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Buyer’s Agent Commissions

By Aaron Jistel | May 6, 2021

We are in one of the strongest sellers markets of this century. Pair that with a dramatically changing real estate industry where more tools are available to buyers and sellers than have ever existed before,…

Home Staging Tips

By Aaron Jistel | April 21, 2021

Do I need to stage my home before I put it on the market? We get asked this question all the time. Some real estate agents and other industry professionals believe that answer is always…

February 2021 Texas Real Estate Market Update

By Aaron Jistel | February 24, 2021

Well folks, if you’re wondering if the market has cooled off at all now that we have rolled in to 2021, it hasn’t. In fact it’s been quite the opposite. We are still seeing historically…

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How to Find a Real Estate Investing Partner

By Aaron Jistel | August 24, 2020

I recently had the pleasure of being on a panel for a discussion with RealEstateIQ about the state of the real estate market and real estate investing.  Tom Berry, founder of Investor Loan Source and…

ListingSpark June Real Estate Market Update

By Aaron Jistel | June 25, 2020

Given our position as a technology-centric real estate company based here in Texas, we’ve been asked to share some of our insights, and some of our market data.  April was brutal. No other word to…

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Should Home Sellers Accept FHA Offer? What you need to know in 2023

By Aaron Jistel | March 5, 2020

When it comes to selling your home, understanding the types of loans potential buyers are using is essential. You’ve likely heard of FHA loans, a common financing option, particularly for houses in the $100,000-$300,000 price…

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Top Tips for Getting Your Wholesale Deal Sold

By Aaron Jistel | December 15, 2019

At ListingSpark, we work with a lot of real estate investors dealing in wholesale real estate.  Many of them are flippers and wholesalers. With several thousands of investors properties sold, we have seen and learned…

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Should you sell your home with your Realtor friend?

By Aaron Jistel | November 18, 2019

Whether you like it or not, once you enter into a listing agreement with a friend, you’ve just created a business relationship. In this post we highlight some of the things to watch out for…

Selling Without a Realtor: 7 Deadly FSBO Myths Debunked

By Aaron Jistel | August 28, 2019

When homeowners consider selling their property independently, they’re often bombarded with warnings and misconceptions. Selling without a realtor (FSBO or For Sale By Owner) has evolved significantly with modern technology and services, making many traditional…

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Everything You Need to Know to Sell Your Own House

By Aaron Jistel | January 21, 2019

Selling Your Own Home? Is this the year you’re hoping to sell your home? According to experts, that could be a wise decision. Forecasters aren’t too optimistic about the housing market in the coming years…

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