SELLER'S REPRESENTATIVE SPECIALIST (SRS) - 07/31/08 08:56 AM
This week, I completed a course for the Seller's Representative Specialist designation. In our ever changing market it's great to have a resource specifically designed to aide agents with sellers. It was taught by Marcie Roggow who also teaches some of the CRS classes and was full of useful information.
If … (0 comments)
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YOU'VE CLOSED ON A HOME PURCHASE. WHAT DO YOU KEEP? - 07/30/08 10:50 AM
Often when I meet with a home seller and ask for specific documents, I find they threw some or all out after closing. I personally have kept the paperwork on every house I've purchased even if I don't own it anymore. Below is a list of what the home buyer should … (2 comments)
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CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST (CRS) - 07/28/08 08:19 PM
The Certified Residential Specialist designation is a credential only 4% of REALTORS® across the country have because it requires additional education and experience plus a continuing membership with the Council of Real Estate Specialists.
I worked to acquire this designation so that I could better serve my home buyers and home … (0 comments)
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AUSTIN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES - 07/27/08 09:48 AM
Austin is a college town. The population of Austin proper is 696,529 according to the 2007 population estimates but neighboring communities include Round Rock 85,275, Cedar Park 44,054, San Marcos 43,967, Georgetown 36,878, Plugerville 27,258, Leander 16,292, Jollyville 15,235, Lakeway 8,848, Anderson Mill 7,582, Lago vista 5,640, Hudson Bend 2,984, West … (0 comments)
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You Want Me to Invest in What? Bite me! - 07/25/08 05:29 PM
I'm a sucker for a real estate seminar. I almost always go hoping to gain some kind of new knowledge. Today I went to a seminar as the guest of a client. He was really excited because he thought there was so much to learn and he wanted to share the … (4 comments)
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AGENT EDUCATION - 07/25/08 08:04 AM
Continuing education is a requirement for being an agent and I go the extra mile by taking more classes then are required. Today, I'm attending a seminar on real estate investing and Monday and Tuesday I'll be in classes to acquire a designation for Seller Representation Specialist. Advanced education enables me … (0 comments)
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A FRESH START - 07/24/08 06:05 PM
Today we started renovating my home office. Moving, even moving one room is emotionally exhausting. I'm impressed that sellers and buyers do it and in such a short time like 30 days for an entire house. You see, when we moved into our house 18 years ago, we didn't have nearly … (1 comments)
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SUCCESS STORY - 7512 WINDRUSH - 07/23/08 09:38 AM
Another successful closing for 7521 Windrush Dr. Priced at $200,000 and on the market 53 days. A 4/2.5/2 with all tile downstairs, freshly painted inside, updated baths, security system, deck and backing to the greenbelt. This house is in my neighborhood so look for my blog "My Neighborhood and Why I … (1 comments)
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AUSTIN AREA MARKET STATISTICS - MAY - 07/22/08 11:38 AM
You may wonder why these statistics are from May. It takes time for Austin Board of Realtors to compile the data so we are always a couple of months behind. These statistics are for the greater Austin area but if you would like information specific to your area please call or … (0 comments)
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SUCCESS STORY - 1402 JULIET - 07/21/08 10:22 AM
Another successful closing. SOLD 1402 Juliet. Asking price $305,000. A vintage 3 bedroom, 2 bath in 78704 zip code. 54 days on market.If you have a house you'd like to sell, call me. I want to be your REALTOR. I can personally help you in the greater Austin, Texas area or … (0 comments)
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Do I Need A Home Inspection? - 07/18/08 09:50 AM
ABSOLUTELY! In Texas, home inspectors are licensed and all have the same checklist form to fill out. You may want to ask your REALTOR® for names of home inspectors they like or check online with Texas Real Estate Commission who licenses inspectors or or if from another state try Google for … (1 comments)
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What's the Option Period? - 07/17/08 02:40 PM
In Texas, the Texas Real Estate Commission has included a paragraph in the standard residential resale contract that offers home buyers the unrestricted right to terminate an offer and receive their earnest money (see previous blog entry about earnest money) back. The option period is defined by a term of days and … (0 comments)
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Abstract of Title or Title Policy? - 07/16/08 04:28 PM
In some states, closings happen in an attorneys office but in Texas they most often happen at the title company.Either way, the home buyer will want to be sure that there aren't any liens or encumbrances on the property like unpaid fines, bills, taxes or another's property extending onto your property … (0 comments)
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When Buying or Selling a Home, What's the Survey? - 07/15/08 04:39 PM
The survey is the document that defines the property and shows the parameters of the lot, where the house sits on the lot, where the building setback lines are, the utility easements and fences. A survey is created by a licensed surveyor and is very precise. The title company uses it … (0 comments)
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WHAT IS EARNEST MONEY? - 07/14/08 08:59 AM
You've probably heard the term "earnest money" and wondered what it meant or how it worked. What is earnest money? Earnest money is the amount you give to the seller to show you are earnest about your intent to purchase their property. After all, if they are going to remove their … (0 comments)
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For Lease - 1 Bedroom Condo/Gated/Pool/UT Shuttle - 07/13/08 03:11 PM
FOR LEASE. $1095/mo. Clean and bright 1 bedroom, 1 bath with covered parking and small patio. 2-story so no neighbors above or below. Large living/dining, kitchen with refrigerator, full-size washer & dryer, upstairs bedroom and bath. Large walk-in closet. Area pool, gated community between Spicewood Springs Rd and Far West Blvd. … (0 comments)
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Attached Conveys - 07/11/08 10:02 AM
In Texas, our real estate contract offer forms state that anything attached to the property conveys. There is a long paragraph about what is considered attached which I suspect few read.
Once, I represented a buyer and when we did the final walk-thru, the curtain rods had been removed. Put them … (0 comments)
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Mediation/Dispute Resolution - 07/11/08 09:16 AM
In Texas, most of our written real estate agreements (buyer's representation, listing and contract offer)request or require mediation in the case of a dispute before litigation but what is mediation and where do you go to find it?Mediation is a process where a neutral person (the mediator) facilitates dispute resolution between … (0 comments)
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Real Estate Shopping Has Changed - 07/07/08 08:53 AM
Yes, in the last 9 years since I've been an agent things have changed and here are 5 ways how:1. Buyers used to depend on their REALTOR to help them identify properties of interest. Now, with so much information available, most buyers look for homes online and send me the list … (1 comments)
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HOUSE FOR SALE IN MILWOOD ON WINDRUSH - 07/03/08 10:52 AM
This home is in my neighborhood and I just can't say enough great things about the area. Location, location, location. Close to shopping, employeers and good schools. Also a great park system with pool, clubhouse, tennis, hike/bike, basketball and more. The house is great too. Especially since it backs to the … (1 comments)
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10 Qestions to Ask When picking a Sellers Agent - 07/01/08 08:00 PM
1. How long have you been a REALTOR®? Is it your full-time job? Experience is no guarantee of expertise but generally accounts for something.2. Do you have any designations? Designations such as ABR and CRS®, which require that agents take additional, specialized real estate training, are held only by about 14% … (0 comments)
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Understanding Brokerage in Texas - 07/01/08 07:47 PM
The Texas Real Estate Commission provides a promulgated form presenting information about brokerage services which agents are required by law to present to their buyers and sellers at the first face to face meeting. If your agent has not presented this form, ask for it. Seller's representative The seller enters … (0 comments)
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