Thank you for your support, trust and referrals. I would not be where I’m at without your help. You helped me grow, I will help you grow!
I’d like to offer you my support in promoting your business. Do you have a small business and/or hobby you’d like to promote. I will list your business on my facebook page, website and offer your services to other clients.
Tell me more about you and your business. I’d love to help.
I’ll be beyond honored to help you buy or sell a home!
As long as I’m the best agent for you…which I probably am, since I have the guts to even say that.
Most agents get so excited when someone even breathes the words buy or sell (or even just breathes), that they cram people in their car to go see homes, or push you to list your house on the spot.
It’s like going in for a kiss when you’re asking someone out on a date…let alone on the first date!
I prefer setting a date…just to chat and get to know each other.
Hopefully we are as good of a match as I feel like we’ll be!
So, for now, let’s just set up a good time to chat and get a feel for what you want and need in an agent. This will help me get a feel for who I’m agreeing to go steady with…before we put a ring on the relationship.
I’m here when you are ready
E-signatures have made it very simple for people to sign documents on the go. It’s made it too easy. At times the documents send deserve to be read.
I’m always amazed at how many people just sign these things without truly reading through it. After all, it is a contract to purchase your largest assets.
So please, take your time. I like seeing that, because it means I’m dealing with someone who’s careful and will take the time to make solid decisions as we move forward.
Kind of a side note…
So many agents push people to sign these things on the spot, and rush right into things. I think it’s probably because they’re afraid if they don’t walk away from the appointment with signatures, they won’t get the business.
To me, if you deserve to be hired, you don’t have to push.
Heck, I feel like if you do push, you don’t deserve to be getting the business. Agents should be pushy for clients and their best interests…not pushy with them.
Anyhow, take the time you need. Ask me any questions you have. I’m even glad to go over it line by line with you. I’m here when you are ready to move forward.
You wanna know one of my secrets to getting my clients the best deal when they buy a house?
Well, it’s not really a secret, everyone knows you need to do what I’m about to tell you.
However, a lot of buyers (and even some sloppy agents) think it’s fine to put it off…
It’s getting pre-approved for a mortgage. The secret in my sauce is that I make sure my buyers do it as early on in the process as possible!
I doesn’t matter if someone got the greatest deal on a house…too many buyers get hosed on their mortgage because they didn’t get pre-approved until they found the house they wanted.
Then they gotta go from pre-approval to the loan process faster than a Ferrari, and that’s where, why, and when they lose money. Those rates and fees are along for the ride for a lot of years later. And it adds up to tons of money.
But since my clients get pre-approved so early on, they get a chance to really look at what the lenders’ programs, fees, and rates are, and make the best choice.
Here’s another thing I’ll let you in on…
I’ve got a private list of lenders I know and trust. Want in on that list? Or do you have a list of ones you know and trust already?
Why to real agents ask you to sign a buyer representation agreement?
In Texas all real estate agents represent the seller unless we have a buyer’s representation agreement with the buyer. What does that mean? It means that legally we are obligated to look out for the seller’s best interest unless we are contractually linked to the buyer.
But here’s the deal. (And the “deal” is as lopsided as a table with a short leg…)
You get to sign this agreement and cancel at any time if you aren’t happy with me.
Think about that—I literally have to make sure you’re happy throughout this entire process, or you can just cancel this contract. No strings attached. No cost to you.
Don’t get me wrong…I do this willingly.
I do it because it keeps me on my toes and ensures that I’m always doing the best job possible for my clients.
Just do me a favor…
If at any point you aren’t happy, give me a heads up, and a chance to make things right. I’m here when you are ready 🙂
I accidentally found Frio Pops in Cinco Ranch. I’m so happy I did!
If you are looking for fresh and fun flavors this is the place for you. I went all out and tried the avocado lime popsicle. Yum! I know it sounds weird but it’s smooth and creamy with a great lime flavor.
I also tried the strawberry cheesecake and the fruity pebbles. The strawberry cheesecake is like eating a yummy frozen cheesecake. It’s creamy and delicious.
The fruity pebbles is like eating a bowl of fruity pebbles and milk. There is something very comforting about this popsicle.
I honestly can’t wait to try it again! Check out their website
Real estates agents get a very bad rap. We are right there with car salesmen.
I feel the rejection as soon as I greet an open house guest. I’m just trying to tell you more about the house! I promise that it’s not a sale pitch…You can’t force someone to love the home. It seems like a few bad apples in a group will give the entire group a bad reputation.
No one likes a pushy salesmen. I personally don’t like it. I feel a sales pitch coming my way and I RUN. I understand. In defense of my peeps, most real estate agents love what they do and truly have your best interest in mind.
I get asked a lot why real estate? This question is usually followed by pursed lips. ugh.
I absolutely love what I do. Let me tell you why:
This career is not for all. We invest many many many hours with our clients. Don’t believe what you see on TV. Shocker! Reality TV is not reality.
A good agent is compassionate and patient.
So next time an agent approaches you, don’t run in the other direction. Give them a chance and get to know the agent, more than likely they will become your new BFF. 🙂
Are you a tenant whose home is facing foreclosure? You have rights.
Please note that I am not an attorney and you should consult with an attorney. In the mean time here are some resources.
TENANT RIGHTS UNDER TEXAS LAW. Under Texas law, certain tenants may be entitled to at least 30 days written notice to vacate or may have the right to remain in the property. For more information on these rights, you may view §24.005(b), Property Code
RESOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION. In the event you need further information, you should seek the counsel of an attorney or visit one of the websites listed below.
Texas Association of REALTORS®: www.TexasRealEstate.com
Texas Low Income Housing Information Service: www.TexasHousing.org
Texas Tenants Union: www.txtenants.org
Legal Aid of Northwest Texas: www.lanwt.org
Texas Rio Grand Legal Aid: www.trla.org
Lone Star Legal Aid: www.lonestarlegal.org
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) Consumer Help Center: http://www.ffiec.gov/consumercente
Don’t do any home improvements. Don’t renovate. Don’t spend one cent on improving your home before you list your house for sale…
…at least not until you speak with me.
Too often, homeowners feel compelled to spruce up their home before putting it on the market. At face value, that makes sense. You want it to show as nicely as possible. And, it seems to make sense that if you improve the home, it will also improve the value.
However, many of the things homeowners spend money on do not raise the value as much as the cost of the project they completed.
The way I see it, my job is to make sure my clients net as much money as possible on the sale of their home.
And while that certainly entails getting a buyer to pay as much as we can for it, my job begins well before that…
Netting as much as possible is as much about not losing or wasting money, as it is getting as much money for your house as possible.
For instance, if someone spends even $1,000 on a renovation or improvement, and it doesn’t increase the value more than $1,000…it was probably a waste of time and money. Which means they didn’t net as much as possible.
There are exceptions, of course. If something needs fixing, and it will get in the way of the home selling at all…well, then it will make sense to spend the money even if it doesn’t actually raise the value.
There’s no one answer. Every home and situation is different. It takes analysis and thought before I can say whether it’s worth doing something or not.
So I recommend, and offer, to come by and assess whatever project you may be considering, before you just go ahead and do it. (As always…no obligation, and completely free.) It’s my pleasure. And, the way I see it, it’s my duty.
Give me a call and we can schedule a time for me to swing by and take a look.
Pricing your home appropriately is super importance.
If you ask, almost every real estate agent will say that the most important thing in getting a home sold is “price”. And, that is true…
But, price alone doesn’t get a house sold for top dollar. And, even if you get the best offer possible, that doesn’t mean the deal won’t fall apart before you ever get to the closing table.
Many deals fall apart before closing. Especially if you have gotten the absolute highest price for your house. This is due to “buyer’s remorse”.
Buyers often regret buying almost anything, but especially something as expensive as a house. And, even more so if they feel they’re paying top dollar for the house. So, buyers often look for and find ways to back out of deals.
It takes experience, skill, and an understanding of how buyers think, act, and react to keep a deal together.
It also helps if your agent understands how the agent representing the buyer thinks, acts, and reacts.
Oh, and how the appraiser will think, and being ready and able to defend and justify the value the house is selling for.
That’s just to name a few of the moving parts that can squash a deal and put you back on the market…which should be avoided if at all possible. (It’s always hard to explain away why your deal fell apart. Buyers and agents notice when this happens, and it often leads to getting less for your house than you did in the first place.)
That’s why it is so important to not only get the highest amount possible for your house, but to also keep the deal together.
Much like pricing a home, doing all of this is as much an art, as it is a science.
It’s so important not to hire any old real estate agent. Hire one who knows the ins and outs of how all of the people involved in the sale tend to think and act.
Negotiating isn’t just one moment. It isn’t just about getting the buyer to pay the highest price possible. It’s about keeping the buyer in check throughout the process, as well as everyone else who has a say in whether the deal moves forward or not.
It’s pretty easy to get a real estate license. And, unfortunately that tends to make the public see all real estate agents as a dime a dozen. But it takes more than just having your license to get your clients the highest possible price AND keep it together all the way to the closing table.
When it comes time to list your home, I assure you, I am not a “dime a dozen” real estate agent. And, I am worth every penny…