Over the past 3 decades, I’ve bought and sold a fair amount of real estate both as an investor for my own account and as an agent representing clients. Along the way I’ve learned the hard way – through experience – several simple truths about real estate. I wish I had learned these truisms earlier […]
Selling Home in Austin Blog
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7 Things You Don’t Want to Overlook When Selling
As soon as you put your Austin home up for sale, it becomes merchandise. Your home is now a house competing with all the other like houses for attention and ultimately a buyer’s money. I know how hard it is to detach yourself from the emotional attachments. Memories shared – both heartwarming and otherwise – […]
Tips for Living in Your Home When Trying to Sell
If your home on the market you know that selling a home is a little like living in a fish bowl. You probably feel as if you lost your privacy and your sanctuary has been invaded by people you’ve never met, and sometimes don’t want to. If you’re thinking about putting your home up for […]
Best Time to Sell a Home in Austin
It’s no secret sellers want to get the most money for their homes. When we’re talking to a seller who is considering selling, they always want to know “When is the best time to sell a home in Austin?” The answer is – it really depends on your situation. But, for this post, we’re going […]
17 Tips for Preparing Your Home to Sell on a Limited Budget
Selling a home is all about creating an emotional bond between the property and the prospective home buyer. Most home buyers make a decision to buy a home within the first 10-seconds, so first impressions are crucial. Homes that sell faster and for more money in today’s market are 10’s. The good news is making […]
How to Sell Your Home Faster in Winter
You’ve probably heard the best time to sell a home in Austin is during the busy spring/summer buying season. But, what if you can’t wait until spring? Here’s how to sell your home faster in winter. How to Sell Your Home Faster in Winter How can you get your home sold faster and for more […]
Infographic: 6 Steps to Selling a Home in Austin
We are frequently asked what are the steps to selling a home in Austin. Below we’ve included an infographic of the 6 steps to selling your Austin home. Step 1: Understand the Market Figuring out what’s fact and what’s fiction about the Austin market is important. Determine your bottom line and see if the market […]
I am a First Time Seller. What Questions Should I Ask a Realtor?
We talk a lot about first time home buyers, but first time home sellers are, for the most part, forgotten. Most assume since they’ve gone through the process of buying a home, they don’t need any education about selling their home. The reality is, buying a home is a completely different beast and requires a […]
17 Pro Tips for Selling an Austin Home that Won’t Sell
If your Austin home has been on the market a while and you haven’t gotten an offer, it’s time to re-think your marketing strategy. Though I’m sure you are incredibly frustrated, the good news is many Austin homes that haven’t sold, sell quickly after they have a fresh marketing strategy. We specialize in selling Austin […]
Game Plan to Prepare Your Home for Showings
When you’re selling your Austin home, you should have a set game plan for last minute showing requests. With a game plan, everyone in your household knows exactly what needs to be done to get your home ready to show quickly. To help you prepare your home for showings, here is a list of the […]