Home Selling Tips

November 4, 2011

The best day of the week to list your house is …

Friday. According to a recent study produced by RedFin the best day of the week to list your house is Friday. The worst day to list your house is Sunday. Homes listed on Friday receive more showings than homes listed on the other days of the week. The more showings a home receives […]
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July 26, 2011

Buying a house – Beware of what you say on Facebook

Are you one of the 1 billion people who are on Facebook? If you are buying or selling a Spring Texas house, beware of what you’re sharing on Facebook because you could be weakening your negotiating power. Over the weekend, one of my Facebook friends, she’s really more like an acquaintance, had liked a link. The link showed […]
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July 24, 2011

When should you disconnect the utilities?

In our residential real estate contract for the State of Texas utilities are only mentioned once. According to the real estate contract, the seller is obligated to have utilities turned on for the buyer’s inspections of the house. After the buyers have completed their inspections, the sellers can if they so desire have the […]
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July 21, 2011

Should you or shouldn’t you grant the buyers an extension?

On the 18th, two days before you are scheduled to close on your Spring Texas house, your Realtor calls and says “I have some bad news. We won’t be closing on the 20th. The lender is waiting on underwriting to issue a final approval.”  What?!?  Doesn’t the lender know that you need the […]
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April 11, 2011

Are your pets stopping your house from selling?

Your pets provide you with companionship. They are always thrilled to see you. They shower you with unconditional love and they are a special part of your family.  But your lovable pets could also be stopping your Spring Texas house from selling. Buyers and sometimes even buyers who are pet lovers will be put off […]
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March 30, 2011
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How important are good photos when selling your house?

99% of buyers are searching for Spring Texas homes for sale online. What will online buyers base their first impressions of  your home on?   It’s photos.  If your home’s listing has professional photos and there are numerous photos, your home will create a dynamite first impression. If it has bad photos (dark lit rooms, […]
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March 11, 2011

How many excuses does a lender have for not closing on time?

When you are buying or selling a Spring Texas house, your life evolves around the closing date.  For weeks you have been coordinating schedules.  You set a date for the movers. You lined up a babysitter for the kids. You scheduled time off from work. You called the utility companies to establish service.  You are ready […]
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March 4, 2011

What’s IN and what’s OUT with Spring Texas home buyers

Are you thinking about putting your house on the Spring Texas real estate market this summer? If so, will your house appeal to the tastes of the 1980s or the 2011 home buyers? Here’s our list of what’s IN and what’s OUT with Spring Texas home buyers. What’s OUT: Wallpaper – Buyers […]
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