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Helpful Tips for Buying or Selling Your College Station Home

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Buying or selling College Station homes can be an exciting time, yet the process of buying or selling can seem overwhelming if not managed properly. Participating in the real estate market takes care and consideration to ensure that your best interests are being promoted and protected. Whether you’re thinking about selling an apartment or luxury home, or are ready to explore the College Station real estate market for the property that best suits your needs, I’ve put together a few thoughts to get you started.

These helpful tips for buying or selling your College Station home come from my decades of experience in the College Station real estate market. During my real estate career, I’ve helped hundreds of clients navigate the real estate market; these tips are just the beginning. Let’s take a look.

Sellers: Get a jump on the process.

If you want to sell a house this year, start planning now. While partnering with a local real estate expert can expedite the sales process, many sellers say that the sales process takes longer than they expected. There may be unseen repairs to address, financing to take into consideration, and let’s not forget the time it takes to declutter, clean and stage the home. It’s also a great idea to attend a few open houses in your area to get an idea of the competition and how to stage your own home for showings.

Buyers: Get your credit in order.

Competition in the market is growing each day. Be ready to make an offer on the home of your dreams by being credit-ready. Get your credit report and start repairing any blips. Many buyers choose to obtain a prequalification letter from their lender, yet a preapproval, which comes after a much more thorough evaluation of your finances, can give you a leg up on the competition. It can show a seller that you’re good to go and can close quickly thanks to taking many of the financing steps in advance of your offer.

Sellers: Choose a real estate professional, and then follow their advice.

One of the easiest ways to lose time and money is by choosing a real estate professional that is not suited for the job. Always interview potential agents. Finding a full-time professional that is technologically savvy and a proven performer in your market is key. The more the agent knows about schools, communities and other local details, the better. Once you’ve selected your agent, accept their advice on pricing, marketing and negotiation.

Buyers: Have realistic negotiating expectations.

As the real estate market continues to improve, lowball offers are eliminating buyers from the market. Be realistic with your offer and always respond to counteroffers quickly to keep other buyers from entering the picture. If a pricing war ensues, be prepared to get fewer concessions. It is always best to have a backup home in mind so you can be willing to walk away if necessary.

Sellers: Don’t over renovate.

Yes, renovating that old kitchen or outdated bathroom is a great return on investment. However, recent studies show that large projects like these only return about two-thirds on investment. If you’re planning on selling soon, focus your attention on smaller projects such as new doors, basic paint colors, curb appeal, pressure washing, fence replacement and others to enhance exteriors. First impressions can go a long way in this market.

Buyers: Find a good home inspector.

As your real estate professional, I can point you in the direction of several good home inspectors you can trust. A knowledgeable home inspector is just as important as a great real estate agent. And a proper home inspection can save you thousands of dollars in the long run.

There is a lot to think about when buying or selling your College Station home, but remembering these tips should help you navigate the process and avoid potential pitfalls. Always take your time, do your research and don’t let anyone pressure you into buying or selling when you’re not ready.

For more helpful tips on buying or selling your College Station home, please do not hesitate to browse the resources found throughout this website. Should you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation regarding your specific needs, I am always just a phone call or email away. Connect with me, Myke Leatham, today to get started! I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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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.