Buyers: SOLD Status, What Does This Mean?
Friday, March 01, 2024When you are going onto third party real estate websites, you may come across a home that says it has "SOLD" as the status.However, you drive by the house, and it appears there is a "FOR SALE" sign in front of the home.You want to see the house...but you are not sure if it is... More
Buyers: Contingent Active VS. Pending (IN TEXAS)
Friday, February 23, 2024What does Contigent Active and Pending really mean?In general...Contingent Active: The seller and buyer have a mutual agreement, however there is a contingency on this home. A lot of the time it means that the buyer has to sell a home in order to buy the one for sale. Pending: The seller and buyer have a mutual agreement,... More
Buyers: Active VS Option Pending (TEXAS)
Friday, February 16, 2024Active, Pending, Sold… What do all of these words really mean? (IN TEXAS)When you are looking for a home in Texas online, knowing the right vocabulary will help keep you informed, focused, and not falling in love with a home that isn’t for sale. In general...Active: Home is currently for sale. We will need to schedule... More
Have A Happy Valentine's Day From Kelly Raulston
Friday, February 09, 2024Happy Valentine's Day! I am so thankful you visited my website, as I do LOVE real estate!“Where we love is home, home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts.” ― Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.Ready to make a move? I would love if you hit the "Call Kelly" button or filled out the contact... More
Sellers: How to Prep for Moving While Your Home is on The Market
Friday, February 02, 2024How to Prep for Moving While Your Home is on The MarketAsk local businesses, friends, and neighbors for leftover boxes.Continue to Declutter and Depersonalize. Storage too full? Buyers are understanding if there are boxes of your belongings in the garage. However, the boxes need to be organized and stacked nicely. Also, you will want to... More
Sellers: Before We Get Your Home on The Market
Friday, January 26, 2024Before we make your home LIVE on the market, please make sure we have dicussed the following:Do you already know you will need time after your home closes and funds to move? Then we will need to disclose this to the buyer’s agents. Now how much time will you receive? That is negotiable.Declutter and Depersonalize.... More
Moved to A New City? Four Ways to Meet Lifelong Friends
Friday, January 19, 2024Just moved to a new city, and are not quite sure how to make new friends? Take a look at these four ideas!Hit up the gym… Not only is this a great way to relieve stress from work, but if you try some of the group classes, you may find something in common with someone... More
What to do with all of those real estate documents?
Friday, January 12, 2024As soon as the home closes and funds, the title company will usually ask you how you want your closing documents. Sometimes they either print them out, or email you a copy. Sometimes, they even provide a thumb drive of all those documents. I recommend you keep all real estate documents in a safe place!... More
THANK YOU (ETX View 40 Under Forty Update)
Friday, January 05, 2024Thank you for the nominations. Thank you for the votes. Thank you for the constant support. Thank you for believing in me! Even though I didn’t win 40 Under Forty, Top 4 is pretty sweet!Ready to make a move? Hit the "Call Kelly!" button, or fill out the contact information tab today.
Happy New Year from Kelly Raulston
Friday, December 29, 2023Happy New Year to YOU!May the new year...bring new friendshipsbring new opportuintiesIf you have a loved one who had mentioned to you about selling their home in 2024, I would be honored if you referred them to me! The highest compliment you can give is the referral of your friends and family.
