Wendy Hauschildt is a Licensed Realtor? with Coastal Properties GMAC Real Estate on South Padre Island, Texas. She is a weekly columnist for the Island Breeze paper and directs marketing for the agency. Visit for more Real Estate information.
What To Expect From Your Listing Agent A good listing agent really serves 3 purposes. They market and advocate, they organize and schedule and finally they negotiate and protect. In general, a listing agent really earns their money. In fact, I have always felt it is much more work to list than to sell. But, for most professionals it ... Similar Editorial : by Donald Plunkett. | Source : Real Estate Agents Brokers
What Makes For A Good Beach Rental Property? South Padre Island is one of the few coastal communities in the U.S. in which rental revenue can still come even close to cash-flowing a rental property. In most areas the property values have risen far above what the rental prospects can sustain. Most smart investors know that the real reward i... Similar Editorial : by Cerro Fresco. | Source : Apartment Housing
Taking Emotion Out Of Remodeling Remodeling is emotionally taxing. Anything involving the expenditure of that much cash makes me want to weep from the very first down payment. But, there are other issues as well. I have seen couples argue bitterly about a choice of tile or overly festive paint color. Then there is the stress of... Similar Editorial : by Robert F. Abbott. | Source : Home Painting Tips
Buying Resort Destination Investment Property It is everyone's dream of owning a condo or home in a fabulous coastal destination. Many think this is only achievable by the ultra rich and hope for a just a weekend holiday at the beach for themselves.But, more and more people are realizing this dream. As more people retire or con... Similar Editorial : by lynter. | Source : Brazilian Real Estate
Myths And Misconceptions About Working With A Real Estate Agent If you have ever looked for a home, you have received a lot of advice and heard a few horror stories. Most likely a well meaning acquaintance has passed along some of these ideas that aren't particularly truthful. These are the most common misconceptions that agents are faced with frequently.... Similar Editorial : by Dave Peniuk. | Source : Real Estate Agents Brokers
Avoid Making An Emotional Second Home Purchase Houses are not like puppies. They do not have to ability to give you pathetic doggie eyes from behind the bars of their confinement. Nor do they whine for your attention or plea to be purchased.But, I swear that sometimes a property calls out to a potential buyer. From the moment the... Similar Editorial : by Edwin Linares. | Source : Apartment Housing
Home Selling Superstition There is ample advice for those wishing to sell a home. My advice usually involves market research, plumbing repair and the occasional paint color debate. But, the advice given by family or friends is always a source of interest to me.There is always a common belief that scent can se... Similar Editorial : by Michelle Annese. | Source : Apartment Housing
Capturing The Market Interest On Your Listing There is a curious timeline of events when a new property is listed on the market. As we are currently in a timeframe when there are ample listings on the MLS, I have been wondering how one shines above the rest. There are certain properties that are simply unique or outstanding. Traits of these... Similar Editorial : by Mom Index. | Source : Real Estate Agents Brokers
Home Selling By Owner In any case, the process of selling a home is often a stressful and challenging time for even the most patient of sellers. If cookies and flowers and patron saints can soothe the nerves and satisfy hesitant buyers than perhaps they are good advice indeed... Similar Editorial : Buying A For Sale By Owner Home by Ronnie Bredahl. | Source : South Beach Real Estate
Money Market Interest Calculator Agents keep a memory bank of possibilities and continue to return to their favorites.Finding the perfect buyer takes time and sometimes even the best efforts go unrewarded. But, taking advantage of the first phase of your listing often pays off... Similar Editorial : A Money Market Account by Bill Riley. | Source : Ira Real Estate Investing
