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Summertime Blues

I have been trying to preview as many properties as possible in the morning, while everyone is still busy at work. Pictures can be deceiving for better or worse, and typically don’t show things like pantries, closets and sometimes even backyards. Previewing properties without clients helps us rule out some things not worth seeing in the [...]

Upgrades on New Construction

Upgrades are often priced for a moment in time, and aren’t going to hold any value 10 years from now, so choose them for you. I went on a listing appointment where the owner was pointing out all of the upgrades he paid for 10 years ago. Though certain features add value like crown molding, other [...]

Buyer Closing Costs

I’ve been flooded with questions lately by both Buyers and Sellers, and I love questions, because it means you are thinking. I would like to take a minute to share what some of my clients have been thinking about, since you might have the same questions racing through your head as well.

For Buyers, the more commonly asked [...]

How to Sell It

I have spent some time in Western Austin. From West Lake Hills, all the way up to Milwood. I have to say overall, I am a little disappointed some listing agents and owners aren’t preparing a home as well as they could for sale. Basic things like replacing the carpeting, touching up nail holes….how about vacuuming? [...]

What’s New?

So, what’s new?

It’s a simple question that can be answered in a variety of ways; from long explanations to one equally simple word “nothing”. The same holds true in real estate. When I am on a listing appointment, I have the Seller take me on a tour of the home. In every room, I ask ‘what’s [...]

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