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Many of the luxury communities in San Antonio, like the Dominion, have seen a very competitive real estate market. As more and more homes go up for sale, luxury homeowners in the Dominion are discovering that selling a luxury home may prove to be quite challenging. It is with this in mind that many sellers are concentrating on their outdoor spaces to wow buyers. The best luxury homes often have an outstanding, outdoor area for both relaxation and entertainment, so it is up to you, as a seller, to impress your buyers the moment they walk into your backyard oasis. Exciting, Outdoor Trends

  • Separate Living Areas – If you have a large, outdoor space, consider creating different living areas to better put the space to use. A grilling area, a dining area, an…

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Many sellers shy away from the idea of paying hefty realtor commissions on the sale of their homes, especially in these financially challenging times. This leads many people to try selling their homes on their own, without the assistance of a reputable realtor. While these sellers may be saving in commission fees, they are taking on a tremendous load of liability, hard work, and aggravation. The San Antonio flat fee MLS listing can ease much of the pain of trying to sell a home. 

Professional Help for One Low Fee

One of the biggest problems homeowners run into when trying to go it alone is exposure. In order to make the sale of their home known to the largest numbers of potential buyers, the homeowner needs to advertise. If a house is on the market…

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As a homeowner, your home is likely a source of pride. Therefore, when it comes time to sell your Alamo Heights home, you have a good idea of what it is worth. 

It therefore may come as a bit of a shock to receive a less-than-thrilling offer from a potential buyer. Your first reaction may shock, followed by disgust. The Alamo Heights home that you have put your heart and soul into maintaining, repairing and updating certainly is worth more than what the buyer is offering, but in this tumultuous real estate climate, how do you know when to settle and how do you know when to stand your ground?

A Flat Rejection vs. a Counter Offer

For most homeowners, the idea of completely rejecting the offer may occur to them at the offset. This is not the time,…

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If there’s one thing we can all agree on is that today’s real estate market is decidedly more challenging. It is therefore all the more important that we find a qualified real estate agent to help sell our Alamo Heights homes. 

If you are in the market to sell your Alamo Heights home, then it may be time to start searching for a real estate agent that can help make your idea a reality. How to Find a Real Estate Agent that’s Right for you:

  • Begin by locating several real estate agents that have experience selling homes in Alamo Heights. Ask friends, family members and neighbors for referrals, or simply head out into your neighborhood and check out the local For Sale signs. If you see an agent’s name appear time and time again, chances are that he/she…

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If you have been failing to get good offers for your San Antonio Real estate property and if you are depressed about it do not worry, here are few simple tips that will help get a good offer soon. Lately the real estate market has been down in general but San Antonio Real Estate market has show great resilience against recession. However, we need to put our focused effort to get good offers for our San Antonio Homes for sale.

The first factor that we need to remember is that when buyers approach a home owner, they approach us with great suspicion because if the property is good then why do we have to let it go and why is that the home owner selling the property. So in their mind they are skeptical about our motives for selling. They try to be extra…

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It is a nerve-rattling experience - a home inspection on your home! If you are like most sellers, you may be more than a bit nervous when the home inspection rolls around. As most people know, a home inspection can make or break your San Antonio real estate transaction. Although there's not much you can do regarding the unknown, there are a few simple tips that can make the home inspection process a bit more pleasant:

  1. Clean up! This may sound simple, but the first thing you need to remember is that a home inspector's first impression of your home can often create an impression in his or her mind. A clean house, for example, evokes a feeling that the homeowner takes pride in his or her home and that basic maintenance has been taken care of.
  2. Assemble…

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Let’s face it. It’s no longer a seller’s market. Gone (at least for the immediate future) are the days of homes priced greatly above their appraised value and homes flying off the market in a matter of days.

Homes in Leon Valley remain on the market for an average of 90 to 120 days. That’s three to four months of waiting, wondering and agonizing over whether your home will sell. To expedite this process, and to attract potential home buyers, there are few, basic things to take care of:

Price it Right

If you have time to spare and selling your home quickly is not a priority, then by all means, price it higher and be prepared to wait. However, if you’re like most people selling their home, you want a quick sell. Therefore, the bottom line is: price it…

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