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Contingency Contracts: Friend or Foe?
June 24th, 2010 categories: Bryan Homes, Buying Real Estate, Market Trends, Miramont, Pebble Creek, Real Estate News, Real Estate True Tales, Selling Real Estate, The Realtor's Life, Woodcreek
In the world of real estate, there are few things more intimidating than the dreaded contingency contract. Though they can be confusing at times, I assure you contingency contracts are nothing to be afraid of. In fact, they can be quite beneficial to both the buyer and the seller when used correctly. Let's begin by discussing exactly what a contingency contract is. A contingency contract is what you use to buy a new home when you need the equity from your current house to make the purchase. It is exactly the same as a standard contract except for the fact that it includes an addendum for the sale of another property by the buyer. For that reason, we will focus on the content of the addendum for this article. It is important to note, however, that ALL parts of the contract can affect the seller's willingness to accept an offer. The first question many people have is , "When can I submit a contingency offer?" The answer: Whenever you want. Will a knowledgeable seller take a contingency offer before your current house is under contract to sale? Probably not. For that reason, it is important that your first priority is getting your current house under...| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
How Do I Sell My House FAST?? Step 4
February 27th, 2010 categories: Bryan Homes, Castlegate, Hilltop Lakes, Home Improvement & Design, Miramont, Pebble Creek, Selling Real Estate, Woodcreek
Right now, College Station home sales are outstanding! How can you make sure you capitalize on our great market? I have already covered finding a Realtor, cleaning, pricing, and today I will cover step four in the process: STAGING. Due to the recent outpouring of information on television about staging, many people are under the impression that staging is a difficult process that must be done by a professional. This is not the case. All you need are a few simple guidelines to follow. First, remember that you are selling the space in your house. The larger the space looks, the more value you add. That does not mean you should remove everything. Houses that appear lived in are much easier to sell than empty houses. It simply means that you should leave only enough furniture to give the future owner an idea about what will fit in each room. For instance, in a bedroom you might leave a full size bed and a night stand. Next, you must remember that you are selling a house, not YOUR home. That means that personal items need to be removed. Things like religious symbols and family pictures can sometimes make potential buyers feel like they...| Discussion: 3 Comments »
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 »
Update on the Pond: What Killed the Fish in In South College Station
August 19th, 2008 categories: Kids, Family & Personal Stuff, Woodcreek
I walked out behind my home in College Station this Sunday to find over 100 Buzzards behind my back yard with over 120 dead fish floating in the pond behind my house or scattered along the bank. See Blog All of the Fish in the pond Appear to Have Died Overnight! What the? And a big thank you to the Home Owner's Association for cleaning up the mess so quickly! The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has concluded that the fish in the pond all died due to lack of oxygen. This is also sometimes referred to as the pond "turning over." My understanding is that this occured because: we had a long period with no rain, then lots of rain at once, with not a lot of natural vegetation in the pond, and a fountain that had recently broken. Apparently, once the amount of oxygen decreases to a certain level in a tank, it will kill the fish overnight. Now we have tons of algae in the tank and the whole thing looks nasty and green. This brings me to my latest problem. (more...)| Discussion: 1 Comment »
Thinking of Selling your College Station Home? What to Expect When Interviewing A Realtor
June 16th, 2008 categories: Castlegate, Community Events, Market Trends, Miramont, Pebble Creek, Real Estate News, Selling Real Estate, Woodcreek
When it is time to sell your home in Bryan College Station, and start interviewing Real Estate Agents, you will want to meet with each agent separately. As you call to set up interview and make appointments, take special note of who you get on the phone right away and how long it takes for your phone call to be returned. The time it takes for you to get through to the Realtor will likely be the roughly the same amount of time as if a prospective buyer had called with questions about your home. When you and the agent communicate with one another, you should expect the Realtor to ask you a few questions. (more...)| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
Lightning Prediction In College Station!
May 6th, 2008 categories: Castlegate, Pebble Creek, Schools, Woodcreek
Lightning Prediction Systems have been installed and are now operational in many of the City's parks and schools. The purpose of this system is to further contribute to the safety of users of the outdoor facilities by complementing existing rules and practices already in place. A strobe light will begin to flash and one long 15-second audible alert will sound to indicate that conditions conducive to lightning are present. Procedures to clear fields and pools, stop or postpone athletics, and reduce exposure of personnel outside will be implemented as appropriate. Once the danger has (more...)| Discussion: Your Comments Please »
