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Val J Aranda, REALTOR® & Certified Home Marketing Specialist – ALWAYS ON-CALL 210-378-5987 | "Coaching Texas Home Buyers and Sellers"

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  • A Little About Val
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Protection Notice
    • Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Services
  • My Community
    • 2016 FIESTA San Antonio-PURO PARTY
    • Arts and Entertainment 2016 – San Antonio, TX
    • San Antonio Missions Baseball 2016 Schedule
    • WHERE KIDS EAT FREE (or really, really cheap)
  • Tips for Texas Home Buyers
    • About Home Inspections
    • Can I back out of a contract?
    • HOME LOAN CHECKLIST: Documents to take on your first loan appointment
    • HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS
    • HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED TO MAKE AN OFFER?
    • Menu for Buyers
    • WHAT IS AN OPTION PERIOD AND OPTION FEE?
    • What is Appraised Value?
    • WHAT IS EARNEST MONEY AND HOW MUCH DO I NEED?
    • What’s the difference between a pre-qualification and a pre-approval when shopping for a home loan?
    • 10 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
    • 5 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes
    • San Antonio’s New Home Builders
    • Why a REALTOR®?
    • Home-Buying “Fear Factors”
    • Take the Stress Out of Homebuying
    • Credit Checks and Closing Costs:
      • Credit Myth No. 1: Should you close open credit accounts?
      • Credit Myth No. 2: Are you responsible for your ex-spouse’s debt?
      • Credit Myth No. 3: Does piggybacking still work?
      • Credit Myth No. 4: Will multiple credit inquiries hurt your score?
      • Credit Myth No. 5: Your credit score only counts when you’re looking to borrow money
      • Credit Myth No. 6: My mortgage lender can use the credit report I obtained online
    • 10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership
  • Tips for Texas Home SELLERS
    • 5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell
    • 5 Simple Showing Tips
    • Menu for Sellers
      • LISTING APPOINTMENT PREPARATION: THE SELLER’S CHECKLIST OF HELPFUL DOCUMENTS
    • Property Preparation: Should I make repairs or sell as-is?
    • Short Sales Tips for Sellers
    • Simple Tips for Better Home Showings
    • What’s my home worth?
    • Forms You’ll Need to Sell Your Home
    • A Rescue Plan for Homeowners
  • VAL’S SCHEDULE
  • Val’s Vendors
    • FAVORITE HOME INSPECTORS IN SAN ANTONIO
      • SAN ANTONIO’S MASTER LIST OF TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS
    • Homeowner’s Insurance Information and Providers
    • My Favorite Mortgage Loan Officers
    • SAN ANTONIO HOME PROTECTION PLANS
    • VAL’S FAVORITE VENDORS AND CONTRACTORS
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How to Buy a New Construction Home in San Antonio, TX

18 Aug 2017
Invite a REALTOR® to accompany you on your tours to new construction sites and model homes. Why? Because believe it or not, we will represent YOU and ONLY YOU... AT…
Bexar County

WHAT AFFECTS PROPERTY VALUES?

16 Aug 201716 Aug 2017
Some of the features that increase property values are obvious-like a remodeled bathroom, a modern kitchen, or a sought-after neighborhood. But here are a few features and circumstances you may…
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BATHROOM TRENDS FOR 2017

15 Aug 2017
Staying on top of the latest trends in home decor isn’t for everyone, but even for traditionalists, it can be fun to incorporate some new ideas. Here are five bathroom…
Bexar County

Five ways you can get earnest money back

26 Sep 2016
EARNEST MONEY = "GOOD FAITH" DEPOSIT No matter how much time you spend on researching and educating yourself about your home purchase, it’s hard to cover every detail. Here are…
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Budget friendly projects with a big Return of Investment (ROI)

5 Aug 20165 Aug 2016
Not all home improvement projects are created equal. Some renovations may cost a lot but not add significant value to your home. This list goes in the opposite direction: Here…
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What to avoid before you buy a home

27 Jun 201627 Jun 2016
Even with the help of a trusted real estate professional, it’s easy to fall into some common traps when you’re buying a home. Here are some of the most common…
Bexar County

Casa Blanca, Alamo Ranch – The experience

10 Jun 201610 Jun 2016
I love going to the movies, bowling, and wining & dining. Now, at Casa Blanca - Alamo Ranch, we can enjoy the splendors of a date night (or night out…
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How Veterans and First-Time Home Buyers can find the best Home Loan in Texas

23 May 201624 May 2016
DID YOU KNOW you have options when applying for a home loan? DID YOU KNOW most big banks and credit unions DO NOT offer FHA, VA, Texas Vet and/or USDA…
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New Listings in Real-Time! It’s finally here in San Antonio, TX

3 May 201623 May 2016
HAS THIS HAPPENED TO YOU? You see a "New" listing you like and ask your REALTOR® to show it to you. After you walk through the home, you say, "let's make…
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WHICH WEBSITE IS THE BEST AND MOST ACCURATE FOR LOCAL HOME SEARCHES?

28 Apr 201628 Apr 2016
In short, there are NO PUBLIC SITES who can publish listings in real-time. Real-time listings are limited to REALTORS® who are members of their local Board and who are subscribed to…

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So... my client was walking up the stairs. His sister, his wife and I were right behind him... AND THEN with quick flying, defensive arms yelled, "HOLY $H!T!"! We all laughed about it later. We were totally caught off guard! Welcome to San Antonio, Martinez Family! #sanantoniorealestate #relocation #buyahome #buildahome #sellahome #rentahome ☆☆☆ Val J Aranda, Metro Realty call/text: 210-378-5987 www.agentVal.com World, meet our pup-niece, "Dallas." She's so stinkin' cute, I can't stand it! #iwishicouldquityou Good morning, Sluggers! May your day be merry and bright. 🎅 #buyahome #buildahome #sellahome #agentVal ☆☆☆ Val J Aranda, Metro Realty call/text: 210-378-5987 www.agentVal.com Happy early 21st birthday, Kiki! 💘 Hope you have one of the BEST BIRTHDAYS EVER! Love ya, man! #mcnayartmuseum #selena night #bidibidibanda #freeconcertsareAWESOME This month I've hit my 19th year in the Real Estate business! Yay! Fun Fact: I was a Commissioned Security Officer & Supervisor 19 years ago. I hustled and worked around the clock to make sure our Guards (armed & unarmed), our SAPD Officers, our Sheriffs, and all other Peace Officers filled the posts of major businesses like HEB, Target, etc... If we didn't have enough staff for a shift, I'd sit post, too. I absolutely LOVED that job. One day, my dad said to me, "if you put those those kind of hours into real estate, you'll do very well." So... I took the plunge and here I am! #truestory

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