Austin Texas Real Estate Podcast
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago -If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from Jennifer Smith- your professional Austin Texas Real Estate Agent.
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The 4 Things to Expect From Your Real Estate Agent
November 21, 2018 18:44Your agent will get homes bought or sold, but there’s so much more you should expect from a real estate professional. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access When you’re looking to buy or sell a home, it’s important that you find the right agent to fit your needs. What should you expect from someone who represents you as a real estate agent? Here are four things that you should always be able to find in us or other agen...
What Can You Do Now to Make Sure You’re Ready to Buy in 2019?
October 29, 2018 21:09 VideoEven though we’re a few months away from the end of 2018, it’s never too early to start preparing to buy a home in 2019. Here are four great tips that will make sure you’re ready when the time comes. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Here are four steps that you can take right now to make sure that you’re ready to buy a home in 2019: 1. Check your credit score. This will range anywhere from 300 to 850. To qualify ...
Is it Time for You to Move?
October 17, 2018 14:36If you’ve been thinking of moving but aren’t sure whether doing so is right for you, there are four key signs that may help you decide. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access There are a variety of reasons people decide to move from one home to the next, and today we’ll be highlighting four of the signs it might be time for you to make this choice for yourself: 1. Money. On either end of the financial spectrum, money ...
What The Smith Team Can Do For You
September 26, 2018 20:28 VideoWe want to be your real estate resource. Here are just some of the things we can do for you. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access When you think of the Smith Team, we definitely want you to think of us as agents who help you buy and sell real estate. However, we also want you to think of us in other ways—we want to be your real estate resource. If you have questions about a lender, call me. I’m in the business dail...
What Appraisals Mean to Both Buyers and Sellers
September 17, 2018 19:36How can an appraisal affect the sale of your home? Let's take a look. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access What are appraisals and why are they important? Today I want to answer these questions from both the buyer's and seller's perspective. To start with, what is an appraisal? When you're looking to purchase a home with a mortgage, your mortgage company will want to make sure that the value of the home matches what ...
How to Stand out and Win in a Multiple Offer Situation
August 21, 2018 15:08What’s the key to standing out as a buyer in a multiple offer situation? Allow us to shed some light on this question, today. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access When the market is hot and competition between buyers is high, what is the best way to stand out from among the crowd? What’s the secret to having your offer accepted over the numerous others a seller might receive? Some buyers may speculate that it’s best t...
How Home Sellers Should Handle Multiple Offer Situations
August 01, 2018 16:28How should you deal with multiple offers as a seller? This is what we recommend. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Today we are going to talk about multiple offer situations and how you should handle them as a home seller. A multiple offer situation simply means that your home is in demand and there is more than one person out there who seriously wants to buy it. When you have a multiple offer situation, is the h...
What Is a Market Analysis, Anyway?
July 23, 2018 17:19What is a market analysis and how can it help buyers and sellers? Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access What is a market analysis? A market analysis is a collection of data that helps us determine how to price a seller’s home when they go to sell. For buyers, it will help us show what has sold in a home’s area in the past, allowing us to know what kind of offer they should make to the seller. These analyses are simpl...
Thank You for Supporting Us Through 14 Years in Real Estate
July 05, 2018 20:15The Smith Team has been helping area buyers and sellers for 14 years, and so today I’d like to extend a message of gratitude. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access This July, the Smith Team is celebrating 14 years in real estate. It’s been an amazing experience to help so many people achieve their buying and selling goals, and we’ve learned a lot in the process. For that, we thank you. Our growth over this 14 years wo...
How to Save Money for a Down Payment
June 21, 2018 18:06If you want to purchase your first home, you will need a down payment. Today I have a few tips to help you save enough money. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access If you are currently renting a home, you are probably paying your landlord's mortgage. If you are renting an apartment, you are most likely lining an investor’s pocket and helping them build wealth. How about you build some wealth for yourself by buying? To...
4 Home Features That Turn Off Buyers
May 30, 2018 14:45 VideoBuyer preferences come and go, but right now there are four home features that they definitely don’t want to see. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Many homeowners have lived in their home for at least a decade, but buyer preferences come and go faster than that. If you’re planning on selling your home in the near future, here are some features that you should consider replacing or upgrading if your home has them: ...
3 Important Home Inspection Questions Answered
April 30, 2018 16:51 VideoToday I’ll tell you what home inspections are, why they’re important, and why you need to hire a good inspector if you’re buying a home. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access What is a home inspection? Why is a home inspection important? Why is it important to hire a good inspector? Here are your answers to these questions: 1. What is a home inspection? A a home inspection is simply a process designed to verify the ...
4 Common Housing Inventory Questions Answered
April 26, 2018 15:37 VideoHousing inventory can be a difficult idea to grasp. Today I am answering common questions to help you understand. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Today we're going to talk about housing inventory. You may be asking, “Why is this such an important statistic when you're looking to sell your house?” I am here to answer just that. What is housing inventory? Housing inventory is the number of homes on the market at t...
Selling Your Home While You’re Still Living in It
April 06, 2018 15:13How do you live in your home while it’s on the market? I have a few tips that will make things easier and help sell your home quickly. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access When you are selling your home and it’s priced correctly, agents will be knocking on your door and trying to get their buyers in to look at the home as quickly as possible. Of course, all of this is happening while you’re still living in your home....
5 Things to Know About Buying Inside an HOA
March 20, 2018 15:14 VideoEvery homeowner’s association is different. Here is what you should find out before you make an offer on a home that’s located within one. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Today we’re going to be discussing five important things that you want to know when buying a home inside a homeowners association. 1. What is the cost? Location will play a key factor, and the cost can vary greatly from one HOA to another. You ...
Which 3 Features Will Bring in the Most Buyers?
March 07, 2018 16:16 VideoWhen listing your home on the market, you should know that there are three features that will attract the most buyers. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Selling your home can be a bit daunting. That’s why I want to make it a little simpler for you by going over the top three home features that attract buyers. 1. Curb appeal. You want to make sure when a buyer drives up that they have a good first impression. Y...
4 Tips to Make Your Next Move a Breeze
February 16, 2018 19:54 VideoI have four tips that you can use to make your impending move much simpler. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Sometimes, listing your home can be a daunting process. You might have been living in your home for 10 or 15 years, and now, you’re ready to make that next move. What are some simple things you can do to simplify your next move? 1. Start sorting your belongings. Put them into piles according to the things ...
3 Things to Think About When It Comes to Insurance
February 02, 2018 15:01 VideoToday, I have special guest Brett Dyer with me to discuss three topics about assessing your insurance needs this year. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Today I have a special guest with me, Brett Dyer of Greenway Insurance, to talk about assessing your insurance needs for the year. Brett is actually my own personal insurance agent who we recommend here on the Smith Team. Since we’ve had a lot of floods in the US ...
5 Signs That It’s Time to Buy Your First Home
January 22, 2018 19:25 VideoIs it time to stop paying your landlord’s mortgage and go find your first home? I have five things you should consider before you make the leap into homeownership. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Is it time to stop renting and buy your first home? If you’re tired of paying your landlord’s mortgage and building their wealth, now may be the time to consider buying your first home. Before you make the jump from le...
No Matter Where You're Moving, We Can Help
January 03, 2018 19:37 VideoIf you or someone you know is moving, call the Smith Team to get a great referral to an agent in the area you’re moving to. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access How can you find the best Realtor in the country, no matter where you’re moving to? I recently moved my son to college in Omaha, Nebraska, and while I was there, it had me thinking, “Wow, what if someone I knew was moving to Nebraska? Who could I call to help...
We’re Thankful for You This Thanksgiving
November 16, 2017 20:07 VideoWho are we thankful for this Thanksgiving? You, for allowing us to help you with all of your real estate needs. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access As we enter the Thanksgiving season, my team and I have been reflecting on how truly grateful we are for the business we’ve been able to do this year. Most importantly, we’re thankful for you for allowing us to help you with all your real estate needs this year. Enjoy...
Meet Our Team's Newest Member: Britt Schulle
November 06, 2017 20:10 VideoToday, I’m excited to introduce you to the newest member of our team: Britt Schulle. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Today, I’m excited to introduce you to the newest member of our team: Britt Schulle. Britt has already been working with some of our buyers out there and looks forward to working with even more. Britt feels confident that she’s ready to help people find the perfect home. Between her nearly 20 y...
What's Going on in Our Austin Market Right Now?
October 20, 2017 18:53 VideoIt’s time for an update on our Austin real estate market. Today, I want to bring you some information on how our current conditions might affect you. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Today, I want to give you a quick update for our Austin real estate market. We just finished the third quarter and the end of the year is approaching fast. Even so, we’re still seeing a very strong market right now. Our average sales ...
The Secret Advantages of Listing in the Fall
October 09, 2017 15:07 VideoThere are many more benefits to listing later in the year than people think. For one thing, buyers are much more motivated during fall months. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Many people don’t believe that the fall months are a good time to sell your home. However, this simply isn’t the case. Fall is actually a great time to list. There are a few reasons why this is. First of all, selling in the fall means you’l...
Red Relief—Helping Those Impacted by Harvey and Irma
September 20, 2017 20:19The Red Relief program by Keller Williams is dedicated to providing disaster relief to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey and Irma. Find out how you can help today. Selling in the Austin area? Get a market analysis report Purchasing in the Austin area? Get full MLS access Keller Williams is here to help those impacted by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. When it comes to Keller Williams, family is everything. Our Red Relief program is dedicated to providing disaster relief to every...