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For Our Clients
Happy Homeowners…
Are You Dancing?
Buying or selling a home is like taking a journey. At the end, when you reach your destination…we hope you dance!
Make it a great year!
When you get the choice to sit it out or dance….we hope you dance!
Wishing You a Merry Christmas
Days until Christmas
What does a snowflake mean to you?
May this Christmas be with loved ones from near and far. Stay warm, safe and healthy.
God bless!
Lease to Own – Homepartners
Want to own a home but not ready to decide yet..or..found the perfect home but finances are not allowing you to own quite yet? We can help you with the process. Here is an short video explaining how it works.
Let us know how we can help!
AGAIN?…Our Property Tax Statements Just Arrived!
As you may know, the property tax statements are just being delivered to homeowners!
UPDATE: NEW APPEAL DEADLINE THIS YEAR is May 15th!
Lets’ Put Up Our Dooks!
Our PROPERTY TAX bill arrived yesterday from Denton County Appraisal District, and we are NOT happy! So, you may be getting the same news. Values are up, the appraisal districts know it, so they are going to push the limits. BUT, we can help you. Each year, our clients know that we can help them fight their property taxes (don’t pay those people in the mail when we can provide you the information so you can do it for free).
Many of you call us each year, and we know you have success with getting your taxes lowered. So, CALL us or simply fill out the form below. We are ready to help you, AND we will provide some helpful information when you, your family and friends decide to protest your property taxes….the window of time to protest is short…don’t delay!
For those of you that think its great to see their property value is going up …. it is…but you will pay the price-property tax price! With the home values climbing and if you are planning to stay in your home a while, you should consider protesting your property taxes. We can help! Let us know by clicking on the form below if you need our help!
We can provide a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) that may help you if you decide to appeal your property taxes – we can not guarantee the appraisal district will grant a change in their appraisal and there could also be a chance they may increase the amount assessed.
Click here and FILL OUT THIS FORM
Our goal is to bring you info to help because we have a heart of a teacher, one to educate so you make good decisions in your real estate endeavors.
How to Protest:
Video of How to Present Your Case
Texans Pay Some of the Highest Property Taxes in the Country
Property Taxes Without the Headache? Absolutely. These services charge a fee for a report you can use to appeal your property taxes. See article.
Tax Code Section 23.23(a) sets a limit on the amount of annual increase to the appraised value of a residence homestead to not exceed the lesser of:
- the market value of the property; or
- the sum of:
- 10 percent of the appraised value of the property for last year;
- the appraised value of the property for last year; and
- the market value of all new improvements to the property.
Tax Code Section 23.23(e) defines a new improvement as an improvement to a residence homestead made after the most recent appraisal of the property that increases its market value and was not included in the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. It does not include repairs to or ordinary maintenance of an existing structure, the grounds or another feature of the property. Tax Code Section 23.23(f) states that a replacement structure for one that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage is also not considered a new improvement.
Protected: SELLERS and a PRE-LIST INSPECTION
Protected: MY UTILITIES … MADE EASY
Protected: HOME INSPECTIONS
Sellers and a Home Warranty
Do You Need A Home Warranty if Selling?
HOME WARRANTY PLANS can go a long way to alleviate some risks and concerns. For a modest price, the seller may decide to provide to the buyer a one year warranty covering specified heating, plumbing, electrical, water heater or appliance breakdowns. Coverage under most plans commences at closing. In all cases, there are important limitations and exclusions (example: appliances/systems must be operative at commencement of coverage).
Home warranty plans help to ease the buyers concerns as to having a major component go out right after buying a pre-owned home depending on the age of the components. This will help to compete with the new construction in the area too.
Ask us at here at Triple Crown Realty how we can sign you up for your FREE “listing coverage” while your home is under contract with us. This service will cover certain things and is no cost to our sellers except the “minimal trip charge”!
One of the many values we bring to our sellers. Please ask us so we can explain in detail!
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER INFO
Getting Ready for those Professional Photos
First impressions matter! Buyers usually are searching online as the first thing they do when thinking about buying a home. In order to market your property we feel professional photography is critical. We market the house to “Showcase It” in the best light and maximize an interest to buyers. The info provided is important as it has some basic instructions and expectations from the professional photographers. We try to be at all photo shoots to help our clients prepare for the day about 1hr prior to the scheduled professional photographer. Please be ready for little tweaks and suggestions. We are trying to appeal to the masses and because we are with buyers daily, we really know what their comments are regarding homes.
The most important thing to remember is that 1st impression. Remove the personal, avoid clutter and make it sparkle both inside & out! Click here to see ways to prepare your house to sell. These are also things to help the home show well when agents bring buyers to the home.
Please read the following info in preparation of photo shoot:
Photo Shoot Checklist
Photographers will NOT be able to move furniture, clean countertops or assist in moving any personal property due to insurance limitations. Please follow this photo checklist as closely as possible before scheduled appointment. Everything should be clean & sparkling…indoor & outdoor fixtures, counters, stovetops and a quick vacuum makes photos really nice.
♛Interior♛
- Begin by turning on all lights throughout the house, including fireplaces if available. If you are missing lightbulbs, please replace them. It is best to use “warm” lights vs. “cold” blue fluorescents. There are “warm” fluorescents available
- Turn off all ceiling fans throughout the house.
- Minimize clutter in living areas, on end tables, and other areas. (this includes Big Picture frames, phones, alarm clocks, lamp cords, etc.) Pictures on the wall can remain.
- Remove small throw rugs and doormats/bathroom mats, large area rugs may remain in place.
- Remove and store small kitchen appliances and other items on kitchen countertops, as well as bathroom countertops.
♛ We advise clearing kitchen countertops as much as possible ♛
- If you have candles or small plants, the photographer may utilize these in photos around the house. The homeowner will be responsible for lighting any candles and/or fireplace(s). The photographers and agents will not light these items due to insurance limitations. A better alternative is the melting pots for scented wax or Glade plug-ins in a citrus, coffee or vanilla scent. These are great for giving the home a wonderful aroma.
- Remove toiletries from shower/tub and clear bathroom countertops.
- All toilet lids down
- Please keep all pets restrained on a leash or in a kennel or offsite during your appointment.
♛Exterior♛
- Yard signs (for sale signs, home security signs, school signs, etc.) will not be in the photos.
- Store water hoses and other miscellaneous garden items out of sight.
- Remove any toys, cleaning supplies, miscellaneous items that are not directly related to the exterior area, as well as any trash or recycling bins.
- Arrange outdoor furniture as you would like it photographed. if there is a patio umbrella please open it.
- Sweep/remove leaves and other items in patio/driveway areas if possible.
- Please clear toys and leaves or debris out of pool if any. If there is a pool sweep or pool cleaner please remove. The photographer will not “blue” the water or “clean” debris from pools, so please make sure pool is clean prior to appointment.
♛ Be prepared at least 1 hour before photographer plans to arrive ♛
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