
Why
use a
REALTOR®?
Agency Explained
As
your REALTOR® you have someone
representing you as your Agent.
In Texas, the Agency
relationship is defined by
either a written or verbal
agreement. There are so
many pitfalls of verbal agency
agreements that most REALTORS®
use the written agreements
promulgated by the Texas Real
Estate Commission. These
agreements are designed to
protect both the REALTOR® and
the consumer. Take this link to print the
Information About Brokerage
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Selling or leasing your home?
As Seller Agents we will
market and sell your home to save you
both time and money.
Our best practices and procedures will
protect your interests above all,
ensuring that the property transaction
closes on time without unnecessary
delays.
If your financial situation warrants, we
will assist you with a "short sale" to
help you sell a property when the value
is less than the outstanding mortgage. |
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Property Tax
Consulting
On January 1st of
each, year real estate property is assessed a market value by a
central appraisal district for each Texas county. The
assessment is performed locally by a person designated by the
district to review properties. In some areas, properties are
valued each year, but in other areas the district may only
appraise properties every two or three years. At the end
of April, the district will mail a Notice of Assessed Value to
property owners, and they have 30 days from the receipt of the
notice to protest the value placed on their property. With
his background as a CPA and Texas Broker license, Brian Patrick
can represent both commercial and residential property owners
before the Appraisal Review Board of the district.
In a recent protest hearing, Brian
negotiated a settlement reducing a Dallas property by over
$136,000, saving the property owner $3,600 per year in taxes! |
Buying or leasing a new or pre-owned
home?
As exclusive Buyer Agents, we will find
the right home for you and your family
and help you with the complexities of
the real estate transaction.
Our
proven methods will help you avoid the
common pitfalls of buying a home.
If you are a first time home buyer, we
can guide you though the process of
obtaining an $8,000 tax credit for the
purchase of your new home.
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Short Sales and Foreclosures
With extensive experience in
short sales and foreclosures, Brian
Patrick is well suited to provide
professional real estate
services in these areas. Brian has
successfully closed 12 short sale
transactions with a 50% success rate,
which exceeds the average Realtor
success rate of 10%. If you desire
to purchase Short Sale property or a
foreclosure home from a bank or the
Housing and Urban Development Agency,
Brian also has successfully found great
values for homebuyers.
Recently he
sold a two-year old 3,100 sq. ft. home
to clients for $177,500. |
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