Showing posts with label realtor in austin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label realtor in austin. Show all posts

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Another Successful Closing - Sold in Pflugerville


Hooray! Another successful closing. I was the second REALTOR to represent this seller and I'm happy to say it is no longer available because it is SOLD. In Pflugerville, a 4/2.5/2 with 2 living and 2 dining and an asking price of $154,900 which I had listed for 97 days.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Lead-Based Paint and Your Home

Prior to 1978, latex paint didn't exist and we didn't know that lead-based paint was hazardous to your health. Now that we know, any home built before 1978 must disclose upon sale the possibility of lead-based paint.

The federal government has made it all very easy for us by providing an Addendum for Seller's Disclosure of Information on Lead-based Paint which must be signed by the buyer and seller previous to the sales contract and the pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home published by the EPA which explains how lead can get into your body, what harm it causes and how to protect yourself.

Also, if you are considering renovating a home that was built before 1978 there is a publication Renovate Right to help you avoid any harmful mistakes.
Be sure you understand the risks and preventative measures you can take if you live in or considering purchasing a home built before 1978.

And, I want to be your REALTOR®! If there is any information you would like regarding relocating to the Austin area, let me know. You can contact me at robin@robinscottrealtor.com, 512.589.7988 or just comment on this blog entry.

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Friday, March 13, 2009

Remodeling and Home Improvement

You should be happy in your own home so if you want to update, upgrade, remodel, add on or redecorate, enjoy the results.
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 It's sometimes necessary to make improvements if you are planning on selling a house so that you will be competitive in the market. When it comes to making decisions about which improvements to make, you should consult a REALTOR because REALTORS are in the market place every day and know what buyers want and what they will pay.

According to a study by Remodeling magazine, exterior home projects bring the biggest return on investment.
80% of costs are recovered on wood deck additions and siding replacement
76% were recovered on window replacements
76% were recovered on major mid-range kitchen remodels
79.5% were recovered on minor kitchen remodels
74.4% were recovered on mid-range bathroom remodels

Home offices, Sunroom additions and backup power generators were the least profitable.

And, I want to be your REALTOR®! If there is any information you would like regarding relocating to the Austin area, let me know. You can contact me at robin@robinscottrealtor.com, 512.589.7988 or just comment on this blog entry.

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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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

What Home Buyers and Sellers are Thinking

The 2008 Texas Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers conducted by the National Association of REALTORS® is based on 510 responses from Texas buyers who purchased between July 2007 and June 2008 and from those buyers who had also sold a home revealed some very interesting information about homebuyers and sellers in Texas.

32 is the average age of first-time homebuyers
$69,200 is the median income of first-time homebuyers
16% of homebuyers are single women
7% of homebuyers are single men
66% of homebuyers said they would definitely use the same agent again
44% said that commuting costs were very important
89% were born in the United States
81% said their real estate agent was a useful source of information
68% of buyers interviewed one agent
28% said that an agent's honesty and trustworthiness was the most important factor in their choice
28% of sselelrs were in their home 3 years or less
33% of buyers found their home through their agent
63% of for-sale-by-owner sellers said they would use an agent the next time
8% of sales in Texas were short sales

And, I want to be your REALTOR®! If there is any information you would like regarding relocating to the Austin area, let me know. You can contact me at robin@robinscottrealtor.com, 512.589.7988 or just comment on this blog entry.

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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TESTIMONIALS
“My husband and I really enjoyed working with Robin to sell our first home in 2004. She is very professional and knowledgeable about the many aspects of the real estate market. We have sought her advice many times since working with her initially in 2004. We have recommended Robin numerous times to friends and family and never hear anything but thanks and praise!” October 24, 2008
Top qualities: Personable , Expert , High Integrity
Emily King hired Robin as a Real Estate Agent in 2004
“Robin is a excellent real estate agent that I can't recommend enough. She is professional, honest, deeply understanding and personable. She has helped me through the process of real estate ownership and is currently my property manager for a rental home I own. I have referred her many times to clients, friends and family and they have all been more than happy with the services that she has provided for them.” July 3, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results , Expert , High Integrity
Molly Scott hired Robin as a Real Estate Agent in 2005 , and hired Robin more than once
“Robin gave me excellent suggestions on how to best position my house when it went on the market. She used various marketing tools so it was on many websites and listings with fantastic pictures! She also helped me sort through several offers so I made the best decision for me. She gives you a level of personal service that is hard to find elsewhere.” June 16, 2008
Top qualities: Great Results , Expert , High Integrity
Lauren Grossman hired Robin as a Real Estate Agent in 2007
“Robin has always been expert, reliable, helpful and knowledgeable about the market in a great asset to our family.” June 9, 2008
Top qualities: Personable , Expert , High Integrity
Monty Henson hired Robin as a Real Estate Agent in 2003 and hired Robin more than once
“Robin Scott is an exceptional Realtor. Robin will do whatever it takes to enhance a property's appeal to make it stand out above the competition! She knows what it takes to prepare a home for sale. She is sharp, professional and takes a personal interest in her client's home.”  

March 10, 2008
Honning Susan , Owner , Texas Staged Homes worked directly with Robin at Amelia Bullock Realtors
“I've met Robin through various home buying transactions for people I know, and have found that she does a great job of supporting her clients in marketing their homes or helping to buy a new home. She has strong marketing and promotional skills, and is one of the best agents I've seen in communicating with clients and potential buyers or sellers.”  

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Another Successful Closing

One day when I was helping my mother move, I received a call from a REALTOR in Colorado with a referral for me. He had found me on the Real Estate Buyers Agent Council (REBAC) Web site and because I'm an Accredited Buyer's Agent in Austin, he wanted to refer some friends to me.

Cori and Jason were relocating to the Austin area and wanted to buy a house. We looked at about 15 homes during 4 shopping trips and identified a winner. I helped them negotiate price and terms and today we closed and funded. They are moving into their home and are very excited to be in Austin and in their new home. Congratulations to Jason and Cori.

I love helping buyers fulfill their dreams, achieve their goals and find their home.

Robin Scott, Broker. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. Amelia ?Bullock Realtors. 512.589.7988.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

AUSTIN AREA MARKET STATISTICS - from August

Here are the market statistics from AUGUST compared to AUGUST 2007 in the greater Austin area:

Homes Sold 1,992 - down 20%

Median Sales Price $195,000 - up 2%

Active Listings 10,348 - up 5%

Average Days on Market 69 - up 19%

source: Austin Board of Realtors

Robin Scott, REALTOR®. Certified Residential Specialist, Seller's Representative Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

BREAST CANCER AWARNESS MONTH

Yes. October is breast cancer awareness month and the 2nd anniversary of my discovery that I had breast cancer. Ironic isn't it. I'm doing great but I wouldn't want anyone to have to go through what I did and I survived. So, I'm writing to remind you how important monthly self exams and annual mammograms are. I found my cancer during a self exam. Please encourage others you know to be proactive about their health. The statistics are staggering and catching breast cancer early critical. Best wishes to you all and the best of health.

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp

Robin Scott, Broker.
Certified Residential Specialist, Seller's Representative Specialist and Accredited Buyer's Representative.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

AUSTIN METRO RAIL

red line2014 Update: My friend Maureen and I rode the RedLine from the Howard Station to downtown where it dropped us in back of the Convention Center. It was easy and fun.

Scheduled to begin service in the fall of 2008 (today is the first day of fall) the Capital MetroRail is on schedule. The first line, known as the Red Line, will run from Leader to Downtown Austin. The full trip is expected to take 50 minutes and will make 9 stops. Starting downtown at 4th St between Neches and Trinity, it will proceed to Plaza Saltillo at 5th and Comal, to MLK and Alexander, to Airport Blvd. just south of Highland Mall, to Crestview on Lamar between Justin and St. Johns, to Kramer -location pending, to Howard Ln. at MoPac, to Lakeline Bvd. at Lyndhurst and finally to Leander on 183 north of FM2243.

In you know anyone interested in buying or selling a house, I want to be your REALTOR®. Robin Scott, Broker. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist.

And, I want to be your REALTOR®! If there is any information you would like regarding relocating to the Austin area, let me know. You can contact me at robin@robinscottrealtor.com, 512.589.7988 or just comment on this blog entry.

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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Tuesday, September 23, 2008

PROTESTING PROPERTY TAXES

Visitors from other states are sometimes shocked at the amount we in Texas pay in property taxes but we don't have state income taxes and we use property taxes to fund our schools. I'm all in favor of contributing to education but sometimes that tax bill pinches.

In Texas, the county appraisal district always seems to be behind in what is going on in the market and they don't have access to an MLS system. It usually takes them some time to catch on that the market has gone up and by the time they are reassessing the value of your home, it's starting to go down again.

This year I just had to protest. Williamson county appraised one of my properties for $30,000 more than I new it could sell for. Taxes are paid at the end of the year but assessed at the beginning so you do have time to protest but they want to see information on what your home value was January 1 which means you must find comparable sales from the previous year.

Because I'm a REALTOR® and do have access to MLS, I was able to put together a package of collateral material and successfully got the property value reduced by about $20,000. Whew!

If you think your proposed tax evaluation is out of line, consult your REALTOR®. Property sales prices in Texas are not public information so it would be hard for you to determine the market value with strong supporting data but your REALTOR® should be able to help.

Robin Scott, Broker. Certified Residential Specialist.

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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