Texas Drivers License Heads Up

One of our very important business partners is Independence Title - our Escrow Officer is Autumn Cooke. 

Autumn has shared information important to folks closing on a real property - and, important for folks who drive! 

Gov. Greg Abbott granted a waiver in March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which allowed Texans with driver's licenses expiring on or after March 13, 2020, to not have to renew them. Abbott's waiver ENDED on April 14, 2021.

So if your clients are still using an expired driver license, the title company now will have to obtain an alternative valid and unexpired form of government-issued photo ID at closing, or a renewed TXDL.

So, for all you drivers out there - Heads Up!

OH NO - Not a FSBO!

The title of the video is "Don't Get Fooled into Selling Your House on Your Own" - and it is named that for a reason. On the surface "SAVING" the agent commission sounds like a lot of extra money in your pocket. If you needed surgery, you could save a lot of money by doing that yourself too - but I wouldn't recommend it. I would not go it alone on a home transaction either. To be a professional means years of study and continuing education. Laws change, risks change, and things can get pretty complicated.

But did you also know that when you are selling your home on your own, the buyer looks at you and thinks "we can get this house for less because there is no agent". So who benefits or do you share?  Who wins? Then there is a risk that you could sell too low and lose money - often the case. The buyer wonders if the price is too high? Was too much paid? And what if something goes wrong? Really, really seriously wrong? Y'all get the idea.

Just like many other professionals out there, REALTORS are your best resource. If you want to talk it through, reach out to me and I'll do my best to explain it. Does not matter if you are my client or not. always glad to assist where I can. Goes without saying - never an obligation!

What do the rooms of your home say about you? #SanAntonioHomes …

What do the rooms of your home say about you? #SanAntonioHomes #TexasPremierRealty #HomesInSanAntonio #AlCannistra #SanAntonioRealEstate #HousesInSanAntonio #HomesForSaleInSanAntonio #home #design #RealEstate #RealEstateAgent #NewHomes
ian_flannigan: Hmm... clean and modern

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What have you loved making lately? #SanAntonioHomes …

What have you loved making lately? #SanAntonioHomes #TexasPremierRealty #HomesInSanAntonio #AlCannistra #SanAntonioRealEstate #HousesInSanAntonio #HomesForSaleInSanAntonio #home #design #RealEstate #RealEstateAgent #NewHomes

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Guy Time in the Kitchen

Some of us guys enjoy kitchen time - cooking, baking - maybe even making a pizza (the pizza comes from my Italian side - probably genetic).  And, having racked up a lot of personal kitchen time, there is nothing like "doing time" in your very own kitchen! Ready?

This is the Year-over-Year Price for San Antonio, TX. Let's talk about how this…

This is the Year-over-Year Price for San Antonio, TX. Let's talk about how this affects your home search! #SanAntonioHomes #TexasPremierRealty #HomesInSanAntonio #AlCannistra #SanAntonioRealEstate #HousesInSanAntonio #HomesForSaleInSanAntonio #home #design #RealEstate #RealEstateAgent #NewHomes

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Why Spring Is a Great Time to Sell Your House

Similar to our post last Saturday, Spring IS a great time to get your house on the market. And given the HOT housing market 2021, this is an especially great time to get moving - literally :-)

Whether you are moving up, down-sizing, right-sizing, going greener, or just in need of something different - this is a great time to maximize the return on your present home. Checkout today's video short and then reach out to me today to discuss your situation. When we say, "NO obligation", we really mean it!

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Whether buying or selling, it is usually a huge life event and our goal is to make it as stress free as possible for you! For more than 15 years we have helped folks buy and sell in San Antonio and the surrounding area. Let's chat and see what we can do for you.

Thinking about selling your home? Get a quick estimate to see how your home…

Thinking about selling your home? Get a quick estimate to see how your home compares to the rest of the market! #SanAntonioHomes #TexasPremierRealty #HomesInSanAntonio #AlCannistra #SanAntonioRealEstate #HousesInSanAntonio #HomesForSaleInSanAntonio #home #design #RealEstate #RealEstateAgent #NewHomes

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Expert Insights - Spring Housing Market

There is a housing market going on 365 days a year - but it is often suggested that Spring is simply the Best Housing Market of the year! Do you think that is by design or a self-fulfilling prophecy?

Doesn't matter. The point is we have a HOT housing market and now is a great time to jump on board. This is another one of our very short videos - right around 1 minute - and your chance to see what the experts have to say. Then reach out to me and see what I have to say about helping you!

Which style of stairs would you want in your dream home? #SanAntonioHomes …

Which style of stairs would you want in your dream home? #SanAntonioHomes #TexasPremierRealty #HomesInSanAntonio #AlCannistra #SanAntonioRealEstate #HousesInSanAntonio #HomesForSaleInSanAntonio #home #design #RealEstate #RealEstateAgent #NewHomes

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