Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
Being A Successful Realtor Takes Hard Work
Ever seen someone pop up as being famous and touted as having had a meteoric rise to the top? Usually, if you dig deeper, you find these folks have worked for a LONG time honing their talents and working to be noticed.
Have you ever watched a duck swim quickly across a pond? What's above water seems so chilled out and relaxed, but beneath the surface, there's a whole lotta energy being burned!!
I'm proud to announce that the Russ Phillips Team just sold another luxury property through our Sphere of Influence.
What does this mean? And what does it have to do with famous people and ducks and such?
It means that when the seller contacted me, we studied the market value and I made recommendations for "as-is" and also for what I'd want to price it at if some money was spent to update it. The sellers live out of town, so that would be something of a hassle.
Getting the Right Price for Buyer and Seller
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
Advice For Home Buyers
The weekend is a great opportunity to go house hunting a lot of people take the opportunity. Here are a few things NOT to do if you want to have a successful outing:
Don't lock yourself in time-wise for the day. What happens when you go see something you like, want to linger at a particular property, or maybe even make an offer right then? You're out of luck if you scheduled an early dinner with friends. House hunting requires time to accommodate the unexpected.
Don't go to houses that don't meet your criteria. Seriously, why waste the time? If you've planned out the parameters your new house needs to meet, don't take the time to just look at houses that seem interesting or appealing. Stay focused on your game plan.
Don't react too quickly. Though it can be hard to resist 'falling in love at first sight' sometimes, the most effective house searches are done with an even temperament. Once you're in love, it's too easy to overlook or dismiss shortcomings or cha. ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
Georgetown TX Communities Are On the Radar
Everybody who works in Georgetown real estate recognizes the attractions this area affords: great, distinctive houses at more affordable prices than Austin, easy access to historic Georgetown and its Square, great schools and beautiful natural landscapes. In fact, I'm so enthusiastic about Georgetown real estate that my Austin peers often call me a "Georgetown Evangelist"!
Well, it turns out I'm not the only Georgetown Evangelist out there. Austin Monthly has named the Georgetown neighborhoods of Fountainwood and Estates of Westlake to its 'Hottest Neighborhoods' list. You can check out the article here.
Austin Monthly points out that:
"Spacious and pricey homes, some as much as $1 million, offer Lake Georgetown views and rest on rolling terrain minutes from historic downtown Georgetown."
It's well-deserved recognition. These are beautiful subdivisions. If you're interested in learning more about available properties in these commun. ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
Young Professionals Attracted To Georgetown TX Homes For Sale
As everyone knows, over the last several years Austin has been a central focus of the national media. And for good reason! It’s the Live Music Capital of the World. It’s got the Alamo Drafthouse to watch movies at. It’s got 1.5 million bats coming out from under a bridge each night! The economy in Central Texas withstood the recession starting in 2008 better than most and the tech sector, among others, has been vibrant and growing throughout this time. Combine this with a welcoming, friendly, relaxed culture and great weather vibrant arts can culture scene and its no wonder Austin has received so much attention. (And lets not forget Franklin BBQ, if you can handle the lines!) In short, Austin’s great reputation and the accolades and attention are well deserved.
But as Austinites and the local media are beginning to take note of, real estate and the cost of living in Austin is starting to rise in response to the increased p. ...
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Monday, November 20, 2017 / by Meagan Henry
A Beautiful Sun City Homes
One of the best aspects of working with Georgetown homes for sale is the wide variety of neighborhoods we’re able to feature. Obviously, Sun City is one of the largest and pretty unique. This week, I’m glad to be able to discuss in some detail a beautiful new listing of ours at 132 Verbena Drive.
All the Features to Attract Any Sun City Buyer
132 Verbena is a charming property located in the heart of Sun City, Georgetown’s premier retirement community. It’s priced at $210,000 and presents a wonderful opportunity. It’s a great example of the great value you’ll find among the homes for sale in Georgetown TX.
We’re happy to be able to report that this property has undergone a number of recent interior upgrades that offer both modern, refined aesthetics and plenty of conveniences. The kitchen features new granite counters. I personally love the look of granite in the kitchen and think of it as a real modern luxury. It adds some real elegance to the kitchen. A ...
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