I had 2 listings that were non-qm loans. Ultimately the seller delisted. Since no one was willing to to do that type of loan. How to handle these types of listings?

Not sure if Im understanding this correctly, but are your clients specifically looking only for Non-QM loans? Or are they avoiding them altogether? The way the question reads, it could go either way.If your clients are hesitant to work with Non-QM loans, heres how Id approach it:Ive had listings where the buyer came in with a Non-QM loan, and the seller ended up walking away, not because of the buyers qualifications, but simply because they didnt fully understand the loan type. Thats where we, as agents, really need to step in.Non-QM loans are often used by self-employed buyers, realtors, contractors, small business owners, folks who may not meet traditional lending guidelines but have strong, verifiable income and are committed to the deal.In these situations, I recommend connecting directly with the buyers lender. Getting a clearer picture of the financing can help you communicate it more confidently to your seller. The more transparent we are, the easier it is for clients to make informed choices.At the end of the day, our role is to guide, educate, and advocate for our clients, not just through the showing process, but all the way through negotiations and financing discussions too.Happy to help if you want to talk through a specific deal.

This is my first lease listing and I would love to know which important question's I should ask? Want to look experienced !

Hi Prudence! Here is the EASIEST way for a new agent (or ANY agent for that matter). I use these forms all the time to help guide ME through the process of listing properties, be they rentals or sales. From the Dashboard of your HAR account, search for MLS Data Input Sheets and several options should appear for different kinds of properties. Single family, townhouse/condo, multi-family, lots, etc. and including rentals at the end. Click on rentals and there you will find ALL the information you will need to list the property on the MLS and all the questions you need to ask the seller/landlord. Print it out and take it with you when you meet with the seller/landlord. I don't know if the link I post below will get you there, but if you follow the directions I gave you, you will find it. You can go through it line by line with the seller/landlord and believe me, it's 12 pages long and covers every single data item you will need to list on the MLS. It makes submitting the listing VERY easy! You can even have the seller/landlord initial all the pages and sign at the bottom, which lends you credibility and protects all parties involved. I still use these! Hope this helps!

Many new agents wonder if social media works.

Current time is all about your Social Media presence. The more you project yourself on Social Media, the more you will be successful. So Social Media, indeed, do wonders if you use it in a right way.

I am looking for a rental house in Spring (NOT Spring ISD), Cypress, Katy, Pearland or Magnolia. I do not have the best credit, I've hit a few road bumps with my credit. I also make overtime on every paycheck & make additional income through CashApp. I have a stable job, good rental history and working on rebuilding my credit. I'm having a really hard time finding a rental home without being denied. Are there any realtors that can help me with my situation?

Hi It depends on the landlord or the property management company, but if someone has a score that doesnt quite meet the requirement , then it can be negotiated. Meaning , the down payment could be double or more than usual. Its a security that can offset a given criteria.

Now that we can immediately file for homestead exemption what is the best time to apply for exemption? Say the seller had senior & homestead in place when house was bought. Would buyer be better to wait gaining the home’s lower valuation? Or apply after closing getting new appraised value?

Depending on the countys tax appraisal district schedule. Harriss countys earliest date to dispute property taxs April 30 and last day is May 15th. Montgomery county -http://www.mcadtx.org/Harris County - http://hcad.org/San Jacinto County- http://www.sjcad.org/

Expired Listings-How do I find the owners contact info?

There are several ways to do about it. One way could be to pay for a website that allows to have access to the owners of expired listings. Can be costly. But worth it another way can be the through HAR. It’s not straight forward, but it works. After you find the Expired’’s then you will need to use the app forwarn which is available to all real estate agents. You can find the phone numbers and addresses of previous homes. It’s a great way to look up people. Though you will not know if they are on a no calling list.

I am looking at a company that does just that. 100% with a $500 flat fee. or also does a 80/20 with reave share and you can have a team. They pay for Chime and all advertising sound good to me, No Monthly fees.

That would be great ! At no extra charge even better! Which brokerage(s) does that ?

How do you find off market and discount properties.

In Har homepage, search remine. One of the best resources for distressed homes and listings.

Find a Pro Brokers Cities Houston Zip Codes 77020Profile

For Sale

ERA Experts

2002 Nance St – Houston, TX 77020

Get directions

5/5

CER Ratings based on 6 completed surveys.

ERA Experts

2002 Nance St – Houston, TX 77020

Get directions

Call Send Email Chat

Contact

Contact See phone Email

Agents of ERA Experts

Broker of Record

Matthew Menard

View Phone Send Email

2 For Sale 16 Sold *

Yvette Colbert

View Phone Send Email

31 Sold * 13 Leased

Trevor Scott

View Phone Send Email

28 Sold * 9 Leased

Brandi Laird

View Phone Send Email

2 For Sale 46 Sold * 5 Leased

Tyler Fiscella

View Phone Send Email

25 Sold * 10 Leased

Mieasha Street

View Phone Send Email

1 Sold * 6 Leased

View All Agents →

Office Ratings

Office Ratings are calculated based on an average of ratings received by all agents currently participating in the Client Experience Rating Program.

Overall Rating

6 Surveys

5 / 5

Competency

5 / 5

Market Knowledge

5 / 5

Communication

5 / 5

Experience

View full report →

Buyer's Comment

Alex Valle

Posted on 1 week ago

Rachel was a great Realtor® to work with and made the entire home buying process easy and straightforward, especially as a first time home buyer. She was communicative, responsive, and always made sure we felt informed throughout the process. We really appreciated her help and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home

Represented the Buyer

Ridgeberry DR

Surveyed on Aug 18, 2026

See All Client Comments →

Recommendations

2 Recommendation(s)

Jonathan Sexton

Jonathan Sexton recommended by Selena Choi. Jonathan worked together on a real estate transaction on Nov. 8th, 2023.

“Fantastic co-op agent to work with. Even with changes mid-transaction. We were able to get to the closing table with no hiccups."

Jonathan Sexton

Jonathan Sexton recommended by Syed Hossain. Jonathan helped sell a property on May. 19th, 2023.

“He's extremely energetic, helpful and open. Always stays on top of everything and communicates very well. He and his team are hard working & professionals. Very pleasant to work with."

About the Broker

ERA Experts, is a Texas real estate firm, located at 2002 Nance St, Houston, TX 77020. ERA Experts provides a wide range of real estate services. Consumers continue to find value in having a real estate professional help them through the home buying and selling process. The range of services the real estate professionals provide is proving ever more valuable in real estate transactions (financing twists and sales contract intricacies). Please view ERA Experts current listings, or sold listings.

Buyers and sellers give reviews to the real estate agents for the level of expertise and professionalism they bring to the real estate transaction. View ERA Experts Agent Roster.ERA Experts has multi-lingual agents: Spanish, Swahili, English, Arabic, Egyptian. ERA Experts has multi-cultural agents, including agents from Paraguay.