If you’re a real estate professional or a Texas property owner preparing to sell, you’ll need to be up to speed on the new disclosure law put into effect by the Texas legislature and enforced by Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) and Texas REALTORS. As of September 1, 2021, Texas sellers are required to provide [...]
In a perfect world the home inspections you order as a real estate agent would all come back perfect and you can move on to a smooth closing. Wouldn’t that be nice? The reality is: no home is perfect no matter how great of shape it may appear to be in. Whether it’s a vintage [...]
With a limited number of houses on the market in Texas and throughout the country, the competition is stiff when it comes to home buying. Many real estate agents and the sellers they represent are finding themselves caught in bidding wars. A bidding war is defined as: two or more parties competing for the purchase [...]
A seller's disclosure statement may seem like additional paperwork when selling a home; however, it’s something that should not be taken lightly. While it might be tempting to say: Selling Property “As Is,” this won’t fly without some important disclosures. Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires that sellers and real estate professionals disclose to potential [...]
You went to the extra effort to install solar panels into your home and now you’re thinking about selling. But what about those solar panels? Will potential buyers see them as an asset or unattractive and a potential nuisance? Will they make your house tougher to sell? You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that [...]
No Pets Allowed! As a property owner/manager, you have the best interest of your property in mind and likely have very legitimate reasons for not allowing pets. You might even be a pet lover yourself, but your rentals are simply not conducive to having cats and dogs. In “close quarter” apartment complexes, the noise and [...]
It seems like no matter what you buy these days...from a vacuum to a vehicle...you get hit up for a warranty. However, you might be surprised to be offered a warranty when purchasing a home. After all, you typically have homeowner’s insurance built into your house payment depending on the policy. Why would you need [...]
