We may be a little removed from New Year’s Day, but it’s not too late to make some new resolutions for your home. 1. Start a home repair slush fund: Things in your home are going to break and need to fixed. It’s just a fact that comes with home ownership. Rather than letting expensiveContinueContinue reading “Five maintenance resolutions for your home”
Category Archives: Home Seller
Home staging: Does it make a difference?
It seems to be universally accepted that home staging will help your home sell faster or for the best price—it’s been the common practice in the real estate business for a long time, and on the surface it seems like a no-brainer. Of course potential buyers will be more interested if a home is properlyContinueContinue reading “Home staging: Does it make a difference?”
Three ways to ease your fears about making a move
With low inventory in many markets throughout the country, many homeowners are afraid to sell their homes because they’re concerned that they may not be able to find a new one. This can be a real problem, but if you are seeking to sell—whether to upgrade or find a new neighborhood—there are a few waysContinueContinue reading “Three ways to ease your fears about making a move”
HVAC – DIY Preventive Maintenance
I’ve toured and sold miles, and miles, and miles of homes. Most contracts start with a home inspection, and on almost every home inspection, the HVAC System needs to be serviced. And if you don’t know by now, the HVAC system (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), is one of the MOST EXPENSIVE items to replace inContinueContinue reading “HVAC – DIY Preventive Maintenance”
The hard truth about Renting versus Buying
I recently had a conversation with a very intelligent young man who was SO convinced that renting was better than buying, his “wall” of judgement was too thick to penetrate. He wanted to “be convinced” otherwise. Look… there’s no other way to put it: – a recent buyer-client moved into his new home around ChristmasContinueContinue reading “The hard truth about Renting versus Buying”
IT’S A BIDDING WAR IN SAN ANTONIO!
I hadn’t even THOUGHT about selling my house, but after the month I’ve had, I’m thinking about it! ~Agent Val The market started brewing at the beginning of the year, and it’s only getting HOTTER! Listings are flying off the shelves! If you happen to have a house for sale and you’re not getting anyContinueContinue reading “IT’S A BIDDING WAR IN SAN ANTONIO!”
APRIL FOOL’S DAY – 2014
Growing up with three younger brothers, pranks were not limited to April Fool’s day! The worst prank was when my brother popped out from behind the shower curtain just as I was about to use the “facility.” I was so startled, I quickly hunched over as if to hide between the commode and the sink! HeContinueContinue reading “APRIL FOOL’S DAY – 2014”
Open House Timeline: Countdown to a Successful Sale
[Article 2 of 6] NEW SERIES FOR SELLERS: Helping Owners Get Ready To List Their House Open houses: Not every REALTOR® holds open houses, and there are different reasons why. When interviewing agents, ask about his/her marketing plan. If an open house isn’t brought up, don’t hesitate to ask why. Experts in your area will beContinueContinue reading “Open House Timeline: Countdown to a Successful Sale”
5 Tips to Prepare Your Home For Sale
NEW SERIES FOR SELLERS: Helping Owners Get Ready To List Their House [Article 1 of 6 – “5 Tips to Prepare Your Home for Sale”] There are so many indicators flashing and pointing to the light at the end of the tunnel. HOUSES ARE A HOT COMMODITY, AGAIN! Two big indicators are Appraisals and Surveys.ContinueContinue reading “5 Tips to Prepare Your Home For Sale”
PRACTICE WHAT I PREACH
I spend my days talking about houses and explaining about maintenance. I teach homeowners how to take care of their home, but I don’t always practice what I preach. I’m like my mechanic who fixes everyone’s car but his own. “Do what I say, not what I do!” 🙂 During “Spring Break 2013,” I’m staying busyContinueContinue reading “PRACTICE WHAT I PREACH”
Own a Piece of Texas 