Test Drive Your Next Home
You’ve toured the house. You like what you see. But what is it really like to live there? Practic...
Is the Price Right?
Whether you’re selling your home or making an offer to buy one, setting a price is an important de...
3 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership While Renting
You may not be ready to buy your first home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare now. Here a...
Buying a Home—It’s About More Than Features
You love the wood floors, chef’s kitchen, and spa-like bathroom. But remember that there’s more ...
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Report Shows Areas of Progress & Need For Improvement
While diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and marketing towards the LGBTQ+ community have gaine...
Do Your Clients Know What to Expect?
Unrealistic expectations can lead to disappointed and unsatisfied clients. However, you can take ste...
Working With Senior Clients
Seniors Real Estate Specialist Designation Course The SRES designation course helps real estate p...
What to Do When There are Multiple Offers
Limited inventory in most Texas markets has led to fierce competition for purchasing homes. Buyers ...
Can You Use Escalation Clauses?
You and your buyers may think adding an escalation clause to Special Provisions is a great way to en...
It's Not Only About the Money
Multiple-offer situations are going to happen in high-demand, limited supply markets. Most of the ti...
4 Costs Homebuyers Should Consider From the Start
A real estate purchase includes costs more than just the sale price. Here are other considerations t...
Your First Step Before Deciding Whether to Buy a Home
If you’re thinking of buying property, you’ll probably apply for a mortgage. But before lenders ...
4 Questions Your Clients Should Ask Before Getting a Home Warranty
Buying a home is often the most expensive decision consumers make, and many buyers feel more comfort...
Are Your Clients Eligible for Homebuyer-Assistance Programs?
The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) offers resources like downpayment assistance,...
5 To-Do's for First-Time Homebuyers
There's a lot to consider when you're buying your first property. Make sure you do these five things...
Are You Interested In A Fixer-Upper? Read This First
Maybe you like the idea of landscaping, decorating, and remodeling. But if you’re a first-time buy...
4 Ways to Stay Safe as a New Homeowner
Just moved into your new home? Take these simple safety steps as you settle in. Change the locks. ...
Is Your Home Search About to Get Easier?
More homebuyers are feeling optimistic about their housing search this year than last, according to ...
You Don’t Have To Make This Homebuying Mistake
Now that the weather is turning around in Texas, you might be thinking about starting the home searc...
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying in an HOA
Homeowners associations help protect property values and create a pleasant living environment. But t...
Are Sellers Required to Make a Buyer's Requested Repairs?
My seller client disagrees with the buyer’s inspector’s finding that an item needs to be repaire...
Do You Trust the Internet to Solve Your Real Estate Problems?
The process of buying, selling, or leasing property can get complicated in countless ways. Just look...
5 Safety Questions to Ask When Selling Your Home
Selling your home means making it available to as many potential buyers as possible. Here are a few...
The Difference Between Being Pre-Qualified and Pre-Approved
Getting pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage loan gives you more concrete information about ...
3 Ways to Give Sellers Your Best Offer
You don't want to spend too much on a property, but you also don't want to lose out on the perfect p...
5 Buyer Types to Target in 2019
Looking for new segments to focus on in the coming year? REALTOR® Magazine reported on a session fr...
What Fair Housing Means for Buyers and Renters
You've heard the term fair housing, but what does it mean when you're buying or leasing property? H...
Consider These Costs of Homeownership, Too
Buying a home is a big expense. But the purchase price is not the only cost to weigh as you search f...
How Much Should You Offer for That House?
Real estate buyers can submit offers for any amount, often with conditions that make their offer mor...
4 Questions Homebuyers Should Ask to Find the Right Agent
When it comes to finding homebuying help, you have to choose someone who is the best fit for you. So...
5 Ways the Location of Your Home Can Affect Your Life
Before you decide on a property, make sure the location is the right fit for you. Here are some ques...
64 Numbers you Shouldn’t Ignore
When you purchase a house, you want to make it yours. You repaint walls, buy new light fixtures, and...
What Your Clients Would Give Up to Own a Home
In exchange for a 10% downpayment they wouldn't have to pay back, 22% of respondents in a recent sur...
Don't Let Scammers Steal Your Downpayment
Criminals are targeting homebuyers and stealing huge sums of money. If you’re not careful, you cou...
Does Smart-Home Technology Attract Buyers?
The nation’s largest homebuilder, Lennar, has a deal with Amazon that will make voice-activated di...
Bet you don’t know this about Texas REALTORS®
Do you know if your real estate agent is a REALTOR®? Wait, what? Aren't those just different terms...
The Most Important Negotiating Tip
There’s a simple thing you can do to put yourself in a powerful negotiating position: If you want ...
As a buyer, time is of the essence
Buying a home isn't a process to be rushed. Yet with all the variables that go into purchasing prope...
Why you might want a house that others don’t
There aren't many people who ask their REALTOR® to find them a house that backs up to railroad trac...
Free members-only content to share with potential clients
You know potential clients are searching online for real estate information. Give them what they wan...
An accepted contract is just the beginning
As a homebuyer or seller, an accepted contract is exciting. But hang on … the deal’s not done. T...
Share this with buyers: Don't let scammers steal your downpayment
Help your buyers understand that wire fraud is a real threat to their real estate transaction. Shar...