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Why should you pick the “Padre Elite Team” to list your property? We are the #1 team in the South Padre Island area but these are the reasons we think we are the right choice for you: Feedback & Communication …When your listing is shown, The Padre Elite Team does their best to get feedback […]
What is the Process After a Contract is Signed? The time between signing a contract and closing a sale is a busy one for buyers, their real estate agents and the title company. Your agreement of sale is signed and the home selected is officially under contract. Now it’s time to satisfy all the terms […]
“Not accepting a good offer because it came ‘too quickly’. They waited three months and got less than the first offer.” “Not remedying pet smells or cigarette smells. Buyers cannot get over it.” “Doing a bathroom remodel themselves. Everything but the toilet had to be removed and redone.” “Selling for the amount of an […]
One of our biggest financing issues is finding sources that will take a mortgage on a condo. For years, condos have been the most desired property here to purchase because there is always someone there to maintain it when you are absent. If we are working with sellers who have seen offers collapse because buyers […]
Hello, I look forward to visiting with you soon about selling your home. It’s important to remember that people are moving to Texas from all over the world, so many of our best prospective buyers are from out of town or out of state. PADRE ELITE TEAM RE/MAX 1st Choice Jules Wilk & […]
9 Reasons a Great Agent is Vital to a Seller Selling your home without hiring a real estate agent might be tempting, especially if you’re in an area where buyers are clamoring for properties. It’s not uncommon for sellers to think (even for a split-second) “How hard can it be to sell on my own?” […]
It is very convenient to enter an address on a website and get an estimate of what the property is worth instantly. But beware of the data that these websites are giving you because many of those automated valuation models is unreliable and inaccurate. The websites themselves are telling this to their users. Below […]
Choosing a REALTOR® Once you have made the decision to purchase or sell a home, the next step is to find a local South Padre Island area REALTOR® who will best represent you and your housing needs. It is important to use a local REALTOR® because they know the properties and unique addendums the best. […]
Now that you are thinking about moving, it is time to begin to think about the packing process and what all is involved. You will want to start early, so as to give yourself time to sort through all that you have accumulated throughout the years. The less you have to transport, the easier […]
Ask detailed questions about their experience and skills to help you find the right Realtor for your home sale. Working with the right local Realtor can mean the difference between getting prompt, expert representation and feeling like you’re going it alone when selling your home. Here are some questions to ask when you are interviewing agents. […]
Before you put your home up for sale, use the right comparable sales to find the perfect price. A house is comparable to yours in price if it’s in the same neighborhood, on a similar street, and in the same school district. South Padre Island can vary greatly depending on whether the property is on the beach, […]
Know the basics of FHA loan rules and you stand a better chance of selling your house or condo. Like other areas of Texas, South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, Bayview and the Laguna Madre area, has buyers that will expect a home inspection, including a form outlining what the inspection revealed. Making your home FHA […]
Understanding how appraisals work will help you achieve a quick and profitable refinance or sale. Lenders would usually advise sellers to get an appraisal. An appraisal is an opinion of the value of your home based on how much comparable or similar homes in your area have been sold for in recent months. Here […]
Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. A lot of buyers today prefer move-in-ready homes and easily eliminates other great homes just because they focus on few visible flaws. You may carry on showing after showing and open house after open house yet end […]
Checking the comparable houses on the market is the first thing to do when you have your home listed for months and you don’t get any offers. There are a lot of uncontrollable reasons why your home is not selling like being the only home in the neighborhood without a garage or having a […]
When you choose a RE/MAX Sales Associate to sell your home or help you purchase a new home, you’ll experience a whole new level of service. First, RE/MAX Associates are “The Hometown Experts With a World of Experiencesm.” Across the globe, they make their living in the same communities in which they live. They’re the […]
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