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Patricia Chavez, CCIM, ABR, MRP

~ REALTOR® at Keller Williams Heritage in San Antonio, Texas

Patricia Chavez, CCIM, ABR, MRP

Monthly Archives: March 2016

Keller Williams Heritage named #1 by Texas Veterans Land Board

31 Thursday Mar 2016

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So excited that our office has won this award for the SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR in a row! We are proud of this recognition from the Texas Veterans Land Board!

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Keller Williams Heritage named #1by Texas Land Board

Considering a brand New Home? Here’s some important information to consider.

25 Friday Mar 2016

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The San Antonio TX and surrounding counties area continues to have a shortage of available resale properties.  Many areas are still in a Seller’s Market.  Buyers are anxious for new listings to appear so they can get a showing before things advance to a multiple offer situation.  Only ONE person will win, leaving the rest scrambling for the next opportunity.  For this reason, I find that more and more of my clients are choosing to look into building a New Home instead.

You may find yourself going for a weekend drive, and seeing sign after sign with New Home Builders advertising their properties.  The sign grabs your attention and you drive towards the American Flag that is flying in front of the Builder’s Model Home. The front door is open and you’re going to be Impressed! The decorators of these homes do such a great job!  I absolutely LOVE the staging they do!

In this model home, will be a Sales Counselor, that works for the Builder. They do NOT work for you, should you choose to purchase this home.   They will ask you to register yourself on a postcard and gather your personal contact information.  There will be a box to check, asking if you are currently working with a Real Estate Agent or a REALTOR®.  They will try to sell you the home, should you fall in love with it, or any other property that is available in the community.

BUT WAIT! Calm down there, Sparky. Take a deep breath.  Try not to get the feels just yet.  I want you to remember, that an educated buyer will ALWAYS make better decisions and have an opportunity to negotiate smarter if they’d first do their homework.  First of all, be sure and tell them that you do have a REALTOR® and you’re just looking today.  If you register without one, they can use this as a reason to not honor letting your agent be on the deal later.   Having representation DOES NOT cost you ANY money.  The Builder WILL pay for the REALTORS® commission if it’s disclosed upfront.  Does this mean you get a better deal without one?  ABSOLUTELY NOT.  I’ve been able to negotiate better deals for my clients, than those that tried to do it themselves with NO representation.

There are so many Builders and Subdivisions to choose from. Many of these properties will never show up online, as they are not listed on Zillow, Trulia or Realtor.com.  I have access to weekly updated lists from most of the Builders’ available properties and current incentives being offered.  They share this information with us so that we can bring them our Buyers.  Some homes are complete, while others are barely beginning construction.  Some of the nicer lots have a premium (additional cost) while others do not. You may be in a situation where you’re required to sell your current home in order to purchase the new one.  I’m able to assist you with that as well, in order to work with your timeline.

You need a REALTOR® who understands the contract and can explain what you’re signing. It is my Fiduciary Duty to protect your best interest and negotiate on your behalf.  I’ll educate you on the pros/cons and discuss functional/external obsolescence that can adversely affect future resale-ability.  We’ll discuss the Owner’s Title Policy, Closing Costs and Survey. I’m very familiar with the different types of Financing available and will help you decide which type would be best for you. Sometimes it’s worth using the Builder’s preferred lender, while other times it is not.

I’ll always advise you to hire a Third Party Inspector, even if the sales counselor tells you it is already done by their company.  I’ve never attended an inspection, where some issue was not found.  The builder will use this inspection report to correct any deficiencies,  prior to you closing on the home.

I’ll attend your walk-thru and your New Home Orientation.  I will also be by your side at closing to answer any questions you may have.  So, if you’re ready to take the next step and buy a New Home, let’s talk.  This blog post would be twice as long if I needed to address everything we do for our clients.  I look forward to speaking with you soon.

 

Patricia Chavez, CCIM, ABR, MRP
Keller Williams Heritage
(210) 264-2087

Partial list of available new homes in the San Antonio and surrounding area

Partial list of available new homes in the San Antonio and surrounding area

 

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Importance of using a Military Relocation Professional (MRP) when getting PCS’d

23 Wednesday Mar 2016

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Certified Military Relocation Professional

When military staff and their families relocate, the services of a real estate professional who understands their needs and timetables makes the transfer easier, faster, and less stressful. This certification focuses on educating real estate professionals about working with current and former military service members to find the housing solutions that best suit their needs and take full advantage of military benefits and support.

San Antonio, Texas is considered Military City, USA. We have one of the nation’s largest active and retired military populations. Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) is made up of Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base and Randolph Air Force Base.

We also have Camp Bullis and Camp Stanley training camp, as well as the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center.

As a Military Relocation Professional (MRP), I can assist you with the sale of and/or purchase of your home when relocation is necessary. I work with Lenders that are also familiar with VA and TxVet Loans to better assist you. My network of other MRP REALTORS® throughout the USA will be beneficial as well, as I can refer you to someone that can help you get settled in your new location.

Feel free to call or email me with any questions, or to schedule an appointment to discuss your Real Estate needs. I look forward to speaking with you.

Thank you for your service to our great nation and God Bless our men and women in uniform.

Patricia Chavez, CCIM, ABR, MRP
(210)264-2087
patriciachavez@kw.com

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2016 Keller Williams Heritage – Gold Level Award

22 Tuesday Mar 2016

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I’m grateful to be working for the BEST Real Estate Broker in San Antonio, Texas! Craig Owen has been an incredible Boss, Mentor and Friend for the past 14 years. I love being in business with Keller Williams Heritage. Thank you for your leadership, education, encouragement and support on allowing me to be the Best REALTOR® I can be. The successes we shared in 2015 were my best thus far. Looking forward to an even better 2016! Thank you to ALL of my clients that made it possible. I appreciate your Trust in allowing me to handle all of your Real Estate needs.

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2338 N Loop 1604 W #120
San Antonio, TX 78248
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PatriciaChavez@kw.com

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