Austin Texas Real Estate Podcast

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If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from Jennifer Smith- your professional Austin Texas Real Estate Agent.

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What Can You Do Now to Make Sure You’re Ready to Buy in 2019?

Even though we’re a few months away from the end of 2018, it’s never too early to start preparing to buy a home in 2019. Here are four great tips that will make sure you’re ready when the time comes. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Here are four steps that you can take right now to make sure that you’re ready to buy a home in 2019: 1. Check your credit score. This will range anywhere from 300 to 850. To qualify for the a...

Oct 29, 2018

What The Smith Team Can Do For You

We want to be your real estate resource. Here are just some of the things we can do for you. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access When you think of the Smith Team, we definitely want you to think of us as agents who help you buy and sell real estate. However, we also want you to think of us in other ways—we want to be your real estate resource. If you have questions about a lender, call me . I’m in the business daily, and I h...

Sep 26, 2018

4 Home Features That Turn Off Buyers

Buyer preferences come and go, but right now there are four home features that they definitely don’t want to see. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Many homeowners have lived in their home for at least a decade, but buyer preferences come and go faster than that. If you’re planning on selling your home in the near future, here are some features that you should consider replacing or upgrading if your home has them: "If your...

May 30, 2018

3 Important Home Inspection Questions Answered

Today I’ll tell you what home inspections are, why they’re important, and why you need to hire a good inspector if you’re buying a home. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access What is a home inspection? Why is a home inspection important? Why is it important to hire a good inspector? Here are your answers to these questions: 1. What is a home inspection? A a home inspection is simply a process designed to verify the condition o...

Apr 30, 2018

4 Common Housing Inventory Questions Answered

Housing inventory can be a difficult idea to grasp. Today I am answering common questions to help you understand. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Today we're going to talk about housing inventory. You may be asking, “Why is this such an important statistic when you're looking to sell your house?” I am here to answer just that. What is housing inventory? Housing inventory is the number of homes on the market at the time y...

Apr 26, 2018

5 Things to Know About Buying Inside an HOA

Every homeowner’s association is different. Here is what you should find out before you make an offer on a home that’s located within one. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Today we’re going to be discussing five important things that you want to know when buying a home inside a homeowners association. 1. What is the cost? Location will play a key factor, and the cost can vary greatly from one HOA to another. You want to k...

Mar 20, 2018

Which 3 Features Will Bring in the Most Buyers?

When listing your home on the market, you should know that there are three features that will attract the most buyers. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Selling your home can be a bit daunting. That’s why I want to make it a little simpler for you by going over the top three home features that attract buyers. 1. Curb appeal. You want to make sure when a buyer drives up that they have a good first impression. Your yard shou...

Mar 07, 2018

4 Tips to Make Your Next Move a Breeze

I have four tips that you can use to make your impending move much simpler. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Sometimes, listing your home can be a daunting process. You might have been living in your home for 10 or 15 years, and now, you’re ready to make that next move. What are some simple things you can do to simplify your next move? 1. Start sorting your belongings. Put them into piles according to the things you plan ...

Feb 16, 2018

3 Things to Think About When It Comes to Insurance

Today, I have special guest Brett Dyer with me to discuss three topics about assessing your insurance needs this year. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Today I have a special guest with me, Brett Dyer of Greenway Insurance, to talk about assessing your insurance needs for the year. Brett is actually my own personal insurance agent who we recommend here on the Smith Team. Since we’ve had a lot of floods in the US this year...

Feb 02, 2018

5 Signs That It’s Time to Buy Your First Home

Is it time to stop paying your landlord’s mortgage and go find your first home? I have five things you should consider before you make the leap into homeownership. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Is it time to stop renting and buy your first home? If you’re tired of paying your landlord’s mortgage and building their wealth, now may be the time to consider buying your first home. Before you make the jump from leasing to o...

Jan 22, 2018

No Matter Where You're Moving, We Can Help

If you or someone you know is moving, call the Smith Team to get a great referral to an agent in the area you’re moving to. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access How can you find the best Realtor in the country, no matter where you’re moving to? I recently moved my son to college in Omaha, Nebraska, and while I was there, it had me thinking, “Wow, what if someone I knew was moving to Nebraska? Who could I call to help that per...

Jan 03, 2018

We’re Thankful for You This Thanksgiving

Who are we thankful for this Thanksgiving? You, for allowing us to help you with all of your real estate needs. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access As we enter the Thanksgiving season, my team and I have been reflecting on how truly grateful we are for the business we’ve been able to do this year. Most importantly, we’re thankful for you for allowing us to help you with all your real estate needs this year. Enjoy this Thanks...

Nov 16, 2017

Meet Our Team's Newest Member: Britt Schulle

Today, I’m excited to introduce you to the newest member of our team: Britt Schulle. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Today, I’m excited to introduce you to the newest member of our team: Britt Schulle. Britt has already been working with some of our buyers out there and looks forward to working with even more. Britt feels confident that she’s ready to help people find the perfect home. Between her nearly 20 years in cust...

Nov 06, 2017

What's Going on in Our Austin Market Right Now?

It’s time for an update on our Austin real estate market. Today, I want to bring you some information on how our current conditions might affect you. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Today, I want to give you a quick update for our Austin real estate market. We just finished the third quarter and the end of the year is approaching fast. Even so, we’re still seeing a very strong market right now. Our average sales price ha...

Oct 20, 2017

The Secret Advantages of Listing in the Fall

There are many more benefits to listing later in the year than people think. For one thing, buyers are much more motivated during fall months. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Many people don’t believe that the fall months are a good time to sell your home. However, this simply isn’t the case. Fall is actually a great time to list. There are a few reasons why this is. First of all, selling in the fall means you’ll have a ...

Oct 09, 2017

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