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Local Realtor sues weathermen for continued inclement weather.

7th May 2019 | Comments Off

Local Realtor, Norman Frenk, sued weathermen at local Houston area channels 11 & 13 and those at The Weather Channel for what Frenk indicated was “continued inclement weather”. “We didn’t sign up for this here in Houston. It’s supposed to be sunny and hot! If we wanted continued rain, we would move to Oregon or somewhere with a rainforest. I am sick and tired of this, and the weather people better get it right this week. I have enough to do in selling homes without having to take on the weather too.” It has been raining on and off for
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Home Flipping 101..

4th March 2019 | Comments Off

There have been a LOT of shows on TV about home flipping and investors are calling me out of the woodwork to buy flip homes. My word of advice to investors: Call The Frenk Team! Flipping a home is not easy and not for the faint of heart. From dirt to dust to termites, bedbugs, fleas, plumbing issues, HVAC costs – not to mention foundations and roofing there is never a lack of surprise (which shouldn’t be a surprise anymore!) when you start digging in to these homes. What makes The Frenk Team knowledgeable about flipping? Every team member is
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Don’t Let THIS happen to YOUR home!

3rd March 2019 | Comments Off

Listing your home is a business decision – not a personal one. These photos prove that you need a professional – not a “friend”. As a professional real estate photographer and successful Realtor, I am always struck by the number of listings with poor marketing. The single most important item on any real estate advertisement will be the photograph(s), yet many Realtors do not invest in a good quality camera or a photographer.I have seen photos with toilets open, people sitting on couches, dim lighting, over-exposure, photos of themselves in mirrors, unstaged homes and poorly executed photo layout. These photos
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The Frenk Team is #1 in Clear Lake, Friendswood, League City & Beyond!

10th August 2018 | Comments Off

Great News! The Frenk Team is the #1 Real Estate Team at the #1 Real Estate Company in the Bay Area! (and #3 across the entire Houston Metro!) We have also been named as a top 25 Team by the Houston Business Journal 3 years in a row – and that’s no small feat, as we are a small team competing with much larger teams! We are consistently the top Team and producers for our office month after month after month! Why is that? Availability. We answer the phone, e-mail or however you may contact us – and we do
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Staging your home to Sell in Summer!

10th July 2018 | Comments Off

Any home stager will tell you that “staging is staging” and the principals remain the same throughout the year—keep things clean, clutter free and colorful. But that doesn’t each season comes without its own brand of staging magic. For summer, there are a number of things you can do both inside and outside to take advantage of the beautiful weather. Barb Schwarz, creator of Homes Staging® and CEO of Stagedhomes.com, suggests adding splashes of color to your porch with potted flowers. She favors larger pots placed on each side of the front door bearing tulips or daisies with greenery in
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2521 Loganberry Circle – Seabrook, Tx

27th July 2017 | Comments Off

Exciting Geodesic dome home in seabrook, tx
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Home Staging Should Include the Male Perspective

20th March 2017 | 1 Comment

Professional home stagers consult with homeowners on ways to sell their homes quickly and for the most money possible, but often lost in the design process is the fact that men are involved in buying decisions as well. When having your home staged, it’s important to remember to appeal to both sexes and do some things that will pique a man’s interest just as much as a woman’s. Professional stagers take into account buyer demographics, buying psychology, and utilize design elements in planning out the rooms and space and the use of lighting and its effect on the space. Don’t
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Why YOUR home did not sell….

5th January 2017 | Comments Off

75%+ agents do NOT give homeowners the guidance with regards to how the property should look in comparison to the competition and 50% of those that do have little knowledge about design and how to make a home stand out in the crowd. That would leave approximately 12.5% of the agents that not only give the homeowners advice as to how to ensure their home stands out, but also give the correct advice.
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Will my Home Sale close on Schedule?

14th August 2015 | Comments Off

That’s the million dollar question these days. Everyone needs to schedule their move. Sellers have to have the movers and buyers have to have their funds to close. What happens when the bank can’t get the papers done or there are still conditions to be met? Closing is delayed. And how many closings are delayed? Actually, in the real world, about 50% to 60% of the loans close on time. Others may be a day late, a week late or even several weeks late. Who is responsible for charges incurred if a buyer does not close on the home on
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Short Sale Guidelines are Making a Difference

19th January 2012 | Comments Off

The theory behind short sales seems simple enough: If a homeowner owes more money on a house than the house can sell for, and the homeowner is struggling to pay the mortgage, the lender will allow the house to be sold for less than is owed. For obvious reasons, lenders are not big fans of short sales and often make it a complicated process. In April 2010, The Home Affordable Alternatives Program (HAFA) released new guidelines designed to streamline the short-sale process and allow more delinquent homeowners to sell their homes and move on with their lives. In its first
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