Elena Garrett, Realtor in Dallas Texas - My Blog

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Elena Garrett, Realtor in Dallas Texas - My Blog

NOV 2023 HOME MARKET UPDATE (DFW)

It is a strong buyers market in North Texas this November. Many home sellers and home builders are offering the best discounts of the year. The home sellers are advised to wait to sell until January, if possible.


Realtor Commission Lawsuit and What it Means for Home Buyers and Seller (Sitzer-Burnett Lawsuit)

Are you ready for a real estate shake-up? Hold on tight because the game is changing, and it’s hitting home buyers and sellers where it hurts the most – their wallets! Get this: a legal bombshell called the Sitzer-Burnett lawsuit just dropped right before the Thanksgiving holidays, and it’s turning the real estate world upside down.


A Stress-Free Home Sale: Get Your Guaranteed Cash Offer Today!

When selling your home, there’s a choice between traditional offers and the allure of cash offers. Discover why an increasing number of sellers are drawn to the benefits of accepting cash deals. From expediting the sales process to eliminating financing complications, cash offers provide a range of advantages. Whether you’re seeking a quicker closing, reduced stress, or the flexibility to plan your next move with confidence, this article explores the reasons behind the growing popularity of cash transactions in the real estate market.

If you’re considering selling your home, understanding the perks of cash offers can help you make an informed decision. Learn how these offers streamline the selling process, reduce uncertainties, and offer a smoother path to your next real estate adventure.


Market? What Market? The 72SOLD Program Outperforms Traditional Realtors in Q2 2023 Study – AGAIN!

Worrying about selling your home in a less-than-seller-friendly market? You should be! But the findings of this study should be taken as an encouragement to explore the 72SOLD method further.


The 72Sold Benefit: Make More Money But Skip on House Prep

Selling a home often comes with a long, costly, and boring process of cleaning up or working on repairs or upgrades. But here are the good news. 72Sold Home Selling Program can now help you to make 8%-12% higher profit from the sale faster and with less effort – at zero cost out of your pocket! 


Will June Be The Best Month To Sell a Home in 2023?

June 10, 2023 by Elena Garrett Many people believe that the best time to sell a home is… well… whatever time they find convenient. But nothing could be further from the truth. Aiming for convenience does not always equals best results profit-wise. An average middle-range priced home may receive as Read more…


5 Tips for Getting The Best Offer On Your Home – In Any Market!

1. Determine what would a GREAT offer look like in YOUR area.
2. Select not only the ideal price but also the ideal buyer type for that price level
3. Identify strategies to achieve your target sale price
4. Know the art of negotiating the contract clauses
5. Adapt to the market as needed


Home Sale Profit Strategy Session for DFW Markets

With weekly re-assessment of market changes Give Elena your target number – the cash you want to make from the sale – and Elena will create a custom plan on the best way to get your goal achieved – at no charge and no obligations. Home sale profit strategy session Read more…


Protect Your Mortgage & Your Income Security

A well-designed insurance policy can pay off the entire remaining balance of your mortgage, as well as cover the costs of other living expenses for your family in the event any of the following happens to you or your spouse:
death
long-term disability
critical illness (such as cancer, heart attack, stroke, organ failure, loss of mobility, etc)
terminal illness
serious illnesses preventing employment for 90 days or more


Applying for a Homestead Exemption in Texas

The completed application and required documentation are due no later than April 30 of the tax year for which you are applying.