If you want new…buy new. A good real estate agent will always advise you to get a home inspection on any home you are thinking about purchasing. Inspectors try to note everything in their report. They don’t want a customer to come back later and say you missed this, or why didn’t you note that….
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I want to send out a reminder to all of my family and friends. I sell houses in and around the Austin, Texas area. If you know anyone who is looking to buy or sell a home, please have them call me. I work in all price ranges. All I ask is that the client…
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You always wonder how your children think of you…Did I do a good job in raising them? My daughter wrote a post about me last week on Facebook…I think I did a good job. I am so proud of her. Most Important Lessons I Ever Learned….From My Mother by JennyJo Burdine on Wednesday, December 28,…
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List of the 50 states requirements for licensing. Wow…Did I stir up a hornet’s nest with my last blog. http://activerain.com/blogsview/2601274/is-it-our-job-to-make-our-brokers-money- Many brokers stated: Go get your brokers license! I had to chuckle a little, well no, I actually laughed…Easy to say that in most states…But do you realize what it takes to be a…
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Fabulous Seller Tips from Debe Maxwell in Charlotte, NC. This is a great checklist for whatever town you are from. Think of it as getting your home ready for a party! Via Debe Maxwell – Search Charlotte Homes for Sale – Charlotte NC Neighborhoods (iCharlotteRealEstate.com Savvy + Company Real Estate): SELLER CHECKLIST – 30…
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How to Keep Friends in Real Estate. It is true the media says we have one of the best markets in the country. However, I talk to a lot of agents everyday who wonder just how bad it must be in other areas, because they are not seeing it. It is better than the last…
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Judi hit it right on the head and explains it perfectly! Shopping with no money is a waste of both of our time. Plus finding something you want…and not being able to purchase it, breaks both of our hearts. Sherry Scales Austin Real Estate Specialist HomeNet Realty, REALTOR, ABR, GRI 512-925-8928 Contact me or Find…
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I took offense to this comment I recently commented on a post, and took offense to another comment posted. If you have to show someone more than 5 properties you truly don’t understand your buyer’s needs. Otherwise you are just a taxi driver, not a real estate professional. This may be true in a small town. …
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Daydreaming and Remembering my daughter’s childhood days… Mason jar rings made the most fabulous bracelets. They jingled just enough. Who doesn’t love a metal pot and a spoon? I preferred the wooden spoons myself….a cabinet full of Tupperware was as good as a pile of fall leaves. Empty clothes basket was a make believe boat…
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Do I sing praises…or tell the truth? I just finished reading a story about the job growth in Texas and how the job growth is just booming compared to other areas of the country…..Move to Texas…Move to Austin. I am all about telling it like it is. I don’t like having smoke blown at me,…
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