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Do I Really Need a Survey?

January 25, 2022 By Rebecca Jacks

Those of you relocating to Austin from other parts of the country might not be familiar with the idea of getting a property survey as part of your purchase documentation. Invariably, usually because of the cost, the question arises whether or not you really need a survey when you buy a home in Austin? The […]

Filed Under: Buyers Tagged With: Buyer Beware, Seller Beware, Surveys

Ego Alert: 8 Mistakes Home Sellers Make

October 20, 2018 By Raymond Stoklosa

Ego can play a huge role in the home sales process and is something we coach our sellers to keep in check when they decide to sell their home. Unbridled ego kills more deals and takes money out of the seller’s pocket. 8 Mistakes Home Sellers Make Let’s take a look at some of the […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Negotiation, Seller Beware, Seller Tips, Selling for Top Dollar

Should I Hire the Agent Who Thinks My House is Worth the Most?

September 10, 2018 By Rebecca Jacks

If that agent has the money to buy your home at the listing appointment, then yes, absolutely! If they’re willing to put their money where their mouth is, take the money and run. But, 99.99 times out of 100, that isn’t going to be the case. If you’re pondering the question, “should I hire the […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Frequent Seller Questions, Home Values, Pricing Your Home, Seller Beware, Selling for Top Dollar

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

Is It a Bad Idea to Get Rid of All the Bathtubs in the House?

December 19, 2016 By Rebecca Jacks

Are you thinking of taking on a new project? Considering remodeling bathrooms? Maybe in preparation to sell your home? You have all adults (or at least older children) in your house and you never take baths. You might be asking yourself, is it a bad idea to get rid of all the bathtubs in the […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Frequent Seller Questions, Home Not Selling, Preparing to Sell, Seller Beware, Selling for Top Dollar, Updating to Sell

Truths and Risks of Open Houses

June 23, 2016 By Raymond Stoklosa

For decades real estate agents have been holding public open houses to display homes listed for sale. The effectiveness of open houses as a marketing vehicle has been debated by agents and consumers almost interminably, however several points must be considered. Sellers should be informed about the truths and risks of open houses before they […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Open Houses, Seller Beware, Seller Tips

The Truth About Selling Short Sales

December 10, 2015 By Raymond Stoklosa

We get many inquiries about selling and buying a short sale property. That’s a property whose owner owes more than he or she can sell it for and is hoping the lender will accept less than the amount owed. In the parlance of the real estate and mortgage business it’s called “being upside down” or […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Seller Beware, Seller Tips, Short Sales

Why Every Seller Should Get a Pre-Sale Inspection

October 23, 2015 By Rebecca Jacks

Sellers often ask “What can I do to prepare my home to sell?” They’re looking for things like change the knobs on the cabinets, paint the walls eggshell white or install ceiling fans. Though some of those things will help improve the appearance and desirability of your home, they won’t give you the protection a […]

Filed Under: Sellers Tagged With: Home Inspections, Preparing to Sell, Seller Beware, Seller Tips

Dangers of Selling a Tenant Occupied Investment Home

October 10, 2012 By Rebecca Jacks

When you sell an Austin investment home, the ideal time is to sell when the property is vacant. Though this means losing money on rent, you’ll be saving money in the long term and increasing the likelihood your investment home will sell. Here are the dangers of selling a tenant occupied investment home. Tenants Make […]

Filed Under: Investors, Sellers Tagged With: Seller Beware, Selling Investment Home

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