Many parts of the country are experiencing a very busy real estate market right now! Here in The Woodlands, Texas we are seeing mulitple offer situations, very few days on the market and an extremely low inventory. In order to be ready prior to placing your home on the market, there are several things that you can and should do to be prepared. In a busy real estate market, the more you can do before placing your home on the market the better it will be. Here are 10 quick … (4 comments)
As the basketballs are bouncing all over the place with the NCAA March Madness tournament, the real estate market in The Woodlands, Texas is a SLAM DUNK! Our local real estate market is very active and it feels like a real estate March Madness for sure! Agents are lacing up their basketball shoes to stay in the game! According to Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR). we experienced a 15.5 percent increase in sales compared to the same month last year. We also have our lowest supply of homes on the market since December of … (6 comments)
Ready to get that home sold? Preparing the home to show like a rock star takes a bit of tweaking and preparing. However, the small details CAN and WILL make a huge difference. HERE ARE MY ROCK STAR SHOWING TIPS: A tiny bit of vanilla in water in a pan in the oven or stove top on low. (Don't forget it though!) Let the light in! Open all shades, turn on all lights. Have some light music on. A focal point near the front door, water fountain, fresh … (44 comments)
This great 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home is minutes from The Woodlands and the new Exxon Campus! Welcome to , Spring, TX 77388. A beautiful home in a family-friendly cul-de-sac with an open play area! An inviting front porch welcomes you to your new home! Graceful arches, new wood floors, granite counter tops and more. The master retreat is downstairs with the other 3 bedrooms plus a game room are located upstairs. A nice big backyard awaits you and is private with no neighbors behind. Bring the pets, build a pool or prepare … (8 comments)
Early on in my real estate career, I heard the term of some agents being a "pop tart" agent. What they were referring to were those agents who get a call and literally pop out of the office to show property on a moments notice. Typically the agent only gathers the information on the property the caller was inquiring about, makes the appointment and off they go to meet the unknown caller. The problem with this method as we all know in multifaceted. There is so much more to this business than springing out … (8 comments)
In the real estate business as in any business, we all truly want to do our best and work diligently for our clients. We jump through hoops to ensure our client's needs are met, we work long hours and we really do care about them and the job that we are doing. Through it all, we hope that every customer or client that we come into contact with us is above board and truthful. As we all know unfortunately there are some people out there who like to use our services with no intention … (0 comments)
If you are looking for a horse-friendly property that is ready for your horse business or leisure ranch, we have just the place for you! Located within riding distance of Lake Livingston, taking the horses for a swim in the lake would be an adventure for sure! This horse ranch is set up and ready right now! With a 12-stall barn, improved pastures, numerous out-buildings, cross fencing and a 4 bedroom ranch house on the hill what more could you want? Did I mention that there is also an additional 38 acres … (4 comments)
If you are looking for a great family home in The Woodlands at a great price and in a great location, look no further! 52 N. High Oaks Circle awaits a new owner! Located literally minutes from I-45 and the new Exxon campus, this is one of the best locations around!
This 3 bedroom, 2014 home features a formal living and dining plus a great family room! Lots of space for the family to entertain and enjoy! And right outside of the family is a lovely screened-in porch overlooking the lap … (5 comments)
If you are considering building a new home, it is very important to know what to ask a builder before you choose them. Building a new home is a huge investment so choosing the right builder is critical. You will be working with this person for many months so choosing thoughtfully and carefully is paramount. RESEARCH: Once you know the area you are going to be building in, get out and research the different builders in the area. Walk through various phases of homes that are being built. Look at the job … (10 comments)
Here in The Woodlands and in the entire Houston area, we are seeing the market absolutely go nuts! Multiple offer situations, homes selling before the hit the MLS and prices on the rise. As agents scurry around getting offers submitted, the comparable market analysis is still so important. The other day I received an offer on a listing and was shocked to see the low price that these clients were starting with. Knowing this to be a very competitive market, I asked the buyer's agent to share the comps that were used … (16 comments)
I had a very wise mentor early on in my real estate career. I was advised that if I ever allowed my business to revolve and focus on the transactional side of the business rather than the relational part, that I would completely miss the point! This was some of the best advice that I received. Those of us who have been in this business for a time can truly understand this statement. This business is about the people involved. The paperwork allows us to do this business properly but we can … (40 comments)
This is a very true story that just occurred last night here in The Woodlands! As the other agents and I were discussing this event, I mentioned that had a Buyer's Representation Agreement been executed, this entire scenario could have been avoided to some degree. The most concerning part of this story however, is how these clients customers went about finding a home here. Here in Texas, until you have a signed and executed Buyer's Representation Agreement, you are acting as a Sub-Agent for the Seller's. You can show … (11 comments)
If you are looking for a great 4 bedroom home in Spring, Texas, take a peek at this little beauty! 21523 Gable Meadows Drive is a fantastic home located very near the new Exxon Campus! Tucked away with a great open space behind the house gives you a ton of privacy in the backyard. As you enter this home you immediately notice the great lay-out. The open floorplan in the main living areas provides any family with a lot of room to congregate and hang out! Easy maintenance flooring … (8 comments)
Clients are in from out of town so showing time is limited and precious. Sunday arrives and they have found just a few more they would like to see. I pull the listings up and one is thankfully with a showing service and the other......no showing service, no agent number, just an office number. Call the office number and there is a RECORDING that they are closed on Sunday? I do a bit of research to find the agent and finally get a mobile number. Call them, surprise NO ANSWER! Text them … (61 comments)
The Woodlands, Texas is a master-planned community that has something for everyone. Our community is sub-divided into Villages. The Village of Sterling Ridge is located in the western end of The Woodlands. Homes in the village of Sterling Ridge in The Woodlands range from the low $100,000 to upper millions. Search for Homes in Sterling Ridge in The Woodlands, TX The Village of Sterling Ridge is futher sub-divided into specific neighborhoods. Each neighborhood is clearly marked with a nice marque sign. Miles and miles of hike & bike trails can give you … (6 comments)
real estate: THE WOODLANDS REAL ESTATE MARKET ~ HOT, HOT, HOT!
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THE WOODLANDS REAL ESTATE MARKET ~ HOT, HOT, HOT! The Woodlands, Texas is experiencing a very active real estate market! Only into our second month of the year, we are already seeing a buying frenzy! As more and more people are moving into the area, the available inventory is shrinking quickly. Currently there are more people moving here than are moving out. Here are some quick statistics of what is going on since the beginning of 2013: There are 424 new homes on the market Average List Price is $355,672 317 pending homes 175 closed homes Average list price to sales … (6 comments)
I have my own home currently on the market. Experiencing what my Seller's go through is a good reminder that the process of selling a home can be stressful. Keeping it clean, ready for showings and disappointing offers all add to the stress level. So, this past weekend we had a showing and the "client" looking was a fellow real estate agent. They currently live nearby on the same golf course in a home by the same builder! The homes are only a few streets apart. The agent comes to see the house on Friday and by Friday evening … (6 comments)
The Woodlands, Texas is one of the most renowned and successful master planned communities in the country! With a thriving population of over 105,000 people, The Woodlands has grown into a busy metropolis! Although we continue to grow, there is still a wonderful small-town atmosphere! I have lived in this area for over 27 years. When I first moved to The Woodlands, there were only 19,000 residents. We had very few restaurants and shopping was almost non-existent! We spent a lot of time traveling into Houston to go to fine … (10 comments)
Now, this is what I call a LISTING APPOINTMENT in TEXAS! Yesterday, a dear friend contacted me that she wanted me to come out to her ranch in Montgomery, Texas to discuss listing her sister's 57+ acre ranch nearby! When I asked her what time I should be there she replied that they would be riding at 9:30 and to show up then! Yeah! I would be getting to ride which is one of my passions! I popped out of bed, gathered my listing materials and put on my boots. Driving out to … (12 comments)
It is official! Chevaux Group has joined forces with Mike Seder, who has just been awarded as the TOP RE/MAX agent in the country! I have known Mike for about 25 years as we both have lived and worked in The Woodlands for a long time. We both maintian the highest standards and continually strive to serve our clients to the best of our ability. Chevaux Group was founded by myself as I created a full-service real estate brokerage that offered expertise in commercial as well as residential real estate. Chevaux Group has added four … (20 comments)
10 QUICK SELLING TIPS FOR A BUSY REAL ESTATE MARKET!
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