Updated Seller’s Disclosure Notice Effective September 1st
The Texas Real Estate Commission has released an updated Seller’s Disclosure Notice for mandatory use Sept. 1. It’s available for voluntary use immediately. As of Sept. 1, 2019, the new Seller’s Disclosure Notice has questions in paragraphs 6, 7 and 8 relative to floodplains, and includes definitions of the various categories according to FEMA. In […]
Effective September 1, 2019: Texas Title Rate and Rule Revisions
Please note that beginning September 1, 2019, there will be a change to the basic premium rate for title insurance including an overall adjustment of -4.9 percent. Changes made in 2019 affect 2020 Texas title rates. The Texas Commissioner of Insurance has issued an order adjusting the basic premium rate for title insurance and amending […]
14 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes To Avoid
Here is some great advice for the first-time homebuyer. Buying your first home comes with many big decisions, and it can be as scary as it is exciting. It’s easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of home shopping and make mistakes that could leave you with buyer’s remorse later. If this is your […]
It’s All About The Staging
If you are thinking about selling your home, one of the top things to think about is staging it. When you have your home staged and decluttered, it gives the potential buyer the opportunity to visualize themselves and their furniture in their future home. This video shows the difference staging does make in the before […]
How To Keep Your Home Looking Show-Ready
You have decluttered, cleaned and done little touch-ups here and there. Now, how do your keep your home looking show ready. Here is a great post from Realtor.com that hits on a few quick cleaning hacks to help you be prepared for that unexpected showing. When you’re selling your home, you must be ready for people […]
Klyde Warren Park – A True Gem In Downtown Dallas
The Story of Klyde Warren Park Building a 5-acre deck park over a recessed eight-lane freeway took an imaginative and hard-working team of Dallas leaders with a clear vision. Common Ground Klyde Warren Park creates green space “out of thin air” that connects the vibrant Uptown neighborhood with the Dallas Arts District and downtown. The […]
Smart Homes: What Realtors Need To Know
Is Your Seller’s Surveillance Putting Them At Risk?
Have you thought about the possible legal considerations regarding the listings you may have that have audio or video devices? Here is a great article written by Wes Bearden that touches on those issues. Selling a home can be frustrating to homeowners. They’re asked to allow strangers into their home. They may never receive feedback […]
June 2019 Housing Minute from NAR
https://youtu.be/iouTC7T12UU This video was published by NAR on June 28, 2019. Both pending and existing home sales rose on a month over month basis in May.
Instagram For Business
Instagram has become one of the most popular social media platforms for businesses. Here are some ideas to use for marketing your business. Add professional-looking photos. Instagram is a photo-sharing social media platform, so it’s important to share visually pleasing content. Generic photos won’t cut it. Take photos, edit them, and take the time to make […]
