Close on a Deal - Donation to American Cancer Society

Hello All!

I've written before about volunteering and being involved in your community but today is a little different. My boyfriend has Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and has been fighting this cancer for the last couple of months with chemo. Last year he was sick a lot and misdiagnosed several times. This year we found out that he has cancer and he has done a great job of beating the disease. Click the link for more information about Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma from American Cancer Society.  

I'm currently involved with the New Caney Education Foundation and will donate to the foundation when I sell real estate. However, starting today, I will also donate to the American Cancer Society after each closing too.

I have had several family members that have had cancer and either passed away or been successful in beating the disease. I'm sure all of us can share several stories like that but I now see this disease everyday. I pray for those that are going through this experience and their families. The physical and emotional toll is very difficult for all.

So let's do this together! I appreciate your referrals or if you are thinking of moving let me. I will update my FB page with the donations. I know every dollar counts. So together let's donate to this great organization and help achieve your Real Estate dreams!

Have a great day!

~Tara Woolbright, Realtor, MRP 713-489-0507 or tara.woolbright@gmail.com or
www.tarawoolbright.com or @Tara.Woolbright.Realtor or pinterest.com/tarawoolbright

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Get your House Ready to Sell - Make Ready -Part 2

Hello all,

I hope you enjoyed my first blog in this two part series about how to get in the right mind-set to sell your house. So now that you have packed up your belongings and have your non-essential items packed and moved into storage, you are now ready to get the house ready. If you are not planning on moving within the next 4 to 6 weeks then you may want to think about some remodeling but IF you do want to move within a short time period then think about minor repairs that will help the house look more appealing.

Quick and relatively inexpensive ways to improve the your property:

1. Curb appeal - landscaping and paint
• Make sure the outside of the house looks good. The wood should be in good shape and a fresh coat of paint is on the house
• Keep the yard clean and mowed
• Put some bushes or flowers in the yard to brighten up the area
• No broken down cars in the driveway
• It is the small things that make a big difference and will draw people into the house
2. Clean the house
• You want the house to smell good and look fresh
• Carpets need to be cleaned but if they are in need of replacements then please replace them with neutral colors. If you can't afford replacing the carpet then clean it and you may have to offer a carpet allowance.
• Paint the walls - again a neutral
• Keep toys put up
• Bathrooms need to be clean with no mold
3. Upgrades --
• Appliance may not be super cheap but it could improve the look of the kitchen if the kitchen needs some work.
• You can also paint cabinets and upgrading counter tops can make a large improvement

These are a few things  I would recommend that can make your house look better and attractive to new buyers.

If you have additional questions then give me a call and we can discuss at 713-489-0507.

Just keep in mind that the goal is to sell your house and move on to your next chapter in life.

Have a great day!

~Tara Woolbright, Realtor, MRP 713-489-0507 or tara.woolbright@gmail.com or
www.tarawoolbright.com or @Tara.Woolbright.Realtor or pinterest.com/tarawoolbright

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Top Activities to do when getting ready to Sell Your Home in the Houston Area

Hello All,

It is that time of year! The kids are out of school, the days are getting hot and the housing market is ready to move people into their new house. So what to do if you are thinking of putting your house on the market? First, hire me and let me help guide you through the trenches!

Next, get the mindset that this is now NOT your house. It is going to be the house of the new owner. It is like your friends house and no longer have that emotional connection. This is one of the most important items you can do to get your house ready to sell. It does not matter if you like that tile or paint color or any other feature in your house because it is now the new owners house.

In addition, clean and de-clutter. START PACKING! Get a storage container like Pods and start moving in non-essential furniture into it. Remove religious and personal pictures from the wall and around the house. I know you are thinking "I'll just move the items into the garage" but then the new owner will not be able to how spacious the garage is and picture their vehicle inside their new garage. A good rule is if you have not used it in some time either donate it or trash it. All those clothes that you have not worn in a decade, it is time to donate them and make room for your new clothes that you will now have room for in Your new house. Old toys, pots and pans, tools that are broken that you thought you would fix, it is the time to donate or trash it.


After purging your house you will be ready to go to the "Make Ready" stage for your old house. That will be in next weeks blog so keep your eyes open.

Just keep in mind that the goal is to sell your house and move on to your next chapter in life.

Have a great day!

~Tara Woolbright, Realtor, MRP 713-489-0507 or tara.woolbright@gmail.com or
www.tarawoolbright.com or @Tara.Woolbright.Realtor or pinterest.com/tarawoolbright

#TaraWoolbright #DixieRealtyGroup #YourNeighborhoodRealtor  #thatRealEstateChick
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