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Should you sign a buyer representation agreement?

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 at 3:41pm. 442 Views, 0 Comments.

When I started in the real estate business ten years ago, I worked for a national firm that had its rules.  One of the most important rules was getting a buyer representation agreement with my buyer.  The first time I showed a buyer I came with the agreement in hand and had a speech prepared.  Let's just say that I never saw this person again.  I learned different ways to present the agreement and in most cases the client was happy to sign the form.  So, why should you sign such an agreement?

Agents are paranoid by nature.  They believe that they will lose their commissions, their clients, their jobs if they don't perform.  However, this doesn't mean you should sign the agreement with the first agent you meet.  Just like any job interview…

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600 King Ranch, Southlake Texas, 76092

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011 at 2:39pm. 722 Views, 0 Comments.

Selling homes in the Southlake real estate market is very competitive.  With a median household income of $180,000 and a median home price of nearly $500,000.  The Southlake school system is highly acclaimed in both their academic and athletic programs. With these numbers Southlake has become one of the most exclusive and desirable cities in Texas to live in.

Surrounded by tree's and park like setting you will find my new listing at 600 King Ranch in Southlake.  This new listing in the Southlake real estate market has the best of everything, from old world touches to the latest in technology.  Entering the property you will find a circular drive with tree canopy.  Inside the home you will find dramatic formals with custom fireplace mantel,…

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Marketing Your Home for Sale

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 at 3:06pm. 889 Views, 1 Comments.

Marketing Your Home          

How do you get potential buyers to pick your house?  First they have to decide to schedule an appointment, then they have to decide to actually go in your house and finally, once they are in, they need to fall in love.  Simple right?  If you have ever tried to sell a house in a fickle market like we have now, you know the details are going to be the key to getting the sold sign in the yard.  

Get them there

In my mother’s day she sat with an agent and poured over an actual book of home listings with a singular picture of the front of the house.  In today’s world, that sense of “curb appeal” has been replaced with “net appeal” and you need to make sure that your house stands out.  With…

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Earth Day Home Tips

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 at 9:19pm. 1097 Views, 0 Comments.

Earth-Friendly Houses

Last Friday was Earth Day - yet another "new" holiday, but one which gives us a moment to reflect on what we can do to help our planet and maybe save some of our own green. Zero energy homes are far and few between, but here are some eco-friendly options worthy of consideration whether you are buying or selling a home in Dallas Real Estate market.

Reduce your energy consumption

No one will argue that it gets hot in Texas! As summer approaches thoughts drift to 100+ days and the sound of our constantly running air-conditioners. All is not lost as technology has provided us with some options to reduce that skyrocketing energy bill. Think of it this way - the easier you make it on your a/c units to cool the…

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The ABC's of pool safety

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 at 4:22pm. 292 Views, 0 Comments.

This past week has been terrible for our friends West of the metroplex. Wildfires have raged out of control and the unseasonably warm temperatures have many working to get their family pool ready for the upcoming pool season

Some of the happiest times are spent with family around the family pool, however between Memorial Day and Labor Day 2010 12 people lost their lives here in Texas. Many experts preach that just like winterizing our home or preparing for tornado season, it's essential we teach our family about pool safety. So, let's check out the ABC rules of pool safety.

A - stands for Adults. Adults should be the guardian of the pool, and be the focal point for all pool safety issues. Children and even teenagers should not be left unattended in…

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Frisco, Texas Tops for Jocks

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 at 5:56pm. 726 Views, 0 Comments.

Did you aspire to be a pro quarterback or world class swimmer.  Maybe your dreams didn't come true, but you can always live through children...  Frisco, Texas has been named the best place to raise an athlete.

I moved to Frisco in 1998 and the town was little more than a dream for many that wanted to create a town with it's own identity.  The city of Frisco has made it a goal for top notch schools and facilities that cater to youth and teen sports.  Both of my children started in the Frisco soccer program when they were 4, and they may have not stuck with it, but both went onto other sports such as the Frisco Football League, Frisco's swimming program, or Softball program.

The facilities and surrounding schools have made it easy for many of the…

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New Website

Thursday, February 17th, 2011 at 2:18pm. 12846 Views, 0 Comments.

Rapid Realty LLC owner of VIP Realty DFW has a new website called Dream Realty.  The website is and update that takes advantage of some changes the way people are finding homes and how we respond to the clients needs.  Some of the key advances are... better search tools, more effective layout, and other tools to let the buyer determine their comfort level with regards to buying ability.

We realize that the way people find homes is ever changing and this will not be the last website that we will provide for our clients.  However the name of VIP Realty and Dream Realty will eventually merge and we hope that you feel comfortable and realize we are the same people with the skills that you have come to appreciate. 

Like always give us feedback about…

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Welcome to Dream Realty

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 at 8:55pm. 307 Views, 0 Comments.

Welcome to Dream Realty a Dallas based real estate firm that specializes residential and commercial real estate.

This blog is a test and will be deleted.  This is for linking purposes such as Dallas Real Estate and Frisco Real Estate.

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