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How a Beckett Place Condo Sold Over List in a Tough Market

Every seller wants to hear their home will sell for more than asking. Most of the time I won't promise that, because most of the time it isn't realistic. This past July, though, we listed a condo in Beckett Place in South Austin, in a market that was genuinely tough on sellers, and it closed over li

How to sell a home fast in Austin during summer

Summer heat can scare a seller, but a hot market also means eager buyers. Follow these steps and you’ll move your Austin home quickly, without losing money. Table of Contents Step 1: Set an Austin-Specific Price Before You Prepare the Home Step 2: Complete Strategic Repairs and Summer Curb Appeal Wo

Why Contract Knowledge Actually Matters When You Buy or Sell

Most people sign a real estate contract having read it once, quickly, under time pressure. I've spent years teaching other agents how to actually read it. That difference matters more than most buyers and sellers realize, and I want to explain why without turning this into a legal seminar. TL;DR: Wh

Selling Off-Market in South Austin: How It Actually Works

Not every home I sell ever shows up on the MLS. Two recent sales in the 78745 zip code in South Austin closed entirely off-market, no public listing, no open houses, no bidding war, and both sellers walked away with strong outcomes. Here's how that actually works, and why it's not the right move for