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As a Texas licensed real estate agent/broker I have sold two of our personal residences and several land properties over the years and never thought to ask myself, “should I provide a BPO or CMA while buying or selling a property. Yes I often do a quick CMA to see if the property I am selling or buying will appraise but never fully execute one in case I should have to provide it to another party.
Texas Real Estate Commission rule 535.16 says “YES” it … (6 comments)
agent: Not returning phone calls or emails is it a TREC Violation?
- 10/12/18 03:52 AM
Yes. Not returning phone calls and emails could be considered a violation of the TREC Rules. Section 535.2 titled Broker Responsibility provides: “a broker or (delegated supervisor) must respond to sponsored salesperson, clients and license holders representing other parties in real estate transactions within 3 calendar days.”
Communication with buyers, sellers and real estate professionals is not only a possible violation but it’s poor business skills. We live in a world today where professionals check their smart-phone devices repeatedly throughout the day. I will never understand why agents do not return calls, text or emails within one business day. Nobody is … (11 comments)
agent: Safety in our Real Estate Practices
- 09/30/18 04:31 AM
Safety When showing property When showing a listing to prospective buyers its good practice to meet the clients prior at your office and collect drivers license etc. If you can't meet them at the office never go alone take a friend. If you can't take a friend be sure not to walk into the the home, unlock the door and let them go inside and tell them you have to make some business calls and will answer questions once they're finished previewing. This still is not safe practice as you will see in the video below with this experienced San Antonio real estate professional. click … (16 comments)
agent: Bandera TX, REALTOR®
- 07/10/18 09:35 AM
Bandera TX, REALTOR® My specialties in Bandera, and Hondo Texas real estate market consist of ranch, farm and residential property sales.. I maintain extensive databases of local San Antonio Board of Realtor related information resources and sales statistics going back years. This detailed San Antonio, Bandera, Kerrville and Hondo real estate market knowledge helps me to provide extensive and detailed services to my buyer and seller clients. Bob's Buyers - Through every step of the process from understanding real estate ownership, through locating the right property, and ending up successfully closing and getting the keys, I'm here for my buyers. Bob's Sellers - Selling … (5 comments)
agent: Happy Fourth of July from your Central Texas, REALTOR
- 07/04/18 02:46 PM
Happy Fourth of July from Bob Ratliff, TX Broker Associate Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper Realtors Specializing in Bandera, Hondo, and Kerrville Texas real estate markets. Ranch, Farm and Single Family Residential property sales.. I maintain extensive databases of local San Antonio Board of Realtor related information resources and sales statistics going back years. This detailed San Antonio, Bandera, Kerrville and Hondo real estate market knowledge helps me to provide detailed services to my buyer and seller clients. Bob's Buyers - Through every step of the process from understanding real estate ownership, through locating the right property, and ending up successfully closing and getting the keys, … (6 comments)
Real Estate Market Trends for the past 360 days 3/1/2016: Construction began in the 2007 finishing out in 2012. Currently there are no active listings Currently no pending or pending backup Currently 5 sold in the past 365 days with last condo sold 8/14/2015.
Average list price: $263,260 Average sold price: $262,080 Average days on market 58 List price/Sold price 99.58%
One listing with 2,333 sq.ft. sold for $299,900 on market 45 days removing it from the five listings that sold in 2015 the average list price is $254,100 and average sold price $252,625 with 61 average days on … (22 comments)
Homes in Pioneer crossing vary in price starting in the low $190,000 plus to low $250's. Samsung and Dell and many other high tech business are close commute.
Pioneer Crossing Northeast Austin TX 78754
Pioneer Crossing Neighborhood located in the Northeast Travis County is comprised of single family affordable homes and minutes from downtown Austin TX, toll roads, shopping, high tech businesses located in Northeast Austin, near Samsung and Dell.
Builders for the Pioneer West neighborhood are comprised of Newmark, Lennar, and Meritage built in the 2002 while Pioneer Crossing East was finished out by D.R. Horton builders in 2015, with home living space ranging from 1,200 + … (17 comments)
Property Tax 101: Ad Valorem is Latin for “according to value," and is a term used to describe property tax. How is property tax rate determined: Each year, our City Council looks at the City’s expenses, reviews the prior year's tax rate, examines assessed property values, sets a budget and determines the rate needed to bring in the amount to cover those expenses. How is property tax collected: The County Tax Assessor Collector collects your property taxes for the City, County, school district, college district and other taxing entities, then … (28 comments)
agent: Crystal Falls Neighborhoods Leander TX 78641
- 02/08/16 07:32 AM
Crystal Falls of Leander TX Neighborhoods 78641Crystal Falls consist of several neighborhoods and is located west of Austin in the city of Leander Texas with sweeping hill country settings, spring fed creeks and scenic vista views and offers a diverse lifestyle. The Highland Community- $400,000 to $600,000 and upward Located off Lakeline Boulevard and offering Quarry park with limestone pillars scattered throughout and a huge water fountain feature for family and friends to enjoy the community disc golf course, Olympic pool, kids spray pad, fishing lake, and picnic areas. Grand Mesa Community- half million upward in price with, Acreage home sites range from … (5 comments)
agent: Benbrook Ranch
- 02/05/16 08:43 PM
Benbrook Ranch North of Austin TX in Leander Benbrook Ranch a Leander TX Neighborhood in 78641 is located North of FM-2243 off Bagdad Rd on the northwest boundaries of Williamson County. Benbrook community consist of new construction and resale homes ranging in price from the low $170,000 to $200,000+ with builders D.R.Horton, America's Premiere and Clark Wilson. Benbrook Ranch POA offers a neighborhood community pool and several walking trails. Homeowners in Benbrook Ranch will love the convenience of two nearby parks offering recreation, sports and wildlife observation. “The Benbrook Ranch Park & Devine Lake Park”. Benbrook Ranch Park: featuring soccer fields, a non irrigated softball … (3 comments)
agent: Leander TX 78641, Why People Live Here?
- 01/29/16 08:57 PM
Leander TX 78641, Why do people relocate and live here? Leander lies on the Northwest boundaries of Austin TX in Williamson and Travis county, north of Cedar Park. Leander and Cedar park connect and you don’t know when your out of one city and into the next unless you happen to know where the boundaries lie. History of Leander: Leander, originally called Bagdad, was established on July 17, 1882. The first settlers arrived in the area around 1845, receiving bounty land grants in exchange for service in the Texas Revolution. The Settlers lived in log cabins and were frequently subjected to being attacked by … (8 comments)
Cedar Park homeowners ask the question “how do I find out how much my home is worth"? When I’m asked this question I reply a comparative market analysis or appraisal are the standard methods of determining a home’s marketable value.
The first step to determine your Cedar Park homes value is to contact and hire Bob Ratliff your Cedar Park TX listing specialist. I will provide a comparative market analysis, an informal estimate of value based on comparable sales in your neighborhood.
Gathering information on current listings as well … (7 comments)
agent: Point Venture TX Golf Course Lot For Sale
- 05/11/15 09:01 PM
Lot for sale located in Gated Community of Point Venture Point Venture Golf Course Lot offering exceptional views of Point Venture Golf Course and loaded with Live Oaks. Access to Property Owners Association 50 acre Park and Boat Ramp, library, tennis courts, and so much more. Build your dream home on this flat lot located on the North Shore of Lake Travis in the prestigious Point Venture Guard Gated Community.
Point Venture Guard Gated Community is located in the Lago Vista ISD If you or someone you know is looking for a wonderful lot in the 78645 zip-code please give Bob Ratliff a call today. 512-587-5689 … (24 comments)
agent: Appraised Value Versus Market Value Do You Know the Difference?
- 03/06/13 08:03 PM
Appraised Value Versus Market Value Do You Know the Difference? Value is based on objective and subjective factors. A home installed with Travertine flooring throughout would have a greater objective value than would a home with concrete floors. Subjective value, on the other hand is affected by the relative work an individual places on a specific item, although a beautifully designed and constructed home with expensive materials still may have no value to someone who does not want such a home. Real Estate may have many different kinds of value at the same time, for example, market value, appraised and taxable … (66 comments)
agent: Real Estate Salesperson’s understand the Techniques of Prospecting
- 03/06/13 01:48 AM
Real Estate Salesperson’s understand the Techniques of Prospecting Great Salespeople and business people always actively look for new business. Some leads will develop quickly and others will take longer. By always prospecting, you will consistently have sales flowing. What are the best ways to generate leads? It varies with every salesperson and their budget, this will determine where and how to prospect and remembering opportunities are around every corner.
Knocking on doors, having one or more website with a great lead capture, phone calls, drip campaigns, news letter, direct mail, speaking in front of local organizations, advertising, social media, … (12 comments)
agent: 78750 Homes, Condo and Foreclosures for sale in Northwest Austin
- 03/05/13 08:35 PM
Zip Code 78750 Homes for Sale in Northwest Austin offer affordable Real Estate, serene rolling hill country views, shopping and exceptional recognized schools. Westwood High School Grisham Middle School Anderson Mill Elementary Purple Sage Elementary Spicewood Elementary
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agent: Pecan Park Condominiums offers New Construction in North Austin
- 03/02/13 03:00 AM
Pecan Park Condominiums in Austin is selling fast with only 40 plus build sites to complete, this gated community which consist of 143 Single family units with two car garages, 1400 to 2000-plus sq ft living. Five floor plans with one story and two stories New Construction in the $220’s and higher
The Isabelle: 1423 sqft (1412 Plan) The Mary: 1500 sqft (1495 Plan) The Francis: 1791 sqft (1783 Plan) The Anthony: 1986 sqft (1972 Plan) The Vincent: 2216 sqft (2186 Plan)
D.R. Horton America’s Builder offers Pecan Park Condominiums located in beautiful North Austin gated Community. Quality interior features consist … (10 comments)
agent: Austin Real Estate Market Report Released Today February 20, 2013
- 02/20/13 02:21 AM
Austin Real Estate Market Report Released February 20, 2013 Austin Board of REALTORS® release's real estate statistics for January 2013 According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABOR), the volume of Austin-area home sales continues to rise as January became the 20th straight month of sales volume increases—the most home sales in January since 2007. Yahoo….
According to the report, 1,402 single-family homes were sold in the Austin area in January 2013, which is 33 percent more than January 2012, and the total dollar volume of single-family properties sold … (8 comments)
agent: Point Venture Home for Lease 600 Whispering Hollow on Lake Travis
- 02/15/13 11:53 PM
Point Venture home for lease price reduction 2-16-13 - $1,650 monthly with Lake Travis Views from Gorgeous two story Texas stone listing at the end of cul-de-sac offering 2009 sqft living; 5 bedroom; 3 full baths; pet friendly spacious open living to kitchen with breakfast bar and separate dining looking out the bay window of views of Lake Travis; Master bedroom and secondary bedroom with two full baths on second level; three bedrooms with full-bath down stairs; fenced front yard; covered patio deck front; space for organic garden; award winning Lago Vista Schools; POA Amenities Included private park, tennis, pool, fitness center, … (9 comments)
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