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Understanding Price Per Square Foot: A Comprehensive Guide for Home Buyers

May 22, 2025 By Rebecca Jacks

When evaluating potential home purchases, many Austin home buyers instinctively gravitate toward using price per square foot as their primary comparison metric. This approach seems logical—after all, dividing a home’s sale price by its square footage should provide a straightforward way to assess value. However, relying solely on price per square foot when determining home […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Beware, First Time Home Buyers, Home Values, Making Offers

How Market Conditions Affect a Buyer’s Negotiation Strategy

January 20, 2025 By Raymond Stoklosa

When buying a home, understanding housing market conditions isn’t just helpful—it’s critical. Market conditions, specifically the availability of housing inventory, are the biggest factor in determining how aggressive or conservative a buyer should be during negotiations. Here’s what you need to know to craft a smarter negotiation strategy tailored to the current market in Austin. […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buying in a Seller's Market, Housing Inventory, Interpreting the Market, Making Offers, Negotiation

5 Most Expensive First Time Home Buyer Mistakes

October 18, 2024 By Rebecca Jacks

Buying your first home in Austin is an exciting milestone, but it can also be overwhelming. With so much to consider, it’s easy to make costly mistakes that could have been avoided with the right guidance. To help you along the way, here are some of the most expensive mistakes first-time home buyers make and […]

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What Response Can I Expect After Making an Offer?

May 13, 2024 By Raymond Stoklosa

What response can I expect after making an offer on an Austin home? There are 5 possible reactions from the seller when your Austin buyer’s agent presents your offer. #1: The Seller Can Formally Reject Your Offer The seller or their agent can inform you that your offer is unacceptable and the seller will not […]

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Does the Seller Have to Give a Buyer a Counter Offer

May 10, 2023 By Raymond Stoklosa

If you’re an Austin home seller, understanding your responsibilities and options during the negotiation process is crucial. A common question sellers ask is, “Do I have to give a buyer a counter offer?” The simple answer is no. Sellers are not obligated to respond to a buyer’s offer, even if it’s a low ball one. […]

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

How to Effectively Negotiate Closing Costs in a Sellers Market

January 13, 2023 By Rebecca Jacks

It’s no secret the Austin real estate market is booming. Buyers are having to make more concessions than sellers, and many buyers think sellers will make absolutely no concessions for them. In practice, it is not as one sided as you might think. Though we are still in a seller’s market, buyers are still able […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buying in a Seller's Market, Closing Costs, First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions, How To, Making Offers

What is a Seller Looking for in a Multiple Offer Situation?

March 25, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

As we head into the busy Spring home buying season in Austin, we’re starting to see more multiple offers. As the season progresses, I would expect to see more. Buyers who want to eliminate the frustration of losing a home to another buyer need a carefully thought out multiple offer strategy. To be successful, the […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Closing Costs, Frequent Buyer Questions, Interpreting the Market, Making Offers, Multiple Offers, Negotiation

When It Comes to Home Buying, My Dad Had The Best Negotiation Advice

April 23, 2019 By Rebecca Jacks

Best Negotiation Advice While haggling may be commonplace around the world, save for country fairs, open markets and occasional trips abroad, it is a skill not commonly utilized by Americans. While it is true that during those trips to the Moroccan souk, we gleefully delight in bringing the cost of an item down to half […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Tips, Making Offers, Multiple Offers, Negotiation

How Long Does it Take to Close a Home in Austin

January 5, 2016 By Rebecca Jacks

With the new TRID lending and disclosure requirements, it is taking longer to close a home in Austin. In some parts of the country, we’re hearing it is taking double the time it took before the new disclosure rules went into effect. Just how long does it take in Austin to close on a home? […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: First Time Home Buyers, Frequent Buyer Questions, Making Offers, Researching Your Move, Timing Your Relocation

6 Ways to Get Your Offer Accepted in a Competitive Market

November 3, 2015 By Raymond Stoklosa

Even in this holiday season, Austin’s housing market is still very active. A spiking increase in population coupled with a strong job market and low interest rates is making home buying very, very competitive. The best homes sell quickly and sometimes with multiple offers. So, just how does a serious home buyer stand out from […]

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