Buyers: How to Best Use "Option Period" Time
Friday, May 10, 2024What is Option Period?In the state of Texas, option period is the unrestricted right to terminate a contract. However, it is only a time period that is negotiated during the buyer and seller, and on the last day of option period, you only get until 4:59PM. It is an opportunity to make an educated decision... More
Six Facts About Kelly Raulston
Friday, May 03, 20241. She has two nephews; Lucas and Wade. Lucas is her brother's child, and Wade is her sister-in-law's child. Both are as cute as a button.2. She has two dachshunds: Greta and Karl. She recently rescued Karl from a local animal shelter, and previously, Karl has two abusive owners back to back. Karl and Greta... More
WARNING: When Close Date is Around Memorial Day
Friday, April 26, 2024I wanted to make sure that I had an opportunity to give you a head's up. A very real head's up. Closing around Memorial Day can be, or may be, more hectic than closing around Christmas.Yes, it is still possible to close around Memorial Day, but I need to prep you.Title companies in East Texas... More
Buyers: Summer Home Showing Checklist
Friday, April 19, 2024When touring homes during the Texas Summer, please remember the following:1. Water.It is extremely important to keep water on you and to be drinking it constantly during showing appointments. We can absolutely schedule for bathroom breaks, but the Texas sun will dehydrate you very quickly. If you could pack a cooler with ice as well,... More
Buyers: Want to See Multiple Homes in ONE Day?
Friday, April 12, 2024You have been looking on-line, and you have hit the "favorite" button on 20 houses. That is wonderful! But before we book showing appointments, I need you to do the following:1.Have your Pre-Approval or Proof of Funds Letter ReadyIf you need financing, then submitting a pre-approval letter with your offer is stronger than a pre-qualification... More
Sellers: Living in Your Home While on Market
Friday, April 05, 2024The goal is to make your home as easy to show, with the best first impression. Meaning, you want to showcase your home, not highlight your stuff. You want buyers to be able to imagine their lives in the home without distractions.When you are ready to list your home:Showing SchedulingDo you know you need 1-hour... More
Sellers: Living in Your Home While on Market; Before You List
Friday, March 29, 2024The goal is to make your home as easy to show, with the best first impression. Meaning, you want to showcase your home, not highlight your stuff. You want buyers to be able to imagine their lives in the home without distractions.When I list your home, I will have a professional photographer who will make... More
Sellers: How to Deal With Bad Feedback
Friday, March 22, 2024Did you just have a home showing, and receive bada feedback from an agent about your home? How to accept the feedback, and move on!1. Take a deep breath. It is just business. I know that this is your home that you have made memories in. You have laughed and cried in this home. However, it... More
Have A Happy St Patrick's Day from Kelly Raulston
Friday, March 15, 2024Happy St. Patrick's Day! As, I am 1/4 Irish heritage, this day has always brought a smile to my face.Now that I am a Texas real estate agent, here is my Irish blessin' to ya!May the roof over your head always be strong!Especially with April showers coming, it might be a good opportunity to get... More
Buyers: Cameras in Home
Friday, March 08, 2024As a buyer…Before you walk into a home, you need to be prepared that there may be a camera in the home. As our technology becomes “smarter”, and can be linked to smart phones via applications(apps), you need to be prepared. Cameras, security systems, motion detectors, and even the “chromes and Alexas” are more readily... More
