Clay Lee
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The Philosophy of Pricing your College Station Home
August 3rd, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
When the time comes to price your home for sale, you may be tempted to start with the price you originally paid, add in a markup to reflect the various upgrades or repairs you made, and wait for the bids to roll in. Unfortunately, this strategy is not likely to be a successful one in today’s market. With many home sellers having to compete with foreclosures and overall low prices, College Station and Bryan home sellers need to – above all – price their homes aggressively.
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Foreclosed Homes in Bryan/College Station Affect Entire Neighborhoods
July 28th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
A subject that has been pervading the real estate world and the nation on the whole is foreclosure. While most homes and neighborhoods in the Bryan/College Station region remain unaffected thus far, the number of foreclosures is slowly - but steadily – rising. As a homeowner, one surely does their best to avoid this stressful and painstaking process. However, most homeowners are unaware that if their neighbor experiences a foreclosure, their own property value will suffer as result.
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Brazos Valley Food Bank Feast of Caring – August 11, 2010
July 22nd, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
The Brazos Valley Food Bank has been a part of our Bryan-College Station community for 25 years, raising food and money for those of our neighbors in need. In 2009 alone, the BVFB helped feed over 48,000 hungry citizens. But they need our help now more than ever. In the past five years, the food bank has experienced a 59% increase in the demand for food. Though this ever-increasing hunger epidemic in the Brazos Valley is a daunting problem, the food bank’s message is, and has always been, hope. We believe that with the help of community members, and through their time, food, and monetary contributions, we can continue to alleviate hunger in the Brazos Valley.
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Prepping College Station Homebuyers and Sellers for a Physical Inspection
July 21st, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
One of the single most expensive and important purchases one will make during their lifetime is for their home. Therefore, to safeguard this purchase, the essential marker during the home-buying process is the property inspection. Once a home is yours, you are in charge of all maintenance, repairs, and problems that arise. This is why it is best to be aware of any issues before you make the committment to buy. But buyers aren’t the only ones who can benefit from an inspection; sellers benefit by knowing the condition of their home before they place it on the market. Then, any needed repairs can be made prior to listing. Because of the importance of this (typically two to four hour) meeting, I always make a point of attending the home inspection whether I am the buyer or seller’s agent.
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How Psychology Plays a Role in Selling College Station Real Estate
July 19th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
As an experienced College Station real estate agent, I have long been aware of the fact that psychology plays an unexpectedly large role in selling real estate. Everything – from how a homebuyer perceives his agent to how a seller prices her home – plays a huge role. When the market was on the rise, this was considered mildly interesting information; now that the market is a bit less stable, this information is much more relevant.
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How College Station Homeowners and Businesses Can Save up to Thousands of Dollars a Year with Small Changes!
July 16th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
Homeowners who would like to save money around the house and businesses that need to improve their company’s bottom line can begin this process by making small changes. Getting everyone in your household or office involved in making these small changes can very quickly add up to hundreds, even thousands of dollars in yearly savings. Of course, these changes always should be consistent with green practices; fortunately, many money saving tips are (by their very essence) positive for the environment.
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Current Market Trends in College Station and Bryan: A Great Time to Buy, and Whether Sellers Should Reduce Their Asking Price
July 15th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
National home sellers learned a difficult lesson in June: if you want to sell right now, lower the price. The real estate website Trulia.com analyzed the home sales across the nation for June, and proved that it truly is a buyer’s market. They note that approximately 24% of all listings that were on the market as of July 1 had experienced at least one price reduction, up from 9% of all listings one month earlier. The average price drop is a stunning 10%.
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The Anatomy of a Foreclosure – Information for College Station Homeowners and Home Buyers
July 8th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
One of the most prevalent, hard-hitting issues affecting the real estate market today is foreclosure. Most people, while terrified of this word, do not understand the specifics, the process, and the anatomy surrounding the concept. While it may be a worrisome topic, it does not have to incite the terror associated with it; simply familiarizing yourself with the facts can help you rest easier. Whether you are a College Station or Bryan homeowner worried about default, a homeowner who simply wants to understand the basics, or a potential home buyer looking for a deal on a home, this information is absolutely invaluable.
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Magnificent Bryan, TX Home – 701 Ellen Lee is a MUST SEE!
July 6th, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
Once in a great while, a Realtor gets the distinct pleasure of listing a truly breathtaking home. I am proud to say I have listed and sold many unique, beautiful homes in College Station and Bryan during my 10+ years as a Realtor in this area. But today I am beyond thrilled to present my newest listing: an absolutely exquisite, treasure of a home nestled away in the quiet of Bryan. Read the rest of this entry »
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College Station Home Buyers: A Home Inspection Provides Buyer Protection
July 1st, 2010 Categories: The Realtor's Life
Home inspections have always been important for and requested by the smart buyer; now more than ever, an inspection is becoming an absolute necessity. Whether you are looking to purchase a luxury home, a mid-priced home, or a low-priced home, an inspection is equally important. And if you are one of the many consumers interested in taking advantage of the rising number of foreclosures occurring in College Station and Bryan, take note!
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