Selling your home in the competitive Houston market means showcasing it at its absolute best. A powerful presentation can attract faster, higher-quality offers, turning a good sale into a great one. This guide provides proven home staging tips for sellers designed to help you create an unforgettable first impression in neighborhoods from The Heights to […]
Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it’s essential to think about the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just a place to live. Here are some of the top non-financial reasons to buy a home. According to Fannie Mae, […]
Have you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options? If so, here’s some good news – based on what Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, has to say – smaller, more affordable homes are on the way: “Buyers should expect that over the next 12 to 24 months there will be a notable increase […]
Making the decision to sell a home in the Houston area is a major choice, and it requires plenty of time, patience, and guidance from an expert in the real estate industry. Whether you have gone through the home selling process before or this is your first time, it is important to understand how the […]
Last year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com explains: “. . . some of the more prominent pandemic trends have changed, so sellers might wish to adjust accordingly […]
One of the first steps in your homebuying journey is getting pre-approved. To understand why it’s such an important step, you need to understand what pre-approval is and what it does for you. Business Insider explains: “In a preapproval [sic], the lender tells you which types of loans you may be eligible to take out, how much you may be approved to […]
It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each in depth, let’s lean on the experts and what history tells us to see what could lie […]
Home equity has been a hot topic in real estate news lately. And if you’ve been following along, you may have heard there’s a growing number of homeowners with negative equity. But don’t let those headlines scare you. In truth, the headlines don’t give you all the information you really need to understand what’s happening and at what scale. […]
There’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of buying a home are important, the non-financial and emotional reasons are too. Home means something different to all of us. Whether it’s sharing memories with loved ones at the […]
Some Highlights If you’re buying a home, here’s what you should know about your home inspection and why it’s so important. A home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan to purchase so you can avoid costly surprises down the road. Let’s connect so you have an expert on your side to guide you […]
"From the moment we even thought about buying a home to the day we got the keys, Chris was there every step of the way. He was very diligent about showing us homes in our price range and the targeted area. This was my first home and I was stressed about making sure this was the perfect home I kept making so many changes in what I wanted or where I wanted but Chris helped me through the difficult steps and remained patient with me. Thank you for being an outstanding agent!"
Taylor Gunderson
"I am amazed at Chris’s knowledge and sales skills. He came out, met with me, discussed everything he was going to do and gave me an estimate on what he thought he could sell the home for. I was in a middle of a divorce and several months later, during mediations the judge suggested giving the sale of the home to my ex. It came down to the value of the home. The judge called several realtors who quoted him a price of 30k less than what Chris said he could sell it for. I asked the judge to call Chris, which he did, Chris gave the judge his thoughts on what he could sell the house for. In a nut shell, Chris had 3 days to get the house on the market, according to the divorce decree, which he did, with great pictures. Then sold the house in three weeks during the Corona virus pandemic. Nothing short of frecking amazing!!! He will be well recommended!!!"
Robert S
"Chris will not let you down, he will support your real estate needs by friendly & timely responses. I asked him a question and 3 minutes later he responded with the answer! I would work with him again."
Ron Bone
"My spouse and I are VERY pleased with the level of service and attention our realtor Chris Schmidt provided us. He went above and beyond to help us get a great deal, made the home buying process easy, and maintained an excellent level of communication during the entire process... I'd give him 10 stars if that was an option!"
Paul Atwell
"If you are in the market to buy your first, second and so forth home, you need to give Chris a shout out and let him and his TEAM show you how they do business and earn your business today!"
P B
"We had an excellent experience using Chris when buying our house. Any question we had, he responded right away and got us the info we needed. Searching for a house and going through all the paperwork was way less daunting with Chris's help, we really appreciate him!"
Brent G
"As a Professional Home Inspector Chris is hands down the best agent I've ever dealt with. Not only do I recommend Chris to my clients, but he's the only agent I will personally use. Dealing with agents day in and day his professionalism, expertise, and knowledge of the industry is second to none."
Clayton Carter
"Chris did a great job. He was always ready to provide possible houses, and each time, he listened to our feedback and helped us find the perfect house."
Geoff goodale
"Chris is extremely knowledgeable and a Champion in his profession. Consistently patient through all the challenging hurdles of the home buying process, Chris is one of Kind! We are so delighted we had a chance to meet him and so will anyone that encounters him and his team."
Tasir Bukhari
"Can't say enough good things about Chris and his team. Sold our house for 8% over asking in just 6 days! Recommend him to anyone, near or far."
Brian & Tin
"Chris did an amazing job at finding the right home for us. He walked us through all the details especially since it was my first home. I loved that he thought of everything in the contract so we were covered for the purchase. When we go to sell and look for our next house we will definitely be using Chris again!!"
Taylor Gunderson
"We had a wonderful experience with Chris . He helped us find the perfect home for our family and made sure we got the best deal possible. He was always available to answer questions and was very knowledgeable about the area."
Lida Barragan
"My spouse and I are VERY pleased with the level of service and attention our realtor Chris Schmidt provided us. He went above and beyond to help us get a great deal, made the home buying process easy, and maintained an excellent level of communication during the entire process... I'd give him 10 stars if that was an option!"
Paul Atwell
"Chris did a great job from start to finish. Helpful, informative, attentive, and friendly. What I was looking for was a live-able house that could use some updating, and he was able to help me quickly assess each home. He helped me weigh the options of available houses and ended up in the right home."
Todd Kostelecky
