This is something I hear from almost every seller. It generally means that they have an amount in mind that they think their home is worth and they don't want to sell it for less. Of course not. However, what is the reality of the situation?
Usually the seller has no idea what extra upgrades or improved conditions other homes in the neighborhood have and believe their home to be nicer than all the others. Sometimes they are but to price a home right - price it to sell, you must be sure.
When you hire a REALTOR, that agent should provide you with a comparative market analysis of your home comparing it to sold homes of similar age, size, condition and in proximity to yours. Looking at the numbers and charts may not be enough to help you make the best decision. If you and the REALTOR are not in agreement over the numbers, ask your agent to show you active listings which represent your competition. This will help you with an informed decision.
If your objective is to sell your home, it needs to be priced at a point where you will get offers. Over pricing a home will reduce the number of showings and the opportunity to find that right buyer. The National Association of Realtors surveys show that if a home is priced right it will sell faster and for more money than if it's over priced.
Remember, you have hired a REALTOR. He/she is an experienced expert. The REALTOR doesn't determine the price, the market determines the price. Use the information your REALTOR has and work with him/her to determine a marketable price to get your house sold.
If you are interested in selling a house in the greater Austin area, I want to be your REALTOR. I'm a Certified Residential Specialist and a Seller's Representative Specialist. To find out more about how I can help you, visit my Web site at http://www.robinscottrealtor.com and contact me at 512.589.7988 or robin@robinscottrealtor.com
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Monday, August 11, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
5 THINGS TO IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT SCORE
Credit scores range between 200 and 800, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. The following factors affect your score:
1. Your payment history. Did you pay your credit card obligations on time? If they were late, then how late? Bankruptcy filing, liens, and collection activity also impact your history.
2. How much you owe. If you owe a great deal of money on numerous accounts, it can indicate that you are overextended. However, it’s a good thing if you have a good proportion of balances to total credit limits.
3. The length of your credit history. In general, the longer you have had accounts opened, the better. The average consumer's oldest obligation is 14 years old, indicating that he or she has been managing credit for some time, according to Fair Isaac Corp., and only one in 20 consumers have credit histories shorter than 2 years.
4. How much new credit you have. New credit, either installment payments or new credit cards, are considered more risky, even if you pay them promptly.
5. The types of credit you use. Generally, it’s desirable to have more than one type of credit — installment loans, credit cards, and a mortgage, for example.
For more on evaluating and understanding your credit score.
I want to be your REALTOR®. To find out more about how I can help you visit my Web site at http://www.robincottrealtor.com and contact me at 512.589.7988 or robin@robinscottrealtor.com
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1. Your payment history. Did you pay your credit card obligations on time? If they were late, then how late? Bankruptcy filing, liens, and collection activity also impact your history.
2. How much you owe. If you owe a great deal of money on numerous accounts, it can indicate that you are overextended. However, it’s a good thing if you have a good proportion of balances to total credit limits.
3. The length of your credit history. In general, the longer you have had accounts opened, the better. The average consumer's oldest obligation is 14 years old, indicating that he or she has been managing credit for some time, according to Fair Isaac Corp., and only one in 20 consumers have credit histories shorter than 2 years.
4. How much new credit you have. New credit, either installment payments or new credit cards, are considered more risky, even if you pay them promptly.
5. The types of credit you use. Generally, it’s desirable to have more than one type of credit — installment loans, credit cards, and a mortgage, for example.
For more on evaluating and understanding your credit score.
I want to be your REALTOR®. To find out more about how I can help you visit my Web site at http://www.robincottrealtor.com and contact me at 512.589.7988 or robin@robinscottrealtor.com
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
AFTER CLOSING - WHAT TO KEEP
Often when I meet with a home seller and ask for specific documents, I find they threw some or all out after closing. I personally have kept the paperwork on every house I've purchased even if I don't own it anymore. Below is a list of what the home buyer should keep after closing:
1. HUD-1 also called the settlement statement. It's the balance sheet that itemizes what the buyer pays for and what the seller pays for. Some of the buyers costs may be deductible from your income tax. Check with a tax specialist or consult the IRS Web site - http://www.irs.gov
2. Truth in Lending Statement. This comes from your lender and includes the terms of your loan.
3. Note. This is the mortgage obligation and terms for repayment.
4. Deed. This is the instrument that transfers the title (ownership) to you.
5. Riders. Amendments to the sales contract. These may effect your rights.
6. Title Insurance Policy. This is the document that insures the title to the property is free and clear. An attorney told me this is the document you should keep even after you sell a home in case there is a dispute about ownership at some point after you sell.
7. Survey. This is the certified line drawing of the property from bird's-eye view showing where the property lines are, where the home is on the property, easements, building setbacks, fences, etc. In Texas buyers are allowed to reuse a survey if nothing has been changed that would effect the survey and pending approval from the title company.
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1. HUD-1 also called the settlement statement. It's the balance sheet that itemizes what the buyer pays for and what the seller pays for. Some of the buyers costs may be deductible from your income tax. Check with a tax specialist or consult the IRS Web site - http://www.irs.gov
2. Truth in Lending Statement. This comes from your lender and includes the terms of your loan.
3. Note. This is the mortgage obligation and terms for repayment.
4. Deed. This is the instrument that transfers the title (ownership) to you.
5. Riders. Amendments to the sales contract. These may effect your rights.
6. Title Insurance Policy. This is the document that insures the title to the property is free and clear. An attorney told me this is the document you should keep even after you sell a home in case there is a dispute about ownership at some point after you sell.
7. Survey. This is the certified line drawing of the property from bird's-eye view showing where the property lines are, where the home is on the property, easements, building setbacks, fences, etc. In Texas buyers are allowed to reuse a survey if nothing has been changed that would effect the survey and pending approval from the title company.
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
What's an Option Period?
In Texas, the Texas Real Estate Commission has included a paragraph in the standard residential resale contract that offers home buyers the unrestricted right to terminate an offer and receive their earnest money (see previous blog entry about earnest money) back. The option period is defined by a term of days and compensation to the home seller. Usually the term is 7-10 days in which time the buyer may get a home inspection, secure final financing and make sure they can acquire home insurance. The compensation I have seen runs between $100-250.
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Tuesday, July 1, 2008
UNDERSTANDING AGENCY RELATIONSHIPS
Seller's representative (also known as a listing agent or seller's agent)
A seller's agent is hired by and represents the seller. All fiduciary duties are owed to the seller. The agency relationship usually is created by a listing contract.
Buyer's representative (also known as a buyer’s agent)
A buyer’s agent is hired by prospective buyers to represent them in a real estate transaction. The buyer's rep works in the buyer's best interest throughout the transaction and owes fiduciary duties to the buyer. The buyer can pay the licensee directly through a negotiated fee, or the buyer's rep may be paid by the seller or through a commission split with the seller’s agent.
Subagent
A subagent owes the same fiduciary duties to the agent's customer as the agent does. Subagency usually arises when a cooperating sales associate from another brokerage, who is not the buyer’s agent, shows property to a buyer. In such a case, the subagent works with the buyer as a customer but owes fiduciary duties to the listing broker and the seller. Although a subagent cannot assist the buyer in any way that would be detrimental to the seller, a buyer-customer can expect to be treated honestly by the subagent. It is important that subagents fully explain their duties to buyers.
Disclosed dual agent
Dual agency is a relationship in which the brokerage firm represents both the buyer and the seller in the same real estate transaction. Dual agency relationships do not carry with them all of the traditional fiduciary duties to clients. Instead, dual agents owe limited fiduciary duties. Because of the potential for conflicts of interest in a dual-agency relationship, it's vital that all parties give their informed consent. In many states, this consent must be in writing. Disclosed dual agency, in which both the buyer and the seller are told that the agent is representing both of them, is legal in most states.
Designated agent (also called appointed agent)
This is a brokerage practice that allows the managing broker to designate which licensees in the brokerage will act as an agent of the seller and which will act as an agent of the buyer. Designated agency avoids the problem of creating a dual-agency relationship for licensees at the brokerage. The designated agents give their clients full representation, with all of the attendant fiduciary duties. The broker still has the responsibility of supervising both groups of licensees.
Nonagency relationship (called, among other things, a transaction broker or facilitator)
Some states permit a real estate licensee to have a type of nonagency relationship with a consumer. These relationships vary considerably from state to state, both as to the duties owed to the consumer and the name used to describe them. Very generally, the duties owed to the consumer in a nonagency relationship are less than the complete, traditional fiduciary duties of an agency relationship.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
SELLERS BEWARE
It seems that since the market has shifted to a buyer's market there are a lot of buyers looking for a real deal and there is so much inventory they jump from showing to showing.
This is having an adverse effect on sellers because so many buyers are not committed to the offer they make. Recently, I've experienced listings go under contract as soon as they hit the market only to be terminated within the option period for no explainable reason. I'm surmising that the buyer found another property that was a better "deal."
Since in Texas, the buyer has the unrestriced right to terminate within the option period the buyer does not have to explain why he is pulling the plug. One listing I have is in a hot area and we had an offer the first day. The buyer number 1 terminated before he even had an inspection. No problem because buyer number 2 was waiting in line and shortly after they sent an amendment asking for repairs they terminated with no explaination so now we are on buyer number 3. With another lisitng I had a similar esperience receiving an offer the first day on the market and then a termination before there was an inspection. I even had a buyer I represented terminate an offer to chose another home.
So if you have a home to sell, hang tight. The first offer may not fly. The best advise I can give is to make your home very appealing by keeping it clean and attractive, make sure it's in good repair and price it competitively.
This is having an adverse effect on sellers because so many buyers are not committed to the offer they make. Recently, I've experienced listings go under contract as soon as they hit the market only to be terminated within the option period for no explainable reason. I'm surmising that the buyer found another property that was a better "deal."
Since in Texas, the buyer has the unrestriced right to terminate within the option period the buyer does not have to explain why he is pulling the plug. One listing I have is in a hot area and we had an offer the first day. The buyer number 1 terminated before he even had an inspection. No problem because buyer number 2 was waiting in line and shortly after they sent an amendment asking for repairs they terminated with no explaination so now we are on buyer number 3. With another lisitng I had a similar esperience receiving an offer the first day on the market and then a termination before there was an inspection. I even had a buyer I represented terminate an offer to chose another home.
So if you have a home to sell, hang tight. The first offer may not fly. The best advise I can give is to make your home very appealing by keeping it clean and attractive, make sure it's in good repair and price it competitively.
Monday, February 18, 2008
10 COMMON MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN TRYING TO SELL A HOME
1. Not understanding the market. The Realtor doesn’t determine the value of a home, the market does. A Realtor helps interpret the data based on trends in the neighborhood which are not accurately reflected in what one's heard but in what the statistics of recent solds show.
2. Not cleaning thoroughly enough. A homeowner may overlook the details but when a buyer is touring a home she is very conscience of dusty baseboards and moldy grout in the shower. Please keep the toilet lids down.
3. Not decluttering. Personal collections, family photos and sometimes extra furniture are a distraction to the potential buyer. Don’t clear to the extent that it looks like a hotel room but remove everything in excess. Consult a home stager.
4. Not removing pets. Not everyone likes dogs or cats. Some buyers have allergies or fears. It’s hard to show a property with a barking dog or multiple dogs in the backyard. Once, when showing a home, we left because a parrot was searching so loudly we couldn't talk.
5. Not removing odors. Nothing will turn a buyer off faster than odors in the house. Room deodorizers are pleasant but do not mask orders. Ask someone who doesn’t live in the home to tell the truth about possible odors. Common unpleasant odors: cigarettes. pets, mildew, diapers, garbage, pesticides in the garage.
6. Not keeping the yard pristine. The first impression will make a difference as to whether the buyer even enters the home.
7. Not removing yourselves. Please leave when a buyer comes. It’s very intimidating and the buyer won’t look, won’t talk and won’t stay long. They always say they are uncomfortable and want to leave asap.
8. Listening to the advise of coworkers whose advise may be based on a different experience, a different market and a different decade rather than a professional Realtor.
9. Not approaching the sale as a business transaction. The objective is to sell the house. Don’t take it personally.
10. For-sale-by-owner. According to NAR, 9 out of 10 for sale by owners eventually list with a realtor. A realtor has the resources to properly price a home, advise you on home readiness, market the home and negotiate through to closing.
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2. Not cleaning thoroughly enough. A homeowner may overlook the details but when a buyer is touring a home she is very conscience of dusty baseboards and moldy grout in the shower. Please keep the toilet lids down.
3. Not decluttering. Personal collections, family photos and sometimes extra furniture are a distraction to the potential buyer. Don’t clear to the extent that it looks like a hotel room but remove everything in excess. Consult a home stager.
4. Not removing pets. Not everyone likes dogs or cats. Some buyers have allergies or fears. It’s hard to show a property with a barking dog or multiple dogs in the backyard. Once, when showing a home, we left because a parrot was searching so loudly we couldn't talk.
5. Not removing odors. Nothing will turn a buyer off faster than odors in the house. Room deodorizers are pleasant but do not mask orders. Ask someone who doesn’t live in the home to tell the truth about possible odors. Common unpleasant odors: cigarettes. pets, mildew, diapers, garbage, pesticides in the garage.
6. Not keeping the yard pristine. The first impression will make a difference as to whether the buyer even enters the home.
7. Not removing yourselves. Please leave when a buyer comes. It’s very intimidating and the buyer won’t look, won’t talk and won’t stay long. They always say they are uncomfortable and want to leave asap.
8. Listening to the advise of coworkers whose advise may be based on a different experience, a different market and a different decade rather than a professional Realtor.
9. Not approaching the sale as a business transaction. The objective is to sell the house. Don’t take it personally.
10. For-sale-by-owner. According to NAR, 9 out of 10 for sale by owners eventually list with a realtor. A realtor has the resources to properly price a home, advise you on home readiness, market the home and negotiate through to closing.
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Monday, January 21, 2008
I'M LOOKING FOR HOUSES TO SELL
Do you intend to sell a house in the next 6 months?
If you are in the Austin area, I have an exceptional marketing program to sell your home and would appreciate an opportunity to present my services and show you how I can help you sell your home. In addition, I have a "move-up" program that offers a reduced commission on the sale of your home if you purchase at the same time.
If you do not live in the Austin area, I can still help. Through my Certified Residential Specialist Association, I'm networked with REALTORS all over the country and would gladly refer you to an exceptional REALTOR in your area.
To schedule a presentation or find a referral call me at 512.589.7988 or email robin@robinscottrealtor.com and type "house hunting" in the subject line.
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If you are in the Austin area, I have an exceptional marketing program to sell your home and would appreciate an opportunity to present my services and show you how I can help you sell your home. In addition, I have a "move-up" program that offers a reduced commission on the sale of your home if you purchase at the same time.
If you do not live in the Austin area, I can still help. Through my Certified Residential Specialist Association, I'm networked with REALTORS all over the country and would gladly refer you to an exceptional REALTOR in your area.
To schedule a presentation or find a referral call me at 512.589.7988 or email robin@robinscottrealtor.com and type "house hunting" in the subject line.
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Wednesday, December 5, 2007
WHAT'S YOUR HOME WORTH?
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007
ADVICE ON SELLING A HOME
In Austin, Texas there are too many homes on the market which look good for a buyer to consider a home that is not move-in ready. Unless you are looking for an investor, your home must appeal to a buyer as a place he/she wants to live. It also must appeal to the REALTOR® who is looking at the photos in MLS and deciding which homes to show.
As a REALTOR®, I scrutinize those photos. It's hot out there and gas is expensive. I don't want to waste my buyers time or mine looking at homes that don't cut it. Clean, repair, remove and stage! And clean again.
P.S. No longer will a carpet allowance do. Replace them.
As a REALTOR®, I scrutinize those photos. It's hot out there and gas is expensive. I don't want to waste my buyers time or mine looking at homes that don't cut it. Clean, repair, remove and stage! And clean again.
P.S. No longer will a carpet allowance do. Replace them.
Friday, October 12, 2007
HOW TO BROADEN THE APPEAL OF YOUR HOME
• Make a list of things that would appeal to you as a buyer like fresh paint and do what you can.
• Use a rooms features, such as a fireplace, to capture a buyer’s attention.
• Remove extra furniture so the spaces fell larger.
• Remove personal things like refrigerator magnets and collectibles.
• Clear surfaces in bedrooms and bathrooms so they are less personal.
• Consider hiring a professional to improve visual appeal. The fee charged by a “stager” can be worth it if the changes bring a quicker offer or a higher sales price.
Homes sellers are also homebuyers. If you are in the Austin, Texas area and are planing to sell and/or buy a house, contact me for a FREE home market analysis and marketing plan or help finding and purchasing your new home. Robin Scott, REALTOR® 512.589.7988 or robinscottrealtor@gmail.com
Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.
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Friday, September 21, 2007
FREE COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS of Your Home In Austin
Homes sellers are also homebuyers. If you are in the Austin, Texas area and are planing to sell and/or buy a house, contact me for a FREE home market analysis and marketing plan or help finding and purchasing your new home. Robin Scott, REALTOR® 512.589.7988 or robinscottrealtor@gmail.com
Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Real Estate Selling SUCCESS STORY in Austin
Last Friday evening I posted a home for sale in south Austin. My seller worked hard following my suggestions to clean, pack away everything extra, rearrange the furniture and board her pets. I didn't even have a chance to post it on my blog. By 11 am Saturday we had a call that an offer was coming in. Before we could negotiate, more offers came. The house sold for above asking price. If you would like to experience this success in selling your house. Give me a call or email 589.7988, robin@robinscottrealtor.com
Homes sellers are also homebuyers. If you are in the Austin, Texas area and are planing to sell and/or buy a house, contact me for a FREE home market analysis and marketing plan or help finding and purchasing your new home. Robin Scott, REALTOR® 512.589.7988 or robinscottrealtor@gmail.com
Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.
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Monday, September 10, 2007
REAL ESTATE COMMISSSIONS
The truth is I put all the effort I can into selling a house quickly. Most of the work I do is in the first 2 weeks and negotiating after an offer is submitted. Just as the home seller wants to be compensated for the work they do at their job, so the REALTOR® wants to be compensated for their.
I charge a 6% commission which I split with the buyers agent and then split again with Amelia Bullock Realtors plus I pay for MLS membership fees, continuing education and the marketing of a home. If you use my services to sell your home and buy a new one, I will reduce my commission on the sale of your home to 5%.
Did you know that national statistics show that 9 out of 10 for sale by owners eventually list with a REALTOR®? As a real estate professional, I'm here to make the process as smooth and easy as possible. If you have any questions or would like a presentation on how I can help you, call or email 512.589.7988 or robin@robinscottrealtor.com
Homes sellers are also homebuyers. If you are in the Austin, Texas area and are planing to sell and/or buy a house, contact me for a FREE home market analysis and marketing plan or help finding and purchasing your new home. Robin Scott, REALTOR® 512.589.7988 or robinscottrealtor@gmail.com
Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.
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Monday, September 3, 2007
AUSTIN AREA MARKET STATISTICS FOR JULY 2007
Market Summary from July 2007 as Compared to July 2006
ALL SINGLE FAMILY SALES 2,645 - DOWN 2%
All Active Single Family Listings 9,451 - UP 13%
Single family Median Price $190,000 - up 7%
Single Family Pending Sales 2,573 - DOWN 16%
source: Austin Board of Realtors
MY OPINION OF THE MARKET
Although the information is that our job market and real estate market are strong, I think we are going to start to see a trickle down effect from the real estate and mortgage crisis in the rest of the country. When? I'm thinking some time next year. As you can see, our inventory is high and sales have started to slow. If you know anyone who is intending to sell a house, I'd love to help. You can call or email me at 512.589.7988 or robin@robinscottrealtor.com
Homes sellers are also homebuyers. If you are in the Austin, Texas area and are planing to sell and/or buy a house, contact me for a FREE home market analysis and marketing plan or help finding and purchasing your new home. Robin Scott, REALTOR® 512.589.7988 or robinscottrealtor@gmail.com
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ALL SINGLE FAMILY SALES 2,645 - DOWN 2%
All Active Single Family Listings 9,451 - UP 13%
Single family Median Price $190,000 - up 7%
Single Family Pending Sales 2,573 - DOWN 16%
source: Austin Board of Realtors
MY OPINION OF THE MARKET
Although the information is that our job market and real estate market are strong, I think we are going to start to see a trickle down effect from the real estate and mortgage crisis in the rest of the country. When? I'm thinking some time next year. As you can see, our inventory is high and sales have started to slow. If you know anyone who is intending to sell a house, I'd love to help. You can call or email me at 512.589.7988 or robin@robinscottrealtor.com
Homes sellers are also homebuyers. If you are in the Austin, Texas area and are planing to sell and/or buy a house, contact me for a FREE home market analysis and marketing plan or help finding and purchasing your new home. Robin Scott, REALTOR® 512.589.7988 or robinscottrealtor@gmail.com
Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
GARAGE SALE TIPS for Austin, Texas
Remember: In Austin, the city only allows each residence to have two garage sales per year.
1. Sell only seasonal items: hang clothes and tablecloths up for better viewing. Group pots and pans and bakeware in boxes and let buyers decide what they want. Put a price per piece on the box.
2. Tie sheet sets together with ribbon and mark the size. Generally, they sell for $2-5, depending on size and condition. Tie towel sets together and price them per set.
3. Put kitchen items on a table. Groups pots, pans, bakeware in boxes and let buyers pick out what they want for a set price per piece.
4. Sell dishes, glassware, mugs, and flatware in sets and price them per set.If your set is incomplete, price it lower; if you have sets of 4,6, or 8, price it higher.
5. Put inexpensive flower vases in a box and let buyers pick one for 50 cents to $1.
I want to be you REALTOR®. If you are thinking about selling your house in the greater Austin area, call me at 512.589.7988 and I can walk you through getting your house ready to sell, marketing your house and represent you to the end of the transaction.
Homes sellers are also homebuyers. If you are in the Austin, Texas area and are planing to sell and/or buy a house, contact me for a FREE home market analysis and marketing plan or help finding and purchasing your new home. Robin Scott, REALTOR® 512.589.7988 or robinscottrealtor@gmail.com
Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.
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1. Sell only seasonal items: hang clothes and tablecloths up for better viewing. Group pots and pans and bakeware in boxes and let buyers decide what they want. Put a price per piece on the box.
2. Tie sheet sets together with ribbon and mark the size. Generally, they sell for $2-5, depending on size and condition. Tie towel sets together and price them per set.
3. Put kitchen items on a table. Groups pots, pans, bakeware in boxes and let buyers pick out what they want for a set price per piece.
4. Sell dishes, glassware, mugs, and flatware in sets and price them per set.If your set is incomplete, price it lower; if you have sets of 4,6, or 8, price it higher.
5. Put inexpensive flower vases in a box and let buyers pick one for 50 cents to $1.
I want to be you REALTOR®. If you are thinking about selling your house in the greater Austin area, call me at 512.589.7988 and I can walk you through getting your house ready to sell, marketing your house and represent you to the end of the transaction.
Homes sellers are also homebuyers. If you are in the Austin, Texas area and are planing to sell and/or buy a house, contact me for a FREE home market analysis and marketing plan or help finding and purchasing your new home. Robin Scott, REALTOR® 512.589.7988 or robinscottrealtor@gmail.com
Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.
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Monday, July 9, 2007
Austin Area Market Statistics - May 2007
All single Family Sales 2,679 - UP 2%
All Active Single Family Listings 8,821 - UP 8%
Single Family Median Price $183,160 - UP 5%
Single Family Pending Sales 3,125 - down 5%
source: Austin Board of Realtors
I want to be you REALTOR®. If you are thinking about selling your house in the greater Austin area, call me at 512.589.7988 and I can walk you through getting your house ready to sell, marketing your house and represent you to the end of the transaction.
Homes sellers are also homebuyers. If you are in the Austin, Texas area and are planing to sell and/or buy a house, contact me for a FREE home market analysis and marketing plan or help finding and purchasing your new home. Robin Scott, REALTOR® 512.589.7988 or robinscottrealtor@gmail.com
Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.
Search for homes through Austin MLS
Find your home's value
Buying or selling? Hire an experienced professional. Call Robin Scott, Broker at 512.589.7988.
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