RE/MAX Best Realty | Realty & Real Estate in Red Oak Texas

• We can show you all listings

Regardless of the realtor listed on the sign, we can show you any home for sale in Red Oak. So if you happen to be out driving and see a house with a “For Sale” sign in the yard, you can call us at (972) 617-9888. Just provide us with the address and we can give you all the information about that home. In fact, your interests as a buyer are better served by calling us instead of calling the number on the sign. Why? Well, that number on the sign belongs to the company that is trying to SELL the home! So of course, they may not be the best representative for someone who is trying to buy that home. We have staff that are certified Buyer’s Agents and can lead you every step of the way through the complicated process of buying a home!

• We can shorten the time it takes to find the home that is right for you

You may think that driving around, looking for homes that have “For Sale” signs in the yard would be a quick and easy way to find your perfect home. But at RE/MAX  Best Realty, you can look at real estate in Red Oak that fit your specific criteria from your couch! Just give us a call at (972) 617-9888 and let us know what you’re looking for. Looking in a particular neighborhood? Need four bedrooms? Would you like a pool? We can enter your criteria into our Multiple Listing Service database, and provide you with all the information on houses that fit your needs! We can even send it via email, and give you updates when anything new comes on the market. Let us help you find the perfect home in an easy and relaxed way!

• We can help you assess your home’s value in today’s market at no charge to you

Are you considering selling your home, but aren’t sure what it’s worth in today’s market? Let us help assess your home’s value so you can become an informed seller. We can look at homes that have previously sold or are on the market that are comparable to your home, and provide you with a detailed report showing a range of what you can expect to sell your home for.  And if you decide to sell with RE/MAX Best, we can help you every step of the way, from advice on staging and improvements to help you get the fastest sale to negotiating with buyers and their agents to get you the best price for your home. Call us at (972) 617-9888 and let’s get started!

• Real estate transactions are extremely complicated

Whether you’re buying or selling, real estate transactions can have mounds of paperwork and involve legal contracts. It can be confusing and frustrating, which is why you should NEVER buy or sell a home without the representation of a qualified Realtor. The agents at RE/MAX Best can guide you through real estate selling process, and can educate you on your rights as a buyer or seller. We can make your buying or selling experience an enjoyable one by carefully explaining all the necessary steps until you are comfortable with all your decisions. Call us at (972) 617-9888 and let’s schedule a visit!

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• We can advise you on staging your home for sale, which can improve the chances of selling your home

In the world of Real Estate, staging a home means presenting it in its best and most appealing light to the majority of home buyers. Certainly, keeping a clean, tidy and clutter-free home is important, but there are other things that also might help sell your home faster and for the best price.  Our agents have lots of experience in knowing what works to sell a home – things like removing personal items (photos, etc.) from view, making small repairs to dripping faucets and cracked tiles, perhaps even painting over that purple wall that your teenage daughter had to have! Whatever it takes to sell your home quickly, we can help. Call RE/MAX Best today at (972) 617-9888 and let’s get your home sold!

• There is a difference between assessed value and appraised value

So you’ve looked up your home on the tax rolls and find it is being taxed based on a certain value – but is that the amount you can expect to get if you sell your home? Not necessarily! The value of your home on the tax rolls is the assessed value, and may not be equal to the appraised value. A licensed appraiser can give you the appraised value of your home, which is the maximum amount that a financial institution will loan to a buyer. For example, say your home is appraised for $150,000. You could certainly ask $175,000 for it. However, a financial institution will not loan a buyer more than the appraised value of $150,000. Call RE/MAX Best at (972) 617-9888 and let us help you determine both the assessed and the appraised value of your home.

• We can represent you as a buyer, for no additional charge

If you are interested in buying a home, you may think you have to work with the agent that is listed on the “For Sale” sign. Not only is that not the case, it may not be in your best interest to do so. The agent on the “For Sale” sign is trying to sell that house – you probably want rather get advice from an unbiased source. At RE/MAX Best, we can represent you as a buyer, taking you through every step of the way towards your dream home, and you don’t pay a dime to us for those services (our commissions are paid by the seller) – what a deal! We can protect your interests, and keep you informed as to your rights as a buyer. Call us at (972) 617-9888 and let’s start making your dream come true!

• We can personalize a home search for you

I’ll bet you have a “dream home” in mind, but how are you going to find it? We can create a home search that’s designed just for you! If you provide us with your ideal home criteria – price range, number of bedrooms, acreage, pool, neighborhood or area – we can input that data into our search engine and find all the homes that meet your needs! You will receive printouts or electronic files (your preference) showing even greater details on these houses, which you can review at your convenience! Then let us know which houses you’d like to tour, and we’ll schedule it, also at your convenience! You can also receive automatic email notifications when houses that meet your criteria go on the market. At RE/MAX Best, we WANT you to have a great home buying experience. So call us at (972) 617-9888 and let’s start looking for that dream home!

• Our agents are available after hours to meet with you or show houses

It’s a busy world we live in, and at RE/MAX Best, we understand that. That’s why we have agents that can be available to meet with you or show you houses when it’s convenient for you! Do you have a 9 to 5 job? We can meet with you after work! Don’t have time to come by our offices? We can email or fax most information to you, so that you can review it when you have the time! Other time saving services we offer are personalized home searches (using your criteria) and weekend home tours! Don’t let your busy schedule keep you from having the home of your dreams. Give us a call at (972) 617-9888 and let us work for you!

• We can answer all your questions regarding real estate in Red Oak

Buying or selling a home can be a bit overwhelming, and you may have lots of questions! Our agents at RE/MAX Best are educated and trained in all aspects of real estate in texas, and we want to be informed when it comes to one of the most important decisions of your life. We can provide information on home inspections, staging, appraisals, financing, home warranties  - practically everything there is to know about the real estate business! If you have a question about buying or selling a home in Red Oak, call us at (972) 617-9888 and we’ll have the answer!

• You can own a home cheaper than renting

Don’t think you can afford a home and must settle for renting? Well, you might be surprised to learn that in today’s market, your monthly payments on a mortgage can often be cheaper than renting! Low interest rates combined with lower prices on houses combine to make this a buyer’s market. Traditionally, the rule of thumb for monthly mortgage payments has been 10% of the home purchase price – that is, the monthly mortgage for a $100,000 home would be around $1,000. Not so in today’s market! Depending on your financial institution (which we can provide advice on), you can have this house for about the same as you would pay for an apartment rental! Every deal is different, but we can guide you through the process. Just let us know what would like to pay on a monthly basis, and you will be surprised at home much home you can own! Call RE/MAX Best today at (972) 617-9888 and start building equity in your new home!

• We can show you all foreclosured homes

You’ve probably heard in the news about foreclosed homes that are on the market, and the good deals to be had. But how do you find them? Call us at (972) 617-9888 and we can show you homes that have been foreclosed or are on a “short sale” (selling for less than appraised value). These homes are not as easy to purchase as you might think, and that’s where the agents at RE/MAX Best come in! We have extensive experience and can guide you through the sometimes complicated process of working with banks to acquire these homes. You can find a great deal and get into a wonderful home for less than you think! Call us at (972) 617-9888 and let’s get started!

No matter what your reasons are for selling, remember that now is no time to dawdle. The process of preparing a home for sale may take a while, so, here's how to start:

1. Take a Fresh Look at Your Home

Your home looks great to you, but a buyer wants to see it since he and his family will be living in it -- so take a fresh look at your dwelling. Hop in your car, drive around the block, and then scrutinize your home as a prospective buyer will see it for the first time. First, consider what's called "street appeal;" does it need washing or painting? Does the driveway need repair work? Is the landscaping in good shape? Remember, be very critical; your buyer will be.

Next, pull into the driveway and take a good, hard look. Is the yard neat and trimmed? What about the view from the front yard? Then, walk inside and size up the interior as though seeing it for the first time. Our agents would be happy to take a tour of your home and provide advice about each room. We can also offer helpful tips on what the exterior might need to attract potential buyers.

2. Clean Out the Clutter Before You Start to Sell

Before putting your home on the market, get rid of clutter in every area -- closets, attic storage, kitchen cabinets, drawers, bath vanities, and shelves – everywhere a potential buyer may look. Clutter may be distracting to potential buyers and they may not be able to see your home in the best light.

It may also be a good idea to temporarily remove some pieces of furniture to storage, if it appears to make rooms look smaller. If you find you have some furniture or other items that you can part with, why not have a great moving sale with all the stuff you've collected? You can then use the proceeds for paint or whatever other materials you need for repair projects.

3. To Sell, Sell, Sell -- Clean, Clean, Clean

After you've cleared out the clutter, it's time to really clean. Have the carpets professionally cleaned, strip and polish the floors, scour the bathrooms, go over the laundry room, polish the furniture, organize the cabinets, wash the windows and window coverings, and spiff up the ceiling fans and kitchen appliances. In short, clean everything.

Don't forget the exterior; paint or power-wash everything that needs the work. Remember, this is a ceiling-to-floor, roof-to-foundation clean-up project.

4. Get More for Your Home: Repairs Pay Off

After you've cleaned the place to within an inch of its life, the next project is making all the repairs necessary to attract a buyer.

So, patch up the roof, touch up all the paint, repair the screens, spruce up the porch framing, and make your entry area really shine. Don't forget to water the lawn and landscape beds, and take the time to trim, mow, edge and get rid of sick or dying plants. Inside, fix the grout in the bathrooms and on tile floors, adjust any doors that need it, fix any scratches on the walls, cover any stains, and be sure to fix any plumbing problems. Remember, do what your home needs before the first buyer appears at your door.

Our agents can advise you on what needs to be done. Also, if you have friends willing to be brutally honest about what your home needs to sell, invite them to assess the fix-up needs.

There is, however, an alternative to the sweat equity you get from a total fix-up --but it carries a price. An "as-is" sale keeps you from doing all this work, but a buyer will assess about twice the price you would have paid for the repairs. Then, the buyer will deduct that amount from your asking price before making an offer.

5. Putting Your Home on the Market: Show It to Sell It

After you have cleaned, shined, mowed, and generally whipped your property into shape, it's time to attract a buyer.

There are other, small things you can do to display your house in the best way possible and impress buyers. For example, even if it's bright daylight, open the blinds and turn on the lights. Also, open all the interior doors to make the home appear roomier. Be sure to remove all your kids and pets -- they're cute, but a prospect wants to see your home, not your pride and joy. In addition, make sure your pet's litter pan is clean so the home smells clean and fresh, not like air freshener. Remember, you need to make sure your home is available to be seen by a prospective buyer with as little notice as possible. That means less than an hour, or even five minutes, if possible.

6. Get a Sense of the Market

Before you put your home on the market, call us at (972) 617-9888 and we will provide you with a current market analysis of similar homes in similar neighborhoods that have sold. Remember, you don't have to go out and buy new furniture just to look like that beautiful new model in the new development -- what you want is the feel of that new model -- clean, uncluttered, and fresh.

Remember, after location, the most important item to a buyer is a well maintained home. Many flaws can be overlooked if the buyer knows he can move in without a lot of trouble and expense.