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7 Social Media Tricks to Increase Flip Profit and Home Equity
As a real estate investor, you have plenty of things to keep track of without having to worry about creating an entire social media strategy. Of your total time spent working to sell your properties,…
Should I List My Property As a Coming Soon?
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…
5 For Sale By Owner Tips to Know
Many homeowners begin their home-selling journey as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO), seeking to save on commission fees. To aid these sellers, here are five essential tips every FSBO seller should know. There’s a…
House Comps: It’s All About the Pricing
The most common mistake we see with home sellers is not pricing their homes correctly. This mistake can cause one of two catastrophic outcomes: 1) Pricing your home too low and leaving money on the…
Understanding Closing Costs in Texas for Buyers and Sellers
When it comes to real estate transactions, understanding closing costs in Texas is crucial for both buyers and sellers. These costs can significantly impact the overall expenses associated with buying or selling a home. Closing…
Listing Checklist for Home Sellers
A lot goes into selling a home. Here is a comprehensive home selling checklist to keep you on track through each different phase of the home selling process. Pre-Listing Home Selling Checklist Pricing Analysis: Pricing…
Selling a home as-is: What you need to know in 2025
In Texas, there are a few things you need to know about selling your home as-is. Depending on your situation, as is sales may or may not be the best option for you. In this…
Are We Saying Goodbye to a Seller’s Market in Texas? Housing Market Predictions for 2025
The Texas housing market has been a focal point of attention for potential buyers and sellers alike, especially as we approach 2025. The shifting dynamics within this local real estate landscape raise critical questions about…
How to Get an MLS Listing Without a Realtor
In today’s real estate market, many home sellers are exploring ways to list their properties without the need for a traditional realtor. The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a powerful tool that can help you…
How to Get Free MLS Comps Using ListingSpark’s Comparative Market Analysis
Finding Real Estate Comps Free with ListingSpark’s Market Compare Tool Before we get started, let’s first start with learning more about what exactly “comps are”, and why it’s important they come directly from the MLS…
