If you\'re listing a home in a MUD area, do you categorize it as Water District or Public Water, and why? I\'m trying to narrow a search where my buyer does not want to be in a MUD, but find that most agents use Public Water as their water source. According to TECQ, \"a water district is a local, governmental entity that provides limited services to its customers and residents. Examples of water districts include municipal utility districts, water control and improvement districts, special utility districts, and river authorities.\" Am I over-thinking this?

I think Sharon\'s question is more like: Is there any way to filter the search so the results only show the properties without MUD. \n\nThe answer is: No\n\nMaybe we can suggest MLS to think about it.

How do you feel about \"coming soon\" listings, where the brokerage ends up selling in-house before the listing even goes on MLS?

Just called an an agent with a “coming soon” sign... She was not forthcoming... no price and couldn\'t give me any information about home..\nSaid.. i could leave a name and number and would call me in a couple weeks when home was ready to go on market ... so .. who IS benefiting from this “ coming soon” sign ???

“Hey Realtor friends—quick question: how do you typically run your buyer consultations? Do you use a PowerPoint presentation, a simple homebuyer guide, or something else? I’d love to hear what’s working best for you.”

1.Initial Meeting Learn your goals, timeline, budget, and must-haves2.Pre-Approval Connect you with a lender to confirm buying power3.Home Search Set up MLS alerts, tour homes together4.Offer & Negotiation Guide you on pricing, terms, and counteroffers5.Contract to Close Coordinate inspections, repairs, title, and lender6.Closing Day Review documents, hand over keys!

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When listing. What form do you use or where would you disclose a property being in the Subsidence Zone.

Correct. The Seller has the responsibility to disclose. There is a form available to download, TREC 55-0 9/1/23 form the Texas Real Estate Commission website.

Great day everyone! Does anyone have the link or website for this program?

The website to Texas State Affordable Housing is: https://www.tsahc.org/

What area of a home remodel would add value to your sales price?

When remodeling a home and for the purpose of value to a home for selling. Here are a couple important ones. Kitchen with updated appliance, countertops and lighting a big plus. Master bathroom is very important as well, updated shower, fixtures and lighting. Flooring in a home helps value as well. The curb appeal of your front and the and of your backyard helps as well.

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