Corpus Christi Real Estate Agent: Finding the Right Moving Company

If you plan on moving any time in the near future, you may be stressing out over hiring a trustworthy moving company.

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Many people who are making a move stress about the process. There are a few common fears that homeowners have when choosing a moving company, and today we want to help alleviate them.

It all starts with pricing and execution. Everyone wants to be moved properly, by professionals, and for a fair price. It’s key to balance these three things when selecting a moving company. The cheapest company isn’t always the best choice; you really need to sit down with a moving consultant or estimator to determine what’s going on and what needs to be done in order to get the best possible results.

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Everyone wants to be moved properly, by professionals, and for a fair price.

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If you’re in the middle of negotiations with a moving company, or if you have a contract in place, we recommend giving All My Sons Moving & Storage a call at (361) 883-1372. Whether you're using their services or not, they would be happy to go over the contract with you and let you know whether you're getting a good deal. They’re always there to help!

If you have questions about the moving process, or if you need help with anything real estate related, give us a call or shoot us a quick email. We would love to hear from you!

5 Things to Look for in Your Next Real Estate Agent

If you’re thinking of selling your home, it’s absolutely crucial that you find the agent for the right reasons. How do you know how to distinguish the good agents from the bad ones? Here are five things to look for in your next real estate agent:

1. Experience. This is absolutely the most important thing to look for. You want to know whether they’re a full-time agent or simply a hobbyist, and how many years they’ve been actively selling real estate in your area. To get a clearer picture of their experience, ask these questions: How many homes have they sold in the past year? How many homes do they sell on average each month? What is their average days on market for homes they’ve sold? What have their past clients said about working with them? These are important metrics for you to understand as a seller.
2. Specialty. What does this agent specialize in? It’s nice to find an agent who is well-rounded, but you may want to consider hiring someone who specializes in working with homeowners exclusively. These agents will understand the different variables that come into play when pricing your home. You don’t want someone who will use “hope” as a selling strategy.

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Good negotiation skills come from 

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3. Negotiating skills. Learning to negotiate is not necessarily something that an agent can easily learn from a YouTube video or in a book; this skill comes with years of experience. You should know their negotiating techniques and strategies up front.
4. Knowledge of the market. Consider asking an agent questions about things like the average residential asking price of a home in your area, and what the current absorption rate is. An agent should also know how to handle potential outside threats from interest rates, market trends, job loss and economic indicators.
5. Team players. It’s very important to understand the difference between an agent that works on their own versus one who works as part of a team. It’s very difficult for solo agents to manage so many aspects of home buying and selling with so many clients at the same time. For this reason, I’d recommend finding an agent with a team and a strategy in place to manage customer satisfaction and will get you top dollar on your home.

One of the biggest mistakes you can make as a homeowner is choosing an agent for the wrong reasons. You definitely should not choose an agent just because they are cheaper than others, and be careful about working with family or friends. Make sure you choose the right agent for the right reasons by doing your homework beforehand.

If you’d like my help in finding the right agent to fit your needs, give me a call or send me an email. I’d be happy to assist you.

Avoid Catastrophe on Moving Day with One Simple Tip

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I have with me Steven Staffieri, the owner of All My Sons Moving & Storage. He will be talking about moving insurance and the subtle differences between it and valuation coverage insurance.

Steven says that most states offer valuation coverage. This is usually covered free of charge, and it covers up to 60 cents per pound, per article. However, this is not the same thing as moving insurance. 

Moving companies aren’t allowed to sell insurance. Insurance companies like AAA or RATE have to do this on their behalf, and they will usually only offer it to their finest vendors. It’s important to know the difference between insurance and valuation coverage.

Accidents do happen from time to time, and this is one way to ensure that all of your belongings are covered in case something happens. If you need this type of insurance, or if you just want a quality company, call Steven at 361-883-1372.

As always, don’t hesitate to contact me with any of your real estate needs!

Where to Find the Best Movers in Corpus Christi

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Today we have Steven Staffieri from All My Sons Moving & Storage. He is always who I recommend for my clients, and I’d like you to learn a little more about his business.

Unlike most moving companies, All My Sons does not use day laborers. They do a thorough background check on all their employees that goes back ten years, and they do an in-house drug screening that is sent to a certified lab for testing. 

Most other moving companies will do the job very cheaply, but the workers they send are not always of the highest caliber or integrity. These day laborers never know if they will have work the next day, so they may not care so much about the quality of the job they’re performing.

Steven knows that he has to send his employees into your home, and he does everything he can to ensure that his clients feel comfortable with them in their private space.

If you’d like to get in touch with Steven or if you have questions about the real estate market in Corpus Christi, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

How to Improve Your Credit Score in Corpus Christi

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Today, credit repair expert, David Clifton, joins us to discuss credit restoration. He has helped over 100 of our clients increase their credit scores, which puts them in a better position as prospective buyers. If you’d like to restore bad credit as a Corpus Christi buyer, he offers the following steps.

1. Reach out to a real estate professional. A Realtor can recommend a reliable credit expert, like David himself. They can offer an in-depth analysis of your credit history, often free with a consultation.
2. Decide if you want to hire someone to represent you. This financial expert can give you the direction and guidance you need.

If you have any questions about this topic or more, give me a call or send me an email today! I can put you in contact with David if you’re interested in his insightful services, too. I look forward to hearing from you.
 

The Real Value of Healthy Credit Scores

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Today, credit restoration expert, David Clinton, discusses the real value of high credit scores.

Raising your credit score a little bit can have a tremendous impact on the interest rate of your future loans. In fact, raising it by as little as twenty to thirty points can save you up to $200,000 on a 30-year fixed loan. In other words, a high credit score equals big savings down the road.

If you have any questions about this topic or have suggestions for a future video, give me a call or send me an email today! I can put you in contact with David if you’re interested in his financial services. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

How to Pick a Great Realtor in Corpus Christi

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Finding a good real estate agent may be the most important thing that you do when you buy or sell a home. With the right agent, the process becomes so much easier!

It only takes 90-120 hours to become a licensed real estate agent in the state of Texas, and that's the same amount of time it takes to become a licensed truck driver. 

Comparably speaking, to become a licensed beautician, it takes 1,500 hours. This means that real estate agents are not all created equal, and traditional real estate agents are not always prepared to meet your needs.

This means you need to hire a true real estate agent from the very beginning. Look for someone with a solid marketing plan and a proven strategy to sell your home.

What is this agent going to do to get you the home at the price that you want? That is the most important question you should have if you're buying a home.

If you need help buying or selling in Corpus Christi, please don't hesitate to contact me! I would love to help you out.

What's Happening with the Pricing in New Home Construction?

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Today I am back with Mark Garza of Kingdom Builders, and he's going to tell us why homes are always being priced differently for new home construction.

A common scenario is when Mark gets a call from someone asking how much he charges per sq. ft. to build a home. He can never answer this question because every home is different. This is similar to asking a restaurant why they price their plates differently. A 3,000 sq. ft. home with 100 windows will cost more than a 3,000 sq. ft. home with 20 windows. Every home is unique, and the materials used to build the home will also affect the price. 

There are really only three ways to reduce the price of a home, and that's by building a smaller home, using cheaper products, or use cheaper labor. As a homeowner, you have to make a decision of which of those three things you would rather have in your home.

If you have any more questions about new construction in Corpus Christi, please don't hesitate to contact me!

The Biggest Obstacles When Building a Custom Home

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Today I'm back with Mark Garza of Kingdom Builders in Corpus Christi. We're going to be discussing people's biggest fears when they go to build custom homes.

• When people don't know about something, they often say 'no'. This fear of the unknown can be eliminated by having the builder give you a detailed price breakdown, counting the price of every last nail and screw that will be used on your home. All the small details should be set in writing.
• If you're building a custom home, I'm going to take a wild guess and suggest that you probably don't know a lot about construction. If this is true, then you need a builder who is onsite every day that can tell you what's happening in such a way that you'll be able to understand him or her.
• You need to have realistic expectations for what is being done on your home, and this will require you to form a close relationship with your builder before construction begins. If you can't get along with a builder before a project has even started, then you may want to look elsewhere. Don't be shy or intimidated when you begin talking to a builder, otherwise the questions that you didn't ask could come back to haunt you.

Hopefully, this has been helpful if you're planning on building a new home in Corpus Christi this summer. Be sure to give me or Mark a call if you're interested. We would love to speak to you about this opportunity.

Top 3 Questions You Should Ask Your Builder

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Today I'm with Mark Garza, the president of Kingdom Builders here in Corpus Christi. We're going to discuss some questions that you should be asking your builder before you choose to hire them.

1. What is a home builder's job? If they're not framing houses and laying tile, then what are they doing? You need a clear, concise answer from them.
2. What makes you different? You need to find a match for your personality, because if you don't like your builder on day one, then you'll really dislike them three months down the road.


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3. What makes your homes different? This is really just another way of asking, "Why should I do business with you?" The builder should be able to back the homes being made, and should explain to you why those homes are superior to the competition. 

If you have any questions or concerns about this issue, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm always here to help you!