fort bend: A Must Do For Sellers! - 08/18/08 04:17 PM
By David Slavin, ABR, SRES www.FortBendHomeFinder.com
There are so many things a seller must do to get a house sold and there are so many things a real estate agent must do to get a house sold. Why would a seller go through the cleaning, landscaping, power … (0 comments)
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fort bend: Improve to Enjoy... then Sell! - 07/28/08 08:40 PM
I have never understood why people will fix up their house and then leave it. Why not make improvements to your that you can enjoy for a year or two and then move. There's no reason for you to live in a house that hasn't been updated … (2 comments)
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fort bend: WAKE UP! - 07/26/08 05:14 PM
You may not want to HEAR it (don't hit the snooze button)but the alarm is ringing and it's time to wake up. It's time to wake up your business! Make you business lean and mean and (dare I say it) organized! Now is the time to … (5 comments)
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fort bend: Sugar Land, TX & Richmond, TX Zip Code Changes - 06/10/08 10:14 AM
The growth of Sugar Land and Richmond Texas has caused the United States Postal Service to change zip codes to "better serve" the cities. As if "better service" is even in the postal vocabulary. The problems and expense this will cause home owners and businesses will make them all … (1 comments)
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fort bend: Polo Anyone? - 03/14/08 05:39 PM
Aliana is the newest development in Sugar Land Texas (Fort Bend County). There is so much this new master planned community has to offer. The plans show there to be a polo field, along with plenty of green space, commercial, and luxury hotel. It looks like you will be able to live, shop, … (1 comments)
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fort bend: The Houston Real Estate Market - 01/31/08 03:15 PM
According to the statistics, the Houston market isn't how the national media keep talking about. When the media talks about the crashing of the housing market, they aren't talking about the Houston real estate market. Are there foreclosures in the Houston area? Yes there are! According to a study, … (4 comments)
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fort bend: 2008 - 01/24/08 03:41 PM
The Fort Bend County area continues to grow slowly, as planned. The widening of Highway 59 and Highway 90 has been hampered by the rains over the winter months but should gain speed to completion as the Spring weather returns with decent weather and SUN. It has been so overcast recently … (2 comments)
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fort bend: Great Katy home leased as a buyers agent!! - 01/03/08 12:28 PM
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fort bend: Sold as buyers agent in Houston (Hwy. 6)! - 01/03/08 12:19 PM
Check out this wonderful home my buyer bought off of highway 6!! A gorgeous mediteranean home with great arches and tile throughout! A wonderful Fannie Mae, REO! Bank owned and ready to be lived in! The home was in perfect shape, had wonderful wood laminate floors, palm trees and great landscaping!
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fort bend: I sold this Katy home the day it went on the market as the buyers agent!!!! - 01/03/08 12:04 PM
Software Copyright © Marketlinx, Inc. 1997-2008 All Rights Reserved V3.0Copyright: MLS Data Copyright © 2003-2008 Houston Realtors Information Service,Inc. All Rights Reserved Suggestions:Email HAR Support:Email Help DeskDATA NOT VERIFIED/GUARANTEED BY MLS - Obtain signed HAR Broker Notice to Buyer form
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fort bend: Texian Market Days in Fort Bend - 10/22/07 12:09 PM
The George Ranch Historical Park is hosting the 24th annual Texian Market Days. This three day festival explores the important factors Fort Bend County has played in Texas history. There will be exhibits , demonstrations and arts and crafts for the whole family. Make a trip out to the George Ranch … (0 comments)
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fort bend: Hot New Neighborhoods in Fort Bend County, TX - 10/14/07 09:49 AM
Hot New Neighborhoodsin Fort Bend County!
People are always asking me, what are the new neighborhoods in Fort Bend County (i.e., Sugar Land, Richmond, Missouri City) that I should check out?
So far, I’ve visited 6 of these neighborhoods, so I’d be glad to answer any questions you have about them!
If … (0 comments)
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fort bend: 2007 Katy Rice Harvest Festival - 10/02/07 08:46 AM
The Katy Chamber of Commerce has been hosting this event for 27 years. Don't miss this great party! October 13 & 14 you will enjoy the excitement and family fun with three stages of continuous live entertainment, craft and food booths, a carnival and so much more!!! Visit http://www.katychamber.com/2007_RHF/index.htm to … (2 comments)
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fort bend: Record Yourself - 09/05/07 01:53 PM
I recently created a new listing presentation for myself. When you have used a certain presentation for a number of years and you decide to totally revamp it, you realize that you aren't as young as you once were when it comes to the memorization skills. The trick I … (17 comments)
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fort bend: Turn Leads into Closed Sales - 08/25/07 01:50 PM
Ever wonder what Realtors across the country or world do to convert leads into a closed sale? We all have certain things that we do when we get a lead. Some agents have developed systems for buyers leads and systems for seller leads.
There are several lead related topics … (9 comments)
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fort bend: Housing Market in Houston Area... Good or Bad? - 08/21/07 10:51 AM
The housing market in the Houston area seems to have held up well... so far! According to the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR) statistics, sales have come up from the previous couple of months decline. The inventory entering the market has slowed from its fast pace. The price segment … (0 comments)
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fort bend: Buyers are wanting Super-Closets - 08/21/07 10:16 AM
In the Houston area market, storage facilities are and have been popping up everywhere. The need for more storage in the house is becoming a need instead of a want. Many older homes have little storage space and some don't have many closets at all. I've seen some … (7 comments)
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fort bend: Katy ISD Ratings - 08/20/07 01:24 PM
This list from the Fort Bend Star Newspaper is the ratings of all Katy ISD schools after the TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) testing. The TAKS test is an assessment of students testing scores in grades 3 - 11 as well as the individual student group. The groups consist … (0 comments)
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fort bend: 8510 & 8514 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77036 - 08/18/07 05:35 PM
8510 Beechnut www.FortBendHomeFinder.com/8510beechnut
8514 Beechnut www.FortBendHomeFinder.com/8514beechnut
These two duplexes are FOR SALE and ready to make you some money! They are very well taken care of and 8514 is 100% leased and 8510 is 50% leased. Both are priced to sell quickly and the seller would like to sell … (3 comments)
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fort bend: Creative Selling Techinque - 08/17/07 03:54 PM
How do you make your listing stand out in today's market? Here's a techinque that is very similar to an auction without it becoming an auction. Let me explain. There was a house for sale in a neighborhood in Sugar Land, TX that I sell a lot in and these … (5 comments)
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fort bend: Sugar Land Memorial Park - 08/09/07 09:27 PM
Phase one of the new new Sugar Land Memorial Park is under construction! The location of this new park is between Hwy 59 and University Blvd and is going to 420 acres when completed. Not only does it run along side of the Brazos River, it will have several lakes as … (0 comments)
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fort bend: Thirsty for some Minute Maid? - 08/03/07 09:11 AM
The Coca-Cola owned Minute Maid headquarters has been located in Houston, Texas for over 21 years. They are now becoming sweeter by moving to the city named after sugar... Sugar Land, Texas in Fort Bend County. The 400 employees of Minute Maid's headquarters will be relocated to the brand new office building … (7 comments)
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fort bend: Should You Buy? Should You Sell? Should You Stay Put? - 07/26/07 10:29 AM
The Houston Business Journal conducted a survey about what home owners think about buying, selling or staying put for now. Here are some of the comments from Houston area readers.
Buying:
The market is getting a little pricey. I'd like to sell and upgrade, but the market's prohibitive for the innerloop.Higher … (2 comments)
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fort bend: I'm Honored to Serve Those Who Served! - 07/25/07 10:30 AM
I don't know what happened this year to my business but I like it! I consider myself a listing agent but this year I have helped many more buyers than sellers and many of the buyers are our fine men and women from the military.
I am truly honored to be … (2 comments)
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fort bend: FSBO gets shafted by potential buyer - 07/23/07 10:07 PM
7/23/2007
first blog post
The
last two weeks my apprentice and I completed more inspections than ever and
it's been rewarding and tiring at the same time. I'm glad to have a set
of 21 year old legs to run around and on top of houses with me, seems to … (3 comments)
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fort bend: About Stratford Park - Sugar Land, TX - 07/14/07 10:50 AM
Stratford Park is a quiet and small neighborhood consisting of only 325 homes. The homes were built by US Home and Ryland. The houses consist of three and four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms ranging in price from $140,000 up to $190,000.
For the kids there's a community pool … (0 comments)
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fort bend: 10,000... Do I hear 15,000? - 07/12/07 04:02 PM
I'm SOLD on Active Rain!!!
I just reached 10,000 points! Thank you to all of my fellow Active Rain Blogoholics! I reached these points in less than two weeks! What a great feeling and now I'm looking to reach 15,000 soon then who knows... maybe 150,000!
The funny thing about blogging is … (2 comments)
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fort bend: Words that SELL! - 07/12/07 02:59 PM
Some of our fellow AR Blogaholics asked if I have a list of words that sell. Ask and you shall receive!
Abundant AdorableBoundless CharmingCheerfulColossalDelightful EnchantingEnormousEnthrallingExquisiteGargantuanGemGenerousGiganticGrandGreatHugeImmenseInvitingIrresistibleJumboKing-sizeLavishLovelyMammoth MemorableMonumentalOversizedPacked with...PeacefulPerfectPicture-PerfectPicturesquePleasingPleasantRelaxingRoomySereneSizableSpecialSpectacularSubstantialToweringTranquilTremendousUnassumingUnforgettableVastWonderfulThere you have it. There's more but I'll save them for future blogs. For those of you who haven't seen my other "Words" blog then click the … (21 comments)
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fort bend: Imperial Sugar Redevelopment Plans - 07/11/07 12:42 PM
Living in Fort Bend County gives you the real sense of community. I have lived here since I was only 2 years old, so needless to say, I have seen this once company owned (before my time) town grow into a large city while keeping the feel of a small town.
A little … (5 comments)
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fort bend: New Homes vs PreOwned Homes - 07/06/07 02:58 PM
Benefits of New Homes
Everything in the house is newNeighborhood is newStreet Construction is newBuilder pricing and incentivesPrice appreciation (if you buy at the right time)Benefits of Pre-Owned Homes
Established neighborhoodTrees are maturedKinks worked out from possible builder problemsSchools establishedCharacterThere are many more benefits for each. It is really up to each buyer's … (9 comments)
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fort bend: To Team or Not To Team... That is the Question? - 07/06/07 11:30 AM
Many real estate professionals spend their entire career as an individual agent and hiring an assistant or two or three. Then there are those who team up with other agents as a joint force. Then there are others who will have listing/buyer specialists, and a back office team for the processing. … (13 comments)
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fort bend: Pictures of the House on the MLS - 07/04/07 05:17 PM
One of my biggest pet peeves is agents not posting good pictures or not even posting pictures at all! I feel that this is one of the most important duties an agent can and should do, is post good if not great pictures. If the pictures are blurry, then retake the … (28 comments)
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fort bend: 3622 Stratford Town Ln., Sugar Land, TX 77478 - 06/28/07 11:37 AM
You deserve the best!
3622 Stratford Town Ln., Sugar Land, TX 77478
Only $169,900
3/2.5/2 2714 sqft.
Click here for virtual tour: http://idx.imprev.net/03782F07/23047/317724/index.ipv
David N. Slavin, ABR www.SellMyHouseDave.com
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fort bend: How to Interview a Real Estate Agent to sell your home! - 06/26/07 04:11 PM
There are hundreds of real estate agents in our area. Choosing the right one for the sale of your home can be confusing. It is especially difficult when you speak with serveral different agents, and they all seem so convincing.
There is a way to find an agent who will … (5 comments)
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fort bend: Missouri City - Hunters Glen- Virtual Home Tour!!! - 3 bedroom 2 bath house for sale - 05/09/07 08:11 PM
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 12:00-3:00NEW!!! Over $20,000 of upgrades in this beautiful 1600 SF home in Missouri City, conveniently located near Texas Parkway and Independence. Completely remodeled this open floor plan home features granite countertop and back splash in the large kitchen, custom interior paint with neutral colors, 16-inch ceramic tile in … (1 comments)
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fort bend: Why is AR offering this service? - 04/23/07 03:49 PM
I was just thinking why AR is offering this service FREE? I don’t see that much advertising and they don’t require a sign up fee, so why?
Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy reading the blogs and it’s a great resource for new agents – like myself, but my concern … (26 comments)
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fort bend: Riverstone Market Report - 04/18/07 12:06 PM
Located in the heart of Fort Bend County, Riverstone is a luxury master-planned community that offers a selection of beautiful homes and townhomes priced from the $200s to the millions. Just minutes from Sugar Land Town Square, grocery stores, and shopping centers, Riverstone is a prime location for individuals and families seeking luxury, comfort, and convenience.
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fort bend: Seven Meadows Market Report Summary- How much is your home worth? - 03/01/07 02:31 PM
Seven Meadows Market Report Brought to you by The Hurley Group.
Selling your home in Seven Meadows? What are the current market trends and house values in Katy, Texas?
Seven Meadows is a master-planned community located in the West Houston area.
Seven Meadows- Katy, Texas 2006 Market Summary
As of 03/01/2007
97 Homes sold in Seven Meadows in 2006.
High Sales Price 780,000
High … (0 comments)
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