Laura Austin

• Your Goal is My Goal whether you are buying or selling, My Clients Interest are Priority
  Please, Allow me to earn your business

The role of a real estate agent is to guide you through the buying or selling process, taking the time to make sure you understand every step of the transaction. I am committed to serving you with honesty, integrity and reliability. If you want to buy or perhaps you need to sell your home, I would like to assist you with your real estate needs.

I Moved to the Houston area from San Diego, California in 1980 and love it here. I chose to become a resident of River Plantation, in Conroe Texas in 1994.

I started in the Real Estate industry, January 1985 in New Homes Sales. Over the years, I am pleased to say, earned numerous awards as a sales professional including, Sales Counselor of the year with Plantation Homes and The Woodlands Top Producer Award, to name a few.

I have been licensed in the State of Texas to provide Real Estate services since 1987.
Over 41 years of experience in the Real Estate Industry. I am ready, willing, and able to assist you with your Real Estate needs.

• Member of:

National Association of Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors, National Association of Home Builders, Greater Houston Builders Association, The Woodlands Area Quilt Guild

• Specialized Training and Designations Include:
• ABR - ACCREDITED BUYERS REPRESENTATIVE
• SRES - SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
• CDPE - CERTIFIED DISTRESSED PROPERTY EXPERT

A Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) has a thorough understanding of complex issues in today’s turbulent real estate industry and knowledge of foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners. CDPEs can provide solutions, specifically short sales, for homeowners facing market hardships.

• CDRS- CERTIFIED DEFAULT RESOLUTION SPECIALIST

When the nation faces a foreclosure crisis like we are seeing today, the individuals most victimized are inevitably the homeowners. Whether they have been misguided by predatory lending practices, or are simply facing devastating personal crises such as job loss, divorce, or illness, homeowners who become delinquent in their mortgages are extremely vulnerable, made worse by the fact that in many cases, these homeowners owe more than their property is worth. Should you, a friend or relative find your self in this situation; I can assist you with your options and help relieve the stress this may cause.Visit my website: StopFroeclosuresInTX.com You do not have to accept a foreclosure or destroy your credit rating. KEEP IN MIND THOUGH, TIME IS OF THE ESSENCES.

• CSSBR - Certified Short Sale Buyers Representative

Short Sales have become a major part of the homes that are offered in todays market. Working with an agent with an understanding of the short sale process can make the transaction proceed more smoothly.

• CPRES - Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist

Assisting families through the probate process of the sale of Real Estate.

• CHMS - CERTIFIED HOME MARKETING SPECIALIST

The ability to successfully manage staging has become an integral part of every successful real estate professional's business plan. Consumers expect it. Markets demand it. Now is the time to hire a Realtor with the knowledge and skills you need to put staging to work for you to market your home for fewer days on the market.

• CERTIFIED NEW HOME BUYERS REPRESENTATIVE
• CSP - CERTIFIED NEW HOME SALES PROFESSIONAL

The Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP) designation is the first designation available through The Institute of Residential Marketing. CSP was designed for specialists in new home sales to enhance their professional image, increase their marketability in the home building industry and sell more homes! This professional-level course is designed for specialists in new home sales. I gained a broad understanding of the home building business and consumer psychology. Plus I learned the advanced techniques used by real estate veterans. Other topics include construction process overview, financial and legal aspects of new home sales, and the art of customer service.

• TAHS- Texas Affordable Housing Specialist
• To service my clients better, I do believe in going beyond the “Mandatory Continuing Education” (MCE) required by The Texas Real Estate Commission
• Are you shopping for a home?
• BE THE FIRST TO SEE THE NEWEST LISTINGS AND ANY UPDATES!

1. You can save a lot of time, gasoline & phone calls to several different agents.

2. You are being serviced by one Real Estate Agent and receiving information from all the Real Estate Companies.

3. You can keep the properties you like & make notes on them, delete the ones that you have no interest in.

4. With driving directions, you are able to do a drive-by of the property prior to the showing for preliminary review.
5. When you are ready let me know the homes you would like to view & I will set the appointments for the showing.
6. I will contact you at your request. Should you have a question or want more information on a property, just let me know & I'll get back to you.
7. I can guide you through the financing process

If so, how would you like a “Home Buyers Shopping Report”, FOR FREE? The report includes Pictures, Prices, Addresses, Property Information, Driving Directions and Maps for All the listings that match your criteria from All the real estate companies. The advantage to this is:

• Are you considering Selling you Home?

If you are considering selling your home and want to see what will be your competition in your area, just let me know. I will send you a daily updated list of homes on the market.