For the last few years I have been trying to quantify the value of an agent to their company. Sure an agent is expected to produce a certain amount of money for the company. Spread the word about how great the company is to work for. Maybe even bring other agents to work at the company. These are all ways agents add value to a company. What I...
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Live in the Heart of West Austin at 2803 Rivercrest in this Contemporary, Multi-level home. This remodeled home features granite and marble countertops, stainless steel appliances,...
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Watering your foundation in dry months is something you should do no matter where in the country you live. In the City of Austin we find that to be very true. The pockets of clay...
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According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Market Update report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR), 1,455 single-family homes were sold in the Austin area...
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Seriously? Seriously? I’ve been eating right and working out 3 times a day and I still can’t lose the weight! This week, I felt great, I hit all my meals, ate...
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Market Update | November 2011
Nov 21, 2011
According to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Market Update report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS® (ABoR), 1,455 single-family homes were sold in the Austin area in October 2011, which is 19 percent more than October 2010. During the same time period, the median price for Austin-area homes was $189,720, three percent less than the same month...
What is Groupon Missing?
Nov 14, 2011
Every time I turn around I see another Daily Deal Site that is trying edge it’s way into my inbox. Groupon and others have rapidly shed light on business that needed a boost in this struggling economy and I’ll admit, I have been party to a few deals myself. These sites typically offer from 25%-90% (Groupon states 50-90%) off on all sorts of products,...
Moving with Children
Nov 7, 2011
Moving with children can be a life changing experience. For adults, moving is usually the result of starting a new job in a different city or state. It could also be a result of some family emergency such as moving to take care of a sick relative. So when an individual moves by his or her self, it is usually through their own volition. But when a family moves,...
Realty Round Up 2011
Oct 27, 2011
Stephen and I spent most of the day today at the Austin Board of Realtors Realty Round Up. Realty Round Up is a one day event held every year by the Austin Board of Realtors. A day when we can all come together and see the latest and greatest in new products on the market. I have a few videos of the vendors below which may provide some entertainment as...
Market Update | October 2011
Oct 22, 2011
According to the Market Update October 2011 report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS®, 1,681 single-family homes were sold in the Austin area in September 2011, which is 31 percent more than September 2010. During the same time period, the median price for Austin-area homes was $189,000, two percent less than the same month of the prior...
Home Lenders Offer Zero Down Loan
Oct 18, 2011
Zero down loans do still exist, that’s right, they do! To get a zero down loan, you must use a loan program offered by USDA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture! Most loan officers or banks can help with figuring this out, but if you have any questions, please contact us and we can put you in touch with some lenders that specialize in this no money down...
Marketing with QR Codes
Oct 5, 2011
I am sure you have noticed QR codes on real estate signs, flyers, and business cards. What you probable have not figured out is what good they do. In general marketing with QR codes provide what should be an easy and effective way for those with smart phones to navigate from the real world to the digital world. Scanning a QR code is a one way ticket to any...
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