Sunday, November 15, 2015

Have you been good this year? Is a new home on your wishlist?

Wow has Houston changed!

It is incredible how much new construction is all around us! I bet it gave you that sinking feeling like it was time to go look at those new homes in the community.

Well for those of you that are from the Houston or Pearland area I just want to offer my help! I am Elizabeth Cencini a REALTOR from Houston and I moved to Pearland because of the economic growth and the wonderful community. As your agent, I have already done my work of going out to see what NEW home communities offer in comparison to the established neighborhoods. I have spoken with all the builders, looked for lots and saw what is a good deal! Why would you want me as your REALTOR? I am familiar with the Pearland area and I live here on the west side of Pearland in a subdivision called Shadow Creek Ranch. If you are looking for a new home in Pearland or Manvel the benefit is I can meet you immediately within minutes to see homes. I am a full time agent and my job is to know what homes are available and getting you to see them a quickly as they go up on the market!

So how do you get on board to finding your new home? It is simple. Fill out this form.

I will start by sending you all the updates on the homes for sale, whether it be new homes or older homes, or both! You can decide!

Are you shopping for a school for your family to go with that new home? I have toured many of the schools and I can go as far as recommending great schools for you!

NOT MOVING TO PEARLAND or BRAZORIA COUNTY?

THAT'S OK I CAN STILL PROVIDE A LIST OF NEW HOMES FOR SALE IN YOUR AREA OF TOWN! JUST FILL OUT THE FORM! I HAVE BECOME FAMILIAR WITH CERTAIN PARTS OF HOUSTON AND I HAVE FOUND TEAR DOWNS, AND LOTS WHERE YOU CAN BUILD AND I WILL HELP YOU FIND THE BUILDER!

A GOOD PORTION OF MY WORK IS IN THE CITY AND I AM VERY FAMILIAR WITH SPRING BRANCH, MEMORIAL, BELLAIRE, WEST U, HEIGHTS, DOWNTOWN, MIDTOWN, SUGARLAND AND THE CLEARLAKE TO PASADENA SUBURBS.

So what are you waiting for? Unwrap that new home for Christmas and make it a Happy New Year for sure in 2016!

Elizabeth Cencini

REALTOR

RE/MAX Top Realty

2911 S. Sam Houston Pkwy East

Houston, Texas 77047

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Saturday, November 7, 2015

Spring Branch is my Home Sweet Home in Houston

My Mother's Home in Spring Branch:

Moving is not so easy and some find it hard to find a new home again. Just the idea of starting over can be so hard.

For all those that know me I grew up in the Rio Grand Valley, I loved being there it was home for 20 years! Well my mother and father owned a small motel and business was not what it was when they first started in the 80's. They were hurting financially and the decision to move to the big city to find a new life and work was inevitable. So in 1997 after searching my parents found a home in Spring Branch.

Now back in those days a home was readily available at a great price and most Koreans and Hispanics were attracted to the low cost of living and the school district. I lived with my parents as I went to school at Houston Community College/ Spring Branch and helped them with remodeling the home. It was what I had to do at the time after all they were my parents and I wanted to help. My father had suffered many problems with his health and several strokes due to his diabetes finally it sent him to the hospital where he later past away. All that was left was my mother our home and the memories. I will forever cherish being in Spring Branch. There are so many memories there in the home and when I think of Spring Branch I think of family. Hardworking families live there, I know I have met many as I go from week to week door knocking to meet the residents. I have heard the countless stories of how the change of the builders has affected the community and how some residents would prefer to stay because they have lived through the good and the bad of Spring Branch for over 35 years.

Well I am now a Real Estate agent and these stories resonate with me because I know how the change is making an impact on your life and I just want you to know that I am here to help you. I only want what is best for you. If you choose to sell please call me. Now days people will promise you the world and they won't fall through on any of the promises but instead look as me as your local resident, neighbor and friend. I want to help you get what you deserve and what you want is important to me!

Well after much time thinking, the market was strong, the demand to sell was there and my mother looked over several offers and sold her home. In a way it was sad to see the old home go but the memories are never forgotten because we carry that home wherever we go in our hearts and a home is really only where your heart belongs. Today my mother has moved back to the Rio Grand Valley our other home in our hearts and she lives in a beautiful home where more memories will be created. Don't be afraid of change and if you are unsure if you should move contact me I will be honest in helping you. I can only compare it to helping my family.

The market is strong right now and I believe I can help you. Please if you decide to sell call me. I want to help. 281-652-1197. I am a phone call away. To List your home or for a free home value visit: www.elizabethsoldit.com

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

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Saturday, September 12, 2015

Can an Immigrant Buy Real Estate?

Well for those that do not know much about me. I grew up in the Rio Grand Valley and I have been friends with some hardworking folks. Immigrants. I am taking about immigrants that have built their whole life here in the United States and most just want one thing, a home.

So on that topic I recently asked Bruce Coane an immigration lawyer in Houston and in Miami to help answer that very question.

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Further more after really studying this it seems that you can get a mortgage but you have to be very careful because you run the financial risk of losing it all if you are caught and get deported.

It is said that mortgage companies need only individual Tax Identification Number, known as an ITIN, and a Texas driver's license, tax, phone and electricity payments and two yearly tax returns.

Now days it maybe much more difficult than before. But my guess is it all depends on the lender.

I guess in America the American Dream is possible! Keeping you current on all you Real Estate needs and answering those questions via, blog and video!

NOW IN SPANISH!

Bueno para los que no saben mucho acerca de mí. Crecí en el Valle del Río Grande y yo hemos sido amigos con algunas personas que trabajan duro. Inmigrantes. Estoy hablando de los inmigrantes que han construido toda su vida aquí en los Estados Unidos y la mayoría sólo quieren una cosa, un hogar.
Así que en ese tema Recientemente le pregunté a Bruce Coane un abogado de inmigración en Houston y en Miami para ayudar a responder esa pregunta.

Más aún después de estudiar esta realidad parece que se puede obtener una hipoteca como un pero hay que tener mucho cuidado porque se corre el riesgo financiero de perderlo todo si son capturados y deportados.

Se dice que las compañías hipotecarias sólo necesitan número individual de identificación fiscal, conocido como un ITIN, y una licencia de conducir de Texas, impuestos, pagos de teléfono y electricidad y dos declaraciones de impuestos anuales.

Hoy en día es tal vez mucho más difícil que antes. Pero yo creo que todo depende de la entidad crediticia.

Supongo que en América el sueño americano es posible! Estoy manteniéndote al día con todas ustedes Inmobiliaria necesidades y responder a estas cuestiones a través de, el blog y el video!

Your Houston Home Agent,
Elizabeth Cencini
www.yourhoustonhomeagent.com

Sunday, August 16, 2015

The Dangers of buying For Sale By Owner

Today was a long day for me, I ran around for most of day trying to make all my appointments and as I did I stumbled upon For Sale By Owner homes. Now, I like you am thinking I wonder how much?

Well the first reaction you are going to obviously have is "Oh boy, did I find a deal!".

Well Most likely, its NOT!

Hate to inform you of this but I want to help you and guide you , so now I will tell you what you should think about when getting involved in the For Sale By Owner Sale!

Ok. Here is how it works. Most For Sale by Owners hate realtors. Why? Well they are in it to gain as much profit as possible. I mean think about it, they don't want to pay commission to a realtor? Why when they can do it all on their own! Do you honestly think they will spend countless hours marketing the home, finding buyers, answering phone calls all hours of the day, show the home in no time at all, no they won't or maybe they will but after 90 days on the market those calls are just getting tiring. They will put out one sign for sale in hopes to find that perfect buyer, just one, and when that buyer rolls around are they prepared then to deal with the transaction?

Are you as a buyer prepared to deal with the sale?

AND HERE IS WHY

Misinformed Buyers Beware!

Most buyers expect a house that is for-sale-by-owner to be cheaper than a house being sold by realtors.

CAUTION: Watch out for this, basically it means the owner picked his own price, BUT BASED ON WHAT? That also means that he can choose to over price and even if you think you are getting a good deal, in the end YOU"RE NOT! As your agent I will provide valuable information of the sales in the area, I will make sure you are NOT being cheated! I want what is best for you!

Is this REALLY a good DEAL?

CAUTION: : Well to really find out you will need to get a good Inspector and a reputable inspector. There may be many hidden dangers, like mold, flooding, termites, electrical problems, all this is revealed in the inspector process. So after it is all inspected and you found out that beautiful remodeled home was in a flood, now do you still want to buy it?

Cutting out the middle man means less work ,right?

CAUTION: Nope. Remember you will still need to work with an attorney, home inspection company, the appraiser and your bank..

No Realtor means you are saving money!

Hmmm. Here is where the seller saves the money but maybe where the buyer doesn't after all the items mentioned above! As your Realtor I will negotiate for you on your behalf! That is money in your pocket!

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Now Sellers, you have every opportunity to make money hiring a REALTOR, let me tell you why!

1. Did you know that by using a realtor you are gaining because a home with a realtor will help you with the transaction entirely, time and you will get maximum visibility.

2. Don't take the financial risk, you need to properly disclose to all clients the condition of the home!

3. Do you know and understand the market of the home you are selling? Prices can be invented but will you find a buyer willing to pay that and can you provide how you came up with that price? Maybe you undervalued the price of your home. Isn’t this big enough of a financial risk worth finding out?

4. Do you have a strategy to get your home sold? What is it? Did you consider how you will work with the buyers and the financial strategy? As your realtor I will make a precise plan and I will show you how it will help you and get you the buyers you want! I will take care of the screening all your clients and making sure they have pre approval before they step in the door!

But Someone will buy it.... I am sure to find the buyer myself!

Many of all sales are found on the internet and not in a lawn sign. I have the ability to find buyers by placing your home all over the internet. I have websites, networks, face to face networks, and buyers that have contacted me in your area!

Ok let me back up and tell you a little bit about why Now you should hire a REALTOR vs. an agent.

Well as a REALTOR I have access to over thousands of listings and I am part of the MLS, a cooperative information network, realtors abide by a strict code of ethics and have completed additional training! I can tell you right now, the value you get in hiring a realtor is invaluable. I can get your information faster and farther. My knowledge in your area, the market, the listing price and properly marketing your home and finding what is unique about your home to the buyers is vital to getting you many, many offers.

Now consider, were you were unable to answer some of these simple questions? Then that is why you need a realtor like me!

Call me today 281-652-1197 and let me help you. I have been all over your area and I know the For Sale by Owner homes in you area too, ask them I have called many. I can either help you list it or help you find one in your area if you need representation.

Good Luck! From your favorite agent!

Your Houston Home Agent

Elizabeth Cencini

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Sunday, August 9, 2015

Pearland RE/MAX Top Office holds Exhibition for Pearland Art League

Many of you recognize my talents as a professional artist, I have always admired the arts and have it buried deep in my soul. Well I took time off from painting back in November to pursue an additional career, real estate and after finishing my real estate school I had really started looking at different brokers to interview and when I asked around I generally I got the same answer, "Go to Sam Ferreri at RE/MAX Top Realty in Pearland." Well, perfect I thought since I was relocating to Pearland anyways.

What I absolutely loved as I walked in was that every bit of office space was filled with art from artists in the Pearland area. How wonderful to see my favorite artists! And looks like I knew a handful of them! I can tell you right now I don't know another office so supportive of the arts. I absolutely fell in love with the staff and the program offered to new agents. I knew I was in the right place after all.

Now that you know that the arts are appreciated here and I too am now here, feel free to drop by and check by the office to see if I can assist you. I would love to show you around and just chat with you. Art is one of those essentials things we must not ever forget. It makes life so rich and keeps us in tune with our harmony and after all without it what would be working for anyways? I continue to paint on my days off and my newest passion is real estate, which I am happy about... now that I have the proper training I know I can do anything with my new career and the beauty is I enjoy walking into an office filled with art!

Come make a visit!
And if you need help buying or selling, or you know someone, please refer me to them.

Thanks,
Elizabeth Cencini
Artist and Agent
www.yourhoustonhomeagent.com

Pictured above is Sam Ferreri and Sally Stubbs

About the Exhibition: “ART to the MAX”
Pearland Arts League volunteer chairman for this on-going “ART to the MAX” exhibition is Ms. Sally Stubbs. Ms. Stubbs coordinated the installation of over 60 pieces of art in the RE/MAX Top Realty offices at Beltway 8 and Hwy. 288. According to Ms. Stubbs, this “ART to the MAX” exhibition will continue throughout 2015 with changes and additions being made to the exhibit on monthly bases. Artists represented in this initial showing include talented Pearland Arts League artists from the greater Pearland area. Additional information on the events sponsored by the Pearland Arts League can be viewed at www.pearlandartsleague.com.

Friday, July 31, 2015

Why It's Not Time to Sell ... Just Yet!

Look, I want to be honest and before I get into this very important matter, let me just say why it is not time to sell it...JUST YET!

Selling has to be at the right time and before you make the big move, make sure you have followed my checklist and see if you covered all the bases before listing it!

Here is what I see in the industry and I want you to be aware that these are just a few tips to keep you to your goal of selling that home!

Lots of clients tell me, "I want to sell it, I love the home and it has been my treasure for years!"

Well a lot of years have past and no doubt there are attachments to the property, so first let me ask you what is the big bonus of living on your property. What will every home owner just love? Is it the yard? The home improvements? The location ?

These are the things that will bring in an attracted buyer!

Read the list and see if NOW is a good time to SELL IT! In order to sell it FAST you must AVOID these mistakes!

Over Pricing, Under Pricing - a common mistake owners make is over pricing! You need to stay in the market range and pricing it to sell will help it get sold fast! Under pricing affects the prices of the other homes in your neighborhood as well. Keep things in the correct range so customers will find you. A good buyer appreciates a well priced home.
Showing the home- Make sure you are flexible showing the home. If a buyer can not see the home or can not see it a.s.a.p. then you may lose the sale to another.
Horrible Pictures- When hiring your agent, ask them if they will hire a professional photographer. Most customers see your home online before they even step foot in your home. Also get LOTS of photos on the internet. Include photos of your neighborhood, like the parks, shopping areas ect. You want to sell the lifestyle and neighborhood as well as your home.
Location- If you are in a busy location consider how that may be a plus! Does it have good schools? Is it close to the city? Is it in an upcoming area? How can you promote that area?
Defects- Some defects are easy to repair, others are not. If you have the ability to make small repairs, do it! It all helps! Decide if you want to get your home inspected before you list it. You can offer the forms during an open house so your buyers know what to expect.
Keep it Clean- Everyone sees and smells as soon as they enter! Be aware that if it is not clean, they could under value the price of the home or walk away from it.
Curb appeal- Work on the little things, changing out the fixtures on a door, vamping up the flowerbed mulch, adding a welcome mat, repainting, spray washing and tiding up, it all helps!
Clutter- No one wants to see your collection of vintage dolls or the opposite...just a ton of objects laying around that distract you from seeing the home. Box it up and put it in storage!
Update your interior- Look and see if you can upgrade the bathrooms, kitchen and floors. Everyone loves it when they feel they can buy the home and make little to no repairs or upgrades.
Remove pets- We all love pets, but some pets do not welcome buyers. Keep your pets away for a little while during your showing times. Remember not everyone loves Toto as much as you do.
Depersonalize- Keep things simple! I love that you have a big family but it can overwhelm a buyer if your girlfriend's selfie or pictures of your grand kids are in every room.
Offer extras- At the end of the game, decide what else can work to attract your buyer, offer to give a credit to the closing cost? Transfer the home warranty for appliances over to the buyer?
GET OUT FAST- Make it a speedy checkout and offer to close 30-60 days!

Now that I have helped you, call me so I can get your HOME SOLD! 281-652-1197

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Saturday, July 18, 2015

How Julius Caesar could move his Empire to Pearland in a day?

There is nothing sweeter than having your move go well. It is the toughest time that you will endure after purchasing that fancy home you have always wanted and guess what, it doesn't come easy for anyone unless, you are Julius Caesar!

Now I don't have one of those thrones that can get lifted up by four strong men nor do I have the power to boss around people and tell them to take me to my new home without lifting all those heavy boxes and packing them into a U haul truck but I do have something pretty good, I have a great husband!

So here I was so ready to make to move happen and I invited pretty much everyone I knew to help me box everything I had ever owned into carton boxes and I was good about labeling them and taping them up so that they could be moved easily. Well thanks to my husband he did the deed of sending me and the kids off on vacation so that the movers could then step in and take over! What a great idea! I do not have to lift a finger. A real Cleopatra I was.

When the trip was over, I returned to a new home and guess what? All the boxes and items had been unpacked and I stepped into a home with every item back on the shelf, back in its rightful place. Amazing! My husband had spent hours and hours doing that for us and I was so impressed!

Well after telling this story to my dear friend she later told me, "Oh you must have gotten the the Silver Lining deal!" It is the presidential, CEO, super beyond super premier way to move all your items. Got to move fast? They will take care of that!

At Silver Lining you just come home and it is all ready put away. It is placed so carefully back, dishes washed, clean soft sheets washed and all you do is come home. Nothing more, nothing less.

Now that is the Julius Caesar way.

Well not everyone can afford those luxuries, I get it. Sometimes a move requires just your basic uncle or pop to help you out, someone with a big truck and lots of spare time but that doesn't happen for everyone as well. So here is a list of movers I call when I need some help.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SILVER LININGS:

http://www.silverliningsinc.com/reviews.html

Here was our choice: