Real Estate Sign Enhancement to Consider
Friday, August 18, 2023Especially if your home is located in an area that is not illuminated at night, I highly suggest you place solar lights by the real estate sign. This can help showcase the sign in the front yard during the evenig time.However, be aware that some cities my not allow this.You can purchase the solar lights at... More
Open House Sign Placement
Friday, August 11, 2023Whenever I host an open house, I typically like to try to have at least three "open house" signs. One in front of the property.One on the road coming into the property.One on a busy intersection leading to the road coming into the property.I also make sure that I market my open houses through the Multiple... More
The BEST Compliment You Can Give A Realtor...
Friday, August 04, 2023The best compliment you can give a realtor is thereferral of your friends and family.Thank you for your trust, support, and continuing to refer friends and family to chose me as their realtor!
Sellers: Something to Consider
Friday, July 28, 2023Sometimes there will be days that your home will show 23 times a day.Sometimes it will be just once a day.Sometimes it will be just once a week.Or every other week.Depending on price point, location, and motiviation, it can take more or less time for a home to sell.Sometimes the home is listed for 1... More
Sold Sign Removal
Friday, July 21, 2023When a home offically sells, that is when I will -remove the real estate sign-remove the lockbox off the door-drop the keys off at the title company for the new buyer to pick up with their closing documents-remove directional leading to the house-change the status in the Mutliple Listing System from "pending" to "sold"If you are... More
Buyer and Sellers:Mindset Shift
Friday, July 14, 2023Real Estate can be stressful. Real Estate is full of deadlines.Real Estate sometimes feels like a whole lot of "have-to's"I have to get the house cleaned for this showingI have to get this document to my lender.I have to sign electronic signature.I have to leave my refridgerator to make the deal work.Instead of saying "have to"why... More
If You Drive By a Real Estate Sign That Says "Under Contract"...
Friday, July 07, 2023If you drive by a home sign that says PENDING or UNDER CONTRACT, you may feel inclined to call the listing agent and ask what the home is under contract for price wise.However, realtors can not relay confidential information about contract details. So, instead of asking for contract details, call ME (Kelly Raulston), and ask- are there... More
SELLERS: Do You Have to Accept the First Offer?
Friday, June 30, 2023The first offer might be the best one.It might be the worst.You might get multiple offers.You might not.However, you are not required to take the first offer that you received (in Texas)..You canAcceptCounterORRejectANY OFFER!.You can reject an offer that is way over asking price.You can accept an offer that is way under asking price..However, PLEASE... More
What Happens if You Run Late to Home Showing Appointment?
Friday, June 23, 2023Please show up to your home showing appointment on time. Instead of you having enough time to view the property, if your late, you end up rushing this valuable appointment time. If you were late to the first appointment, this could snowball into rushing every other appointment.Plus, you do not know if there is another home showing... More
BUYERS: It is NOW More Important Than Ever....
Friday, June 16, 2023It is now more important than ever to get pre-qualification by a lender of your choosing. I am always going to recommend LOCAL!Local lenders, local banks, local professionals.Why? Because these individuals have local knowledge about our real estate market.They also have local resources to better suit your East Texas real estate needs.They are also our neighbors,... More
