1. People Live Here From All Over The World

Avery Ranch may be the most diverse neighborhood in Austin. People move here from all over the world, including Joyce who was born in Malaysia. As an example of the diversity in our neighborhood fantasy football league we have players who were born in 7 different countries.

2. Avery Ranch Has Been A Great Financial Investment.

Since buying our home in 2007 we have seen tremendous appreciation in real estate values. Because of the great schools in the area and proximity to major tech employers such as Google and Apple we expect that appreciation to continue.

3. Annual Fireworks Show

One of the most anticipated events in our area is the Annual Avery Ranch HOA Fireworks Show. This event is usually…

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In this radio clip Eric and John Schutze talk about how to get multiple offers on your home on Talk Radio 1370AM. Some of the highlights include:

  • Why it’s important to hire a Realtor with a system to get multiple offers.
  • What’s the best and worst day to list your home.
  • What can happens if you accept the first offer that is submitted.
  • How an open house can sell your home despite most Realtors believing it doesn’t.

If you would like to talk about a multiple offer strategy for your home call Eric Peterson at 512-791-7473.

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AUSTIN, Texas – May 21, 2015 – Austin-area single-family home prices once again hit an all-time high, while single-family home sales volume set a record for the month of April, according to the April 2015 Multiple Listing Service (MLS) report released today by the Austin Board of REALTORS®. This marks the eighth-straight month of annual home sale increases, as housing affordability continues to be a challenge in the Austin market.

Barb Cooper, 2015 President of the Austin Board of REALTORS®, explained, “The summer selling season doesn’t usually start in April, but it arrived early this year with significant increases in single-family home sales and prices for April 2015. Showing the impact of these increases, it cost nearly $20,000 more to buy a home…

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This adorable Pfugerville cottage in the Heatherwilde neighborhood will be listed for sale on May 15, 2015. Listed for only $150,000 you won’t see many homes offering this much value in our area. The large master bedroom is privately located on the 2nd floor away from the other bedrooms. 2 bedrooms and another full bath are located on the main floor. A 2 car detached garage is located just behind the home.

There are many upgrades in this home including recent ceramic tile in the living room and updated ceiling fans in all the bedrooms. The water heater and dishwasher have both recently been replaced. HVAC was replaced in 2004 and new shingles were put on the home in 2006.

The refrigerator conveys.

We will be holding an OPEN HOUSE on…

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It is not uncommon for a seller in the Austin area to receive multiple offers on their home. Multiple offers can be advantageous to a seller not only because it increases the chance to sell at a higher price but it also gives a seller the opportunity to select an offer with the best terms.

For some sellers terms such as waiving appraisal contingencies, higher option money, quicker closing date or a possible lease back may be just as attractive as more money.

Multiple offers and handling a multiple offer situation correctly doesn’t happen by chance. If you are selling your home make sure you have a Realtor on your side who has a system in place to attract multiple offers.

Here are some of the steps we will take to maximize your chances of…

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Last week I heard another Realtor refer to south Austin real estate as a “war zone.” That might be an exaggeration but it’s definitely pretty bad out there.

The number of homes sold in the Austin MLS during March reached an all time high for the month of 2,440. That is a 13% jump from March 2014.

The median price was up 10% and average price up 13% to $334,758.

These numbers don’t tell the whole story. Believe it or not in some parts of our area things are even hotter than those statistics would indicate. Several times in March and April we have seen properties with over 10 offers on them. Many of these homes are selling for well over the asking price.

Stories of multiple offers have become common in south and central Austin over the last…

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Eric joins John Schutze on the Austin Mortgage Report - Talk Radio 1370AM to talk about how you can protest your property taxes.

Eric and John talk about the recent rise in property taxes and why they are going up at such an alarming rate. Eric has a good story of how he got his property tax value reduced by $30,000!

Protesting your property tax assessment in Travis county , Williamson county and Hays county in Texas can be a frustrating experience. Understanding the process will give you a better chance to be successful.

1. Protest Online If That Is An Option For You

If you have a watermark on the notice you received that an online protest is available I suggest you take advantage of that option.  About a day after you file online…

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The Williamson County and Travis County Appraisal Districts have sent out their notices of appraised value. If you feel like your appraisal is too high you may want to protest the value this year.

For those of us who have been given the option to protest online that is the best place to start. In this short video I recorded a screencast showing myself completing an online protest. If you have any questions please let me know.

What are the steps to complete an online protest in Williamson County and Travis County?

  1. Make sure your “Notice Of Appraised Value” form has a watermark that says “Online Protest Available.”
  2. Type in your Quick Ref ID and Online Protest ID.
  3. Be sure to check the value is over market value AND unequal.
  4. Type in a…

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1. Someone who loves the neighborhood will represent your home

Wouldn’t it be great to have a Realtor who loves the neighborhood as much as you do answering calls from buyers or talking to possible buyers at your open house? Wouldn’t you like to have someone representing your home that knows where the trailheads are located, how many pools are in the neighborhood, what type of social events occur and who has the best pizza? We have been Avery Ranch homeowners for over 7 years and love living here. Nobody loves living in Avery Ranch more than we do and our enthusiasm for the neighborhood will make it easy for us to sell the neighborhood and your home to any buyer.

2. Your agent will know the schools and school zones

Most people are attracted…

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