Real Estate Concierges Blog

When it comes to buying a home, most potential buyers will use the listing price as the number one factor to determine the homes that they look at.  Even though you and a realtor may determine the asking price, the buyer will determine the selling price.  If the price is too high, most buyers wo...

Real-estate is among the industries who are stepping up with their online with nearly 84% beginning their home search online.  A common online scam is with false web classified ads. Some of the homes listed on online ad sites are posted far below the actual sale price or they are homes posted tha...

According to the U.S. Green Building Council, more homes are becoming environmental-friendly due to its numerous benefits. What are these benefits? • Lower Utility Bills - Greener homes use less energy which means less money on bills.  The price of fuel has constantly increased over the past year...

Planning to sell your home but not sure about its market value? Getting your home and property appraised would help you get an idea about your property’s value. However, the appraised value should not be confused with comparative market analysis (CMAs). The appraised value is the only value honor...

Negotiations in real-estate deals is all about compromising and agreeing in order to close a transaction.  The negotiator should know the needs of the client.  Legal knowledge is important, since the negotiator should be able to identify the legal processes that could be done to achieve the clien...

This weekend, August 20-22, 2010 is the annual Tax Free Weekend for Back to School shopping. The following is a list of items that are included in the program: Binders Book bags Calculators Cellophane tape Blackboard chalk Compasses Composition books Crayons Erasers Folders; expandable, pocket, p...

When you sell your home, the process is almost like going to a job interview. Selling a home involves presentation, which is one of the key factors that determine the outcome. Although this may sound a bit weird, presentation is a way of life in the world of real estate. Buyers in today’s market ...

Is an Inspection Really Necessary? The long and short answer to that question is absolutely and I will do my best to explain exactly why this is so. A real estate inspection is the act of having a qualified (and in many states, licensed) professional take a look around the property you are consid...

Its easy to get lost in the bliss of owning your new home, but there are the technical concerns that come with many pre owned homes. During your contract, you will have an inspection performed on the house. This provides you a great guideline for problems you will need to tackle once you move in....

A problem many new home owners don't think about until a month after move in, is the increased electricity bill that will come with the hundreds of extra square footage of living area. This handy calculator will give you a gauge of what to expect, especially important in Texas summer months. Air ...