Kristin Koonce is a results‑driven East Texas listing agent sellers trust to get top dollar for their home! #sellingetx
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Honestly, I just want to add value to the lives of others and serve them in a way that hopefully enriches their life for the better. Whether I am sharing helpful tips regarding real estate or sharing what God is up to in my personal life, I want this to be a safe place others can turn to. My hope is to take what I know or experience and present it in a way that’s meaningful and impactful.
What to Anticipate the Next Two Years in Real Estate
Buyers have been frustrated since last summer (2022) as interest rates have been more than double (if not more) than what they were a few years ago during the pandemic. As a real estate agent, it’s my job to be in the know so I can be a trusted resource for buyers and sellers in the real estate market. This isn’t something I take lightly! It’s extremely important to me that I lean in and stay up to date about what’s actually going on.
5 Tips for Sellers Who Are Moving
Are you planning on selling your home in the upcoming months or within the next year? Most folks don’t realize how much they’ve accumulated throughout the years until it comes time to sell. It can definitely be overwhelming! Here are 5 tips to help you downsize those possessions!
Home Loans, Home Insurance, and Appraisal Red Flags
Did you know there is certain criteria a home must meet in order to qualify for an FHA or VA loan? There are also various items that will make it hard for a buyer to get coverage on a home! In order to do my job as a real estate agent well, it’s important for me to know as much as I can about the different loan types AND home insurance! Specifically, what may disqualify a house. Why? Because this will help me better serve my clients as we begin the home buying process!
East Texas Real Estate Market Update (April 2023)
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked just in the past week about the real estate market. The truth is, this market is different and it’s continuing to shift. A lot of real estate agents are leaving the career because of this changing market but not this gal. I love what I do and I love being challenged! I’m continuing to remind myself that the market may change but God does not. I’m called to be faithful in the small things, do my job well, and to keep showing up!
3 Things to Consider Before Accepting an Offer on Your Home
There are several items to keep in mind when it comes to accepting an offer on your home. Unfortunately, at the end of the day, most folks only care about the dollar amount. However, as a real estate agent, it’s my job to help you weigh all factors prior to accepting an offer. The highest offer is not always the best offer! Depending on your situation, there may be several other factors you need to take into consideration first!
What to Do if You Think the Appraisal District Over-Assessed Your Home Value
If you think the appraisal district over-assessed your home value, hopefully this blog post will help you navigate what to do!
Why You Should Get a Home Inspection
During the pandemic, a lot of buyers were waiving. home inspections in order to stand out from other offers. While doing so does make your offer stronger and more appealing to the seller, it’s not in your best interest as the buyer who will soon be living in the house to waive the home inspection. As a real estate agent, this is NEVER something I recommend to my clients.
East Texas Real Estate Market Update (March 2023)
The “busy season” in real estate is typically from February 1st—July 4th so we are in full swing! There’s not as many buyers in the market as there have been in the past because interest rates are not what they were. However, that doesn’t mean it’s not a good time to buy.
How much money do I need to buy a house?
If you’re even somewhat thinking about beginning the home buying process, it’s important to understand closing costs! This is the amount you’ll be paying in cash on the day of closing. These fees are required to be paid in order for you to take ownership of the house!
Chicken Wire, Blisters, and Wounded Hearts
Have you ever been deeply wounded by someone you loved and who loved you? It really messes you up internally and you don’t quite know what to do with yourself after that, am I right?
Building new relationships becomes a struggle because we are terrified of getting hurt again. We begin reacting and responding in certain ways because we fear rejection. We fear being known and loved again because of where being known and loved got us—left with a broken heart and serious self-esteem issues.
East Texas Real Estate Market Update (Feb. 2023)
I typically send an email out with a market update but figured I’d include that information here as well. I want you to always feel like you have someone to turn to for trusted, reliable information! Especially when it comes to real estate. I want you to be in the loop so you know whether or not it’s a good time for you to buy/sell property.
Why You Shouldn’t Overprice Your Home
I hear a lot of folks say they’re not in a hurry to sell their home and they want to list it higher than the market says it’s worth. To those folks, I would say this:
If you’re not needing or truly wanting to sell your house, don’t sell right now because otherwise you won’t be motivated to do what needs to be done in order to sell your home.
What is the Home Buying Process?
Did you know there’s a lot that goes into the home buying process? It’s more than just waking up one day and decided you’re ready to buy a home.
6 Things to Consider When Buying a Home
There’s a lot to take into consideration when it comes to buying a home, especially if you’re moving to a new city.
What NOT to Do When Applying for a Loan
When it comes to the home buying process, the first thing you’ll hear realtors ask (if they’re doing their job correctly) is whether or not you’ve been pre-qualified.
St. Augustine Grass & Surface-Level Faith
This blog post is a little bit about church, and a whole lot about faith. Proceed with caution as I dive in & share my experience as a lover of Jesus who is not involved in a church & hasn’t been for 4 years.
Storage Room Blinds & Sanctification
As I was unscrewing the blinds in my storage room, I found myself near tears thinking about God & his love for me & for you.
Tangled Hair & Tangled Hearts
I somehow convinced my niece to let me brush her hair the other night. I put Mirror, Mirror on the TV and then had her sit in my lap on the couch. As I sat behind her and watched her tiny shoulders rise each time the bristles got caught in a knot, head tucked in tight to protect herself from more pain, I found myself thinking about the journey towards sanctification.
Dirty Shoes, Puddles, and Being With Others Who Are Struggling
God used dirty shoes and puddles as a metaphor to remind me what it looks like to be with others who are struggling on their journey.
A Few Thoughts Re: 1 Thessalonians
I just finished reading/studying 1 Thessalonians and find myself challenged and encouraged as I think about Paul’s writing and how it relates to both work and my everyday life.