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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 […]

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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, […]

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Tips for Living in Your Home When Trying to Sell

November 14, 2021 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

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7 Inexpensive Upgrades to Maximize ROI for Sellers

October 26, 2021 By Rebecca Jacks

When you’ve decided it’s time to sell, you want your home to be as appealing to potential buyers as possible. If you’re like most, you’re willing to spend a little money on improvements, but you don’t want to waste money on upgrades that won’t see a return on investment. We’ve worked with hundreds of buyers […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: DIY Home Improvements, Low Cost Home Improvements, Seller Tips, Updating to Sell

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

Game Plan to Prepare Your Home for Showings

May 30, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

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

May 26, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

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

January 17, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

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

January 10, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

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 […]

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

January 3, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

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

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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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