Who Can Sell Your House for You

According to The Real Estate License Act, only an owner or a licensed broker can sell residential property with few exceptions (see exemptions below).

A gentleman to whom I was showing a house told me he was going to sell his aunt's house for her. Selling property for a relative or a friend requires a real estate license - http://www.dumanlaw.com/newscol/reallic.html

"Practicing real estate without an active license is a criminal offense, specifically, a Class A misdemeanor punishable by confinement of up to one year in a county jail and a fine of up to $4,000.00. [TRELA §1101.756] TREC can also pursue administrative penalties not to exceed $5,000 for each violation. Each day a violation continues can be considered a separate violation for imposition of the administrative penalties.
[§1101.702 of the License Act] The Commission may also issue a “cease and desist” order. [§1101.759 of the License Act] Finally, as a State Agency represented in civil court proceedings, TREC can obtain injunctive relief, including court costs and attorneys fees incurred in obtaining such relief. [TRELA §1101.751]" - Texas Real Estate commission Web site.

Exemptions:
an attorney at law licensed in this state or in an other state
an attorney in fact under a duly-executed power of attorney
a public official in the conduct of that person's official duties
an auctionier
a person acting under a court order

Call a licensed broker to sell your house. Call me at 512-589-7988. Robin Scott, Broker

1015 Dogwood Trail for Sale in Cedar Park for only $249,900.
A one-story with a 3-car garage! Open floorplan with an MIL for kids. Tons of upgrades plus refrigerator conveys. Master features dual vanity, garden tub, separate shower and walk-in closet. Near end of street with no through traffic, light and bright with a full sprinkler system and a covered patio. 1916 sq.ft. CAD, built in 2011. MLS# 6793386
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Trim Your Trees in Austin

Whether you are selling your home or just want to spruce it up, remember to have your trees trimmed. The condition of your front yard makes such a difference in how a prospective buyer views the house and how you feel when you come home.

This picture is of Bo trimming the trees at my house. Bo Tree Works did a wonderful job of pruning our trees plus the did a thorough clean up when they were through and were very reasonably priced. Bo Tree Works also does lawn maintenance. You can call Bo at 512-964-8679 and tell him Robin Scott sent you.

1015 Dogwood Trail for Sale in Cedar Park for only $249,900.
A one-story with a 3-car garage! Open floorplan with an MIL for kids. Tons of upgrades plus refrigerator conveys. Master features dual vanity, garden tub, separate shower and walk-in closet. Near end of street with no through traffic, light and bright with a full sprinkler system and a covered patio. 1916 sq.ft. CAD, built in 2011. MLS# 6793386
http://www.tourfactory.com/1243018

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1015 Dogwood Trail for Sale in Cedar Park with a 3-Car Garage

Just Listed! This nearly new home has it all. A one-story with a 3-car garage! Open floorplan with an MIL for kids. Tile in wet areas, kitchen island/breakfast bar, granite, stainless, walk-in pantry and dedicated laundryroom plus refrigerator conveys. Master features dual vanity, garden tub, separate shower and walk-in closet. Near end of street with no through traffic, light and bright with a full sprinkler system and a covered patio. 1916 sq.ft. CAD, built in 2011. MLS# 6793386 Only $249,900!

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What Home Buyers Want the Most in Austin

As a REALTOR who represents many buyers in Austin as well as sellers, I can tell you from my day-to-day experience with buyers that they do not want to make compromises like replacing the appliances or carpet or painting after they move in.

Of course there are going to be exceptions but when most home buyers are choosing between a home that is ready to go and one where they are adding up the list of things to replace like lighting fixtures, the fence, paint, carpet, appliances; buyers will pick the house with the least that needs to be done. They may even accept a smaller house or a more expensive house. Buyers may talk about adding a deck, a pool or changing out the carpet to wood but they do not want to pay what you are asking and update the house too.

What do home buyers want the most? MOVE IN READY!

If you want more information on what home buyers are looking for and help selling your house, call me at 512-589-7988.

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Negotiating to Buy or Sell a House

My best negotiating advise is: don't take it personally! It's not personal, it's business. Don't let your ego get in the way and make your decisions based on the numbers.

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Austin Home Sales - August 2014

Austin-area home sales dip for second consecutive month in August 2014

Austin Board of REALTORS® releases real estate statistics for August 2014

• 2,835 – Single-family homes sold, DOWN 4% from August 2013.


• $247,500 – Median price for single-family homes, UP 11% from August 2013.


• 6,707 – Active single-family home listings on the market, UP 4% from August 2013.

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Seller's Disclosure Notice

In Texas, the seller is required to provide a disclosure notice to the buyer with few exceptions.

Your REALTOR can provide you with a standard form written by Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), Texas Association of REALTORS(TAR) or Austin Board of REALTORS(ABOR). I use the TAR form because it has additional information for buyers acting as a risk-reduction tool for sellers.

Exemptions: Some of the most common exemptions one might encounter would be the builder of a new home, a trustee or executor of an estate, seller of a duplex or the lender selling a foreclosed property. However, they are still obligated to disclose any know material defects.

Death on property: A seller does not have to disclose a death by natural causes, suicide or accidents NOT related to the properties condition. A murder may be considered a material fact a buyer would want to know and it would be prudent to disclose such a death.

Repairs: Once an item has been repaired and remedied there is no need to disclose it was previously malfunctioning.

Sex Offenders: According to the Texas Property Code, a property owner or broker has "no duty" to disclose the proximity of a registered sex offender. However, a buyer may want to consult a resource such as Google if they have any concern.

Be sure to fill out the forms completely and honestly to reduce chances of litigation. In real estate we say "disclose, disclose, disclose."

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