Over the years I have come to regard rainy days as a sales tool. When you grow up in swamp city USA (my affectionate name for Houston), so much of the year is fraught with precipitation that it becomes a consideration in every thing you do.
Most people choose not to live where flooding is a frequent occurrence.... at least when it rains (last summer was so dry that half the trees in town died.) Around these parts, the flood plains change from year to year depending upon the development going on. Creeping concrete does not absorb water!
Today we got to accompany an agent as she brought her out of town clients to see our listing (a 40 plus acre tract out in rural Montgomery county.) The fact that they came to see it in the rain indicates more than a passing interest. The fact that they walked the entire property is even more proof that these may be real buyers.
The rain gives a whole different perspective to a property. If it looks good wrapped in a gray cloud, chances are they will really love it when the blue sky and sparkle f the sunlight on the lake are part if the picture.
The lake is filling back up from the summer drought and subsequent drying. Although it never did go dry, it looks considerably better with added water.
Rain also illustrates the water tight capabilities of the roof. It will show if a property drains properly. It illustrates whether gutters are clogged. Street drainage is another issue a good rain will point out.
In short aside from tracking mud into houses, rain can be an effective tool to illustrate how a property functions in the most basic of weather conditions. It is an excellent illustrating sales tool.
Well... We now have a verbal offer! Yes! It is worth the paper it is written on. We should have the offer in writing soon.
As a rule we won't accept a verbal offer or rather we won't allow our clients to take one but since its our house we made a little exception. We know an offer has to be in writing to be binding.
In this case we know the agent and the original offer was not worth paper... Or time for that matter. Even with all the experience and market knowledge we have the seller in me was highly insulted!
They have come up some and we have come down so the current offer is acceptable as far as we now can tell unless the inspections come up with stuff that we're not willing to concede (after all it's a 38 year old house.)
Remember that we have redecorated from the front door to the kitchen sunk! Cleaning too had reached new depths.
We really do not have any more than we did before, but even a verbal offer feels like progress is being made.
Hope does feel good.
With all the hype and hullabaloo over Valentine Day you may have overlooked the fact that it's the birthday of the creator of the Ferris Wheel. So with that in mind see if you can find a Ferris Wheel and celebrate the day with reckless abandon..... Why heck it might even bring back memories of your youth and childhood!!
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We're going to be moving in a few short weeks and have several large boxes of sales and marketing training sets of cassette tapes that we bought over the years and don't want to take when we move ( we've listened to and learned from all of them.) They are from all the usual suspects (traveling trainers) selling the stuff over the last 15 years.... all the high powered trainers. There's lots of good stuff in them but they just take up too much space since we are downsizing substantially. I'm looking to find a good home for them with someone who can use them to further their career. If you're in the Houston area that would be fantastic!
About ten minutes after we wrote the piece about yesterday's showing on our personal home which is on the market, the phone rang. It was the showing agent from that showing wondering if she could reshow the people who had come by.
We were thrilled! Of course she could come by. Even after spending the morning fine tuning, we ran around putting last minute finishing touches throughout.
As soon as the bell rang we exited stage left to leave them alone to give it all the looks in all the nooks and crannies. It was a very cold day and to make our back yard camp out more entertaining, sleet pellets began to fall from the grumpy looking sky.
From the comfort of the covered patio, we shivered and waited. Twenty five minutes later they were still looking.
Their agent came out at that point and told us to come back in. The prospects felt it was too cold for us to be outside and they were fine with us being in the house while they continued to look and measure.
All the looking and measuring took from 3:45til 5pm so they know the house as well as we do now! They had a contractor with them so they are obviously planning to expand the redo we just did. That is IF they make an offer we can work with.
One step at a time. Yesterday at this time we knew there was some interest, and they thought our home was pretty. Today we know they like it well enough to measure it and consider making further modifications. Wonder what we will know this time tomorrow!
Selling a house is not for the faint of heart. I am now convinced that it is not possible to totally detach yourself from the space in which you live.
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56 years combined experience helping folks like you find fine homes. We work hard for YOU! YOU deserve the Best! Let's put the deal together! Today.
Welcome to TOMBALL TEXAS REAL ESTATE
CYPRESS TEXAS
PINEHURST TEXAS
MAGNOLIA TEXAS AND MONTGOMERY TEXAS
If you are bored with waiting and reading start looking for homes in the Tomball area right here.
If you are not bored with reading and want to know more about us and the Tomball area then keep on reading. This is a work in progress and will be changed and added regularly for your edification and sometimes amusement.
My goodness! When I think about all the nice folks that we have helped find new homes out in the Tomball area over the last 20 years It's simply amazing.
Most of them are still friends after all these years. You and we both know the only thing that's important is...
Can we get the job done for you?
AND WILL YOU BE CONTENT LIKE THESE TOMBALL RESIDENTS?
The answer to that is absolutely...
A RESOUNDING....YES!
We've been in this business for over 54 years in our combined experience,
MOST OF IT IN THE TOMBALL AREA!
We will help you in your search for a home or land in Tomball TX area. Anywhere from the Houston City limits all the way through Cypress, Magnolia, Tomball, Pinehurst and Spring and on out to Montgomery Texas.
We've seen the good, the bad, the ugly and the really stupid events that can happen in this quest for a home. All this helps us guide you around the traps and snares that can really trip you up on your way to owning the property you reall want. When you are going to select a Tomball real estate broker to work with you want one that's got some experience under their belt.
Well.... OK now that we have all that behind us let's move on to important issues like what should you do first?
Pretty Exciting.... Right?
Here's a list of our credentials that directly benefit YOU:
Brokers/Owners not Salesperson/Agent
CPS - Certified Pricing Specialist
CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
e-PRO - Internet Certified Professional
GRI - Graduate Realtor Institute
MRE - Master of Real Estate
TRC - Transnational Relocation Certified
We always work with buyers and sellers and have specialized training to work with either. We are both Certified Residential Specialists (CRS).
When you want to buy you need someone to represent you exclusively in the transaction to make sure that you get the best deal you can.
Now if you have a property to sell don't misunderstand and think that we don't love you too! So... no worries! You're covered too!
Add to that we are both trained in Home Staging so we will advise you on how best to present your home to prospective buyers. After all..... you don't get a 2nd chance to make a good 1st impression.
We work with you on a written agreement basis (either listing your home for sale or with an Exclusive Buyer Representation Agreement.) If you are a buyer we can start with one day, one week, one month or you can agree to work with us until we get the job done! Generally if you are a buyer, the seller will pay our fee through a commission split with the listing agent. However, if for some reason the seller is not paying our fee we will arrange a fee payment agreement with you. (Yes..... we do have to get compensated!) You'll find our services invaluable!
As you can see below our past customers and clients agree with that!
Lynn Kenney, Baytown TX My experience with EJR Realty was over the top! From the listing of my house to the signing of the final papers – the process was smooth and easy.
At the time of the listing of my house, Ralph and Jeanne came with their homework already done. They had studied the housing market in the area and came with a plan to present to me. I felt very comfortable with the information they shared and with the suggested price at which to list the house. At that time they also shared a very detailed advertising plan they had that would place my listing in front of many potential buyers.
From the first step of listing the house through the final stages of the sale, Ralph and Jeanne communicated with me by email of phone almost every day. If I had a question- they were always available to answer it quickly. They kept me totally informed with the progress of the listing and with the inquires made about the house. Before a week had gone by – there was already a contract on the house.
They aptly guided me through the steps leading to the signing of the final papers. I never one had a question they did not answer. They were there to explain to me exactly what was going on and what to expect next.
Ralph and Jeanne were a pleasure to work with. They were honest and up front about every detail and aspect of the listing and sale. I never once had to wonder if they had my best interest in mind. Their understanding of the market, their true concern for their client, and their years of experience with real estate makes them a winning team to be trusted. There is no doubt in my mind that I will use EJR Realty again as well as recommend them to friends and family for any real estate needs in the future.
Terry Barnett, Houston TX "I've known Ralph for about 12 years. He has helped me procure and sell several homes and shown me many others. He is a very diligent person and puts a lot of energy and time into his commitments for meeting his clients needs. I highly recommend Ralph based on the fruit he produced for me and my wife in our times of need and I believe he will do the same for any other client or associate who enlists his skills and talents. He will be an asset to any company that cares about people first and strives to satisfy their requirements and meet their needs. If this is what you are about I believe Ralph will be a person that you will be pleased to have represent your company! Regards............Terry Barnett"
Rietta Huddle, Houston TX"Ralph is the first person that I would consult in real es tate matters. Together we have bought and sold multiple properties. His expertise has guided me throught each transaction without a hiccup. I would not consider using anyone else on my next real estate endeavor."
Jeanne Angle Dobbins, Durango CO "Ralph represented me in the sale and purchase of homes in Colorado. He was creative, efficient, industrious, and highly professional. I would recommend him highly."
Ellen Irish, Durango CO
Jeanie and Ralph were very responsive during the entire sales process. They were always available to answer my questions or give advice. The whole house-buying experience was very pleasant. I'm glad to have worked with Jeanie and Ralph Janisch and would recommend them without hesitation.
Earl & Karlaine Caudill, Burke VA
To make a long story short, we feel that Ralph and Jeanie Janisch are outstanding real estate agents and we would recommend them highly. Their obvious knowledge of "the business" combined with their pleasant disposition and commitment to their clients beyond the usual conclusion when a "deal is closed," was and continues to be a very pleasant and satisfying connection. Anyone who chooses Ralph and Jeanie would be well served as they search for a new home.
David & Heidi Belleau, Durango CO
We came into your office with hopes and dreams. We had no idea what a great choice we had made. You took an interest in us not our checkbook; just us and what we wanted. You never tried to price us above what you knew we could afford. We were nervous about our first home purchase. Yet we could not have asked for more patient or professional people to work with; you always said "that's our job: its what we do." Few do the job as well as you do. Thanks for being our realtors and friends.
Denise Johnson, Houston TX
I retained Ralph and Jeanne Janisch to sell my home. The qualities of honesty, energy, frugality and integrity are more necessary than ever today and there is no success without them. Good humor, kindness, appreciation of a client's interests and feelings and a complete lack of snobbishness helps both Ralph and Jeanne to be outstanding realtors. Their friendly manner makes doing business with them a pleasure. I intend to refer all of my friends to Ralph and Jeanne.
Bob and Cass McKelvey, Magnolia TX
Thank you for the wonderful TLC to get us through the selling of our house. You and Ralph are great people!
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