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How Do I Sell My House FAST?? Step 3
February 26th, 2010 categories: Bryan Homes, Castlegate, Community Events, Hilltop Lakes, Home Improvement & Design, Miramont, Pebble Creek, Real Estate News, Real Estate True Tales, Selling Real Estate, Woodcreek
In the competitive world of College Station home sales, it is imperative that you stay ahead of the competition. Today, I will cover step three to giving you a great edge: PRICING. Other than contacting a Realtor, this may be the most important step in the process. Pricing is affected by many factors. Just a few of them are how much houses in the area have sold for in the past, how much money you NEED to get, how much money you WANT to get, and how fast you need to sell your house. It is important to remember that pricing will be different for each house as well as each seller. Many people think that the average sales price for their neighborhood is a good place to start. This is often a good idea, but make sure to base your price on average sales price per square foot, not average total sales price. From there, you can add to the price for improvements, decrease price if you are in a hurry to sell, make allowances for repairs, ........the list goes on seemingly forever. The bottom line is that there is no simple formula to follow. This is why it is imperative that...| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
Madeline Stiles Real Estate Broker for College Station Texas
February 12th, 2010 categories: Real Estate News
Madeline Stiles with Century 21 Beal, Inc. received her Real Estate Broker’s License in October. Madeline has been associated with Century 21 Beal since 2001. To complete requirements for the Broker’s License, a Realtor must have experience and at least 270 core hours and 630 classroom hours. Madeline also earned the prestigious Pinnacle Quality Service Award for customer service and is a consistent winner of the Quality Service award. Madeline has lived in College Station since 1975 and received a Bachelors in Economics from Texas A&M since 1978. She and her husband, Greg, have been actively involved in the community. Madeline looks forward to the opportunity to assist you in your next real estate transaction. Call Madeline Stiles at 979-764-2100, madelines@century21bcs.com Century 21 Beal, Inc. College Station Texas Real Estate Homes Specialist| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
Kathy Massey is a Success in College Station!
February 11th, 2010 categories: Real Estate News, Real Estate True Tales
Susan, My husband Chris and I have been extremely impressed with Kathy Massey, our Century 21 Beal Realtor. I first contacted Kathy back in the fall when my husband first heard about his transfer to Dallas. Kathy took the time to give us some good, solid information even though we were not ready to list the house at that time. We went back to Kathy and got our house listed February 1st. We got a contract that evening and a second the morning of February 2nd. I think our house is attractive, but Kathy's pricing advice put us in a great position to get two full-price offers quickly. She's been so patient and friendly through the whole process and continues to be so as we work towards closing. Thank you. Terrie (and Chris) PS - You can reach Kathy at 979-764-2100 or katherinem@century21bcs.com College Station Texas Real Estate - College Station Realtor| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
Market Analysis
December 10th, 2009 categories: Buying Real Estate, Market Trends, Real Estate News
BRYAN, TX -- Sluggish but successful best describes our market.We did not sell as many properties as we did in 2008 BUT it is not nearly as far behind now as it was in January! Notice on the chart below – WE HAVE ITEMS IN GREEN!!! Notice on the chart above – the available inventory on the market is on a slow and steady rise. Is it rising enough to really be concerned about? Not yet but it does bear watching. Did you hear congress extended the First Time Home Buyer Credit AND added a little for those of us who already own real estate? The First Time Home Buyer Credit is up to $8,000 and the Repeat Home Buyer Credit is up to $6,500. If you could purchase a home and get back up to $8,000 MAYBE it is time to think about making a purchase! Also - we are thrilled that Century 21 Beal sold more properties than any other...| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
Texas Has the TOP 5 Healthiest Real Estate Markets!
March 10th, 2009 categories: Real Estate News
Texas is rated with the Top 5 Healthiest Real Estate Markets out of 75 by Boyce Thompson with Hanley Wood Builder Market Intelligence and the top 5 cities are all around Bryan College Station! The report states that when the real estate market recovers the cities below are in a prime position to recover the BEST! The report used the top 75 real estate markets (Bryan College Station was too small to be included in the survey otherwise I'm sure we would have been rated #1!) #15 - Myrtle Beach, FL #14 - Wilmington, NC #13 - Charlott, NC #12 - Denver, CO #11 - Nashville, TN #10 - Washington, DC #9 - Fayetteville, AR #8 - Indianapolis, IN #7 - Seattle, WA #6 - Raleigh, NC #5 - Dallas, Tx #4 - San Antonio, Tx #3 - Fort Worth, Tx #2 - Austin, Tx #1 - Houston, Tx Isn't it great that the Bryan College Station real estate is surrounded by the top 5 real estate markets poised for a great increase during the upcoming real estate rebound! Looks like more growth around Texas A&M University TOO! Susan Hilton - Realtor & Sales Trainer for Century 21 Beal Want to Search the Bryan/College Station Real Estate MLS? CLICK HERE!!! View Susan Hilton’s profile Selling a home in Bryan or College Station, Texas or other location...| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
College Station Tree Preservation Ordinance – What Do YOU Think?
March 7th, 2009 categories: Real Estate News
March 26, 2009 the College Station City Council is having a workshop to review the current draft of the College Station Tree Preservation Ordinance. Are you ready for the City of College Station to tell you what trees you can cut down? The City of College Station City's Tree Preservation Ordinance Purpose states: The purpose and intent of this Section is to promote the preservation of trees and tree stands during construction to facilitate site design and construction that contributes to the long-term viability of existing trees and to develop a process to control the removal of trees. It is further the purpose of this ordinance to prevent the untimely and indiscriminate removal or destruction of trees, maintain and enhance a positive image of the City and to protect trees and promote the ecological, environmental and aesthetic values of the City. Are you ready to have to get a permit to cut a tree? Are you ready to APPLY for a permit to grade your property if there is a tree larger than 8 inches in diameter? If you are outside the City Limits think you don't have to worry? Sorry - right now the draft says - Tree protection requirements will apply to all property in...| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
