What is the cost of waiting?

May. 25. 2022

The cost of waiting. As you may have heard, the market is shifting a tad. This isn’t “good”news, or “bad news” it is simply a shift to take into consideration. We are shifting from a HOT seller’s market to a seller’s market. Buyers: Do your offers still have to be competitive? Yes. Sellers: Will you… Continue Reading

What is an Appraisal Packet

May. 18. 2022

We have reviewed an appraisal. An appraiser. Appraisal waivers. But do you know what an appraisal packet is? An appraisal packet is what we (agents) provide to appraisers before they visit the property. Many times an appraisal packet will include: -Off Market comparables -Comparables we want the appraiser to consider that they normally perhaps wouldn’t… Continue Reading

Homestead Exemption qualified clients of 2022!

Apr. 21. 2022

Hello, Homestead Exemption qualified clients of 2022!   I hope your 2022 is off to a great start and you have been enjoying your home, but this is a friendly reminder you have some business to attend to! First, I want to thank you again for trusting in the team and I for your real… Continue Reading

Market Update 2/25/2022

Feb. 26. 2022

Market update 2/25/2022 Ashley here with a market update! Highlights in case ya hate watching videos and prefer to read: -Austin #1 appreciating city in the country -Austin #2 for job growth -Interest rates on the rise but usually doesn’t dictate the home buying market, this does mean an increase in your monthly payment when… Continue Reading

Real Estate tip: Maintenance fall to do’s

Oct. 21. 2021

It’s fall y’all and that means it’s time to get a few home maintenance tasks checked off the list. This time of year is great to focus on the outside of the home. With the weather cooling down the yard is in a prime spot to be fertilized and gain strength. Tree’s are best trimmed… Continue Reading

AirBnb what to provide tips

Jun. 08. 2021

Hey Y’all! You asked for it–I got it. Short-term rental tips. I get asked about this a lot and have some experience in the game. To start let talk about some of the most important things you should have in your STR. 1. A luggage rack 2. Wifi password and details for check-in 3. Good… Continue Reading

Staging tips to get your home photo ready

May. 25. 2021

Staging Tips Video to get your home photo ready Hey guy’s Ashley here in one my recent listing. (Check out the video Above) Today I wanted to talk about what we do to get photo-ready before hitting the market. I’m with Jamie Keegan my go-to stager a few things we did in this home to get it… Continue Reading

Protesting Property Taxes

Apr. 28. 2021

Ooohh Wheee! Property Taxes have you faintin’ on the floor???! The unfortunate part about property values increasing, living in the hottest market in the Nation and the equity building is typically your property taxes also increase. Most of you with a homestead exemption probably saw the 10% cap and those of you with investment properties… Continue Reading

Brinkman’s Remodel Tips (Part 2)

Apr. 22. 2021

Remodel Talk. (Again). Let’s go. It’s a hot topic right now with the Nation being in a seller’s market and either buying, staying put and making their home what they want or potentially even remodeling to sell (but that’s a diff topic). – When our clients want to purchase a home + often times it… Continue Reading

Brinkman’s Remodeling Tips-Part 1

Apr. 22. 2021

Given my own remodel finished up (well almost, anyway) and our next quarterly educational event (May 11-save the date via Zoom) we’ll be covering equity, re-financing and home renovations that get you a return (and how to finance them)…I thought I would keep the content coming in the remodeling department, so here goes. – If… Continue Reading