Sellers: Real Estate and Local Legends
Friday, June 21, 2024Local realtors can be local legends! They can be the neighborhood heroes, wielding knowledge and charm. With those superpowers, you can possibly sell your home faster than you can say "sold" when you choose a local realtor.Looking for a great real estate agent who has expertise in home selling? I just might be the right... More
Buyers: Real Estate Expertise
Friday, June 14, 2024Local realtors have an in-depth knowledge of the area in which you would like to purchase. This includes neighborhoods, market trends, and pricing.Looking for a great real estate agent who has local East Texas knowledge of the area you would like to buy a home? I just might be the right fit! Hit the "Call... More
Sellers: How to Prep for Moving AFTER Home Appraises
Friday, June 07, 2024After Home AppraisesContact utility providers and let them know you are moving.Bring all keys, garage door openers, and manuals to closing.Remove belongings out of the home and clean the home. Now, everyone’s version of clean is different. Whether you, or the buyer, pays for professional cleaning is negotiable. A professional cleaner will be able to... More
Sellers: Cameras and Recording Devices in Home
Friday, May 31, 2024As a seller…According to the article “Both the Federal Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and Section 16.02 of the Texas Penal Code prohibit audio recordings without the consent of at least one individual who is part of the conversation. The Texas rule, commonly referred to as the one-party rule, requires at least one party to... More
On This Memorial Day
Friday, May 24, 2024On this Memorial Day, as you are out celebrating a day off...please remember"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself."- Joseph Campbell
Challenge of The Week: Meet Your Neighbors
Friday, May 17, 2024My husband and I are thankful we live in a neighborhood that’s feels like you are in the country, but still live in a well developed neighborhood. We are super thankful for our neighbors! They always keep an eye out, just in case one (or both) of our dogs dig out from under the fence.... More
Buyers: How to Best Use "Option Period" Time
Friday, May 10, 2024What is Option Period?In the state of Texas, option period is the unrestricted right to terminate a contract. However, it is only a time period that is negotiated during the buyer and seller, and on the last day of option period, you only get until 4:59PM. It is an opportunity to make an educated decision... More
Six Facts About Kelly Raulston
Friday, May 03, 20241. She has two nephews; Lucas and Wade. Lucas is her brother's child, and Wade is her sister-in-law's child. Both are as cute as a button.2. She has two dachshunds: Greta and Karl. She recently rescued Karl from a local animal shelter, and previously, Karl has two abusive owners back to back. Karl and Greta... More
WARNING: When Close Date is Around Memorial Day
Friday, April 26, 2024I wanted to make sure that I had an opportunity to give you a head's up. A very real head's up. Closing around Memorial Day can be, or may be, more hectic than closing around Christmas.Yes, it is still possible to close around Memorial Day, but I need to prep you.Title companies in East Texas... More
Buyers: Summer Home Showing Checklist
Friday, April 19, 2024When touring homes during the Texas Summer, please remember the following:1. Water.It is extremely important to keep water on you and to be drinking it constantly during showing appointments. We can absolutely schedule for bathroom breaks, but the Texas sun will dehydrate you very quickly. If you could pack a cooler with ice as well,... More
