Register Real Estate Advisors

Village Built in gated community convenient to I45, Toll Rd, Woodlands, & shopping in Old Town Spring. Lakes with fountains, Ducks, walking trails, parks, volleyball & tennis cts, & pool. Workspace in garage. Open floor plan with high ceilings, Master Down, walk in closets, Heated Pool, Study/Home Office, Built ins, & Breakfast Bar. (more…)

In a good market Realtors can add your home to a Realtor database and sell it in six months without doing much work.  Years ago, advertising it in the newspaper would bring you open house visitors and a sale.  In todays down market, marketing matters.  In this increasingly online world it is not enough for your home to have curb appeal, it must have Google Appeal.  My cutting edge internet technology in marketing ensures your home is seen online, where we know over 85% of buyers are looking first.  I understand how to attract the attention of buyers online and my web marketing pledge is to give your home the best online marketing exposure available.  It is not enough to drive viewers to your house, it is my job to find the right viewers that will have the ability to purchase your home. 

When I first meet with my selling clients I help them determine the most effective price for their property so they can maximize the value of what is usually their greatest asset.  Then I create a customized marketing plan that will sell the home.  My marketing plans are ever evolving and improving and different properties require different marketing avenues, but I guarantee to place your house in front of the buyers.  Backed by the Coldwell Banker name you can trust, I use national and local advertising online and printed materials that attract the greatest number of buyers to your property.  A member of the largest relocation network in Houston, we can bring in Buyers from all over the world.   

The Google Appeal is important.  It means knowing how to use cutting-edge internet strategies and it means having search-engine-optimized online open houses to showcase your home’s potential to buyers.  The internet allows us to microtarget marketing materials to the right buyers.  It’s using targeted advertising that achieves results for you.

In addition to my own customized website and many other websites that will have your selling information, photos, and videos, I use different media outlets that include Houston Chronicle Advertising, Public and Broker Open Houses, Maximum Online Photos, text that generates interest and Search Enine Optimization, yard sign, fliers, and blog posts.  Your listing is guaranteed to be seen online by buyers and I can show you the data to prove it.  My marketing plan minimizes days on market while maximizing the value of your home.

My website is viewed by people all over the country so I post photos and videos of your home on my blog for viewers.  I drive traffic to my website through printed direct mail, geo-targeted advertising with realtor.com and Houston Newcomer Guides, and by linking with real estate websites like Har.com and Coldwell Banker National and Coldwell Banker United Local.  My blog has been featured and is a finalist in a blog contest put out by the Mays Business School and Real Estate Center at Texas A&M and this increases web traffic. 

While I am marketing your home, I can provide you with Marketing Activity to keep you informed of competitive market conditions, buyer activity, and the actions I have taken to market your property.

Call me today to get started selling your home.  I will provide you and your buyer with a FREE Home Warranty if you list your home for sale with me during the month of August.

25518 Myrtle Springs,
Spring,TX 77373
$185,000
4 beds; 2.5 baths

Don’t miss this video.  This house is priced to sell.  It’s a nice open floor plan with sky lights that bring in a lot of natural light.  The soaring ceilings are a trademark for Village Builders in this exclusive gated community of Spring Lakes.  The home offers a breakfast bar, built in cabinets and bookcases, French doors on the study, window treatments, tile backsplash, tile and wood floors, and gas logs.  The master bedroom is downstairs with three bedrooms up.  The master bathroom has double sinks, a seperate whirlpool tub and shower, and a huge closet.  There is a swingset that can stay with the property.  The lush landscape includes a sprinkler system and the garage boasts a work area and room for an outdoor refrigerator.  This house comes with an alarm and is in the Spring School District.

This community offers parks, lakes with fountains and ducks, miles of walking trails, lighted tennis courts, volleyball courts, and a community swimming pool.  This home has it’s own heated pool for year ’round swimming.  You do not want to miss the opportunity to live in this quiet community with easy access to I45 and the Toll Road to take you to The Woodlands or downtown Houston.  Only eight miles to The Woodlands Mall.  This community is minutes away from the quaint shops and eateries in Old Town Spring.  You are going to love this neighborhood and this house is a great deal.  Call me today to set your apointment to see this home.  832.628.7355 Shannon  Enjoy the video below.
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You will love this home after you watch this video.  This is a listing of mine at 415 Spring Lakes Haven, Spring, TX 77373.  Please forward this on to anyone who is looking for a gorgeous home on the lake in Spring Lakes.  It’s located within one mile of Salyers Elementary School and the high school in the Spring ISD school district.  Many of the teachers from the elementary school live in this community and they are excellent teachers!

This is a house full of upgrades with an amazing view. From the game room, master bedroom, living room, and kitchen you can see the breath taking view of the lake with it’s peaceful fountain & wooded surroundings. With five bedrooms, there is plenty of room for any family. This large lot has room for a pool if desired & the home includes quality upgrades like huge cedar lined closets, double paned windows that reduce utility bills, glass breaker upgraded alarm system, Built Ins, French Doors, Reverse Osmosis System, and much more.
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This home boasts of upgrades in the exclusive gated community of Spring Lakes.  Don’t miss the opportunity to see the breath taking views from the living room, game room patio, master bedroom, and kitchen.  It sits on a large lot in this quiet neighborhood that offers a community pool, lakes, tennis courts, parks, walking trails, and much more.  Bring us your best offer on Saturday!

Open House Saturday 3-5p.m.

By: Shannon Register, Coldwell Banker United, Realtor

You may not be thinking about selling your home right now. However, if you maintain it well, when you do get ready to sell it will be ready for the buyers. Buyers look for clean houses that they can visualize their families living in. They like neutral colors they can paint over if they prefer. They appreciate sellers that leave behind manuals and have maintained their systems and appliances throughout home ownership. Putting some thought into what a buyer wants now can make you money in the future.

Appliances are not built to last forever. The average life expectancy of some of your most critical home appliances is 13 years and the average replacement cost for a home system or appliance is $1,388.00[1]. Proper maintenance of these appliances will ensure a smooth transaction when you decide to sell your home.

The following tips for home maintenance come from the Home Care Tips for a Happy Home Pamphlet provided by American Home Shield Warranties:

· To ensure efficient operation, check filters on your heating and air conditioning system monthly and clean or replace as needed. Trim shrubs and plants that are near the condensing unit to ensure proper air flow and circulation. If you see bent condensing unit fins on your air conditioning system you can straighten them with a fine comb. If you smell gas odors around your heating system have it inspected by a licensed HVAC dealer. Having an annual system maintenance service performed one month before the heating season and one month before the cooling season begins will detect most problems in the unit.

· Routinely make sure there are not too many appliances plugged into one circuit and use the self-test button on ground fault circuit interrupters/arc fault circuit interrupters to ensure proper working order. This will help prevent power outages. If you are having electrical problems, you should call a qualified professional.

· To prevent plumbing problems, toilet paper should be the only product flushed down a toilet. Water filters and ice maker filters should be changed according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Professionals recommend draining sediment from your water heater once a year.

· If you have a self-cleaning oven, do not use any other method to clean it. Mineral deposits on the electric heating element can be cleaned with vinegar. Don’t forget to clean or change out your range hood exhaust filters regularly. If you have a gas burner and it does not light, repair or replace the spark igniter and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for relighting the pilot. If it won’t relight, you may have to replace the thermocouple.

· Routine maintenance tips for your refrigerator include cleaning the interior shelves and gaskets every three months and the coils on the back and underneath once a year. The coils can be vacuumed. If the door gasket is sealing properly, it should hold a dollar bill in place when closed.

· Many consumers overlook the utility room where they do laundry, but the washer and dryer require maintenance as well. Adjust the level of your washing machine or dryer by turning the legs clockwise to lower them or counter-clockwise to raise them. Clean the lint screen on the dryer after each load of laundry is dried. If your washer should fill with water but the machine does not turn on, lighten the load and wait 15 minutes for the motor to reset. It might just be too full. If your dryer takes a really long time to dry clothes, you may need to replace the heating element.

· Lastly, clean the garbage disposal. Feed a full tray of ice cubes through it while running cold water. Always run water at least twenty seconds after you finish. If the flywheel is jammed, free it using the supplied tool or use a long wooden spoon handle and push the reset button. Only dispose of materials allowed by the manual.

These are all routine maintenance tips that your next home owner will appreciate having been done. Keeping your home in working order keeps it ready for resale. Keep your systems and appliances running smooth. To request your free copy of Home Care Tips for a Happy Home Pamphlet provided by American Home Shield Warranties you can call or email me with your name and address and I will be happy to get that to you. It contains more maintenance tips to keep your home ready to sell.

This house is in the exclusive gated community of Spring Lakes & the price has been reduced to $193,500.00.  It has 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, Gas Fireplace, Study with French Doors & Built ins, Breakfast Bar, walk in closets, & 2 car garage with workspace.  This open floorplan is 2500 square feet of living space & was built by Village Builders in 2000.  The master is downstairs with a whirlpool tub & seperate shower. The heated pool is great year ’round & this home includes a one year warranty, alarm & sprinkler system.

Just Listed in Spring Lakes Subdivision

Moving to Houston?  This spacious four bedroom home in the exclusive gated community of Spring Lakes was just listed.  It offers lush landscaping with a sprinkler, a heated pool, and swingset.  This home includes a two car garage that has a built in workspace.  Village Built, it is an open floorplan with lots of natural light.  The master bedroom is downstairs and master bath includes dual sinks, a whirlpool tub, glass shower, and huge walk in closet.  The formal dining room and living room have high ceilings.  The living room offers a gas fireplace and breakfast bar.  The kitchen includes a pantry, tile backsplash, gas stove, and built in microwave.  There are builtins and french doors on the study/library.  The gameroom is upstairs with three bedrooms.  There are art nitches, wood floors, and tile floors.  Please call me to see it today 832.628.7355.  You are going to love this exclusive gated community that offers several lakes with fountains, walking paths, and ducks.  It has parks with play equipment, two lighted tennis courts, and volleyball.  You will love this quiet distinguished community.  The location of this home in Spring, Texas is perfect for shopping in Old Town Spring, The Woodlands, or  Downtown Houston.  Situated between the Hardy Toll Road and I 45 it is perfect for commuting North to The Woodlands or South to Houston.  This home is priced to sell at $198,900.00.  Make us an offer today, because it could be gone tomorrow!

I have finally completed my Glossary of Real Estate Terms and it is online.  You can get to it from the front page of my web site.  I know I promised it a long time ago, but it was a lot more work than I thought it would be.  After pulling together all of the terms I felt would be most useful, I have posted them online as a reference for my clients.  I hope this will help you when you have questions about your real estate transactions in the future and any paper work you might have to complete.  As always, if you have questions about real estate feel free to email them to me.