Ginger Magoon,'s Blog, Era Brazos Valley Real Estate, Bryan, College Station

It is to get pre qualified for a new home mortgage but always shop different lender's to find the loan program that will best fit your needs.  I always suggest to my clients to talk to at least three lender's.  The reason I do this is because each mortgage company deals with  different investors....

Curb appeal is so important if you are looking to sell your home quickly.  If considering the selling of your home in the near future walk outside and take a note pad and try to look through the eyes of a buyer.  Hows the paint that adorns your home.  Is it soothing to the eyes? Does it complimen...

Everyone would like to get maximum dollar for their home but do not always know what will help bring maximum value.  First thing to consider what kind of curb appeal does your home have. Is there clutter in your yard.  Grooming your yard is the very first step in getting your home ready to sell. ...

Most of us are Realtors because we are good with people.  But I have started watching people in all careers that seem to have a good business going.  One of my clients stood out to me.  She is a baby lawyer (under two years of practice)  I would say as far as being good with people I would give h...

My client recently picked a home from Centex homes.  We met the rep at the office drove around the subdivision.  My client picked one of the larger lots (eight thousand dollars more than the other lots with plans to add a pool in the future.  Also we picked a model home and priced, put in escrow....

I got a call from a waitress from a restaurant I usually frequent during lunch the other day.  At first I had no Idea who the young lady was but I listened to what she had to say.  She explained to me that she was very unhappy with the Realtor she was working with and wanted to know if I could he...

I want to gear my marketing toward new home builders.  I have never marketed to new home builders.  If you will take a moment and share any ideas or suggestions I would appreciate it.  I know wording letters can be tricky.. Please feel free to share your knowledge no matter how little or detailed...

Help......  I have been trying to link my website as well as other links but I just cant seem to get it right.  If you are good at linking and you have a good sense of humor for those of us that just aren't so computer smart. Can explain how to do so as if we were a sixth graders I will forever b...

For the most part I stay away from FSBOs but today I passed a home located near Texas A&M University in College Station Texas.  That was perfect for one of my clients so I called the number on the sign.  I was greeted on the phone by a lady who had been swamped with calls and letters from Agents ...

I recently posted a Condo for sale  in College Station Texason Craig's list.  I thought what the hec the property was not moving and there were several that had been on the market for some time. Within the first day I had more response than I could handle. I ended up selling my condo that I had l...