Where to Advertise a Home for Sale

Where is the right place to advertise a home for sale? It's important to know where buyers are looking so your home is advertised in the right places. Statistics a high for on-line activity.

Over 90% of buyers look on-line before they even contact a REALTOR and here is where they say they are looking according to a survey published in the January issue of CRS (certified residential specialist) magazine:

54% local multiple listing service Website. In Austin that's austinhomesearch.com. To get on that site you must be listed with a REALTOR and on the MLS.

51% Realtor.com. To get on that site you must be listed with a REALTOR and on the MLS.

47% real estate agent Web site

39% Mobile apps

27% for sale-by-owner Web sites

19% search engine sites

13% other real estate Web sites

When you list with Robin Scott, REALTOR you will be advertised on MLS for other REALTORS, austinhomesearch.com, REALTOR.com and my real estate agent Web site. Plus as many other sites as I can get you listed on. If you are considering selling you house in the general Austin area, call or email me for a presentation of the services I offer home sellers. 512.589.7988, 855.501.2799 or robin@robinscottrealtor.com

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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The Future of Austin Toll Roads

The Texas Department of Transportation and the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority are working on improvements and additions to our toll system.

• The Manor Expressway (Hwy 290) is open for 1.5 miles or road from US183 to just east of Springdale in east Austin. Eventually it will be a 6 mile stretch to be completed in 2014.

• There is an environmental study working to determine whether to add 6 tolled lanes on 7 miles of road from Hwy 290 to Hwy 71.

• There is a proposal to do an environmental study to determine the benefit of adding express toll lanes to on US 183 in the grassy median from Loop 1 (MoPac) to RM 620.

• There is a plan to start construction on express lanes on Loop 1 (MoPac) adding 1 tolled lane in each direction from Parmer to Lady Bird Lake in April and this project may take 2 1/2 years.

What do you think about the toll road expansion?

Happy driving!

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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Austin's Rail System

Gradually, Austin is adding a metro rail system. Information in route, stops and times and can be found at http://www.capmetro.org/metrorail/.

Presently the RedLine MetroRail runs from Cedar Park to downtown Austin. The city is proposing to expand the MetroRail passenger line with a a fixed-car rail that will run from the east Austin development Meuller which is one of the RedLine stops to the Austin Convention Center. With pickups occurring every 10 to 15 minutes, this line would connect downtown, the Capitol Comples and The University of Austin with transfer stops. Look for this proposal in a 2014 bond election with a target up and running date of 2021.

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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Why Home Sellers to Sell

Often I'm asked by homebuyers why a seller may be selling his/her home.

As REALTORS representing the seller, we can't disclose that information without our sellers permission so it's unlikely that the REALTOR representing the buyer will know or can find out. According to a 2012 survey by the National Association of REALTORS Survey of Home Buyers and Sellers we have this information to offer:
11% Desire a larger home
9% Job related
8% Change in family situation
7% looking for an affordable home

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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How Homebuyers Choose a Neighborhood

According to  a 2012 survey from National Association of REALTORS Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, here are some factors homebuyers consider when deciding where to purchase a home.

61% Quality of the neighborhood
43% Convenience to jobs
39% Affordability of homes
35% convenience of family and friends
26% Convenience to shopping
25% Quality of school district
22% Convenience to schools
19% Convenience to entertainment

Do you want information of neighborhoods, schools, and area amenities? When you work with me, I can provide that to you. Call me to schedule an appointment to discuss what I can do for you to help you purchase a home and relocate in or to the Austin area. 512.589.7988 or robin@robinscottealtor.com

LEASED! FOR LEASE 2511 Kinclaven Court in Twin Creeks, Cedar Park for $1995.
This is an updated garden home in the popular golf course community of Twin Creeks. Cul-de-sac street, with area amenities including club house, fitness center, tennis, pool and jog/bike. A 3/2/2 of 1969 sq.ft. built in 2005 with study,granite, hard tile, hardwood, crown molding, sprinkler system, security system plus refrigerator, washer and dryer are included. MLS# 5805988. For more information including interior photos visit www.robinscottrealtor.com or call Robin at 512.589.7988 to view.

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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For Lease -3/2/2 in Twin Creeks

Do You Know Anyone looking for a Lease in Twin Creeks?

 
LEASED! 2511 KINCLAVEN COURT, CEDAR PARK for $1995/month
This is a great 3/2/2 garden home in the popular community of Twin Creeks which is in LISD, has a community club house, park, pool and more. The home is 1969 sq.ft., built in 2005 with a small backyard for low maintenance and an enclosed front courtyard. There are many upgrades such as granite, crown molding, recessed lighting, security system and more. The refrigerator, washer and dryer are included.

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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Events Calendar for Austin - February 2013

EVENTS CALENDAR
Feb. 2 Caranval Brasilero - Palmer Events Center @ 8 PM.

Feb. 2-3 The Marriage of Figaro Long Center 

Feb. 12 Mardi Gras 6th Street

Feb. 17 LIVESTRONG Austin Marathon and Half Marathon 16th street and Congress @ 7 AM

Feb. 16 Year of the Snake Celebration Austin's Chinatown Center starting at 10 AM

Feb. 23 Art Night Austin 2013 tour of galleries 7-10 PM

Feb. 23 African American Community Heritage Festival Houston Tillotson University 1-5 PM

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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Congrats to All! First-Time Homebuyer Success

Congratulations to my agent and daughter Elle on another successful closing and to Olamide on the purchase of his first home!

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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Austin Market Statiscics - December 2012

Below are the new statistics for the Austin area housing market. Find the change between November 2012 and December 2012 as well as the change between December 2011 and December 2012.

AUSTIN AREA MARKET STATISTICS

For DECEMBER 2012 Information

Homes Sold: 1,828 - UP 9.5% from NOVEMBER 2012
Median Sales Price: $210,000 - UP 5% from NOVEMBER 2012
Days on Market: 71 - UP 3% from NOVEMBER 2012
Active Listings: 5,737 - DOWN 10.5% from SEPTEMBER 2012

 - Source: Austin Board of Realtors




Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.

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