Sheila Moran ~Broker Bits~: Texas

2011 Blogging Challenge ~12~  We hired the property management guru!

Property Management in San Antonio is growing.  Along with that growth is the pains that come with it.  This time we made an excellent decision as we hired a gal that honestly has been in the business for over 30 years!

I know that I have known OF HER for over 20 years.  She is highly respected and knows her stuff.  I'm so excited to announce the addition of:

Leslye Baumann

with

Moran Property Management

Here are some of her credentials:

·        Native of San Antonio

·        Graduate Texas State University (SWTSU)

·        Married to Dennis, one daughter and son-in-law, 3 granddaughters

·        Teacher SAISD 10 years

·        Real Estate career began in 1982

·        Property Management since 1983

·        Consistent Million  Dollar producer in 80’s and 90’s

·        Experience working with relocation companies and listing bank foreclosures

·        Brokers License

·        SABOR Property Manager of the Year 2002

·        City of Live Oak Council member 1997 to 2005

·        Vice President Live Oak Economic Development Corp. 1999-2005

·        Founding member, Chapter President, Secretary, Director, San Antonio Chapter of NARPM

·        Member SABOR Property Management Committee, Chairman in 2003

·        TAR Professional Standards Committee member

·        Member Randolph Metrocom Chamber of Commerce

·        Chairman of the Board Randolph Metrocom Chamber of Commerce 2010

·        Northeast Lakeview College, Chairman of Citizens Advisory Committee for Programs

·        Alamo College District Citizens Advisory Committee for construction of NELV, and expansion of 4 other campuses

·        Member and Chairperson Citizens Bond Oversight Committee ACCD -2006-2010

·         Honorary Commander 12^th Flying Wing 2009

·        Honorary Commander 502nd Air Base Wing 2010

She is going to keep us organized and help continue to grow the portfolio with quality properties.

Thanks Leslye for helping us start the beginning of 2012 with a bang!

We welcome you!

The Elf Louise Christmas Project is dedicated to providing a little bit of joy to Bexar County's less fortunate children. Get into the spirit of Christmas! Join WCR Elf Louise volunteers in spreading joy throughout San Antonio! 

On Saturday, December 17th, we have space for 7 teams at 11:30 and 10 teams at 1:30.  Teams should consist of 3 to 5 members.  

The Elf Louise Workshop is at 1401 SW Loop 410, Suite 111 - the old Montgomery Ward store at Loop 410 South and Marbach Road in the same building occupied by Beall's. Directions:

Southbound I-410, Exit 7 Marbach Road, turn right at Jack in the Box. Elf Louise located in building behind. Northbound I-410, Exit 9 TX-151 Sea World, turnaround under the interstate onto Southbound I-410 Access Road, turn right at Jack in the Box. Elf Louise located in building behind. 

Contact Haley Catlett, 210-789-0932 or haleycatlett@kw.com, with your list of teams and team members or for additional information.

We would love for you to join us!  Sign up your team today!

There are 2 schools that we know are in dire need of jackets as well as toys.  The jackets will go to needy kids that the teachers put food in the backpacks on Friday's as they go home for the weekend.  The toy drive is for the Chris Martz Ronald McDonald House.   We would love for everyone to drop off a gently used or new jacket as well as unwrapped gifts at our office.  We will make sure they get delivered.  Thank you!

Weihnachtsmarkt in New Braunfels, Texas ~ November 17-20, 2011

This weekend in New Braunfels will be tons of vendors (from decorations, gifts, crafts and antiques) will be in town to show off their wares.

This event raises money for the Sophieburg Museum & Archives.  The archives hold genealogical information from the German immigrant ship records to recent history as well as prized collection of documents.  There are more than two million photographs, and an extensive audio library.

The vendor list is two pages long.  This will truly be a shopping extravaganza!

It’s here!   Open from November 4, 2011 – November 13, 2011  Wurstfest in New Braunfels, Texas

It’s the biggest salute to sausage that I have ever seen.  Ten days of eating, dancing and drinking German beer!

Every year when the weather turns, Wurstfest shows up.  This is a spectacular event for families (during the day) and the “others” in the evening.  On the grounds there are huge tents with different types of music and dancing.  Inside there is food galore.   From yes, you figured it out, sausage on a stick, sausage with sauerkraut or any other way that you like it, funnel cake, fried pickles, you name it they have it.

Just get out and enjoy responsibly.   For more information www.Wurstfest.com

Photo courtesy of Wurstfest

Gosh darn, I'm just proud!  Proud that in this trying market that J.D. Power & Associates' study found out that RE/MAX ranks the highest in making the Buyers and Sellers satisfied.  Overall satisfaction is determined by 3 factors of the Buying side:  agent/salesperson, office; and variety of additional services.  Four factors are used for the Seller side: agent/salesperson; marketing; office; and variety of additional services.  Well, that's just cool.

Here's the press release!

What's happening in Garden Ridge, Texas?  Market statistics

As I'm preparing for my next listing appointment I pulled up some very interesting statistics on what is happening here in Garden Ridge, Texas.

I did a comparison of all SOLD properties between the 2nd quarter of 2010 and 2011.

Seems that in 2010 our average SOLD price was $319,575 and it took 98 days on the market for these to sell.  But something else jumped out at me when doing the comparison and that was the Average Sales Price to List Price being at 97% (some great numbers there)!  The sales price to the original listed price was at 96% (again great numbers).  Considering these numbers this tells me that pricing was great and time to sell was good for the 2nd quarter of 2010.

Now, let's look at this year's 2nd quarter, 2011.

2011 average SOLD price was much higher at $375,699 so seller's are actually getting more cash for their house.  But the sales price to list price was at 94% and the sales price to the original list price was at 92%.  The average days on market was 286.  What does all of this mean?  That seller's are listing their homes at a higher price point and having to make reductions or accept offers that are lower than what they would normally of had to accept.

What does this tell us in the current climate of the market for Garden Ridge, Texas?  That listing your house at the "market price" means shorter time on the market, not as many price reductions and less wear and tear on the Seller for showings.

Thinking about putting your house up for sale?  Call me I would love to run the stats on your neighborhood!