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Does the Seller Have to Give a Buyer a Counter Offer

December 9, 2018 By Raymond Stoklosa

Does the seller have to give a buyer a counter offer? The short answer is no. The seller is under no obligation to respond in any shape, manner or form. Is it smart for a home seller not to respond even if the offer was very low? No. But is it in their right to […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Frequent Buyer Questions, Making Offers, Responding to Offers

10 Questions to Ask Before Accepting an Offer

August 30, 2018 By Rebecca Jacks

If you’ve ever had your home on the market, you are familiar with the multitude of questions you’ll get from potential buyers. Often, inexperienced sellers are thankful to get an offer that they forget to ask any questions of the buyers. When we are representing Austin home sellers, we ask the buyer’s agent a multitude […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Questions to Ask, Responding to Offers, Seller Tips, Selling in a Seller's Market, Top 10 Lists

5 Most Common Reasons Home Purchases Fall Apart & How Sellers Can Guard Against It

June 7, 2018 By Rebecca Jacks

When you accept a contract to sell your Austin home, you’re essentially telling the pool of potential buyers your house is spoken for. What some sellers don’t realize is there are still more obstacles the buyer must resolve to continue to move forward. For sellers who have a buyer who cancels, it can be a […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: In Contract, Responding to Offers, Seller Beware, Seller Tips

Should I Respond to a Low Ball Offer?

January 16, 2017 By Rebecca Jacks

In this strong Austin real estate market, we often hear about multiple offers, homes selling for more than asking price and cash buyers. What we don’t hear about too much, but happens more than you think, are “low ball” offers. Even in a booming Austin real estate market, you have buyers who are looking to […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: First Time Home Sellers, Frequent Seller Questions, Negotiation, Responding to Offers, Selling for Top Dollar

Should a Seller Pay a Buyer’s Closing Costs ?

November 26, 2012 By Raymond Stoklosa

The question of why should the seller pay the buyer’s closing costs comes up with some degree of frequency. Should a seller pay a buyer’s closing costs in Austin? This is an excellent question and the answer is very straight-forward and pragmatic: You contribute to a buyer’s closing costs so they can BUY your house! […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Frequent Seller Questions, Responding to Offers, Seller Tips, Selling in a Buyer's Market

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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…

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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…

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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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