Chris Rodriguez

As, some of you know, I was in the limousine and ground transportation business for 20 years and sold my interests in Carey Limousine a couple a years ago. Well, I was just contacted from my old company to

HELP AUSTIN WIN A THE MOVIE PREMIERE -
X-MEN: WOLVERINE

Please click on the link below to VOTE FOR AUSTIN!!!
VOTE HERE
Austin is currently #5 in the running... and, that's just not good enough!



SEE THEIR EMAIL TO ME BELOW:
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On Thu, Apr 16, 2009 at 2:33 PM, Kandena Ramirez wrote:
Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 3:47 PM
To: Kandy Gmail; Kandena Ramirez
Subject: X-MEN Premiere Contest-AUSTIN

Kandy,
I wanted to make you aware of an initiative we’re in the middle of and ask for Carey Austin’s assistance. 20th Century Fox is holding an X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE Hometown Premiere Contest. Hugh Jackman has agreed to bring the film’s premiere to the town with the most votes: http://www.x-menorigins.com/premiere. Currently Austin is #5 in votes amongst the entire country. Taylor Kitsch (“Friday Night Lights” & in new X-MEN) considers Austin his hometown and is fully supporting this initiative and pushing for Austin as well. We want the premiere and I thought Carey might have interest in it being brought to Austin as well! Is there anyway that your staff could be encouraged to vote and pass along to family, friends, etc.? The contest ends 4/17, winner announced on 4/20 and premiere of 4/27.
Thanks. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Senior Account Executive
Entertainment Division

I wanted to give an update on the status of exhibitors for Realty

Round Up. Please see the updated list below.

2009 Realty Round Up

Growing a Greener Austin

The Austin Board of REALTORS® puts on an industry

trade show every year where REALTORS® and REALTOR®

suppliers join together for one day. I am looking for

exhibitors that would like to present their products and

services. Currently there are over 8,000 REALTORS® in

the Austin area. In addition , we will be extending a

"green thumb welcome" to our neighbor REALTORS® as

far north as Waco and and as far south as San Marcos.

EXHIBITOR LIST UPDATE:

1031 Exchange Corporation

A+ Federal Credit Union

Abundance Home Mortgage

Agent List Serv.com

Alamo Title Company

Allied Home Warranty

Alternative Green Lawn Texas

American Business Benefit Association

American Home Shield

Apple Roofing Siding Gutters

AT&T

A-TX Property Management

Austin American Statesman

Austin Board of REALTORS®

Austin Board of REALTORS® Foundation

Austin CRS – Lone Star Chapter

Austin Energy

Austin Housing Finance Corporation

Austin ISD

Austin Structural Inspections

Aztec Marketing Company, Inc.

BPG/Best Home Warranty

Bruecher Foundation Services, Inc.

Capital Building Inspection Services

Capital Farm Credit

Carpet Supply/Southwest Movers Assoc.

CCIM

CenTex Foundation Repair

Central Texas Commercial Assoc. of REALTORS®

Cookie Lee Fine Fashion Jewelry

David Weekly Homes

Eco Box

Energy Performance Analysts

EXIT Realty

Farmers Insurance

First American Home Buyers Protection

Floor Coverings International

Focus on Space

From the Sisters 3

GE Security

Gracy Title Company

Health Markets

Independence Title

KB Homes

Keller Williams Realty

Land Mortgage

Mapsco

Meritage Homes

Mission Mortgage

Modern Woodmen of America

National Tenant Network

New Home Source Professionals

New Homes Trak

Perry Homes

Plantation Homes and Coventry Homes

Plantation Homes and Coventry Homes (2^nd Booth)

PriceLock Financial Services

Scott Felder Homes

Silpada Designs

Smart Locating Corporation

Stanberry & Associates, REALTORS®

Sterling Custom Homes, Inc.

Sterling Custom Homes, Inc. (2^nd Booth)

Texas Land Bank, FLCA

Texas Rekey Service

The Housing Authority of the City of Austin

The Maids Home Services

The University of Texas High School

Top Producer Systems

Ultimate Imaging

USA Protection, Inc. – ADT Security

WCR

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Wilshire Homes

Your Local City, Inc.

Zip Realty

... and counting.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A BOOTH OR KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO IS, PLEASE CALL ME AT (512) 921-1431 OR EMAIL ME AT CHRISSELLSAUSTIN@GMAIL.COM. WE ARE LOOKING FOR ANY OF THESE TYPES OF COMPANIES...

• Electronic companies

• Computer companies

• Communication companies: AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Cricket

• Printers

• Web designers

• Cleaning companies

• Home staging companies

• Title companies

• Mortgage companies

• Other real estate companies looking to recruit

• Carpet cleaning companies

• Commercial cleaning companies

• Maintenance companies

• Pest control companies

SHOW INFORMATION:
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Date: October 7, 2009
Price: $10.00 per person

Thank you,
Chris Rodriguez,
REALTOR® - Licensed to Practice Real Estate in the Great State of Texas
REALTY EXECUTIVES - AUSTIN
Wireless: (512) -921-1431
Email: ChrisSellsAustin@gmail.com

Google Talk: ChrisSellsAustin

Government stimulus... check.

Interest rates low... check.

Property values have fallen (or in the case of Austin, stabilizing)... check.

Time of year, Spring time... check.

I am now contemplating and visualizing...

...this may be the right time to begin putting together a real estate iNvestment and management company. I must digest.

Having a property inspected by a licensed real estate inspector at the beginning of the sale process will allow the Homeowner the opportunity to know what repairs may be needed BEFORE the Buyer's Agent comes back asking for substantial concessions.

A few items that the Buyer's Agent might be looking for could be:

• EXTERIOR
  • Foundation - Touch up mortar cracks and brick veneer
  • Roof surface - Clean gutters and debris on roof. Make sure cutter downspout extensions are in place.
  • Caulk windows and door frames.
  • Are there any signs of wood destroying insects? Seal pest entry points.
  • Consider the repair of rotted trim, siding or decking.
• INTERIOR
  • Attic - Are all vent stacks vented to the exterior? None should terminate in the attic.
  • Are there any open wire splices present in the attic or crawlspace
  • Clear insulation away from water heater and heater vent pipes, chimney and canister lights.
• DOORS AND WINDOWS
  • Ensure that all windows, doors, garage doors and attic doors are in proper operating condition.
• WALLS
  • Seal and paint sheet rock.
  • Stop and seal off any water penetration points.
  • Repair or replace water damaged sheet rock.
• ELECTRICAL
  • Replace burned out light bulbs
  • Replace or install any missing or damaged receptacles or switch covers.
  • Install GFCI receptacles near all water sources.
• HEATING AND AIR
  • You may want to have HVAC system cleaned, services and placed in working order. Keep all receipts for work performed to verify.
  • Replace A/C filters.
  • If gas heater, flex line should not terminate in the heater cabinet.
  • Is the blower noisy?
  • Is the primary drain line from the coil insulated near the coil drain area?

In General, ask your REALTOR® for a list of Home Inspectors they might recommend and Good Luck selling your home!

CHRIS RODRIGUEZ, REALTOR®

I was just made aware of huge incentives that are available to buyers looking to move into the Hutto - Pflugerville area.  Homes in the range of $207K - 288K are ready to move into today.  

Call me to go check out these gorgeous homes and take advantage of these HUGE incentives...

Community Information

•	Hutto’s only master-planned golf course community.
•	Located in Williamson County, in one of the top 100 fastest-growing cities in the U.S., Star Ranch offers easy access north to Georgetown and south to Austin via the adjacent SH 130 Toll Road.
•	Also near the community is Texas 45, designed to improve transportation around the Austin area.
•	Shopping choices include Lakeline Mall, Highland Mall, La Fontera Shopping Center and Round Rock Premium Outlet Mall.  Three H-E-B grocery stores are located approximately five miles away.
•	The Crossings at Carmel Creek, a 1.5 million-square-foot retail development, is planned in Hutto with a groundbreaking expected soon. The 468-acre development is set to include quality retail space, outdoor shops and offices in a pedestrian-friendly environment.
•	St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center and Scott & White Hospital at University Medical Campus are both minutes from the community.
•	Dell Computer is approximately 10 miles away.
•	Texas State University's Round Rock Higher Education Center is approximately 15 miles from the community.
•	For the golf enthusiast, the adjacent Golf Club at Star Ranch features an 18-hole, daily fee golf course and a 15,000-square foot club house with a restaurant and pro shop.
•	Community amenities include a Jr. Olympic-sized pool, a covered patio with a fireplace and a playscape.
•	Hutto ISD.
•	Pflugerville ISD.