Written by GUSTAVO GONZALEZ With so much at stake in the selling of a home, here’s our case for why you should work with a professional agent to stage, list and sell your home. For many people, owning a home is one of the largest financial transactions they’ll make, which is why 87% of sellers rely on an agent to be their guide1. It’s estimated that real estate agents play more than 150 roles during an average home transaction, so it’s best to leave it to the pros. Real estate agents know ho... read more

It’s no secret that if you can draw in potential buyers with one glance at the outside of your home, you’re much more likely to make that sale. This attraction to the exterior of your home is what we fondly call “curb appeal,” and having it could make all the difference. If you’re  considering putting your house on the market, there’s no need to break the bank. Here are just a few cost-effective tips on how to improve your home’s curb appeal. 1.   &... read more

Originally posted on The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing blog   With 19.45% of existing home sales in North America now in the $500,000 range and above, the luxury real estate market has seen rapid, unprecedented growth over the last year. To add to that increase, ultra-low inventory is creating a booming seller’s market where competition is fierce.   So what does all of this mean for luxury real estate professionals and their clientele? And, how do new luxury real estate professionals break int... read more

Originally posted by tiffany.dowell on the Texas Agriculture Law Blog     For those of you following along with the ongoing saga surrounding the definition of “waters of the United States” pursuant to the Clean Water Act, there have been several recent rulings and happenings of which you will want to be aware. Background The Clean Water Act, passed in 1972, gave federal jurisdiction to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers (COE) over “waters of t... read more

You are officially invited to our annual REALTOR® RALLY!  Like so many things in 2020, we are going virtual. One of the best things about this is our ability to bring in speakers from across the country, an exceptional line-up of motivational speakers, thought leaders, and industry experts – arguably the best we have ever had! You won’t want to miss this!   One of these speakers is the dynamic conversation expert and author, AmyK! You can check her out at https://www.f... read more