Selling Your Home? Two Time Savers that Leave a Great Impression
Friday, January 20, 2023Do you want the buyers agent to spend time prepping your home, or actually show your home?Before the scheduled home showing appointment starts, try these two time savers for agents:1. Turn on All LightsI will never forget the listing agents who inform me, “Please show up to the showing 20-30 minutes early to turn on... More
Want to Break Up with Renting? First 3 Steps
Friday, January 13, 2023Step One: Find a LOCAL REALTOR (possibly me)It’s important to go with a local realtor because they are the local experts for the area.Step Two: Talk to a LOCAL LENDERI recommend you talk with a local lender because they will not only help you determine if you can buy a home, but they also have local... More
Awarded TOP SALES VOLUME at Tyler Texas ETXPP
Friday, January 06, 2023Holy Toledo, Batman!I am honored to have been awardedTOP SALES VOLUME for TYLER at East Texas Preferred Properties in 2022To my clients, thank you for choosing me to be your realtor. I am blessed that I have earned your trust!You can continue to rely on me, in 2023!
All The Best to YOU From ME in 2023!
Friday, December 30, 2022Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction. Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas from Kelly Raulston!
Friday, December 23, 2022The House Of Christmas | G.K. Chesterton"There fared a mother driven forthOut of an inn to roam;In the place where she was homelessAll men are at home.The crazy stable close at hand,With shaking timber and shifting sand,Grew a stronger thing to abide and standThan the square stones of Rome.For men are homesick in their homes,And... More
Worried About Buyers Remorse? 5 Ways to Prevent It!
Friday, December 16, 20225 Ways to Avoid Buyer’s Remorse from Texas RealtorsGet In Your CarHave you considered drive time? Take a practice drive during busy times (morning and evening rush hour).Take a WalkSpend time in the neighborhood to check if there is a lot of road or construction noise nearby.Look Beyond StagingA well-staged house can highlight some features,... More
5 Reasons You SHOULD Go to Open Houses
Friday, December 09, 2022Normally, when people are looking for a home, they usually start online. Especially with all of the websites, apps, emails, buyers have more opportunities to see homes from the comfort of their own home.However, open houses are still prevalent, and still a great way to see the home!Why?1. People need people.One of the reasons REALTORS®... More
Buying or Selling During November or December? How to Best Prepare
Friday, December 02, 2022Daylight Savings TimeIt will get darker earlierso showing times need to be adjustedHunting SeasonInspectors, Surveyors, Appraisers will take time off..SCHEDULE ASAP>>>THE GAME CHANGER <<<Some title companies will be CLOSED on NON-HOLIDAY DAYSYou must take that into account for closing day!How can you best prepare for this time of year?Plan for it!Communicate! Communicate! Communicate!Do not assume anything!Check... More
Happy Thanksgiving From Kelly Raulston 2022
Friday, November 25, 2022Thanksgiving Ode, November 15th, 1888. By James McIntyre September came and with it frost The season's pasture it seemed lost, And the wondrous yield of corn Of its green beauty it was shorn. Frost it came like early robber, But gentle rains came in October, Which were absorbed by grateful soil; With green once more the pastures smile. And cows again are happy seen Enjoying... More
How Do You Know if There is An Open House?
Friday, November 18, 2022Check the...local newspaperdriving around your favorite neighborhoodsonline websites appsIf a REALTOR® is going to be hosting an open house, they will most likely advertise!When Do Open Houses Typically Occur?When I host an open house, it is typically a 2-3 hour time slot anywhere between 10:00 am-4:00 pm on the weekend.As you approach the weekend, I... More
