivering of these documents to and from all parties involved.
Often, clients do not have a scanner or immediate access to one. A fax machine is easy to use, but almost always diminishes the quality & legibility and sometimes rendering the paperwork not … (10 comments)
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remax west houston: Is Your Realtor Preventing You From Selling Your Home? - 04/26/09 11:57 AM
Communication is a huge part of selling a home, probably the largest part in my opinion.
When a buyer asks me to view homes I have to make appoitments, usually through a facilitating company known as CSS or Centralized Showing Service.
These are dedicated employees who do nothing but help … (13 comments)
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remax west houston: Awesome West University Home For Sale - 04/25/09 11:18 PM
4210 Byron St.
West University MLS # 33046073
$799,500
Description: 5/4.5/2 Est. SqFt 3,500 Taxes: 2.2.4% School Dist: HISD (West U, Pershing, Lamar)
WOW! GAZILLIONS of Updates/Improvements! Garage Apt: Fully Equipped W/Kitchen + Microwave + Brkfast Bar & Full Bath. NEWER: Granite, Appliances, Paint, Lighting, Fixtures, Hardware, 14Seer … (11 comments)
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remax west houston: Before You Hire A Real Estate *TEAM* - 04/18/09 05:58 PM
Today is Saturday & I am trying to schedule appointments to view properties for my buyer tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.
I called the company that organizes the showings CSS - Centralized Showing Service. They called on one particular property for me that was listed by a LARGE REAL ESTATE TEAM.
Guess what?
… (19 comments)
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remax west houston: Your Value - Simplified - 04/05/09 08:00 PM
Curious how much your home is worth? Who isn't? Everyday I get emails from people curious about the value of their home.
Here are some things to know:
- What homes are listed for are not considered comparables & do not determine YOUR homes value. Tey can however help you … (2 comments)
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remax west houston: Understanding A Properties Status - 03/29/09 11:25 PM
Understanding & Using The MLS
The MLS certainly has lots of resourceful goodies to help you navigate your way through the area listings. Here are a few details and examples of some abbreviations you will likely notice.
A - Active, on the market.
OP - Option Pending. A listing that … (10 comments)
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remax west houston: Just Call The Listing Agent - 03/13/09 12:58 PM
A buyer who has an agent should use them 100% not 50% or when it's convenient. If your agent isn't willing or able to be available on a frequent basis then maybe you should fire that agent. I would.
All to often buyers will call me directly when they have an … (61 comments)
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remax west houston: Uncle Johnny The Home Inspector.. Not Really.. - 02/06/09 03:23 PM
When you go to the doctor you hope the expert whose about to cut you open & save your life is both qualified and licensed to do so. You also are assuming he’s using the best tools possible for the task at hand, and no less. When you buy a home … (12 comments)
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remax west houston: The Depersonalizing Your Home Debate... - 02/04/09 11:48 AM
I disagree with it. Folks of different cultures have asked me when listing their home if I thought it would be "best" to remove all the personal pictures. The same people say they "heard" on TV or read on line that you should ALWAYS remove the family portraits. And it's not just people … (25 comments)
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remax west houston: Are Discount Companies All But Gone? - 10/05/08 02:02 AM
I remember the summer of 2007 when the sub-prime market was still running strong. Buyers were purchasing homes with 100% financing, no doc loans, nothing verified, everyone was buying, selling and keeping the local economy strong. At that time all sorts of companies were taking advantage of the free … (16 comments)
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remax west houston: Tough Economy = Tough Objections! - 10/03/08 01:46 PM
Consumers watch the same thing on television that we do as Real Estate professionals.
What is interpreted understood might be entirely different! Lately I have been receiving some new questions that I've never faced before, after all, one media outlet says this is the worst economic times since … (16 comments)
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remax west houston: Listing Your Home With A Relative or Friend.. - 10/03/08 12:20 PM
When you think of listing your home you many choices & thoughts. The single most important decision should be who you list your home with.
Here's both my perspective & opinions from past clients:
1. You should think twice before listing with a friend or family member. A lot of times … (14 comments)
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