Susan Nogues Real Estate

Sometimes the brightest ideas are the simplest. 💡 A motion-sensor light could be what stops trouble in its tracks.

A fireplace in the kitchen? Yes, please! It’s giving warmth, character, and serious design goals. What do you think—love it or leave it?

Negotiation is one of the most powerful tools you have as a buyer, and failing to use it can cost you. Here's why you should never shy away from negotiation:

✅ You Can Often Get a Better Price 💸
Sellers expect some back-and-forth! A little negotiation on price or terms might save you thousands. Don’t automatically accept the listed price without considering what’s fair for you and your budget.

✅ Leverage Repairs or Credits 🔧
If the home inspection reveals issues, don't hesitate to negotiate repair requests or request a credit toward repairs. You may not want to take on costly repairs yourself, so negotiating these terms can be beneficial.

✅ Ask for Additional Perks or Concessions 🏡
Negotiation isn't just about price. You can also ask the seller for concessions, like covering closing costs or including appliances or furniture in the deal, making the overall value of the home even better.

✅ Be Willing to Walk Away 🚶‍♀️
One of the strongest negotiation tactics is being willing to walk away if the terms aren’t right. If the price or deal doesn’t meet your needs, don't be afraid to step back and look at other options.

✅ Utilize Your Agent’s Expertise 💼
Your agent is there to help negotiate on your behalf! Use their knowledge of local market trends and negotiation strategies to ensure you get the best possible deal.

Negotiation is an essential part of home buying. Don’t leave money on the table – be confident and get the best terms for your dream home!

Susan Nogues New Construction, Resales, Default Property, Investment Property, Land, Multi-Family, Luxury Property, Rental, Commercial, Historical Property, Retirement Property, Farm Property, Military (VA)

Breathe easy, friends. 🌬️ Clean filters = happy lungs, happy home. Little things matter big time when it comes to maintenance! When’s the last time you changed yours?

A fresh and odor-free shoe closet is possible with a little effort. Here’s how:

✅ Use odor-absorbing items like activated charcoal, baking soda, or dehumidifiers.
✅ Store shoes properly by letting them air out before putting them away.
✅ Clean shoes regularly to remove dirt, moisture, and bacteria.
✅ Add scented sachets or essential oil diffusers for a pleasant fragrance.

🏡 A fresh shoe closet will keep your home smelling great and organized!

What’s your favorite part of this kitchen? 🎨✨
With pops of color throughout, it’s a space that’s full of personality while still being functional for cooking, entertaining, and everyday life.

Shady yard owners, rejoice! These hardy outdoor plants can thrive in almost any condition.

20 Impossible-to-Kill Outdoor Plants These hardy outdoor plants won't just boost your home's curb appeal, but they'll survive every condition, even a dry, sandy, or shady yard. Choose from hardy shrubs and perennials, ground covers, and even pretty annual flowers.

Imagine welcoming guests into this cozy, lovely bedroom 😍🛏️ Perfect for friends or family

Seeking Property Maintenance & Grounds Steward
Bastrop / Cedar Creek Area

I am seeking a dependable, experienced individual or small company to provide lawn and grounds maintenance for a portfolio of residential, riverfront, Airbnb, commercial, and managed properties - immediately.

This is not a "mow, blow, and go" opportunity. I am looking for someone who takes pride in their work, communicates well, exercises good judgment, and serves as an extra set of eyes on the property.

The ideal candidate will:

* Have a history of strong work ethic and positive, patient and even temperament.
* Be reliable, accountable, flexible and solutions-oriented.
* Understand plants, landscaping, and property care.
* Occasionally, able to perform landscaping duties to rework flower beds with plants, underlayment and mulch.
* Sensitivity to wildlife, honeybees and Houston Toad environments.
* Recognize the difference between desirable plants and w**ds.
* Work carefully around irrigation, water hoses, trees, riverfront areas, and landscape features. For example, be able to move a stray piece of trash without shredding it, or a water hose.
* Notice and communicate maintenance concerns rather than simply working around them. for example, If there is a tree limb that has fallen, have the resourcefulness to communicate the issue (communicate) and then take care of removal, if able (resourceful).
* Be comfortable with varying property conditions, including hillsides, riverfront lots, and occasional overgrowth. For example, one riverfront property has steeper hillsides that need w**d eating, sucker plants, cutting about 3 times a year. A path to the river is needed more frequently with the regular mowing schedule.
* Take pride in leaving a property looking cared for and professionally maintained. Doesn't mind being held to a high standard because they hold themselves to one already.

Properties range from simple mow-and-edge residential and commercial lots to rural and riverfront properties requiring additional attention and detail. Scheduling varies based on weather, growth conditions, and property needs.

I believe in fair pricing based on the scope and complexity of each property. I am not looking for the cheapest service. I am looking for quality work, professionalism, communication, respectfulness, resourcefulness and a long-term working relationship.

As a real estate broker and property manager, I regularly refer trusted vendors to homeowners, landlords, investors, buyers, sellers, and fellow professionals. Strong performance and fair pricing can lead to additional properties and referral opportunities.

I am looking for a business partner in the broad sense of the word—not an employee, and not simply someone operating equipment. I value 1099 vendors who take pride in their work, communicate proactively, and view each property as an opportunity to build a long-term professional relationship.

If this sounds like a fit, please contact me with information about your experience, equipment, references, and service area.

Susan Nogues Real Estate LLC
Susan Nogues, Broker/Owner
115 Loop 150 W
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-913-9463
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