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Excellence in Real Estate

Buyers, Use a REALTOR(R).

As a buyer, it costs nothing to hire a real estate professional to help you find and purchase a new or existing home--your Realtor will likely get a portion of the commission the seller pays to his Realtor. When choosing an agent, get referrals from friends, relatives, and co-workers, and then choose someone like myself who answers his/her phone, not an assistant.  Listen to your agent, they are the proffessional in this industry, but make your own market-appropriate decision . Looking at purchasing a new home? Don't do it without a Realtor, although most sales reps in the model homes are professional, they represent the builder! Who will represent you? Search new home builders here.  BUYERS: Step #1, get preapproved! For more info click here. Curious about appreciation rates in Austin? Click here. Are you new to Austin or moving here soon? Check out the Austin Relocation Guide...

Price your home realistically.

Sales statistics show that properties that are initially priced too high eventually sell for less than properties that were correctly priced in the first place. This is seen alot with "For Sale By Owners". Also, over-priced houses can take months or even years to sell, while properly priced houses usually sell in a matter of weeks or even days. When we meet to discuss the selling of your property I will present a CMA (or Comparative Market Analysis) that shows what I believe the Market value of your house to be. The only way to accurately price your home is to look at other homes in your immediate area and what they SOLD for. Only Realtors have access to this type of information. Mortgage amounts are not considered in the data.  Neither are asking prices.

Always get an inspection.

Any purchase offer you make should be contingent upon your approval of a qualified home inspector's report, even when buying a new or almost new home. Friends, family, or your Realtor may be able to refer you to a good inspector, or you can contact the Better Business Bureau for a list. Even if your lender does not require it, you may want to consider conducting a full land survey--property line disputes could potentially cost you thousands down the road, and are typically not covered by title insurance.