Written by Jane Clark Realtor
on Tuesday, 02 June 2015.
Posted in Collin County Living
It’s safe to say that buying or selling a home is probably the largest transaction most consumers will ever make. This process is not a simple one, and it can be filled with uncertainty, emotional ups and downs, and numerous challenges. Every real estate transaction, no matter how big or small, is a complicated process. An experienced real estate team can make a big difference in the ultimate outcome of your transaction. When you begin looking for a Realtor, it is important to remember that experience matters, and that using friends and acquaintances to help buy or sell a home may not be the best choice. Selecting a talented and knowledgeable agent is the key to how you will fare throughout the entire process.
Written by Jane Clark Realtor
on Thursday, 19 February 2015.
Posted in Collin County Living
It is hard to imagine a more secure and personal space than the space within your home. You live your day to day life with the expectation that the space is both secure and extremely private. But what happens when you want to sell your home?
on Saturday, 21 February 2015.
Posted in Collin County Living
When you think about it, Selling a home is all about the contract you sign. The “standard form” contract we use is promulgated by Texas Real Estate Commission and is written in a way that allows us to comply with Texas Real Estate Property Codes.
Written by Jane Clark Realtor
on Saturday, 21 February 2015.
When one think about negotiating in a real estate transaction, most thoughts simple turn to the price of the home. Selling your home is simple right?
Written by Jane Clark
on Tuesday, 09 February 2016.
Posted in Collin County Living
Interested in selling or buying a home in Collin County in 2016? You should be. According to the chief economist for the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University, 2016 will be a great time to buy or sell a home in the area.
on Thursday, 28 January 2016.
Posted in Newsletters, Collin County Living
Curb appeal means the aesthetic charm of a home when first seen from the road according to the Urban Dictionary. Another definition says it’s the attractiveness of the exterior of a residential property. However you define curb appeal, we all want it. You don’t need to wait until your house goes on the market to cultivate this allure either. Start making your home’s exterior and landscape enticing before the time comes to sell it.
Curb Appeal
Do the Following
- Spiff Up the Front Door: A fresh coat of paint in red, green, blue or whatever color gives off the same vibe as your house’s interior says this home has personality. A swag or generic wreath also ups the ante and decreases the boring look many front doors portray. Polish any metal doorknobs, knockers or bells.
- Manicure the Front Yard: Trim hedges, bushes and any grass that has grown over the sidewalk or paths. Fill containers with bright, colorful, blooming flowers.
- Add Mulch: Dress up your flower beds with beauty bark or some other protective covering.
- Light the Way: Visitors and prospective buyers like to see where they are going. Choose solar lamps to show how much you care about the environment.
- Change Numbers: Install new house numbers big enough for first responders to see easily and attractive enough to make a good first impression.
- Upgrade the Driveway: Redo the concrete if the old is cracked and spread a new load of gravel for a refreshed look.
- Buy a New Mailbox: Throw out your old mail receptacle if it’s dented, chipped or doesn’t close properly. Get one that locks so your mail and that of the next homeowner stays secure.
- Install Art Outside: Add what fits best into your garden design like wind chimes, birdbaths, a water feature or sculptures. Be sure these pieces are weather-resistant.
Not everything you do automatically increases curb appeal so plan your strategy to avoid making big mistakes.
Don’t Do the Following
- Make the Entrance Puzzling: You don’t want visitors to have to guess which door is the front one. The entrance should be obvious, warm and inviting.
- Plant Annuals in Front: Instead use perennials that last to power up and beautify your landscape.
- Follow Weird Trends: Hardscaping the entire yard, using colored mulch and trimming hedges into shapes of ex-presidents all come to mind as being turnoffs to potential buyers.
- Veer Away From the Neighborhood Style: You don’t want to have the home people point to and say, “what was he thinking?” Instead your house should harmonize with those around it.
- Plant Close to Walkways or the House: Hedges hanging over paths or walkways look unkempt. Trees that seem small when sowed into the ground can grow very large with a root system that can disturb your foundation.
Written by Jane Clark Realtor
on Monday, 09 February 2015.
Here are just a few tips that will help you to have a succesful showing once your home is up for sale.
Written by Jane Clark Realtor
on Tuesday, 10 February 2015.
Someone asked us recently "Why do I need a realtor to sell my home?" The Question is a good one and It got me thinking of the real value in hiring an experienced professional to shepard your real estate sale through to a successful closing. It may look easy to someone without a background in real estate "problem solving", but there are a lot of moving parts, and a lot of ways to derail the train before it gets to the station. So, I sat down and made an outline of the basic process I would use in listing and selling a typical McKinney home for sale. So here is my good answer to that very good Question
