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7 08, 2014

CENTURY 21 brand ranked “Highest Overall Satisfaction for First-Time and Repeat Home Buyers and Sellers

By Realty Partners|2017-03-13T15:54:53-05:00August 7th, 2014|CENTURY 21, News|Comments Off on CENTURY 21 brand ranked “Highest Overall Satisfaction for First-Time and Repeat Home Buyers and Sellers

I’m sure by now you’ve heard the great news about CENTURY 21… We are the brand that has swept the 2014 J.D. Power Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction Study! Read all about it in the official press release below.

CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE SWEEPS J.D. POWER 2014 HOME BUYER/SELLER SATISFACTION STUDY

MADISON, N.J. (August 6, 2014) – CENTURY 21 Real Estate, the iconic brand with the world’s largest real estate franchise sales organization, announced that it has been ranked highest in overall customer satisfaction by the J.D. Power 2014 Home Buyer/Seller Satisfaction StudySM, released today. Specifically, CENTURY 21® Real Estate swept the awards by receiving the highest ranking among national real estate companies across all four customer satisfaction segments in the study, including: First-Time Home-Buyer Satisfaction, Repeat Home-Buyer Satisfaction, First-Time Home-Seller Satisfaction and Repeat Home-Seller Satisfaction.

“CENTURY 21 sales professionals understand that real estate is about developing relationships and building trust with their customers. Customer satisfaction is at the core of everything that they do each and every day,” said Rick Davidson, president and chief executive officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “Our brand reputation is earned and measured with every customer interaction, and these J.D. Power results showcase the quality of our franchise broker network and their affiliated sales professionals.”

The study, now in its seventh year, measures customer satisfaction among first-time and repeat home buyers and sellers with the nation’s largest real estate companies. Overall satisfaction is measured across four factors of the home-buying experience: agent/salesperson; real estate office; closing process; and variety of […]

10 02, 2014

The Following Is Based On A True Feeling

By Realty Partners|2017-03-13T15:54:53-05:00February 10th, 2014|CENTURY 21|Comments Off on The Following Is Based On A True Feeling

As the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia are getting underway, CENTURY 21 Real Estate LLC is debuting the newest SMARTER. BOLDER. FASTER. television ads starring our greatest asset: the relationships we have with our clients. These ads will run throughout the games, but will be especially prominent during the bobsled competition. No wonder, since Century 21 is the official real estate company of the USA Bobsled and Skeleton Federation. The TV spots highlight the fantastic relationships we build with our clients and as visual metaphors feature a Zen garden, a field of puppies, and crowdsurfing. Don’t take our word for it though, take a look for yourself.

26 01, 2014

2013 Record Year for Houston Area Home Sales

By Realty Partners|2017-03-13T15:54:53-05:00January 26th, 2014|News|Comments Off on 2013 Record Year for Houston Area Home Sales

It is no secret that Houston’s economy just keeps pumping, throughout the region both transplants and locals are discovering that buying a home makes sense. Understandably, housing supply has been extremely tight throughout the year. All this growth has driven single-family home sales in the Houston area to the lowest recorded inventory levels. Ever. According to the latest Houston Association of Realtors monthly report, single-family home sales hit a record 73,232 closings in 2013, up an astounding 17.4% over 2012 (itself a very active year). Here’s a look at some statistical highlights from 2013:

The Houston Area recorded 86,000 new jobs created, plenty of those new workers seem to have bought houses.
The Houston Area median home price was $180,000 in 2013, up 9.4% over the previous year.
The Houston Area average home price was a record-setting $265,017, up 10.3% from the previous average of $240,326 a year ago.
Single-family home inventory hit a record low of 2.6 months, meaning that’s how long it would take for the Houston Area to sell every home listed given the current rate of sales. That’s less than the 3.7 months from 2012 and 5.8 months from 2011. A more “balanced” or “typical” market would usually hover around 6 months. This is absolutely a seller’s market.
Total volume of home sales jumped 30.2% to $20.89 billion dollars.

1 12, 2013

Clear to Close: 5 Steps to Streamline the Path to CTC

By Diane Lominac|2017-03-13T15:54:53-05:00December 1st, 2013|Advice|Comments Off on Clear to Close: 5 Steps to Streamline the Path to CTC

“Clear to Close!” Those words are great news for buyers (and their agents)! Clear to Close (CTC) means all conditions of your loan have been met and the loan underwriter has given his blessing to release instructions to the title company for the closing. If you’re buying a home and you’re purchasing the home through financing, this is your goal: clear to close. Sometimes, these three words come in advance and everyone just coasts through the process. More typical though, you may be waiting for the CTC until the 11th hour. This can be a high stress time for you as a buyer.

To help streamline the path to your CTC, follow these 5 easy steps.

Choose a lender who is a good communicator. How fast does your potential lender respond to your questions? Do you understand the answers that they provide?
Ask your lender to provide a step-by-step accounting of the loan approval process in addition to the required disclosures and good faith estimates. (If they cannot provide a list, be wary!)
Provide your lender all documents he or she requests as quickly as possible. Any time spent waiting on you will slow down the approval process. Don’t open any new accounts, close any existing accounts, or make any large purchases without consulting with your lender first.
Make a quick electronic copy of your documents before you send them to the lender. A paper copy is ok: a scanned copy is better. There […]

20 10, 2013

CENTURY 21 Launches New International Property Search

By Realty Partners|2017-03-13T15:54:53-05:00October 20th, 2013|CENTURY 21|Comments Off on CENTURY 21 Launches New International Property Search

International real estate grows in prominence and importance with every passing year. Several of our neighborhoods are attracting thriving communities of expats who live, work, and play in a world class metropolitan area. When you live in a region with an economy last measured at $442.4 billion, larger than Austria’s, South Africa’s, or the United Arab Emirate’s, you see a lot of folks from around the world coming to do business or settle down. This works in reverse as well, travel to any global metropolis from Sao Paulo to Shenzhen, and you will see Texans winning friends and influencing people. Texans in general have always welcomed opportunity no matter where in the world it comes knocking. This is why we are excited that CENTURY 21 has revamped and released an industry leading international real estate search. If you are looking to buy real estate in any one of over 71 countries where there is a CENTURY 21 System member, then let us connect you to them through our global referral network. Just want to see what’s on the market down in San Miguel Allende, Mexico? Now you can.

Here is what President and CEO of Century21 Real Estate LLC had to say about the new global real estate search portal.

“Property transactions today are occurring from country to country and continent to continent, through the development and launch of our global website, CENTURY 21 has positioned its over 102,000 sales professionals to collaborate, connect and engage buyers, sellers […]

1 10, 2013

My house is on the market! Ten Tips for staying “show ready”!

By Diane Lominac|2017-03-13T15:54:53-05:00October 1st, 2013|Advice|Comments Off on My house is on the market! Ten Tips for staying “show ready”!

Having your home on the market is a stressful time for even the most organized person. Keeping your home in a show-ready status at all times can be a challenge. There are many things you can do in advance to ease your stress level and make your home stand out. The amount of preparation you put into it before you list will definitely keep you ahead of the game, but what about everyday living?

Here are ten tried and true tips from some very clever sellers.

Keep a list of to-do tasks, and review it every night before bed.
Enlist the help of your kids. Make them responsible for making their beds, tidying the bathrooms, and putting away all toys and clothes.
Do you have pets? If so, vacuum and sweep daily. Also, keep the yard picked up after the pets and clean the litter box daily too.
Empty the dishwasher as soon as the dishes are clean. For those crazy days when it’s not all done and you have a last minute showing, throw the dirty dishes in the dishwasher.
Keep a couple of empty laundry baskets handy. When the call comes for a showing, dump everything you can’t find a place for in the baskets. Load up the baskets, the kids, and the pets in the car and take your messy house with you. When it’s time to return home, bring in the baskets and work from there.
If you […]

6 09, 2013

End of Summer Market Update: Montgomery County

By Realty Partners|2017-03-13T15:54:53-05:00September 6th, 2013|News|Comments Off on End of Summer Market Update: Montgomery County

See how the market is doing with our latest Montgomery County Residential Market Update. Click the link above to see a short video outlining the key market trends at the end of the summer. In case you are wondering, it’s been another white hot summer buying season here in Texas. Many buyers who waited have found fewer homes on the market and higher prices, despite mortgage rates creeping upwards after historic lows. If you would like a market video regarding your city or zip code, contact us and we will be glad to provide one.

15 08, 2013

David Hageman Earns National Luxury Home Designation

By Realty Partners|2017-03-13T15:54:53-05:00August 15th, 2013|Realty Partners|Comments Off on David Hageman Earns National Luxury Home Designation

The Woodlands, TX — David Hageman, real estate agent with Century21
Realty Partners in The Woodlands was recently awarded the Accredited Luxury Home
Specialist (ALHS) Designation from the Luxury Home Council.

The Accredited Luxury Home Specialist (ALHS) Logo is testimony to the agent’s training
and expertise in the luxury home marketplace. To display the ALHS logo and be accepted
into the Luxury Home Council, David successfully completed the Accredited Luxury Home
Specialist Course, represented a buyer or seller in at least two transactions where the
purchase price is at least twice the average sales price and David is in good standing
with the National Association of REALTORS®.

Luxury Home Council Members receive numerous benefits to assist in marketing and selling
upscale properties. Advantages of membership include access to the members only section
of LuxuryHomeCouncil.com and LuxuryHomesAndProperties.com to market luxury
listings, a subscription, to The Luxury Home Expert an online magazine, discounts on
products and services, and referral opportunities.

David Hageman joins an elite membership of top real estate agents throughout the United
States. Members must subscribe to a dedication like no others. They strive to provide
exceptional service to affluent clients through rigorous education focusing on the Luxury
Home Market and their understanding of the special demands of affluent buyers and sellers.

For more information contact David Hageman at 713-494-1402 or visit the Council website
at: LuxuryHomeCouncil.com

12 07, 2013

Just Listed: Spacious Lake Conroe Waterfront Home on 1.5 Acres

By Realty Partners|2013-07-12T15:08:44-05:00July 12th, 2013|Realty Partners|Comments Off on Just Listed: Spacious Lake Conroe Waterfront Home on 1.5 Acres

If you love the water, this is your opportunity. Just listed with CENTURY 21 Realty Partners, this waterfront home could be yours. This home was built to enjoy the lake in style and comfort. The property has over 166 feet of bulkhead and a spacious private dock with a 29 foot boat lift. Construction on this home was only completed in 2009, and was built with ample luxury and space. There are so many classy touches, take for example the travertine floors, coffered wood ceilings in the den, master bathroom walk-in shower, double vanity, a sunroom, granite countertops, cherry wood cabinetry, SS Kitchen-aid appliances, and too many more to list. In addition this home features storage everywhere, a three car garage, and a separate 1440 sq. ft. barn. Plenty of space for jetskis, boats, and all the other fun stuff that goes with living on the water.

If you would like to learn more or schedule a showing contact Patti Beaulier at 281.844.5404.

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30 05, 2013

Texas Economic Boom No Secret Even in UK

By Realty Partners|2017-03-13T15:54:53-05:00May 30th, 2013|News|Comments Off on Texas Economic Boom No Secret Even in UK

The most shared story on the UK website BBC News Magazine right now are the 10 reasons why so many people are moving to Texas. Apparently the good news about Texas is no secret even in Europe. Texas has 5 of the top 10 fastest growing cities in the United States by both absolute numbers and by percentage. Houston had the second largest population increase in absolute numbers according to the US Census with San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and Forth Worth also breaking into the top 10. In terms of percentage the fastest growing city in the USA was San Marcos with a nearly 5% increase. Number 10 on the list, and the fastest growing city in the Houston area was Conroe with a 4.01% year over year population increase. In terms of new arrivals, Texas led the nation with 210,590 last year, followed by North Carolina with 60,106 and Virginia with 40,844. All this good press is no surprise to us, we’ve already been sharing lots of the good news and facts regarding Texas in general and Houston in particular. If anyone in the UK does decide to pack up and move to Houston, they would be pleased to know that Houston has an office of the British Consulate General downtown on Louisiana Street. One of the many perks of living in a world-class city. Expect to see many more families moving into our neighborhoods.

Here are the 10 reasons, check out the BBC article to find the details […]