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Coming Soon

Should I List My Property As a Coming Soon?

By Aaron Jistel | May 29, 2018

Recently a few MLS’s around Texas (specifically Austin and DFW) have started utilizing a Coming Soon status in the MLS for up to 14 days prior to going Active.  Essentially, this is meant to be…

How Important is the Seller's Disclosure Notice?

By Aaron Jistel | December 29, 2017

How important is the seller’s disclosure notice for a home seller?  Short answer, VERY! More issues arise for home sellers after closing from failing to disclose a latent defect than anything else.  Often times it…

Home Seller Checklist

By Aaron Jistel | November 14, 2017

A lot goes in to selling a home.  Here is a comprehensive home seller checklist to keep you on track through each different phase of the home selling process. Pre-Listing Checklist Pricing Analysis: Pricing is…

The Home Appraisal Blues

By Aaron Jistel | November 3, 2017

One of the worst things that can happen for any home seller is catching the home appraisal blues.  You have navigated nearly every pitfall imaginable to get to this point.  Getting your house ready to…

Are we saying goodbye to a seller’s market in Texas? Should you sell you home in Texas now?

By Aaron Jistel | August 9, 2017

We have seen the chatter about Austin and Dallas being two of the most over-valued markets in the country.  For the last 5+ years we have enjoyed the spoils of being in a seller’s market.…

Common Mistakes Investors Make when Selling their Flips

By Aaron Jistel | June 9, 2017

The time has come to sell your flip.  Months of hard work and hundreds of thousands of dollars on the line and now it’s time to cash out.  Too many investors make simple mistakes that…

Real Estate Software for Investors

How to Unlock Potential with Real Estate Software for Investors

By listingspark | April 22, 2024

In the fiercely competitive world of real estate investment, picking the right tools can be the difference between profit and losing money on a property. As digital innovation continues to reshape the landscape, a new…

Modern House Flipping Software

Modern House Flipping Software: 8 Innovative Tools You Need

By listingspark | April 17, 2024

House flipping isn’t just an opportunity for big real estate companies or home improvement television channels—it’s becoming a reliable source of income for Americans running a solo business or small real estate investment venture. While…

flat fee listing on mls

Smart Savings: The Advantages of Flat-Fee Listing on the MLS

By listingspark | April 17, 2024

Selling a house traditionally has always been an arduous process, and right now, it’s even more turbulent. With the current NAR settlement shaking up commission processes and costs for buyers and sellers, investors have even…

House Flipping Software Solutions: Revolutionize Your Strategy

House Flipping Software Solutions: Revolutionize Your Strategy

By listingspark | March 19, 2024

House flipping is a turbulent yet high-risk, high-reward market, and it has been ever since the real estate market turned on its head. While there are still plenty of revenue opportunities, with a gross profit…

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