Why the inspection report is where deals die, and how strategic buyers turn these discoveries into negotiating power Let me tell you something most North Texas real estate agents won’t: that perfectly staged home you just fell in love with? It’s probably hiding something. Not because sellers are evil, though some are, but because homes, especially in our unique Ellis County market with...
Home Inspection
“A $400 inspection can save you $40,000 in disaster. Choose wisely.” Listen, here’s what nobody tells you about home inspections: The inspector you choose is either your guardian angel or your biggest blind spot. I’ve watched buyers dodge $50,000 foundation nightmares because they hired the right inspector. I’ve also seen buyers inherit electrical disasters, hidden water damage, and HVAC...
Because while everyone’s obsessing over home inspections, the real intel is hiding in plain sight Here’s something that’ll blow your mind: I’ve watched buyers drop six figures on North Texas properties without knowing the house had THREE insurance claims in the past five years. Not because sellers were hiding it. Not because agents were negligent. Because nobody asked the right...
What major hail events can mean for your home’s value and the strategic questions you need to ask before your next transaction. Look, I’m about to share something that most agents in North Texas either don’t know or won’t tell you: We just led the nation in major hail events for the 10th consecutive year. 878 major hail events in 2024 alone. That’s a 12% jump since 2015.(Storm Season...