cheryljohns

interesting. i heard that there are homes in the woodlands (plural) that realtors have had buyers the same day they went on the market. i saw a quarterly report of home sales in 77380 with homes under 150k selling within 45 days (with shrinking inventory). hopefully sales will outpace new construction. any haif realtors with input on the woodlands' real estate .......state?

Yes, it's even creeping down to Champions. As soon as we see a house that the buyer likes - I try and contact the listing agent to let them know we are interested - just to possibly slow down negotiations with another party. Then we keep looking for a back-up, just in case.

I think they are worth it - if the company is a good one. My clients have all had good things to say about Old Republic - mixed on AHS and Best - bad enough on Allied that I no longer give out their brochure. Plus, Old Republic mails me a postcard everytime one of my clients utilize them, showing what the real cost of service was to Old Republic vs. the $60 service call the client paid. I personally have Allied and have not had a problem, but I don't know if I have been lucky (yes, I have used them 3 times in 4 years) or if they knew I was a realtor. The first year is usually paid by the seller (written into the contract). Subsequent years are up to you. Old Republic is $350 vs. some that are as low as $280. The second year runs about $50 more. Plus, always get the upgrade concerning the AC for $50 on that first year.