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2011 has been a tough year for The Clear Lake Texas real estate market. (See Market Trend) The December market continued to improve slightly in the Clear Creek ISD, Friendswood ISD, and Dickinson ISD. (See my Market Report) A bright spot in December was the sales of homes to $700K improved.   However, median price for all homes sold in CCISD has declined to 2007 levels.    Sales of homes over $400K have been weak all year with many months of unsold inventory.   The bright spot in the Clear Lake market for 2011 has been with sales of homes from $100K to $300K.

It's not enough to list your home, you must market it to sell.   The homes that are selling in this market are priced correctly, in pristine condition, and marketed by a professional, full time, Realtor.    Now, more than ever, you need my help to navigate this difficult market.    Call me today.

SELLERS

Flat Fee Service:

I hate to see so many caught up in the no win situation of owing the same, or less, than their home is worth in today's market.   Paying a full commission just isn't an option for many.   That's why I've created my Flat Fee Listing service.   While it may not be the best option, it can help if you're upside down and owe the same or more than your home is worth due to the market decline of 2011.    If a full service listing isn't possible for you, take a look at the Flat Fee Listing.   It may be just what you need.

Full Service Listing:

All of my listings have either sold or leased in 2008, 2009, and 2010.  Put my 20 years of experience to work for you.

Too many homeowners want to be the "Realtor" and try to direct the sale of their home. They usually hire someone who tells them what they WANT to hear, not what they NEED to hear. Sorry, but that's not me. As a seller you need to have the facts, not fluff. I'll start you off in the right direction with the best chance of actually selling your home, and not just listing it. 

Every day I talk to sellers who are “upside down” on their homes. They need to sell for various reasons that can’t be denied, but after a market analysis, they’re for the first time finding out what it really means to be in a fluid market with both extremes. Now isn’t the time to use a distant relative agent, or a friend of a friend, who’s going to give you a deal, but has little chance of actually selling your home. 

Call or email me today. I'll analyze your home, do some comparables, and give you the facts, not fluff. At least you'll know where you stand. Then we can both decide if we want to work with each other. I walk away from 2 out of 3 listing appointments. If you're not ready to accept the facts of the market, prepare your home for sale, and work with me to sell your home, then we can both not waste any more time. Remember, I'm going to tell you what you NEED to hear.

Expired or Terminated Listings
I specialize in selling homes others can’t.

Rather than typical marketing, I’ve developed an in-depth analysis of why homes that were on the market didn’t sell.    Sometimes I have to tell homeowners things that they don’t want to hear, but need to.    Every home I listed in 2010, 2009 & 2008, all difficult years, sold or leased.   No expired listings!    It’s not magic, it’s just my years of experience selling expired listings.    I know what it takes to sell your home.   If you want an honest evaluation of why your home didn’t sell, call or email me.   I can help.  

New Listings

Anyone can list your home.   I can SELL it!  Do you want to list, or sell?

Of course, it’s always better to start off right.   If you’re considering selling your home, let me start you off in the right direction.    My listings all sell/close or lease.    I’m selective about who I work with, and marketing your home will need to be done my way.    If you want to direct how your home is marketed, go somewhere else, and call me when it doesn’t work.

BUYERS

Understanding the current market, and how it affects the price range of homes that are of interest to you, are more important than ever.    I can save you so much time wasted by making offers that have zero chance of being accepted, and looking at homes that really don't meet your criteria.    In this difficult market you need my help more than ever.

I’m a Certified Buyers Representative and Graduate of the Real Estate Institute in addition to being a Realtor.    I have many tools to find the perfect home for you.   When we find it, I’m a tough negotiator to get you the best price and terms.   There are many pitfalls to buying a home.   I know them all, do you?    I can save you countless hours and find the very best deal for you in the area you want.    I’ve worked all over Houston, but specialize in the Clear Lake area.    My service is free to buyers.   Why would you want to do it any other way?    Call or email me with your needs.