http://CBStagecoach.com/blog/archive_202108/sort_entrydatetime-desc/ Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, REALTORS® (CBDHR) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021-2022 Dr. Herbert E. Harper, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund. CBDHR has a fiercely loyal connection to each of the Central Texas communities we serve. The agents and staff here take great pride in the wide range of community non-profits and charitable efforts in which we participate.The Dr. Herbert E. Harper, Jr. Memorial Scholarships Fund is intended to support individuals in their continued undergraduate and graduate education. This year, six scholarships have been awarded.In no particular order, we proudly congratulate:·      Elliot Brandsma·      Joshua Heinsohn·      Samantha Schwetlech·      Caleb Harris·      Zion Clarke·      Chelsea LopezAbout the Dr. Herbert E. Harper, Jr. Memorial Scholarships FundOur company-funded scholarship is an area where CBDHR happily invests back into the community through higher education. The Dr. Herbert E. Harper, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund is an annual scholarship created in honor of Dr. Herbert E. Harper, Jr., the late husband of our founder and CEO, D’Ann Harper. Herb, as he was more commonly known, was passionate about learning. He served as an educator for 33 years and was dedicated to the idea everyone should have the opportunity to pursue a higher education. With his personal legacy in mind, The Harper family generously awards six scholarships totaling $25,000 each year to individuals wishing to further their education. We want to take this opportunity to commend each of the 2020 Dr. Herbert E. Harper, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund recipients. Aligned with CBDHR’s founding beliefs – family, trust, and life-long learning – these scholarships are intended to assist students pursuing their dreams for the future. About our CompanyAn iconic Central Texas Broker, Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, REALTORS® (CBDHR) was established in 1986 and has since grown to include eight offices and 450+ agents. CBDHR has a talented team of agents specializing in residential real estate, commercial and investment properties, an established Farm and Ranch Division, a Property Management Department dedicated to providing high-quality services, and an award-winning Relocation Team. http://CBStagecoach.com/blog/1293/the-dr-herbert-e-harper-jr-memorial-scholarship-fund/ Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:02:27 -0600 In the current hot real estate market, 14th Street Capital sought out advice from top brokers all over Texas to best advise buyers. Our very own Leesa Harper Rispoli weighed in, here's what she had to say:To check out the full article, visit https://14thstreetcapital.com/blog/texas-brokers-advice-buyers-and-sellers/. My advice to buyers…Be patient!!  Don’t have “buyer’s remorse”.  New inventory is coming onto the market daily.  Builders are releasing new lots and this helps availability and gives the buyer more choices.  However the buyer must be ready to put in an offer.  And their offer should be the best they can afford.  With today’s market buyers are usually not asked for best and final offer.  The buyer usually will get strong offers and will begin to negotiate one of the offers.  Having a cut off time for receiving offers is common as well.  So buyers should take pictures and good notes on all of the properties they are shown and decide quickly when they see a property they really like.  Buyers must understand they will not find a property that has 100% of their wish list items.My advice to investors are ….CASH is KING.  Working with professional full time sales agent is a MUST.  In today’s market investors can not risk working with a sales agent that is not versed in the trends and movement in our fast paced market.My advice for sellers…Sellers need to select a professional real estate sales agent that can get them across the finish line….SOLD and CLOSED.  They should evaluate sales agents by their online reviews , marketing plan and the agent’s list to sold ratio.  Sales agents should be able to help the seller navigate our fast and tight market and explain the worthiness of offers.  The highest offer may not be the best offer.  This means sellers need to understand they are usually selling their home at a premium price.  They should not be greedy and price their home way over the value.  Buyers today are smart.  They understand they are paying a premium but they are not STUPID.  They are not just throwing money at an offer that is not somewhat reasonable. http://CBStagecoach.com/blog/1289/leesa-harper-rispoli’s-featured-response-to-the-publisher-brokers’-round-up!/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:23:40 -0600