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 infor
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07/31/2008
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 keep after closing: 1. HUD-1 also
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07/30/2008
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 bett
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07/28/2008
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, And
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07/27/2008
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 information with me since I invest in real estat
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07/25/2008
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 educ
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07/25/2008
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 as much stuff as we
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07/24/2008
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 W
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07/23/2008
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 email me. I also can
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07/22/2008
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 connect you with a reput
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07/21/2008
