Do You Have Any Questions?

Reach out to me and we can talk about any questions you might have.

Do you have any real estate questions, even if you're not considering buying or selling? Do you want to talk about what's happening in our market?

I want to be your real estate consultant for life. I've created a Calendy link where you can schedule a 15-minute call with me so we can talk about anything you want. I've found that a lot of our clients and friends are a little nervous about what's happening in the market and have no intention of making any real estate transactions, but they still want to talk about what’s happening.

If you have any questions at all, you can reach out and we can talk about them. I have more than 20 years of real estate experience, and I'm a second-generation realtor, so I've seen it all. Don't hesitate to schedule a call with me so we can chat.

Making Selling Easier in a Changing Market

Some advice on how to price and sell your home in this shifting market.

Are you wondering how to sell your home in this crazy market? Plenty of things are shifting very quickly, therefore many people are wondering how to price a home in that environment, and I can help with that. 

In May there were two weeks of housing inventory, and now in mid-July, there are close to three months' worth. That’s a big change! It’s still a seller’s market, but we are shifting toward a more balanced market, or maybe even a buyer’s market. Therefore, the No. 1 question I am getting right now is: “How do I price my home correctly to sell in this shifting market?”

There are two things we do to get your home sold in this environment, and the first is to pre-market your home. We use this to make sure your home is priced correctly. Getting your home out there early gives us the chance to see if we can drum up interest with the first price tag. That will tell us if we should keep it or rethink our pricing strategy. We have sold two homes pre-market in the past month because of this strategy, and both came with unrepresented buyers.

That brings me to the second thing we have been doing to help people sell in this market: going directly to buyers. We show them how serious you are as the seller and pair you up with the right buyer.

There’s also one thing you can do: Find an experienced Realtor. Did you know that 70% of agents have never experienced a balanced market or a buyers market? The market is changing directions right now, so hire someone who has been there. I have been through two different downturns in the market, so with my experience, I can knowledgeably guide you through this time. 

If you have questions about any of this, or if you want help selling your home, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us! We’d be happy to hear from you. 

How We Resolve Your Home-selling Problems

Have a stress-free home-selling experience with the help of our services.

Many of our clients are often unaware of the full extent of our services when we first meet with them. They don’t realize that we go beyond just listing and selling their homes. I want to shed some light on this, so today I’ll cover the different services that we offer to help our clients have a stress-free home-selling process as possible:

1. We act as a general contractor. If your house needs repairs or a deep clean, we will act as a general contractor and reach out to the right people to solve these problems. 

2. We offer staging consultations. We take this up a notch by offering free staging when the home is vacant. Staging adds so much value that we pay for it ourselves.  

We go beyond just listing and selling homes.

3. We offer free make-ready cleaning. We work with a crew who knows how to get your home ready for sale and make it attractive to buyers.

4. We offer temporary housing. We have two different properties that are offered at client-friendly discounted rates if you need temporary housing at any point during the home-selling process. You can view them here and here.

5. We offer relocation services. We will connect you to our sphere of influence and contact our Realtor partners around the country to help you have a smooth relocation. 

I have been in the industry for 20 years and have gained a strong reputation among other Realtors. They often seek me out because they want to sell my listings. I’ve also been in a seller’s position many times since I buy and sell regularly, and the experience has given me more insights into the process. If you want to learn more about how our services can help you sell your home with less stress, don’t hesitate to call or email me. I’ll be happy to help!

Why Now Is a Good Time To Buy A House

Key factors in the shifting market that make now a good time to buy.

A lot of people have been asking our team to explain what’s going on in the real estate market. Today I’ll address these concerns by covering a few important points on the current market shift that all buyers and sellers should know about.

1. Houses are still selling. In our MLS, 1200 homes went under contract in the last seven days. We have a significant increase in housing inventory in a short amount of time.

2. More choices of homes for buyers. A lot of buyers are making the mistake of delaying their decision to purchase a home because of rising interest rates. Now is a good time to buy because there are currently more choices of homes to choose from. 

It can be a great opportunity to buy a home now before interest rates continue to rise.

3. Buyers have negotiating powers again. You no longer need to give the sellers everything they want. Buyers are starting to have negotiating power again. A more balanced offer is now possible.

4. It’s an opportunity. If you’re a buyer, it can be a great opportunity to buy a home now before interest rates continue to rise. 

35% of my sales are off-market. There are other opportunities that buyers can find if they have an experienced real estate agent looking out for their best interests. If you need more help buying or selling a home, don’t hesitate to call or email. Our team is happy to help!

When Is The Market Going Down?

Are Austin home prices going down? I get this question all the time, and I’d love to talk about it today. With interest rates hovering around 5%, we are seeing a shift in the market. Multiple-offer situations are still a thing, and homes are still selling over asking price. However, fewer buyers are competing for homes. Properties that would have sold regardless of price are starting to have trouble selling. 

In March, we had about 2 weeks of house inventory but predictions say that by the end of summer we’ll have about a month of inventory and then by the end of the year, 2 to 3 months of inventory. This would relieve the constant pressure buyers are feeling but it would still be a seller’s market. 

What does this mean for you? Sellers on the fence should consider selling instead of waiting until the fall because interest rates are only going to go up. Buyers are in the same boat, though, because as interest rates rise, homes become more expensive. 

To put this in perspective, the Austin real estate market has not seen prices go down in the last 30 years—which means this appreciation, while aggressive, isn’t new. Another not new fact is that Austin’s population continues to grow. We’ve been doubling in population every 20 years since 1900(!). 

So is our market going down? Nope, just shifting! 

We still have a strong demand and I have a couple of buyers that still can’t find homes. You can see below what my buyers are looking for. If you’re thinking of selling and you match any of the below, please reach out to me. 

If you have any other questions, feel free to call or email me. I’d love to help.