On April 21st, 2008, Keller Williams Realty Katy @ Cinco Ranch hosted their 3rd Annual Golf Classic, this year benefitting Cinco Charities®. The tournament, held at River Ridge Golf Course, boasted over 140 players, assisted by 50+ Keller Williams' volunteers and supported by over 40 Katy area businesses through generous donations of funds, goods and services. This year's tournament raised over $23,000, bringing the three year total to over $75,000 to further the mission and goals of Cinco Charities®.
Cinco Charities was formed by Associates of Keller Williams Realty Katy @ Cinco Ranch who want to "build a community of care and support" and in particular meet some of the needs of those who visit us for medical care. As our city's medical services expand, Katy will become the temporary home for families who need treatment for serious and often life threatening illness. It is our desire at Cinco Charities to reach out to those families and give back a measure of the "Katy Spirit" we have received.
For more information or inquiries about the organization, please visit Cinco Charities' website at cincocharities.org or call me anytime at 713-818-2404.
Julie
What Is A Dad?
A dad is someone who
wants to catch you before you fall
but instead picks you up,
brushes you off,
and lets you try again.
A dad is someone who
wants to keep you from making mistakes
but instead lets you find your own way,
even though his heart breaks in silence
when you get hurt.
A dad is someone who
holds you when you cry,
scolds you when you break the rules,
shines with pride when you succeed,
and has faith in you even when you fail...
~By Susan Ceylise.~
At least 10% of American homeowners handle their own sales. Your success will be determined by a good, working knowledge of what’s involved. The basics include pricing your house by comparing it to other similar properties that have sold. Asking price is irrelevant, you must use sold prices.
Fix your house up before it goes on the market. Do not put off any repairs or cosmetic fix-ups. It’s imperative to do these tasks before you go on the market; it will cost you less than a buyer will discount.
Look at your house as a prospective buyer will; be super critical. It is important that you stop seeing your residence as your “home” but, rather, see it as “a house”, a commodity that you wish to sell. Sometimes, this is difficult but you must make this emotional, mental transition. The trend today is to have a professional "stager" work with you to market your home visually.
Create “curb appeal”. Landscaping is very important. If your house doesn’t seem inviting from the street, no one will come inside. Make sure your house shows at its very best.
You will need to design a marketing plan, including an Internet presence, and execute this plan through advertising, etc. Never underestimate the importance of a full Internet presentation; 80-90% of all buyers start on the internet.
Do not accept an offer until you are comfortable with the financial qualifications of your buyer. Demand proof from a mortgage lender. You could lose valuable time on an unqualified prospect.
Learn enough basic real estate law to understand the contract that is presented to you. (It would be a good idea to hire a real estate attorney to oversee this process.) After you agree upon a sales price and other assorted terms, you will need to coordinate the details of the closing.
Many contracts fall apart between the time a price is agreed upon and closing. Inspections and financing are the two most common culprits. Be most careful as costly mistakes may consume the money you're trying to save.
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For the last 19 years, I've specialized in Katy, TX, a far western suburb adjacent to Houston. I hold a GRI and am working towards my CRS designation. I am a member of the Real Estate Cyberspace Scty.
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