The Miner Team

Now Available for Lease in Taylor, TX

This corner unit in a 7-plex offers extra privacy with a private fenced backyard. Features include shared laundry, 2 parking spaces, and cats & dogs are welcome.

Property Features
🏡 Corner unit in a 7-plex
🛏 2 Bedrooms
🛁 1.5 Bathrooms
📐 Approximately 700 sq. ft.
🌿 Private fenced backyard
🧺 Shared community laundry
🚗 Two parking spaces
🐱🐶 Cats and dogs welcome
💲 $1,050/month*
📍 1611 Jones St., Apt. 6, Taylor, TX 76574

For more information or to schedule a showing with Mary Miner, Associate Broker👇

Your Home's "Smell" Could Be Costing You Buyers

When preparing a home for sale, most sellers focus on cleaning, staging, and curb appeal. One detail that's often overlooked is something buyers notice almost immediately—the smell of the home.

Even if homeowners no longer notice everyday odors, buyers often do.

Common sources include:

🎯 Pets
🎯 Strong cooking odors
🎯 Air fresheners that mask instead of eliminate odors
🎯 Musty closets or basements
🎯 HVAC systems that need servicing

Many buyers form an impression within the first few minutes of entering a home. An unpleasant or overpowering scent can influence how they perceive cleanliness and maintenance—even if the home is in excellent condition.

Before listing, consider having a trusted friend walk through your home for an honest opinion and address any odor concerns before showings begin.

Small details can leave a lasting impression.

Your Homeowners Insurance Can Affect Whether You Can Buy the Home

Many buyers focus on the mortgage payment but overlook something that can become a major hurdle—homeowners insurance.

Before removing contingencies, it's worth obtaining an insurance quote on the property you're purchasing. Factors such as the home's age, roof condition, prior claims, location, or proximity to wildfire or flood-prone areas can affect both cost and insurability.

Getting an insurance quote early can help you:

Better understand your monthly housing costs.
Identify potential insurance challenges.
Avoid unexpected delays before closing.
Make a more informed purchasing decision.

It's a simple step that many buyers don't realize can have a significant impact on the transaction.

Being informed early helps you move forward with greater confidence.

🏡 Spacious 5-Bedroom Home for Lease in Jarrell, Texas

📍 224 Night Riders Way | Jarrell, TX – Sonterra Community
💲 $2,100/month (fees may apply)

If you're searching for a large rental home in Jarrell TX with quick access to I-35, this two-story property offers both space and functionality in the growing Sonterra neighborhood.

This 5-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home with 2,609 sq ft features an open-concept layout designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining.

✨ Home Highlights

• Open-concept living and dining area
• Kitchen with granite countertops & stainless steel appliances
• Two living spaces ideal for a game room, media room, or second lounge
• One bedroom and full bath on the main level
• Energy-efficient Low-E windows for natural light
• LED lighting throughout
• Upstairs laundry with washer/dryer connections
• Fully fenced and sodded backyard
• 4-car garage parking

Located with convenient access to I-35, commuting is easy to Georgetown, Temple, and North Austin while enjoying the quieter lifestyle of Jarrell.

📅 Available March 12, 2026

📩 Contact Mary Miner with Nextage Realty Group powered by LPT Realty to schedule a showing.

Contact details are in the comments.

The Buyer’s Home Inspection Isn’t the First Inspection Your Home Should Have

One of the biggest surprises for many sellers is that the buyer's inspection often uncovers issues the homeowner never knew existed. By that point, you're already under contract, which can lead to rushed repairs, price negotiations, or even delays in closing.

A pre-listing inspection gives you the opportunity to identify concerns before your home goes on the market. It allows you to:

Address repairs on your timeline.
Reduce unexpected negotiations.
Build buyer confidence.
Present a home that's truly move-in ready.

While not every seller chooses a pre-listing inspection, understanding your home's condition before listing can make the selling process smoother and help reduce surprises once offers start coming in.

The better prepared you are before your home hits the market, the more confident you'll be throughout the transaction.

📘 GRI: Brokerage – Understanding the Business and Ethics of Real Estate

Strong brokerage knowledge is essential for REALTORS® who want to operate professionally, ethically, and successfully within today’s real estate industry.

The GRI: Brokerage course (Course #779) provides an in-depth look at agency relationships, brokerage operations, business planning, and professional standards.

This live online course via Zoom explores topics such as fiduciary duties, agency disclosure requirements, brokerage policies, independent contractor relationships, risk management, and the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.

It also helps agents evaluate their business strategies and develop actionable plans to grow their practice.

🗓 Class Dates:
August 3, 4, 6, 7, 2026

⏰ Time:
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (CST)

🎓 Credit:
• 10 CE Hours
• 30 SAE Hours

📍 Location: Live Online via Zoom
💻 Participants should have internet access, speakers, microphone, and we**am available.

📅 Registration Deadline:
August 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM

👇 Registration link is in the comments.

For questions about the course:
📧 [email protected]

Continuing education helps REALTORS® strengthen professionalism, understand brokerage responsibilities, and operate with greater confidence in their real estate business.

🏡 Seller Insight: Your Home's Online Appeal Starts Before the Front Door

Today's buyers often decide whether to schedule a showing within seconds of viewing your listing online. Before they ever step inside, they're evaluating your home's photos, description, and overall presentation.

What many sellers don't realize is that buyers are looking for more than square footage—they're imagining their future there.

A few details can make a significant difference:

Bright, well-lit professional photos
Clean, uncluttered spaces
A compelling listing description
Accurate pricing based on current market data
A strategy that highlights your home's best features

The goal isn't simply to list your home—it's to make buyers want to see it in person.

As a Broker Associate, Mary Miner brings advanced experience in pricing strategy, marketing, negotiations, and contract management to help sellers maximize their opportunities in today's market.

📩 Thinking about selling? Contact Mary Miner, Broker Associate with Nextage Realty Group powered by LPT Realty. Experience matters.

🏡 Modern Living in Crosswinds | Kyle, TX

📍 305 Reef Band Dr, Kyle, TX
💲 $499,000
🛏 4 Beds | 🛁 3.5 Baths | 📐 3,013 Sq Ft
🚗 3-Car Tandem Garage w/ EV Outlet
📅 Built in 2023 | Perry Homes

Welcome to this beautifully designed two-story home in the highly desirable Crosswinds community in Kyle, Texas. This spacious home features a light-filled open-concept layout, private first-floor office, and a main-level guest suite ideal for multi-generational living.

✨ Highlights
• Private primary suite on main level
• Covered patio + custom fire pit
• Large game room / second living area
• Private yard for entertaining
• Built-in under-stair kennel/storage
• Resort-style community amenities

Located minutes from Austin, Buda, San Marcos, and New Braunfels, with easy access to Austin-Bergstrom Airport.

Beautiful, spacious, and move-in ready — this home checks every box.

📩 Contact Mary Miner to schedule a showing. Details in comments.

🔑 Buyer Insight: Don't Skip the Home's Future Value

Many buyers focus on what a home looks like today.

Experienced buyers also ask:
"How will this home perform five or ten years from now?"

Things to consider include:

Future resale potential
Neighborhood growth and development
School district stability
Planned road improvements or commercial growth
Overall market trends in the area

Buying a home isn't just about today's lifestyle—it's one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make.

Having a knowledgeable Broker Associate means having someone who looks beyond the current listing to help you make a confident long-term investment.

📩 Ready to buy with confidence? Contact Mary Miner, Broker Associate with Nextage Realty Group powered by LPT Realty. Experience makes a difference.