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Skylight Realty Group

Jun 30, 2022
2 min

Don’t Let Myths Steer Your Home Sale

Selling a property can be just as stressful as buying one. Your home is where your treasured memories—and probably your largest financial investment—reside. You want every part of the sale to go smoothly. So don’t let incorrect or outdated ideas influence your transaction! Avoid these myths when you put your house on the market: MYTH: REMODELING PROJECTS ALWAYS YIELD DIVIDENDS WHEN YOU SELL. Your renovation could pay off when it’s time to sell, but many don’t. Some updates ma

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Don't Forget these 5 Things to Reduce Odors at Home

Skylight Realty Group

Aug 9, 2019
2 min

Don't Forget these 5 Things to Reduce Odors at Home

Can't seem to get rid of that funky smell at home? Here are 5 simple tips to not forget about when keeping home smelling fresh.

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Skylight Realty Group

May 22, 2019
3 min

Keeping up with the Roof of Your Home

Faulty roofs can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Lack of or improper maintenance can have devastating effects on the integrity of the roof

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Skylight Realty Group

Feb 27, 2019
2 min

Habits of Successful Homebuyers

Everyone wants a smooth, successful home buying experience, whether it’s their first house or fourth. Here are some habits of successful homebuyers that, if followed, can help anyone land the perfect place to call home. ● Separate Savings from Checking. Open an individual home savings account with the sole purpose of building up a down payment. Talk to a loan officer to find out what amount this should be. Everyone is different and there are different programs out there. The

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The Germaphobe's Guide to House Cleaning

Skylight Realty Group

Feb 2, 2019
1 min

The Germaphobe's Guide to House Cleaning

At Skylight Realty Group, we make sure to always take off our shoes when we walk into our homes. We know how dirty the outside world can be and tracking those germs on the bottom of our shoes all over the house freaks us out a little. Here are some other things to keep in mind when aiming to keep a house free of germs! #keepingclean #myhome #germaphobe #buyers #sellers #trustus #skylightrealtygroup

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5 Tricks for Instant Curb Appeal We Can't Believe Are This Easy

Skylight Realty Group

Jan 23, 2019
1 min

5 Tricks for Instant Curb Appeal We Can't Believe Are This Easy

The outside of your home is the first thing buyers will judge. Make it sparkle with these ridiculously simple ways to boost your curb appeal—all for $200 or less. ~by realtor.com #sellingmyhome #curbappeal #skylightrealtygroup #homesellertricks #trustus #sellers

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When is the Best Time of the Year to Buy a Home?

Skylight Realty Group

Jan 11, 2019
3 min

When is the Best Time of the Year to Buy a Home?

One question that pops up constantly from both first-time and seasoned homeowners alike is “When is the best time of year to buy a house?” Potential homeowners want to know the best time of year to get the best home for the lowest price – and ideally, at a time that makes sense for their life. It would be great if there were a simple and straightforward answer, like “the best time of year to purchase a home is between April 1 and April 7.” But unfortunately, it is not that si

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7 Pricing Myths Busted if You Want to Sell a House

Skylight Realty Group

Jan 3, 2019
3 min

7 Pricing Myths Busted if You Want to Sell a House

When homeowners are preparing to put their properties on the market, one aspect is usually foremost in their minds: money. Setting the asking price accurately can mean the difference between getting an offer quickly and having a house languish for months. With that in mind, it is important that potential sellers block out a lot of the noise often surrounding the intricate art and science of pricing. There are plenty of myths that may cause sellers to lose sleep at night as th

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Why Should I Sign a Buyer's Representation Agreement With My REALTOR®?

Skylight Realty Group

Dec 15, 2018
2 min

Why Should I Sign a Buyer's Representation Agreement With My REALTOR®?

People are weary of contracts and binding agreements. Signing anything that locks them into working with one individual can come off as a bad idea. But the fact is, signing a buyer’s agreement with a REALTOR® is one of the smartest things a buyer can do. Why Do They Exist? The truth is, most people have no idea why a buyer’s agreement even exists. They called a REALTOR® for a reason and intend to follow through the process with that person. Unfortunately, there are people who

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Skylight Realty Group

Dec 7, 2018
2 min

Get Out of that Rental!

Yes, Tenants Can Buy a Home – Trust Us to Get You Out of That Rental! Renting a house or apartment is a good first step for many people. But, as the years go on, buying a house becomes more and more appealing. Instead of “throwing away” money on rent, buying a home lets you build up equity, and is a much better long-term investment. Not sure if you can buy a home as a tenant? You can – and here are three major reasons why. More People Are Renting Than Ever Before According to

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Serving Those Who Have Served and Those Who Serve

Skylight Realty Group

Nov 13, 2018
1 min

Serving Those Who Have Served and Those Who Serve

At Skylight Realty Group we serve those who have served and those who serve! Have more questions about how the VA Home Loan can help you achieve homeownership? We have helped many clients through the process and would love to provide you with our professionalism as you use this wonderful benefit. We honor our veterans and their families and we are here to humbly serve them back through the real estate services we offer. Trust Us! #homebuying #buyers #homebuyingprocess #homeow

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What Does it Mean to Depersonalize Your Home?

Skylight Realty Group

Oct 9, 2018
2 min

What Does it Mean to Depersonalize Your Home?

When you’re ready to sell your property, it’s important to stage the house to inspire confidence in potential buyers. One of the crucial steps to home staging includes the act of depersonalizing your house. So, what does depersonalizing mean and why is it essential for enticing buyers into making an offer. When someone views your home for the first time, they need to be able to picture themselves living in it. This is one of the many reasons why homeowners who are looking to

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Sell Your Home Quicker! 4 Real Estate Home Selling Mistakes to Avoid

Skylight Realty Group

Sep 20, 2018
2 min

Sell Your Home Quicker! 4 Real Estate Home Selling Mistakes to Avoid

At Skylight Realty Group, we’re experienced at selling homes – and we’ve seen it all! So, if you’re wondering about the top mistakes homeowners make when trying to sell their house, you’re in the right place. Check out these common mistakes – and avoid them when you’re selling your home. 1. Not Cleaning and “Depersonalizing” Your Home Your home is part of you – but when it comes to selling it, you need to remove as many of your personal belongings as possible, and give it a d

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An Accepted Contract is Just the Beginning

Skylight Realty Group

Mar 23, 2018
2 min

An Accepted Contract is Just the Beginning

As a homebuyer or seller, an accepted contract is exciting. But hang on … the deal is not done. Thankfully, if you’re working with a Skylight Realty Group REALTOR®, you can trust you will be guided through all the potential twists and turns on the way to closing. An Option to Back Out: For starters, most purchase contracts include a termination option. The buyer pays the seller a fee for a specified period of time during which the buyer can cancel the contract. The buyer can

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Don't Let Scammers Steal Your Downpayment

Skylight Realty Group

Feb 20, 2018
1 min

Don't Let Scammers Steal Your Downpayment

Criminals are targeting homebuyers and stealing huge sums of money. If you're not careful, you could be tricked into sending your entire downpayment to a thief. Follow these tips from Texas Realtor's January/February 2018 edition. BEWARE OF EMAILS WITH WIRING INSTRUCTIONS In the most common scam, you receive an email (or text or voicemail) that appears to come from a legitimate source, like the title company, your real estate agent, the mortgage lender, or the settlement offi

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Credit-Reporting Agencies - Take the Quiz!

Skylight Realty Group

Jan 5, 2018
1 min

Credit-Reporting Agencies - Take the Quiz!

Can you answer these questions about finding and interpreting information from credit-reporting agencies? Find out how you score by checking your responses with the correct answers below the image. 1. True or false? Information about your checking and savings accounts is included on your credit report. 2. Which of the following appears on a credit report? a. Identifying information (name, address, Social Security number) b. Credit inquiries from the last two years c. Bankrupt

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Skylight Realty Group

Nov 22, 2017
1 min

What's Included in the Sale of a House?

In Texas, the house, fixtures, improvements, and accessories are included in the sale of a house. What else is included? This one pager reminds both sellers and buyers what typically goes with the seller, stays with the property and what are the exceptions. It is always best to consult with your Skylight Realty Group REALTOR® and have item requests in writing. Trust Us! #homeselling #sellers #homebuying #homesellingprocess #homebuyingprocess #realestate #trustus #skylightreal

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Skylight Realty Group

Oct 24, 2017
1 min

Home Selling Process - Skylight Style!

In our last blog post, Skylight Realty Group presented our first infographic for home buyers. We are excited to follow up with a second infographic for home sellers - "Home Selling Process"! At Skylight Realty Group, we value each client and acknowledge each is unique. Our team uses this infographic to help clients see the big picture for selling their home. Our infographics were designed to look professional, be easy to follow, and inform. Selling and buying can be easy and

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Skylight Realty Group

Aug 15, 2017
1 min

Home Buying Process - Skylight Style!

Step 1 - Check! Step 2 - Check! Step 3 - ? What are the steps to buying a home? Skylight Realty Group thought long and hard. We are proud to present our very first infographic - "Home Buying Process"! Although each client is unique and each property one-of-a-kind, our team wanted to illustrate the entire home buying process in an easy to follow manner. It helps our clients have the big picture in mind as we go through the little details to reach the final step - having a home

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Making Texas a Better Place to Live and Work

Skylight Realty Group

Jul 12, 2017
1 min

Making Texas a Better Place to Live and Work

Members of the Texas Association of REALTORS® do more than just help you with real estate transactions. In the community. we as REALTORS® identify issues that could increase the costs of buying, selling, or owning real estate. Then we work with local officials to resolve these issues while preserving consumer interests. At the polls. we as REALTORS® study candidates and support ones that are good for property owners in Texas. At the Texas Capitol. State legislators propose th

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