Buying and selling a home in Austin and North Austin
It really depends on your timeline! I've helped clients who found their home in a few days and clients who took a year and a half. Most people land somewhere around 2 to 3 months.
About 25 days on average, from signing the contract to getting your keys. I'll walk you through every date along the way, so there are no surprises.
On a typical Austin transaction, there are 42 items to negotiate on the TREC contract. The good news is that I have experience negotiating every single one of them, and I'll explain each one so you know what you're agreeing to.
The Option Period is the time at the beginning of the contract when you get to do your homework on the house. You can schedule inspections, and if something doesn't sit right with you, you can back out for any reason and get your Earnest money back. It's one of the most important parts of a Texas contract, so we'll talk through exactly what to expect before it begins.
The Option fee is what you pay the Seller for your Option Period. Earnest money goes to the Title company to show you're serious about the home. Both are due to Title by day 3 of the contract, and I'll remind you so nothing gets missed.
Title is the neutral third party in the transaction. They hold your Earnest money, make sure the home has a clean ownership history, and handle the paperwork and signing on closing day.
I recommend it! Meeting with a Lender first tells you what you can comfortably afford, and your approval letter makes your offer stronger when we submit it to the Seller. I'm happy to connect you with a Lender I trust.
That's very normal, and it's exactly what the Option Period is for. I've read close to 400 inspection reports, so I can tell you what's a big deal, what's a small fix, and what's worth asking the Seller to address. We negotiate any repairs or concessions before the Option Period ends.
Often, yes. It depends on your finances and what you want to do with your current home, so we'll look at your options together. I connect my move-up clients with a Lender who walks through every financing path, so you know exactly where you stand before we start looking.
A lot of my clients ask this one! We run the numbers on what your home could rent for compared to what it could sell for, and what you can realistically afford on the next home. Then you can make the decision with real data in front of you.
Absolutely! I can walk you through the whole process by phone and video, and we'll look at different parts of Austin and the North Austin suburbs based on what matters most to you, like your budget, space, and commute.
Usually about 2 to 3 weeks, from our first conversation to going Active on the MLS. We'll start with a listing prep walkthrough so you know exactly what needs to get done.
Please let me come take a look at the house before you spend any money on upgrades! Some updates are worth it and some aren't, and I'll give you an honest recommendation so you don't spend more than you need to.
I run a CMA (Comparable Market Analysis), which looks at similar homes near yours based on location, size, age, features, and condition. Then we talk through the numbers and choose a price and marketing plan that fits your goals and timeline.
It's the amount you actually walk away with after everything is paid out at closing. I'll give you an estimate up front so you can plan for your next step, and we'll update it as we go.
It can really help! An inspection before you list lets us find and address issues early, instead of being surprised in the middle of a contract. We'll decide together whether it makes sense for your home.
Every home gets a plan made just for it. I look at who is most likely to buy in your neighborhood, your timeline, and your top priorities. Then I focus on three things: getting your home seen locally and nationally, making sure it's showing and offer ready by day one, and pricing it at the right market value.
Your Option Period begins, the Buyer schedules inspections, and we keep an eye on each date through closing. Josh, my Transaction Coordinator, and I keep you updated every step of the way, so you always know what's next.
You'll work with me, and you'll have my team behind you. Josh Schimberg is our Transaction Coordinator and keeps track of every date and detail, and Trae Garcia and Andrea Martin are Realtors on The Witt Group.
We serve Austin and the North Austin suburbs, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, Bee Cave, and Hutto.
The easiest way is to reach out! Call or text me at (512) 240-2785 or email [email protected]. For buyers, we'll set up a Buying Plan meeting. For sellers, we'll start with a listing prep walkthrough at your home. What questions do you have for me?
Absolutely! I'm still here for you. I send my vendor recommendations, an annual review of your home's value, and reminders to protest your property taxes and file your homestead exemption.