Real Estate Newsletter Makeover

My newsletter has a new look with all kinds of information about buying, selling and owning a home plus market statistics. If you would like to subscribe, email robin@robinscottrealtor.com with "add to newsletter" in the subject line and please include your name and city.

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

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Sold in Rattan Creek/Milwood

Sold the second day on the market with multiple offers above asking price! Congratulations Chris and Cristyn!

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

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A Fast Growing City - Austin

Coming from Houston 25 years ago, I wanted to make sure I was moving to a city that had potential growth and provided a minimum of amenities. Austin has grown into an amenity filled city in which to live with many parks, access to lakes, hills, camping, spots events, major music events, movie making, quality shopping, major employers, great restaurants and more.

 Now one of the fastest growing cities in the US, according to a recent article published in the Austin American Statesman, Austin experienced a 12.3 percent increase from July 2011 to July 2012 with a population count of 1,834,303.

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

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Better Business Bureau

It's an unfortunate thing that the general public doesn't trust REALTORS because to be a REALTOR you are not only licensed by the state in which you practice and subject to local laws but you are also a member of the National Association of REALTORS which hold you to a strict code of ethics.

The Better Business Bureau called to ask if I'd be interested in becoming accredited through them. It is another way to assure the public that you are ethical and a solid business risk. If I were to display the BBB membership logo on my marketing, is that something that would encourage you to contact and chose me as your REALTOR?

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

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Winner of 5 Star Professional Award

5 STAR PROFESSIONAL AWARD! Look in the June issue of Texas Monthly for my name, Robin Scott, REALTOR, on a list of 5 Star Professionals in the Austin area.

Five Star Professional is the largest and most widely published award program in North America. 

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

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Your Credit Score and Your Interest Rate

The better your credit score, the lower your interest rate! With current interest rates, a homebuyer with a FICO score of 760-850 ( and 850 is the highest score available) your loan rate may be 3.277% APR. With a lower score of 620-639 you might expect 4.878% APR. On a 30-year fixed rate mortgage of $150,000 that could be a difference of $139 a month in your mortgage payment. To see how your credit score could effect your loan amount visit www.myfico.com/myfico/creditcentral/loanrates.aspx

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

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13433 Gent under contract in 2 days!

The real estate market in Austin is very hot! I posted this listing for sale at 8PM on Tuesday, had 20 showings on Wednesday and 5 offers on Thursday. It's under contract now. If you have a house to sell, I want to be your REALTOR. Call me at 512.589.7988 to schedule an appointment and find out what your home might sell for and how I can sell it.

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

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For Sale in Rattan Creek/Milwood

  
For only $209,000, this home is in the popular neighborhood of Rattan Creek; close to shopping and major employeers. Neighborhood amenities include community park, pool, tennis, jog/bike and more. RRISD blue ribbon schools. It's a 3/2.5.2 with 2 dining and 2 living. Indoor utility and master down. Special features include laminate and tile flooring, vaulted ceiling, fireplace, granite coutertops, tile backsplash, some stainless appliances, stone patio and more. 1997 sq.ft. per appraiser. Built in 1995. 13433 Gent. Dr. ML#7783693. Call Robin at 512.589.7988.
http://www.tourfactory.com/962025

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

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6 Flags Over Texas

Here are some interesting facts about Texas:

• Austin is the state capital.
  
  
• The Texas Capitol building is about 15 feet taller than the U.S. Capitol.
  
  
• Texas is the only state allowed to fly their flag at the same level as the U.S. flag
  
  
• Texas was an independent nation from 1836 to 1845.
  
  
• Texas became a state on December 29, 1845.
  
  
• Six national flags have flown over Texas. They are:
  1. Spain — 1519-1685; 1690-1821
  2. France — 1685-1690
  3. Mexico — 1821-1836
  4. Republic of Texas — 1836-1845
  5. Confederate States of America 1861-1865
  6. United States of America — 1845-1861; 1865-present
     
     
• The King Ranch near Corpus Christi is larger than the state of Rhode Island.
  
  
• NASA is based in Houston. In fact, the first word spoken from the moon on July 20, 1969 was Houston.

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

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Buying or selling? Hire an experienced professional. Call Robin Scott, Broker at 512.589.7988.

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