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 […]
7 Things You Don’t Want to Overlook When Selling
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 – […]
17 Tips for Preparing Your Home to Sell on a Limited Budget
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 […]
How to Sell Your Home Faster in Winter
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? Here’s how to sell your home faster in winter. How to Sell Your Home Faster in Winter How can you get your home sold faster and for more […]
Infographic: 6 Steps to Selling a Home in Austin
We are frequently asked what are the steps to selling a home in Austin. Below we’ve included an infographic of the 6 steps to selling your Austin home. Step 1: Understand the Market Figuring out what’s fact and what’s fiction about the Austin market is important. Determine your bottom line and see if the market […]
I am a First Time Seller. What Questions Should I Ask a Realtor?
We talk a lot about first time home buyers, but first time home sellers are, for the most part, forgotten. Most assume since they’ve gone through the process of buying a home, they don’t need any education about selling their home. The reality is, buying a home is a completely different beast and requires a […]
7 Tips for Preparing Your Home to Sell this Spring
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 […]
7 Good Reasons to Sell Your Home During the Holidays
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 […]
10 Low Cost Projects that Increase Home Values
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 […]
How to Prepare Your Home for a Professional Photographer
Those that have read our blog know professional real estate photography can mean the difference of $1,000 or more in the final purchase price. The better you present your home online, the more buyers will want to see your home in person and the better chances you’ll have of getting a good offer. Though a […]