January 14, 2013 by Myke Leatham

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As a local Bryan/College Station real estate professional that has helped countless sellers over the past 25+ years, I get a lot of different questions regarding the sale of your College Station properties. While no two transactions are ever the same, there are a few common questions that College Station sellers seem to always have. Let’s take a look at a few questions in more detail:

The first question most sellers ask about College Station houses for sale is: How do I prepare my house for sale? First and foremost, you want your house in the best condition possible, especially in a market with few buyers and lots of homes for sale. College Station properties for sale that are in the best condition get more attention in the marketplace and can fetch higher prices than competitor homes of lesser condition. This means taking on any major repairs you’ve been putting off. You’ll also want to work on your home’s curb appeal including the landscaping, decks and walkways, and exterior surfaces. Other quick fixes that don’t cost a lot of money but can help you get top dollar for your home are cleaning the windows, organizing closets, decluttering common spaced and entry ways, and eliminating sources of smells such as kitty litter boxes.

College Station Properties For Sale

When it comes to selling College Station properties, the next question I often get is: What are some tips on negotiation? Simply put, when selling your home you need to be realistic about your expectations. Before the first offer is every submitted, it is imperative to sit down with your Realtor to discuss your financial situation and to carefully assess what you need and want to receive for your home. If you are in a short sale situation, this conversation will depend heavily on what your bank approves. Determining your starting price should be contingent on this conversation as well as current homes for sale and recent sales within your market. To get an idea of what other homes are selling for, you can start by browsing the College Station MLS. Your Realtor can also provide you with a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis), which will compare recently sold properties to your home.

The other common question I receive from sellers of College Station properties is: What are some of the standard contingencies? While there can be more, most standard offers include two types of contingencies: a financing contingency, which makes the sale conditional on the buyers’ ability to obtain a loan commitment from a lender, and an inspection contingency, which allows buyers to have professionals inspect the property to their satisfaction. It is important to remember that there is much more to an offer than just the purchase price. When an offer comes in, I will sit down to discuss it with you and we will weigh the pros and cons as they relate to your specific situation.

Do you have questions about selling your college station properties or any nearby home? If you’re considering the sale of your College Station or Bryan property, it would be my pleasure to discuss any and all of your concerns with you. Please do not hesitate to connect with me today via phone or email. I am always available for consultation and look forward to helping you achieve all your real estate goals – big and small. Let’s get started today!

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About Myke Leatham

I’m so glad you found me – your College Station and Bryan, TX real estate source! When you choose to buy or sell a home in College Station/Bryan, TX or other surrounding areas using our expert services, you will receive a free consultation to determine your needs, free listings, and free reports sent to you by email. These weekly reports will show you how hard the members of my team are working to accomplish your property goals, and we guarantee the best service and consultation you have ever experienced. You’ll find the best community information for the College Station, Texas region right here.

It’s nice to know YOUR Realtor will still be of service after the sale.

Experience Counts: Broker/Owner of Brazos County Realty
Over 25 years of sales experience. With past ABR, GRI, CRS, & Epro designations.
Continuing education in real estate: Education is paramount in an ever changing industry like Real Estate. Myke has taken over 1000 hours of real estate specific courses which include but are not limited to: Residential Appraisal, Marketing, Law Contracts I & II, Finance, Residential Inspections, Principles and Practice, Law of Agency, Code of Ethics, Bankruptcy/Easements/Surveys/and Probate, Home Warranties, 1031 Exchanges and hundreds of hours of extensive real estate training.

Reputation: SALES LEADER since 1998; Top Producer 2000 through 2009. Listed among the top agents in the county. Consistently ranked among top realtors for total sales volume out of 900 realtors for commercial and residential real estate in the Bryan/College Station, TX area. When Myke represents buyers, she presents all viable options to her clients, including those properties that are not officially listed, but could be available for sale based on her inside information. Her expertise lies with investors and marketing homes of all price ranges in College Station/Bryan to local, national and global buyers, across all major media channels and through her extensive, personal network of contacts.

Myke is among the top 1% of all Realtors in North America!
She has earned the Designations of ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative), CRS(Certified Residential Specialist), GRI (Graduate of Realtors Institute)CHMS (Certified Home Marketing Specialist), and E-pro (Certified Internet Professional)
Fewer than 3% of all Realtors nationwide earn these certifications. They are not only a symbol of Myke’s commitment to this business, but these designations are your assurance of a skilled, trained real estate professional.

Myke is a consummate real estate professional who not only understands the art of deal-making, but also the art of relationships. She makes the process of buying and selling homes an uplifting and fun experience. She has a tremendous appreciation for Bryan and College Station, its rich history, and Texas A&M traditions having lived in the area for 25 years. Her knowledge of Bryan/College Station’s real estate market and market trends is unparalleled. Having been personally involved with clients through their remodeling, purchasing and selling processes, she knows intrinsic quality and value when she sees it. When she doesn’t see it she lets her clients know, without hesitation.
Myke’s proven track record and affiliations in the field of real estate demonstrates her high level of professionalism.

* High energy and enthusiasm
* Aggressive marketing
* Expert negotiating skills
* Ability to listen and ascertain customer’s desires and needs
* Fun to be with
* Internet savvy
* Because Myke is an experienced investor, she quickly helps her customers locate and define good business opportunities. No one likes the feeling of being ‘sold to’ so Myke provides as much information as possible to help you make the right decision.

Personal Commitment:
I am prepared to go the ‘Extra Mile’ for you, because I understand the financial and emotional significance of purchasing and selling your home. I will carefully listen to your desires and arrive at a workable plan. I believe sensitivity, listening, and service are important keys to success.
Whether you are buying or selling a home or you are just curious about your home’s market value, I’d be happy to provide my market expertise and intelectual property without obligation, or meet with you to evaluate your home for future reference. I want my customers to have a great time and enjoy the total process of purchasing or selling property. It gives me great pride when my customerspass my name on to their friends and family. I will continue to work hard to make sure critical information is available at www.AggieRealEstate.com and I invite all interested investors to search my site for cash flow opportunities. I will dedicate my time and talents to helping you achieve your goals. It is my goal to make your buying and selling experience extraordinary. Look closely and you’ll see how much I love meeting and working with people. You’ll experience the difference in working with an experienced and dedicated professional.

Personal information:
Michelle goes by ‘Myke’ and is the proud mother of 6 children – 3 girls and 3 boys. Her husband is David Leatham. They met at Brigham Young University. They have been married since 1977. David is a finance professor, and Associate Head over graduate studies in the Agricultural Economics Department at Texas A&M University, and speaks fluent Spanish. They have lived in College Station since 1983 and loved every minute of it. Myke loves to quilt, sing, swim, ‘sing’, bake bread, ‘sing,’ garden, ‘sing’, sell real estate, and ‘sing some more’ :-). Family, church, and real estate consume most of her time. Truth, honor, integrity, kindness, loyalty, gratitude, and service are very important words to her.

Slogan: ‘Let Myke Help You With Your HOMEwork!’

Referrals: The highest compliment I can get is when you pass my name on to others or post a kind remark on the internet. When you send your friends and family my way, I’ll always provide them with the highest quality of service that I know you would appreciate. Thanks in advance for all your support and friendship.