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Be Honest About the Property
• Transparency reduces buyer hesitation.
• Wish: Sellers would disclose known issues upfront rather than waiting for inspections to reveal them.
Depersonalize the Space
• Buyers want to imagine themselves in the home.
• Wish: Sellers would remove personal photos, unique decor, and overly bold colors to create a neutral, welcoming environment.
Provide a Move-In Ready Home
• Many buyers love the idea of moving in without immediate work.
• Wish: Sellers would take care of small but impactful details like repainting walls, deep-cleaning carpets, or ensuring all appliances work.
Be Reasonable During Negotiations
• Buyers appreciate sellers who are willing to compromise.
• Wish: Sellers would consider offering incentives, such as covering closing costs or including appliances, to sweeten the deal.
Allow Privacy During Showings
• Buyers want to explore freely without pressure.
• Wish: Sellers would leave the property during showings to give buyers the space they need to evaluate comfortably.
Ready to sell your East Texas home, and you still are looking for a great real estate agent to work with? I just might be the right fit for you! Hit the "Call Kelly" button or fill out the contact information today!
Kelly Raulston
“Reliable and Ready” REALTOR® since 2016. I was born in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, but was raised in Texas since 1997. When I found out we were moving to Plano, Texas, I remember looking forward to riding a horse to school and a brand-new pair of cowboy boots! Growing up in Plano prepared me to be competitive, quick, and to have a strong work ethic.
I graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Axe’em Jacks! That is where my love for East Texas began. The nature, warm smiles, football games, and community values can't be beat! I graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I was a middle school math teacher in Tyler, Texas. I met my husband, Travis, in Sunday school, and we have been married since September 2016.
I love being a REALTOR® in East Texas! Relationships are genuine, the area is beautiful, and the market is rockin’! I am an involved REALTOR® to better the community. Some of the organizations I am involved with are: The Professional Development Committee, Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee, and Tyler Educational Networking Group. Some awards I have won were “The Hustle Award” in 2016, and “Rookie of the Year” in 2017.
When I am not working with my clients, I like to spend quality time with my friends and family doing the following: running, target practice, read and participate in book club, and playing with my dachshund Greta.
