Amy Rainey - Realtor

🏡New Listing🏡
6201 Cedar Sage Trl. Argyle, Tx 76226

5 bed | 5 bath | 3,585 sq ft | 3 car garage | Pool

This home is beautiful inside and out! Many new upgrades including all new flooring, paint, plantation shutters, backsplash in the kitchen and much more!

This backyard is perfect for entertaining! This home has a new salt water pool, spa and extended patio.

Call me for more details!
Amy Rainey - Realtor
Tom's Texas Realty Group - DIY Realty
972-415-3454

Checking Zillow a thousand times a day isn’t the only way to stay on top of the newest homes hitting the market this January!

Let me set you up on a search so you can receive an email the second a home that fits your criteria goes live. Just DM me what you're looking for, and I'll take care of the rest.

SO many clients have asked me in recent months: "There are 25 offers on this house already. Should we even try?" My answer time and again? “YES!” Here's why: ⁣
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Contracts fall through for ALL sorts of reasons—from contingencies not being met to financing concerns. You never know what’s going to happen. Trust me!⁣
In a market where multiple offers are common, investors (and sometimes buyers) simultaneously put offers on multiple properties. Then, when they find something better, they simply walk away leaving the property available for another buyer.⁣
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Wanna hear a REAL LIFE story of this exact thing? ⁣
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In this season of real estate ALL of my buyers have been put in this situation and we have succeeded in getting them the house they wanted. It’s all about finding out what the sellers need and making your offer stand out.
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While I can’t predict the future (or what’s going to happen in a multiple-offer situation), I can say I put ALL my buyers in the best possible position to come out on top. If you find a house you love, go for it—and keep going for it until you succeed!

SELLER: The market is hot! Shouldn’t I list my home over market value to take advantage?⁣
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⁣ME: Your home IS beautiful, and I’m positive I can get it sold at a price you’ll be satisfied with. But I wouldn’t recommend listing it over market value. Remember, your buyers have an agent, too—and they’re really good at sniffing out overpriced homes.⁣
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With the market how it is, I’m having conversations like this on repeat—I get it! You want overflowing pockets, but trust me, overpricing your home isn’t the way to make that happen. ⁣
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If you do, you’ll have:⁣
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⁣Less foot traffic⁣
Fewer offers⁣
Hesitant agents⁣
Skeptical buyers ⁣
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Selling soon? Send me a DM, and let’s chat about what your home is worth. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised—even without an off-target mark-up. ⁣
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Coming Soon!!

What better way to escape the Texas heat than purchasing a waterfront home with a private dock on Possum Kingdom Lake!

This FURNISHED two-story home is located on the desirable Peninsula of Possum Kingdom Lake. It is the perfect family getaway or turn-key income producing property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 2 living areas. The double decker boat dock is great for entertaining with amazing views, second story sun deck and a great area for fishing.

It’s all the things...farmer’s markets, feet in the sand, family vacay, fireworks, flip-flops….I could go on and on!⁣
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But hot summer days also mean homeowners need to give attention to a few time-sensitive tasks around the house. ⁣
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No need to stress—knock ‘em out early in the season and then get those toes back in the sand where they belong. Here’s a shortlist of summer maintenance jobs to help get you started:⁣
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1. Cut back overgrown vegetation from your home’s walls and fences.⁣
2. Inspect your exterior for loose or rotted siding.⁣
3. Wash windows inside and out.⁣
4. Service your AC and change air filters.⁣
5. Power wash your driveway and sidewalks.⁣
6. Wash and stain or reseal your deck.⁣
7. Empty out gutters and downspouts.⁣
8. Clean your dryer vent and exhaust duct.⁣
9. Service the grill by closing the lid, turning the heat on high, and letting it cook for about a half-hour.⁣
10. Refresh landscaping by adding a layer of fresh mulch.
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Curious about homeownership and what it means for you? I’d love to chat. Reach out and let’s connect.⁣

Even in this market, the highest offer doesn’t always win. ⁣
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Sounds crazy, I know, but here are 6 reasons the highest offer doesn’t always wow the sellers and win the house.⁣
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1. Buyers are inflexible on the selling timeline.⁣
2. Buyers aren’t pre-approved for a mortgage prior to making an offer.⁣
3. The highest offer has too many contingencies.⁣
4. Buyers ask for things sellers made clear weren’t for sale.⁣
5. Another offer is 100% cash with fewer contingencies.⁣
6. Buyers don’t seem personable. ⁣
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Most of the time, the highest offer wins the house...but not always. In fact, sellers are free to choose whichever offer they want no ifs, ands, or buts. ⁣
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Working with an agent who knows how to pick up on subtle clues from buyers AND sellers is your best bet for landing a house you love. Interested? Let’s connect. I’d love to help you find your next home.⁣

Record low interest rates are making monthly mortgage payments less than monthly rent.

Not only would you be saving on your monthly payments, you would be gaining equity in your home. Instead of paying $12,000 a year in rent, you could gain $14,000 in equity!

In almost every circumstance, it pays to buy vs. rent. Want to talk more about it and look at the numbers? Let’s do it! Leave a comment or send me a DM, and I'll be in touch.