[SUNDAY NEWS- San Antonio Real Estate as seen by Val J Aranda, REALTOR® – Metro Realty] REAL ESTATE HIGHLIGHT: I had a pretty interesting encounter with a Builder this past week. For the first time, in a long time, a Builder’s Sales Counselor could not wave enough “incentives” in front of my client to entice himContinueContinue reading “LOCAL REAL ESTATE NEWS: A Bigger, Better Deal”
Category Archives: San Antonio
BOTHER A REALTOR®
Today, I was researching Real Estate Apps from my phone. On one of the applications, I saw a user’s comment that read, “I want to find information on a house (online) before I bother a REALTOR®.” I’m sure I speak for many of us when I say, “PLEASE, BOTHER US!” For one, it’s not aContinueContinue reading “BOTHER A REALTOR®”
LOCAL REAL ESTATE NEWS (Curb Appeal)
[Express News, San Antonio, TX – SUNDAY, 11 March 2012 Edition – referenced article; “SELLING A HOME: Nailing the Curb Appeal.”] MY THOUGHTS: For many home sellers, January can be a rough month. Their properties might have been listed for six to twelve months, and never got a SOLD sign. When February comes around, someContinueContinue reading “LOCAL REAL ESTATE NEWS (Curb Appeal)”
Between Friends (Newsletter) 2012
BETWEEN FRIENDS is a monthly newsletter filled with household tips, a monthly recipe and general real estate news. Get your copy today! “Between Friends” – Jul 2012In this Month’s Issue:Health & Safety: Sharpen Your MemoryHelpful Hints: Beating ProcrastinationSavor the Flavor-Recipe: Greek Grilled CheeseBrain Teasers: Olympic TriviaHousehold Tips: Ideas for Creative Reuse BetweenFriends-Jun2012In this Month’s Issue:Health & Safety: Guidelines for Child SafetyContinueContinue reading “Between Friends (Newsletter) 2012”
REALTORS® are Secret Weapons
Chances are, if you’re thinking about buying a home, you are wanting to research as much information as possible before speaking with a “salesperson.” I don’t blame you. When I’m shopping for a car, I do the EXACT same thing. I want to be armed with information so I feel like I have more control.ContinueContinue reading “REALTORS® are Secret Weapons”
ARM WRESTLING: Buyer-VS-Seller
BUYERS CAN HAVE LEVERAGE! Don’t let anyone tell you differently. One seller lost out on my Buyer’s offer because he didn’t want to budge on his price or on closing costs. The Seller would rather wait and see if his “back-up” buyer fixes his credit and pays full price. He HOPES the back-up buyer comesContinueContinue reading “ARM WRESTLING: Buyer-VS-Seller”
I’M NOT CUT-OUT FOR USED CAR SALES
If I were a used car salesperson, I’d have the WORSE sales record EVER! If I knew a car was just pulled out of a river or if the engine was being held by twist-ties, I would send you to another dealership. I’m not saying that all car salespeople are unethical, I’m just saying thatContinueContinue reading “I’M NOT CUT-OUT FOR USED CAR SALES”
“Saturday Night Fever!”
I’ve toured thousands of homes over the years. Many styles have come and gone. Some styles make a comeback. Some “comebacks” should have stayed in the Time Capsule! 🙂 Today’s most interesting find… A DISCO BALL IN THE BATHROOM! And to top it off, there’s a groovy red heat lamp that goes with it! ContinueContinue reading ““Saturday Night Fever!””
Low-Ball Offers
A few years ago, if a Buyer told me, “I want to submit a low-ball offer just to see what the Seller says,” I’d say… “Go ahead, IF you’re not serious about buying the home.” Back then, we had SO MANY buyers shopping because of the Tax Credit (and great rates), it was practically aContinueContinue reading “Low-Ball Offers”
Yes to HOA’s
This house might be fun to pass by if you’re living on a street called “Candy Land!” “Won’t you be my neighbor?” Uhh… No! I don’t think so. Here’s a perfect example of why HOA’s are a good thing for a community. Can you imagine the frustration the neighbors will have when they tryContinue readingContinue reading “Yes to HOA’s”
Own a Piece of Texas 