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Considering selling your home in Austin? Looking for tips for preparing your home to sell? Want to find out the secret weapon of home selling? What improvements will have the highest return on your investment when you sell? You can learn all of that - and a lot more - on our Austin Home Selling Blog.

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Game Plan to Prepare Your Home for Showings

May 30, 2019 By Rebecca Stoklosa

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 […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Preparing for Showings, Seller Tips, Staging

17 Pro Tips for Selling an Austin Home that Won’t Sell

May 26, 2019 By Rebecca Stoklosa

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 […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Home Not Selling, Seller Tips, Selling for Top Dollar

10 Low Cost Projects that Increase Home Values

March 22, 2019 By Rebecca Stoklosa

Many sellers we talk to have spent time and money on projects that buyers don’t find valuable and are understandably frustrated when they learn that money is essentially wasted. If you’re considering selling your home in Austin and want to sell it for the most money, you probably want to know which projects will generate […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: DIY Home Improvements, Low Cost Home Improvements, Preparing to Sell, Selling for Top Dollar, Updating to Sell

17 Tips for Preparing Your Home to Sell on a Limited Budget

February 3, 2019 By Rebecca Stoklosa

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 […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: DIY Home Improvements, Low Cost Home Improvements, Preparing to Sell, Saving Money

Why Your Home Won’t Sell in 2019: Shopping Experience

January 17, 2019 By Rebecca Stoklosa

In our monthly rental market reports, we continue to see a striking trend in Austin: sellers taking their home off the market at increasing rates each month. While there are many reasons your home doesn’t sell, we find there are really three umbrella reasons why: the home’s physical defects, a buyer’s shopping experience and letting […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Seller Tips, Selling for Top Dollar, Why Your Home Won't Sell 2019

Why Your Home Won’t Sell in 2019: Letting Emotions Get In The Way

January 10, 2019 By Rebecca Stoklosa

In our monthly rental market reports, we continue to see a striking trend in Austin: sellers taking their home off the market at increasing rates each month. While there are many reasons your home doesn’t sell, we find there are really three umbrella reasons why: the home’s physical defects, a buyer’s shopping experience and letting […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Negotiation, Seller Tips, Selling for Top Dollar, Why Your Home Won't Sell 2019

Why Your Home Won’t Sell in 2019: Physical Defects

January 3, 2019 By Rebecca Stoklosa

In our monthly rental market reports, we continue to see a striking trend in Austin: sellers taking their home off the market at increasing rates each month. While there are many reasons your home doesn’t sell, we find there are really three umbrella reasons why: the home’s physical defects, a buyer’s shopping experience and letting […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Seller Tips, Selling for Top Dollar, Why Your Home Won't Sell 2019

How to Sell Your Home Faster in Winter

December 11, 2018 By Rebecca Stoklosa

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? How to Sell Your Home Faster in Winter How can you get your home sold faster and for more money during the slow winter months? Expose Your Home […]

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Best Time to Sell a Home in Austin

December 3, 2018 By Rebecca Stoklosa

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 […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Seller Tips, Selling in Spring, Timing the Market

7 Things You Don’t Want to Overlook When Selling

November 23, 2018 By Rebecca Stoklosa

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 – […]

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Raymond Stoklosa – Broker/Owner, CRS

Raymond Stoklosa is the Chairman and Managing Broker of Eleven Oaks Realty. Raymond has been a respected authority in residential real estate since 1978. Having sold more than $150 million worth of real estate... Read More…

Rebecca Stoklosa – CRS, ABR, SFR

Rebecca Stoklosa is the Chief Operating Officer of Eleven Oaks Realty. She specializes in relocating buyers and home sales in South & Central Austin. Rebecca brings a passion for customer-service to the leadership team. Read More…

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Cassandra joined Eleven Oaks Realty following a successful career managing digital campaigns at several household brands including Walmart, L’Oreal, and Golfsmith. She has also worked in real estate marketing in three of the hottest markets in the U.S. – New York City, San Francisco and Austin. Read More…

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