A Texas real estate broker is an experienced real estate agent with a minimum of four years experience practicing real estate. In Texas, a real estate broker must have a four year college degree or an equivalent number of college hours and pass a comprehensive real estate brokerage exam. Texas real estate brokers typically work as Realtors […]
What is a Texas real estate agent?
A Texas real estate agent is a person licensed by the state of Texas to practice real estate. A Texas real estate agent may assist clients in buying and selling real estate and in the management and rental of properties. A real estate agent must work under the supervision of a Texas real estate broker. Texas officially calls […]
What does it mean if a listing states it is a short sale?
A short sale is a situation where a homeowner is attempting to sell a home that is worth less than the amount owed on its existing mortgage with their mortgage lender accepting the loss. The homeowner’s mortgage holder must approve the sale. It can take an additional 30 to 90 days to obtain the lender […]
How do real estate buyers use option contracts in Texas?
An option contract is a form of earnest money contract in Texas that gives the buyer the unrestricted right to terminate the contract during a set period of time after signing the real estate contract. The buyer must pay a fee to the seller for the right to terminate the contract. A real estate buyer […]
Sprouts Now Open in Copperfield
Sprouts in Copperfield opened to large crowds today. I had to snap this picture from my passenger side window as there was a line waiting for parking spaces. Sprouts is a grocery story which features natural and organic foods. Many area residents have been hoping for another grocery store in the area since […]
Yard Appeal Influences Houston Home Buyers
Yard appeal influences Houston home buyers to either check a home out or walk away without ever viewing the interior. Yards are one of the biggest contributors to a Houston home’s curb appeal. A dated or neglected yard can be a turnoff to potential buyers as they first view your home from the street. An […]