By Bill Petrey, Realtor 
The biggest mistake buyers and sellers make when hiring a Realtor is that they do not do their homework before hiring a real estate agent. They end up with a house that sits on the market longer, sells for a lower price, and the time spent dealing with that agent is a nightmare. AgentHarvest helps minimize the chance of these things happening by finding agents in your area that are currently selling houses like yours, in your neighborhood, for you to interview. We don’t make you sign contracts and you are not obligated to use any of the agents we connect you with. So basically AgentHarvest is a free service requiring no obligations on your part. Here’s what our customers have to say about our agent finder services.
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By Bill Petrey, Realtor 
When comparing one house to another, the statistic that’s often used is price per square foot. Unfortunately, using price per square foot doesn’t paint an adequate picture when comparing houses. It can often be misleading and doesn’t take other factors into consideration. You can’t make generalizations like that when comparing unique houses.
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By Bill Petrey, Realtor 
Learn how to tell if a neighborhood is increasing in value or is in a state of decline. There are several subtle clues you can spot to show which direction a neighborhood is headed. If you know what you’re looking for, you can see the signs and avoid buying a house in a declining area. If you aren’t able to spot the neighborhood’s flaws, an experienced real estate agent can help.
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By Bill Petrey, Realtor 
It’s not too hard to find neighborhoods where home prices don’t fall. It’s important to find highly desirable neighborhoods that maintain or increase in value have a few characteristics in common.
A well-established neighborhood close to a city Homes priced slightly above the median home price Has few, if any foreclosures Has long-term neighbors that
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By Bill Petrey, Realtor 
Don’t know what a CLUE report is? Too bad because not knowing could cost you when buying a home. A CLUE report is basically a historical report that shows insurance claims filed against that house. A bad CLUE report could reveal that insuring your house may be either more expensive or impossible due to the amount of claims. It’s important to always ask for a copy of the CLUE report when buying a house. Remember, the CLUE report stays with the house so claims made by the previous owner will show up on your report. That’s why it’s important to know.
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By Bill Petrey, Realtor 
Did you know you can fire your real estate agent or Realtor? It’s not like firing an employee, you really don’t need a good excuse other than you want to and as long as both parties agree to all terms and sign the agreement then you’re golden. However, you really should have a good reason for firing your agent. In Texas, you can terminate a listing agreement or buyer’s representation agreement with your agent by using one of two forms. One form terminates buyer representation agreements and the second terminates a listing agreement.
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