Southlake Real Estate Blog

Proximity to public and private schools plays a critical role when interested Southlake home buyers are looking for the right home for them and their family.

That’s because home buyers want to be assured that their children are going to get a quality education.

Watch the video below to discover how I help Southlake home buyers learn about the local school systems with such helpful tools as my Southlake area schools page.

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During my years of experience as a Southlake area REALTOR, I’ve noticed that most area home buyers have certain non-negotiables when it comes to finding their dream Southlake home for sale.

For one thing, many home buyers are looking for a home with a formal dining room, despite the fact that it is not typically used very much throughout the year.

Watch the video below to learn about another room that is high on the priority list for interested Southlake area home buyers.

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Creaky floors are a red flag for many interested Keller area home buyers.  That’s because this calls into questions the construction quality on the home.

Watch the video below to learn more about what causes creaky floors.

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Southlake residents really value their privacy.  Most people here would like to have the ability to enjoy their Southlake home without feeling like their neighbors are right on top of them.

That’s why it’s so important to consider backyard privacy when investing in a Southlake home for sale.  Otherwise, you’re likely to find it difficult to sell your home down the road.

Watch the video below to learn more about why backyard privacy is so important to Southlake home buyers.

While you’re at it , feel free to contact me, Sharon Hodnett, for more exclusive Southlake real estate tools, including:

• Mortgage Information
• Frequent buyers questions
• Free moving kit

Until next time,

Sharon

When it comes to maximizing the value of your Southlake home for resale, it benefits you to create a resort-style atmosphere on your property.

This may include lush landscaping or an in-ground pool.  These sorts of amenities will make your Southlake home a more attractive investment to interested Southlake area home buyers.

Watch the video below to learn more about how to maximize value on your home.

And feel free to contact me, Sharon Hodnett, today for other helpful advice for navigating the Southlake area real estate market.

Until next time,

Sharon

Home styles have changed drastically over the last couple of decades.  For one thing, the layout for homes is a lot more open than it used to be.

And if you’re investing in a home designed by an older builder, you may be setting yourself up for some heartache when you decide to resale that home down the road.

That’s because some older builders are still working with dated ideas that might have worked several years ago but no longer work today.

Watch the video below to learn how you can identify forward thinking builders on the Southlake real estate market.

And be sure to view many other videos at my Southlake area real estate TV page, which is updated regularly with exclusive tips and information on the Southlake area real estate market.

Until next time,

Sharon

All Southlake REALTORS – including myself – are bound by a national real estate code of ethics and principles as well as laws pertaining to Fair Housing.

One of those principles, as described in various fair housing laws, is that we cannot steer buyers by saying things like “This is a good part of town” or “This is a bad part of town.”

However, I do always encourage interested Southlake home buyers to take certain steps to educate themselves on the area.

Watch my video below to learn about those specific steps you can take as a Southlake area home buyer in order to get to know the area better.

And be sure to watch all my Southlake real estate videos at my Southlake real estate TV channel for more exclusive tips.

Until next time,

Sharon

We here at Team Hodnett are pleased to announce that we will now be able to help more Southlake Texas area home buyers and home sellers than ever!

I, Sharon Hodnett, will be featured on a live webcast stream on Ustream every Monday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. central time.

For the past several weeks, I have co-hosted a real estate segment on KVCE am 1160 with regular host Willie Lambright.

Now that the show has expanded to the web, we’ll be able to share our Dallas-Fort Worth real estate tips with even more Dallas-Fort Worth area home buyers and home sellers!

Our theme is “REAL ESTATE IS ON THE MOVE IN TEXAS!”

Southlake Texas Area Real Estate

Tune in from 10 to 11 a.m. on Mondays at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/real-estate-talk to hear all the latest news and advice about the Dallas – Fort Worth Texas real estate market, including:

• How to effectively stage your  Southlake TX home as a Southlake home seller
• Advice on how to successfully complete a Southlake TX short sales
• Negotiating tips for Southlake TX home sellers
• Pricing Strategies for your Southlake TX home for sale
• How to find the perfect Southlake TX area home for sale for you and your family
• And so much more!

Plus, you’ll even be able to live chat with me during shows using Ustream’s “Check-in and Chat” feature!

Southlake Texas Real Estate Experts

Navigating the Southlake Texas area real estate market can be confusing and complicated if you’re not working with a Southlake Texas real estate expert.

Contact me, Sharon Hodnett, and the rest of Team Hodnett, today to learn more about all of the excellent resources we provide for both Southlake home buyers and Southlake home sellers.

Until next time,

Sharon

We here at Team Hodnett are thrilled to announce that we will be featured on an upcoming episode of House Hunters, the popular HGTV television show.

This show follows home buyers who search for their dream home with the help of a local Realtor.

In our episode, which will air May 26, we help Southlake area home buyers Trish and Ryan Valley find a home for their family of four.

The family, who’s originally from Ottawa, Canada, has some tough decisions to make. While Trish wants to settle in beautiful Keller, Texas, Ryan wants to live closer to the Dallas, Texas area because that’s where his new job is.

In which Texas community will they end up finding their dream home? Tune in to House Hunters at 10 p.m. on May 26 to find out!

Your Keller Real Estate Experts

While being featured on a national television show isn’t an everyday norm for us, providing our clients with the best Keller area real estate service certainly is.

If you’re thinking about relocating to the Keller, Texas area, then contact us, Team Hodnett, today.

As your Keller area real estate experts, we’ll tell you about all of our amazing residential communities as well as any available listings in them.

We’ll also provide you with a number of invaluable Keller TX home buying tools which will make navigating the Keller TX real estate market easier.  These include:

• Featured listings
• Help me buy a home
• Frequent Buyer Questions
• Tips for successful home buying
• Free moving kit
• And so much more!

Until next time,

Sharon

As a Southlake Texas REALTOR with years of experience, I’ve developed quite a comprehensive understanding of the Southlake Texas area real estate market.

And now I’m pleased to announce that I will be sharing that breadth of knowledge with South Lake area home buyers and home sellers on a local radio show in a couple of weeks.

I will co-host a real estate segment on KVCE am 1160 with regular host Willie Lambright.

Navigating the Southlake Texas Area Real Estate Market

Last time I co-hosted with Willie, we had a stimulating conversation about the importance of getting an appraisal on the Southlake area real estate market as well as how to stage one’s home as a Southlake area home seller.

You can check out what you missed by visiting www.willielambright.com.  Click on Radio Show and then pick Archives.

The last radio show Willie and I did together was on Tuesday, May 3.

Investing in Southlake Texas Area Real Estate

This upcoming radio show with Willie is bound to be just as interesting as our last show together.

Tune in to learn even more Southlake area home buyer and home seller tips.

Thinking about relocating to the Southlake Texas area? We can help!

Contact us, Team Hodnett, today to learn about all of the amazing residential communities in Southlake as well as Colleyville.

While you’re at it, feel free to check out some of our other Southlake relocation resources, including:

• Free relocation package
• Help me find a home
• School Information
• And more!

Until next time,

Sharon