Brokers Blog

I Need to Break My Lease! Now What?

It is ALWAYS best to contact your property manager and discuss your options. The written lease spells out what must happen in the event a resident must move early and "break" their lease. Many leases allow for this early move-out but the resident/tenant must pay a "re-leasi...

How to Price in a Declining Market...

This topic is important today. Prices in Austin TX are dropping at this time. If you study similar sales in the area of your house, you may see a trend of falling prices. This means if you are looking at SOLD houses, you are looking at yesterday's news.  You may...

When is the Best Time to Sell a House?

Sellers often want to know the best month to put a house on the market. My answer: "The first week it is on the market." Sellers have an advantage when the house is new on the market. When buyers view a "new" listing and like it, there is a sense of urgency to get a "g...