A FACEBOOK FRIEND BRINGS UP A GREAT “LISTING” QUESTION. When preparing a house for sale: “Extreme Makeover. Is that the direction of today’s real estate market?” I enjoy interacting with customers, clients and friends on my Facebook page (Val-A-Homes.com on Facebook). This week, I had a potential seller post a web page showing some beforeContinueContinue reading “A House is Like a Box of Cereal”
Category Archives: Home Seller
THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY UPDATE
In case you haven’t heard, I’m running a Thanksgiving Giveaway titled, “Agent Val Gives Back-2012!” It’s just my way of giving back to folks who follow my social sites and support my business efforts. Once upon a time, about three years ago, I closed my eyes and took a dive into Facebook. I wanted toContinueContinue reading “THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY UPDATE”
THE INTERVIEW – A true story
The other day, I received a call from Mr. Seller. Mr. Seller was referred to me by an acquaintance. Mr. Seller started the “phone interview” by saying he was looking to sell his house and he had ONE very important question for me. Assuming his question was going to be about commission, I sat straight upContinueContinue reading “THE INTERVIEW – A true story”
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”
“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!””
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”
Hollywood Park Home
GROOVY HOMES NEED LOVE, TOO! “Wood” you do something different to this kitchen? The potential buyer liked the feel of this home. It reminded him of the home he grew up in. Would YOU make a low-ball offer even though you like this 70’s design? If the 70’s-Style was MY bag, baby… I would certainlyContinueContinue reading “Hollywood Park Home”
Dream Home turns into a NIGHTMARE
After about three years in their new home, a young couple’s mortgage payment increased, the husband’s income decreased and now they are about to lose their dream home. Trying to salvage their credit, the couple is attempting to list and sell their house before the bank forecloses on them. In the meantime, the young coupleContinueContinue reading “Dream Home turns into a NIGHTMARE”
My SandFest Story
[APRIL 2011] – This past weekend I packed my flip-flops and sunscreen and headed out to Port Aransas. I heard about a Sand Sculpture Contest along the beach of Port A. So… I rode “across the land, kicking up sand;” I just had to check it out! The “TEXAS SANDFEST” was the place for “gritty”ContinueContinue reading “My SandFest Story”
Own a Piece of Texas 