Austin Neighborhoods | Austin Home Buyer Representation | Selling

  • Home Search
  • Buyers
    • Buyer Survey
  • Sellers
    • Seller Survey
  • Neighborhoods
    • Neighborhood Finder
  • Luxury
  • Condos
  • Relocation
    • Relocation Survey
  • Market Reports
  • Advice
  • About
You are here: Home / Archives for Preparing to Sell

18 Things Every First Time Home Seller Needs to Know

January 31, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Just like buying a home, selling a home is a process. To be successful and net the most money, you don’t just wake up one day, decide to sell your house and put a sign in the yard. Selling takes proper preparation, a strategic game plan and dynamic marketing. If you’re considering selling your home […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Disclosures, First Time Home Sellers, Preparing to Sell, Seller Tips, Selling for Top Dollar

Great Photos Sell Homes

December 14, 2021 By Rebecca Jacks

Stellar photography can sell an Austin home faster and for more money. Today’s home buyer uses the internet as their primary search tool and pictures are what buyers want to see. The more pictures, the better…interior, exterior, wide angle with as much detail and as many vantage points as possible. Taking extra photos of kitchens, […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Listing Photos, Preparing to Sell, Seller Tips

7 Tips for Preparing Your Home to Sell this Spring

February 18, 2020 By Raymond Stoklosa

Are you thinking of selling your home this Spring? Here are a few ideas you can start implementing now before your home goes on the market to preserve as much of your home’s equity as you can control. Follow these 7 tips for preparing your home to sell this Spring and you will get more […]

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

10 Low Cost Projects that Increase Home Values

March 22, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

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 Jacks

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

How to Sell Your Home Faster in Winter

December 11, 2018 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: How To, Preparing to Sell, Pricing Your Home, Selling in Winter, Timing the Market

7 Things You Don’t Want to Overlook When Selling

November 23, 2018 By Rebecca Jacks

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 – […]

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

Top 5 Things to Remember When Selling Your Home

November 10, 2018 By Raymond Stoklosa

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 […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Home Values, Preparing to Sell, Seller Tips, Top 10 Lists

7 Good Reasons to Sell Your Home During the Holidays

November 5, 2018 By Raymond Stoklosa

There is a wrong-headed notion out there that homes don’t sell during the Holiday season. If you buy that idea, you may miss a great opportunity to sell your home for top dollar, quickly. If you’re thinking of selling your home soon, but are hesitant because of the Holidays, here are 7 good reasons to […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Interpreting the Market, Preparing to Sell, Timing the Market

Home Selling Tips for Fall

September 27, 2018 By Rebecca Jacks

With the Fall season in full swing, now is the perfect time to update both the exterior and interior of your home to make it more attractive to Austin home buyers and add a festive touch. When making your list of diy home improvements and decorations, keep in mind less is usually more. You don’t […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: DIY Home Improvements, Low Cost Home Improvements, Preparing to Sell, Seller Tips, Selling in Winter

Next Page »

Austin Home Search

Getting Specific

Austin Accolades Best Neighborhoods Buyer Beware Buyer Tips Buying in a Seller's Market Buying Investment Property Choosing the Right Neighborhood Christmas Condo Market Cost of Living First Time Home Buyers Food Foreclosures Frequent Buyer Questions Frequent Seller Questions Fun Things to Do Getting a Loan Growth Home Values Housing Market How To Interpreting the Market Job Market Luxury Homes Luxury Housing Market Master Planned Communities Multi Family Housing Market Neighborhood Maps New Construction Predicting the Market Preparing to Sell Property Taxes Questions to Ask Real Estate Key Terms Relocation Tips Researching Your Move Saving Money Seller Tips Selling for Top Dollar Suburbs Timing the Market Top 10 Lists Top Rated Schools Visiting Austin Zip Codes

Recent Posts

  • May 2022 Austin Luxury Real Estate Price Report
  • May 2022 Austin Foreclosure Market Report
  • May 2022 Austin Multi Family Price Report
  • May 2022 Austin Condo Price Report
  • May 2022 Austin Real Estate Price Report
  • 11 Austin Neighborhoods with the Best Community Amenities
  • Most Affluent Zip Codes in Austin

What We Write About

  • Buying a Home
  • Selling a Home
  • Investing in Real Estate
  • Relocating to Austin
  • New Construction in Austin
  • Austin Homes & Neighborhoods
  • Austin Real Estate Price Reports
  • Home Ownership
  • Living in Austin
  • Things to Do in Austin

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 Jacks – CRS, ABR, SFR

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

Cassandra Stoklosa – MBA

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…

Copyright © 2022. Eleven Oaks Realty, Licensed in the State of Texas by TREC. (512) 827-8323

 

Loading Comments...