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Home Owner 5 Common Mistakes Home Sellers Make Not Clearing the Clutter It’s hard to show the beauty and features of your home when it’s full of clutter. It may not seem like clutter to you, but remember, buyers need to be able to envision their own stuff in your house. If they can’t see past your stuff to envision their own things, […]
Buyer We’re in the Option Period! What Does That Mean? The negotiating is done, the contract is signed… but don’t open the champagne yet, we’re just getting started! The day after the contract is signed by all parties the termination option period begins. This is a time, set up in the contract, that is can be used by the buyer to have the property fully […]
Buyer Tips and Tricks for a Stress-Free Move! Pack a suitcase for every member of the family as if you are going on a trip for a week. This will enable you to have each person’s necessities (Clothes, toiletries, towels, etc) for the first few days in the new home without stressing over which box to dig through. Don’t forget to pack a […]
Home Owner I’m thinking about selling my house…but I don’t know where to start A home is usually your largest financial investment, properly preparing it to sell will get you the most return on your investment. Homeowners usually know they are going to sell 5-8 months before they put their house on the market. You can begin most of these steps that early on! Starting by calling your Realtor, […]
Buyer Isn’t a property survey just a drawing? Why is it important? A property survey is a professional drawing and report that shows the boundaries, property lines, building setback lines, structures, and easements of a specific piece of real estate. Basically, it looks like an aerial sketch drawing of your property and defines what’s yours and what isn’t. The surveyor uses metes and bounds and the legal […]
Buyer What is a Home Inspection, and do I need one? If we’re talking about a home inspection that means that a buyer has put an offer in on a home, it was accepted, and they are officially under contract. Woo-hoo! Now, they are in the option period part of the contract. This is where the home inspection comes into play. A home inspection is a […]
Home Owner Curb Appeal – But I hate yard work Curb appeal is like a first impression on a blind date. Good or bad, it is a lasting impression. No matter how magnificent your home looks on the inside, most buyers have already made judgements about your house before they even step foot out of their car. Curb appeal isn’t just about yard work! You […]
Home Owner I Can Take Everything but the Kitchen Sink, Right? Woah Woah, hold your horses for a minute! I know the contract is boring to read, but did you make it to paragraph 2? Paragraph 2b lays out the improvements on the property that stay (convey) with the property. Think of it this way, if it is permanently attached or built-in, it stays. For example, […]
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Buyer Is Buying a Fixer Upper Worth It? Compared to a completely updated home, you can save tens of thousands on the overall price of a home that needs a little work. This savings trickles down to a smaller monthly payment and a smaller down payment which can be very attractive for your wallet! When thinking about buying a fixer-upper, first consider money, […]
Home Owner What is My Home Worth? Lots of people ponder the question “What is my home worth?” Well, it really depends on who you’re asking. Are you asking an appraiser for the appraisal value, the tax office for the tax assessed value, or a Realtor for the market value? Surprisingly, they all mean different things. Let’s take a look. Appraised Value […]
Buyer Are Smart Homes Smart? Smart home technology is the new upsell in real estate. Thousands of properties sell every day that have smart devices. Smart features allow a person to control devices remotely or allow its built-in intelligence to work for them through a preset program, IFTTT, or context-awareness. These smart controls are available on devices throughout your house […]
Seller Sellers Self-Defense Let’s talk about self-defense in real estate today. If you’re a seller in a real estate transaction, how do you defend yourself from getting sued over that transaction? After hiring a Realtor, your next best self-defense move is actually a good glass of integrity. Be open and honest about the property you’re selling. I know […]
Buyer House then Marriage or Marriage then House? Have you thinking about getting married? Is your goal to buy a house? Are you wondering if it’s better to buy before or after the wedding? Here are some things to consider if you live in Texas. If buying is on your radar it’s always best to get your ducks in a row and know […]
Buyer I’m Going to Need to See Some ID! Once you get to the closing table with your Realtor you would think everybody knows who’s who by now, right? Well kind of, but now you have to prove it. When signing documents to transfer real estate in Texas all signers must present an acceptable form(s) of identification. The minimum requirement is a current government-issued […]
Buyer What Makes a Room a Bedroom? If you’ve been around real estate much in your life I’m sure you’ve heard the comment that if a room doesn’t have a closet it can’t be considered a bedroom. Well, that’s actually not true, at least in San Angelo! There is no single definition for a bedroom in Texas. In 2001 Texas adopted the […]
Seller What Do I Do With My Pets When My House is Showing? When you put your house on the market what is the protocol for pets during showings? There’s no clear answer to this question. Every family and pet have different needs but here are some things to keep in mind: Moving and showing your house can be as stressful on your pets as it is on […]
Seller How is Low Inventory a Win for Sellers? The number of houses for sale across the nation is significantly lower than the number of active buyers in the housing market. Inventory has been at historic lows, but there is no shortage in the number of buyers. As a seller, here are 4 ways the low inventory/high demand market can help you win if […]
Home Owner What Documents do I Need to Dig Out Before Listing My House for Sale? Mortgage Statement – you will need your mortgage statement initially for your Realtor to run a Net Sheet for you. A net sheet shows you the amount of $ you should walk away with at closing. Make sure you are comfortable with this amount before listing your house for sale! You will also need your mortgage […]
Home Owner 10 Things Sellers SHOULDN’T do! Follow buyers around during showings – Bottom line, it can make buyers uncomfortable. Buyers are less likely to take their time and truly visualize themselves in your house when a seller is present and even more so when they’re following them through the house. Now, with the times we’re in, some sellers are working from home […]
Buyer Contingency Contracts There are a few ways to buy a house before or while selling your current home. The most common way is by using a contingency contract. A contingency contract is basically a normal purchase contract, but it is contingent or dependent on the buyer selling another property, usually, it’s their current home. These contracts aren’t […]
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