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        <author>mike@askinsrealtygroup.com (Mike Askins)</author>
        <title>Wow Gorgeous Furnished Luxury 5 Bedroom Model for Sale in Prosper $15K Cash Back</title>
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SOLDnbsp;Heres a great buy, not in MLS from a recognized top new home builder. This extensively updatednbsp;REDUCED PRICE Builder Model Home features 4600+sf, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths. 2 bedsnbsp;down, Study, Game, Media, front Courtyard Living, large rear Outdoor Living area with FP, Media and Sound, Outdoor Kitchen area, .25 Acre Cul-de-sac Lot and yes, this home is packed with advanced energy efficient features. And then the buyer gets to keep the furniture,nbsp;furnishings, media and whole house electronics, appliances, all fornbsp;SOLD an ARG is offering a $15,000 Cash Rebate too and Builder is OFFERING $12,000 in SELLER PAID CLOSING COSTS


After closing this home, youll need to lease back to the builder until years end, so you get a guaranteed lease. The builder is making huge concessions, and when you consider all that is included, this is a very impressive buy, but you wont know until you see it yourself


Check Out Other Model Homes for Sale


Model Home Photos Checknbsp;Out All The Upgrades
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    <pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2019 11:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <title>How the Art of Light Management Can Benefit Home Sellers</title>
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It is a common mistake for home sellers to fail to employ the primary pre-listing rules for selling Real Estate. Rules such as a decluttering, and removing non-mission critical personal items to storage, fixing cosmetic issues, and correcting light management issues that affect buyer impression, followed by a careful review of closets, pantry, laundry room and finally a thorough clean-up, including windows and landscaping, are all checklist items that will help you get the job done.


Dont Give Away Your Hard Earned Home Equity


While a percentage of home sellers dump their homes to buy-out vendorsnbsp;along with their home equity profits, the vast majority of home sellers have no intention of handing over their hard-earned equity and even find ways to amplify the size of the check they receive at the closing table. Giving away your home equity gains is like conceding years of your personal labor efforts, that you wont get back. Giving away your equity, in my opinion, is the real estate version of the payday loan scams. My advice is to carefully protect your assets.nbsp;


A key seller concept to embrace is this; the second you decide to sell your home, it belongs to someone else and youre just looking for a name. It is what you do before prospective buyers step one foot inside your home, will impact the price your home will sell for and how long it takes to find a buyer. You get only one shot at a good first impression, and that is where we can help.


When you decide to sell, your home becomes your theatrical stage to manage, and you become the director. Your Listing Realtorreg; acts as a production consultant offering valuable advice and quality tips so your homes impression value can emotionally connect with todays buyers. Many times, after you have made corrections, your listing agent will need to reevaluate your homes initial listing price to reflect your homes new look. Finally, buyers are your audience and either provide acclaim or criticism. Being prepared, and knowing the mind of buyers is the most important key for sellers.


Light Management and why it Matters





Above image was from a Frisco listing ARG sold in 4 days after being listed by another agency for 4 Months. We offered advice that included touch-up paint, new LED lights, ARGtrade; Accent Staging and a deep clean.


Todays home builders know all about the magic of light management and how quality presentation value, equals homes sales. Many homeowners, can unknowingly embark upon expensive mistakes when updating their homes, especially if the resulting new look is dark and confining versus bright and open. For sure, the age-old adage, when selling Light is your Friend, continues to be a timeless maxim.


How LED Lights Can Help Remove the Yellow Color Cast Look of Your Walls Without Expensive Repainting


Here are before and after photos illustrating how affordable LEDs can change the wall color that one sees.














Quick Note, the seller kept the soft Edison Bulbs over the Island. Also notice in the upper Right-Hand corner of the image immediately above, that the LED, was the older soft light. We were one bulb short, but the difference is noticeable.


More light gives an illusion of more space and freedom. The lack of light makes a home feel more cave-like, confining and even depressing and that works against your homes general impression value. Darker homes with dark walls are harder to sell, and they tend to stay on the market longer, and eventually sell for less. Still with that said, it all depends upon pricing, so if youre shooting for a higher sales price, at or above COMPS, then employing light management techniques, and staging, are integral to your success.


When you hire ARG to sell your home, we conduct a thorough review of your home and discuss a wide range of staging advice including inexpensive ways to improve your homes lighting. Were believers in Light Management and we have seen it sell difficult listings. Even if you dont plan to sell your home anytime soon, if you have read this blog to this point, you should carefully consider how you spend future dollars on home improvements updates to insure you are creating a uniform look that will help you sell your home. The general rule is when in doubt, go lighter when choosing wall paint, cabinet finishes, counters, backsplashes and other impression setting accents, including shades and window treatments.


We Need Listings, And if You Need to Sell, Lets TALK


When it is time to sell, the award-winning Realtorsreg; at ARGtrade; offer D/FW residents an attractive combination of full service, years of experience and an affordable low commission cost We can even help you save you more than FSBO. ARG offers a full array of client MLS listing services and middleman free savings. Also if youre buying a new home, the good news is builders have known about our market leading Free Move-up for years and hiring us will make them breath easier. Since 2004, we have maintained a 90+ success rate selling our MLS listings. To learn more, call Mike @  or fill out the form below and pick up a Free Copy of our Sellers Guide.nbsp;nbsp;



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    <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <author>mike@askinsrealtygroup.com (Mike Askins)</author>
        <title>Thinking of Selling Your House? This is a Perfect Time</title>
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It is common knowledge that a great number of homes sell during the spring buying season. For that reason, many homeowners hold off putting their homes on the market until then. The question is whether or not that is a good strategy this year. 


The other listings that come out in the spring will represent increased competition to any seller. Do a greater number of homes actually come to the market during this season in comparison to the rest of the year? The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently revealed the months during which most people listed their homes for sale in 2018. This graphic shows the results: 





Thinking of Selling Your House? This is a Perfect Time | MyKCM The three months in the second quarter of the year (represented in red) are consistently the most popular months for sellers to list their homes on the market. Last year, the number of homes available for sale in January was 1,520,000. 


That number spiked to 1,870,000 by May 


What does this mean to you? 


2019 is a new year. Already market activity is brisk compared with 2018 and buyers are not waiting. With the Federal Reserve signaling a pause, or perhaps even a decline in rates, and with 30-year rates currently getting near 4.125, the market has woken up, but that could change in the months ahead. As consumer borrowing trends improve, so does the economy. Simply said, more borrowing puts more money in general circulation. More money in circulation stimulates confidence and employment. 


Bottom Line 


If you are looking to sell this year, waiting until the spring to list your home means you will have to compete against more listings. You can beat the rush of housing inventory that will enter the market and list your home today


We Need Listings, And Can Save You $$, Lets TALK


When it is time to sell, we offer the absolute best combination of full service, years of experience and amazing low commission cost In fact, we can even help you save you more than FSBO. ARG offers a full array of client MLS listing services and middleman free savings. Also if youre buying a new home, the good news is builders have known about our market leading Free Move-up for years and hiring us will make them breath easier. Since 2004, we have maintained a 90+ success rate selling our MLS listings. To learn more, call Mike @  or fill out the form below and pick up a Free Copy of our Sellers Guide.nbsp;nbsp;



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    <pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2019 21:57:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <title>February New Home DEALS Get Them While Theyre Hot Find Lower Mortgage Rates too</title>
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Its a brand new month for NEW HOME DEALS in the Dallas Fort Worth Housing Market Completed inventory home opportunities are everywhere Builders are still sitting on inventory they want to move, and the good news is bank interest rates have fallen (more than you think), financial markets are signaling an uptick in new home sales, and affordable deals on inventory are waiting for buyers now. In fact, now may be the ideal time to invest in your future.


Keep in mind the current trend in the D/FW housing market is towards smaller lots and more basic homes. Why? Because construction costs have never stopped rising. What this means is you now have an opportunity to catch a deal on a completed new home, that may be on a larger lot, and with more features if you act now. Availability is limited and acting sooner will give you more choices.


D/FW New Home Deals in February 2019


D.R. Horton D/FW: Discounts, Blinds, Washer / Dryer and Refrigerator included, $5K in Closing Costs PLUS A 4 Realtor CASH BACK REBATE BEFORE 2/17/19 View DR Horton Homes.


Darling Homes: Angel Field East is ideally located in SW Allen in Montgomery Farm off Bethany This Screaming Hot February Inventory Blowout Sale offers GREAT Price Discounts and inventory, but this is a LIMITED SALE, meaning the first buyers will get the BEST DEALS. View Darling Homes for Sale in Angel Field East.


Megatel Homes: Over 200 Brand New Homes available in D/FW Find Builder Discounts and get a Cool 4 Cash Rebate if you ACT NOW. View Megatel Homes for SALE Now


Drees Fiscal Year End March Madness Sale: Catch an unbelievable Deal when you CLOSE a new Drees inventory home before 3/29/19. Fiscal Year-end SALE is Drees BEST of the YEAR View Drees Custom Homes for Sale Now.


Shaddock Homes New Year, New Savings Get one FREE Structural Per Plan Option up to $25,000. This offer ends on February 28. Additionally, Shaddock is offering $20,000 in a design center allowance. Shaddock Homes now offers some of the VERY BEST values in Windsong Ranch Prosper, home of the 5 acre Crystal Lagoon Pool


Restrictions may apply, and builder sales change often and are subject to changing market demand and inventory availability. Rebate amounts can change without notice depending upon sale duration timelines controlled by various new home builders. For more information on new home sales promotions, contact Mike at .


Want to Make Your Move? Save Some Coin, and Earn a Cash Rebate? Lets Talk



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    <pubDate>Sat, 02 Feb 2019 14:54:00 -0600</pubDate>
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