Sara

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I live in the area surrounding Houston, Texas and am currently a homeowner. I am interested in real estate and considering a career in the field. While I research the possibilities, I am studying to get an Associates in computer-aided drafting. I have BAs in English and Philosophy. I am married with no children. My husband works for NASA. I love to talk about homes and real estate, but I don't think I'd be a good realtor, because I have trouble with names and faces.

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8 Things that bad realtors do. Have you experienced any?

Asked Mon Jan 7 2008, 18:12 by Robert Bagwe… - All locations - Home Buying - 25 answers

Sara answered:

You know, there's actually a TV show where an agent shows her clients 3 homes and then expects them to choose (it's called Property Virgins on HGTV). I don't like that show and I think the agent is full of herself. Most of the time from what I've seen, she scares her clients away. She even made one of them cry.

I love watching those reality Real Estate shows. I've seen some bad Realtors, but I've seen a lot more bad buyers and sellers. - Tue Jan 8 2008, 09:58

Green Builders How will they Survive ?

Asked Tue Jan 8 2008, 05:27 by Bill Snyder - Yuma - Market Conditions - 4 answers

Sara answered:

First off, I agree with Ginger that a 'green' home will probably go over well in a higher-priced home. Right now, 'green' is considered a luxury.

I would also like to point out that in Texas there are homes that are 'Energy Star.' These are not exactly 'green' homes, but they conserve energy. An 'Energy Star' home used to be considered a luxury, but now it is more of a requirement. People are converting their older homes to make them Energy Star, but it is cheaper just to buy a new one.

If you plan to keep the home for a while, it might be a worthwhile investment, as when you go to sell the home it is possible that people will be expecting it. Having an older home already converted to newer requirements could help you sell, and it would be cheaper to do it now while you're building than later. - Tue Jan 8 2008, 09:35

Zillow gives estimates. Realtors give guestimates.

Asked Fri Jan 4 2008, 15:12 by Natasha - All locations - Home Selling - 7 answers

Sara answered:

lol... I just looked up my house on Zillow. It doesn't take into account that I live in a brand-new development and a buyer can buy my exact house. I'd have to substantially lower my price in order to sell - tens of thousands lower than Zillow's estimate. - Fri Jan 4 2008, 18:56

Update on realtor submitting offer wrong

Asked Fri Jan 4 2008, 10:01 by LS - All locations - Foreclosure - 7 answers

Sara answered:

If the Realtor hasn't apologized, then I would file a complaint. Like you said, it's one thing to make a mistake, but it is negligent just to walk away from it. - Fri Jan 4 2008, 11:39

I want to sell a home quick in Crestline. How do I do it? Top dollar is not a concern so much as selling.

Asked Fri Jan 4 2008, 10:24 by Bill - Crestline - Home Selling - 9 answers

Sara answered:

There was a home that my husband and I wanted to buy the first day that we saw it because the price was so good. It was gone in a day, which is unusual in our market. But price wasn't the only reason that the home sold. It was also immaculate. I would really listen to your Realtor about what neighborhood you live in and the shape that your home is in. That will decide how low the price should go to sell quickly.

In other words, someone with an immaculate home in a rapidly growing neighborhood will only have to drop their house slightly below average and still sell quickly. A more run-down house in an older neighborhood without a great reputation will have to drop its price considerably to sell quickly. - Fri Jan 4 2008, 11:36

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