First off, Sharon insisted that we get the house appraised and provided us with her so-called excellent appraiser "James Moore". Don't go with him either. He was supposed to look into many homes in the area and consider the increase in home prices, etc. but he did none of that. Instead, he took six days to get back to us, told me on the phone that he had completed the appraisal within a few hours and called us past 9:00 p.m. the night before we wanted to list the house. He compared our home to ones in the same neighborhood only and did not consider any of our upgrades and energy efficiencies. The homes he compared were sold over 3 months ago or longer. He also sized it much smaller than our original appraiser had done. When I told Sharon what he came up with, not only did she tell me to go with his sizing (which is ridiculous) but she also said that we should price it at what he said or LOWER! That was crazy and for some reason, we bought it. We went slightly higher and that was not enough. She was obviously dying for us to make a quick sale and didn't want to do any work to get the money. I will describe more later as to the poor experience but in the meantime, another house in our small neighborhood sold for over $20/sq. ft more than ours and was not upgraded as ours was. Their bathroom was remodeled but nothing else was. We remodeled all bathrooms and kitchen, had travertine floor and hand-scraped wood floors, new landscaping, 16 Seer A/Cs, radiant barriers, and more. We had architectural features including the alcove for our wood-burning stove. I figure that we lost over $100,000 due to her tactics and the way she bullied us. I have been suffering for over a month in depression because of this. More details. The house was supposed to be listed on Thursday and I saw no evidence of it other than on her website. On Friday, I asked questions as to where the listings were online and was told it would take time. Finally, Sharon told me that it was on MLS and Realtor.com. I looked and it wasn't there. I sent an email to her and her staff and finally got a reply. Apparently, one of them forgot to check the box to post it to the internet. So it didn't get published to the two sites until Friday afternoon. We didn't have anyone call on Saturday but we did have two showings on Sunday. The people that saw it told her they would offer us something that night - we got the message just after their appointment viewing time ended. They offered us less money and Sharon told me that we should accept it. We counter-offered and she sounded very annoyed and didn't agree. Of course, they accepted it. We should have never priced it so low. What amazes me is that I see here that she is selling another home in Coppell for $175/sq. ft. She could have done that with us and allowed us to not lose money on our home. We told her that it was a sellers' market, that prices were rising, that homes were scarce and that we had lots of time. None of that worked - she insisted that we should price the home so that the banks would accept it based on other homes. That was all garbage. Obviously, banks are providing mortgages for higher-priced homes; and she's selling one of those homes (actually, I had seen on her site at that time that she was selling another for over $170/sq.ft). I don't know why she argued with us and coerced us to lose money. We spent over $200,000 on the home within the last five years (we lived it in less than five years) and we barely got that money back. Plus we had to pay the realtor fees, etc. out of our own pocket. Looking back, she must have just wanted the money quickly and not have to do any work. Her behavior is unethical. I had read a review about her on Yelp prior to choosing her and made the mistake of not considering it. The person had the same bad experience. She bullied him and got away with it. Another thing - she never stood up for us. Every time the other agent requested something, she would just pass on the email. She never gave us advice, only sent us his requests. Let me say something else about her team. They don't communicate with each other. I had to tell them what to fix in the flyer they prepared of our home. They had stupid irrelevant info in there where there were lots of things that could sell the house. They even had a line "appraised at ___". I told them to take it out because there was obviously no appraisal value we wanted shown since it was so low. I spent time fixing the "features" list and sent it to them only to get back the same thing. The sign had not been put up until the last minute and neither was the lock-box. I had to tell them to do it. Sharon gave us a long sales pitch when we met her yet never gave us any references. She refers to how her listings get on all these sites, but when you look at the URLs, there are multiple repeats and the data is old - some sites don't even exist. Please trust me that Sharon does not have your best interest at heart. I suggest you go with someone who is at least nice and takes into consideration what you want. We fully regret ever hiring her. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/grapevine/team-hodnett-reviews-8805412.htm"},"position":6},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Signature Custom Home Painting","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jim W."},"reviewBody":"Not real great. The painters were good, but the prep on the surface was less than good. These guys came highly recommended and I had high expectations as the paint job seemed so much better than the peeling paint we had. I am more than certain I will be repainting this house in less than a year. Lots of promises about how when I complained of the undone prep work, I was told to just let them work and do their thing and that painting is a process and I would be happy. Well, I am not so happy. Also, they advertise a "senior discount," well, the only discount I got was a just barely acceptable job. The crew that did the work were good hard working men, but the management is way out of their league on handling the work they are doing."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/mckinney/signature-custom-home-painting-reviews-6565853.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Area Wide Services, Inc.","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"James G."},"reviewBody":"everything was done very professional. From beginning to end went flawless. From drilling the loops to the system installation every thing was kept clean and every detail was explained and went as planed. These guys are real professional and know their stuff. I am already saving money on my electric bill. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/corsicana/area-wide-services%2C-inc-reviews-5254638.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"SHARP MOVING CO","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"M S."},"reviewBody":"A \"Sharp\" Moving saved my move! They were wonderful! Let me explain... I had hired another moving company to pack and move me. They packed approximately 6 boxes and I figured out real quick that I needed to find a different company and quick! I called A \"Sharp\" Moving and luckily I was able to hire them and fire the other company. The owner met with me that same day at my house and gave me an estimate and we agreed to the price and they were able to start the job the next day. They were really good at packing and moving! They brought the right materials for packing (the other company didn't even bring the right boxes). They showed up 15 minutes early and got right to work. It was a long day of moving and packing but they never slowed down or quit working. They were worth every dollar! They put my belongings in storage and I will be hiring them to move my things out of storage once my new home is ready."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/pottsboro/sharp-moving-co-reviews-5872230.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Salon 424","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Betsy T."},"reviewBody":"Salon 424 is great. I go to Sheri Glitz. I knew a lady whose hair I liked, so I asked her where she had it done, and she told me to go there. I've had trouble in the past with hairdressers, but Sheri is really good. It's quite there, which is nice. It's not real noisy. The equipment and everything is nice. It's clean. Sheri always tries to do what you want her to do and always asks if you want it this way or that way when she's cutting. I had moved to the area and went to see her. I was nervous about seeing a new stylist, and she actually called up my old hair stylist in the area I used to live in and talked to him about what to do with my hair. She's thoughtful, kind of quiet and fast. She gets the job done. I'm really happy with her."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/unknown/salon-424-reviews-8209904.htm"},"position":10}]}
Real Estate Service reviews from real Angi homeowners in Plantersville, TX
We were living out of state and they went the extra step to make sure we could sell the property. They worked with another company, Waite Real Estate Professionals and they did an excellent job working together. Derek Waite was the person with Waite Real Estate Professionals. They even met...
Charles M.
4.0
01/2016
They did a great job. They sprayed under the house, another bid I had received they would not spray under the house. This was the reason I choose Spraytastic. Brian was real helpful and answered all my questions.
Not real great. The painters were good, but the prep on the surface was less than good. These guys came highly recommended and I had high expectations as the paint job seemed so much better than the peeling paint we had. I am more than certain I will be repainting this house in less than a...
With over 33 years of experience, North Star Realty provides professional high-quality appraisals and exceptional customer service. I service the greater Houston area. I provide residential real estate appraisal/valuation services for purposes of divorce, estate, to assist in challenging Ad Valorem property taxes, marketing/listing, purchase/investment, repairs and improvements, and other purposes NOT related to getting a mortgage from a lender unless the lender/loan officer has EXPRESSLY STATED you can pick an appraiser of your own choosing. Mortgage lenders will typically order their own appraisals, on your behalf. Please be specific about your appraisal needs. Appraisal Fees can vary depending on factors such as property size, land area and/or assignment complexities. I'm also a real estate broker and a Realtor® and can provide services as a buyer's agent for purchasing properties, or for listing properties for sale when NOT acting in the capacity of a real estate appraiser.
"Very professional"
Don F on February 2019
With over 33 years of experience, North Star Realty provides professional high-quality appraisals and exceptional customer service. I service the greater Houston area. I provide residential real estate appraisal/valuation services for purposes of divorce, estate, to assist in challenging Ad Valorem property taxes, marketing/listing, purchase/investment, repairs and improvements, and other purposes NOT related to getting a mortgage from a lender unless the lender/loan officer has EXPRESSLY STATED you can pick an appraiser of your own choosing. Mortgage lenders will typically order their own appraisals, on your behalf. Please be specific about your appraisal needs. Appraisal Fees can vary depending on factors such as property size, land area and/or assignment complexities. I'm also a real estate broker and a Realtor® and can provide services as a buyer's agent for purchasing properties, or for listing properties for sale when NOT acting in the capacity of a real estate appraiser.
"A house is made with walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams." Manufactured & Modular Home Sales assists home buyers looking for a custom modular, or single, double, triple or quad wide mobile home in the states of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Leann is an exclusive agent of Palm Harbor Homes and can help you find a move-in ready home in an exclusive community, trade your old manufactured home for an upgraded energy efficient model or help you in building a brand new home with custom floor plan layout, materials, fixtures and amenities to best meet your needs. Leann is fully certified (RBI#37083) and has a decade of home sales experience that she is ready to put to work for you. She knows the ins and outs of the local manufactured and modular housing market and can answer all your questions! Buying a home doesnt have to be difficult or complex. Manufactured & Modular Home Sales can guide you throughout the home buying process from funding and finding the perfect home (or obtaining the right land and home, construction, permits and land development if applicable) to closing. We can walk you through fully furnished new home models and outline all available options to create your dream home. With so many manufactured and modular home floor plans and homes to choose from, we are certain we can help you find the ideal home to fit your lifestyle. Call us to help you get started on your home buying journey today!
"A house is made with walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams." Manufactured & Modular Home Sales assists home buyers looking for a custom modular, or single, double, triple or quad wide mobile home in the states of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Leann is an exclusive agent of Palm Harbor Homes and can help you find a move-in ready home in an exclusive community, trade your old manufactured home for an upgraded energy efficient model or help you in building a brand new home with custom floor plan layout, materials, fixtures and amenities to best meet your needs. Leann is fully certified (RBI#37083) and has a decade of home sales experience that she is ready to put to work for you. She knows the ins and outs of the local manufactured and modular housing market and can answer all your questions! Buying a home doesnt have to be difficult or complex. Manufactured & Modular Home Sales can guide you throughout the home buying process from funding and finding the perfect home (or obtaining the right land and home, construction, permits and land development if applicable) to closing. We can walk you through fully furnished new home models and outline all available options to create your dream home. With so many manufactured and modular home floor plans and homes to choose from, we are certain we can help you find the ideal home to fit your lifestyle. Call us to help you get started on your home buying journey today!
Finding and buying your dream home can be fun and enjoyable when you have the right partner! Torchia Home Sales helps home buyers looking for a custom modular or mobile home in the great state of Texas have a great home purchasing experience. Our Senior Sales Manager Susan, is an exclusive agent of Palm Harbor Homes and can help you find a move-in ready home in a desirable community, trade your old manufactured home for an upgraded energy efficient model or assist you in building a brand new home with custom floor plan layout, amenities, materials and fixtures, to best suit your needs. Susan has many years of home sales experience and is fully certified (License# 47441 and RBI# 34938). Buying a home doesnt have to be stressful and boring! Torchia Home Sales is here to guide you through the home buying process in a fun and exciting way, from funding and finding the right home (or locating the right land and home, construction, permits and land development if applicable) to closing. We can show you fully furnished new home models and outline all the available options to curate the perfect home for you and your family. With a wide range of manufactured and modular home floor plans and homes to choose from, we are certain we can help you find the dream home you have been searching for. Call us to help you get started on your home buying adventure today!
Finding and buying your dream home can be fun and enjoyable when you have the right partner! Torchia Home Sales helps home buyers looking for a custom modular or mobile home in the great state of Texas have a great home purchasing experience. Our Senior Sales Manager Susan, is an exclusive agent of Palm Harbor Homes and can help you find a move-in ready home in a desirable community, trade your old manufactured home for an upgraded energy efficient model or assist you in building a brand new home with custom floor plan layout, amenities, materials and fixtures, to best suit your needs. Susan has many years of home sales experience and is fully certified (License# 47441 and RBI# 34938). Buying a home doesnt have to be stressful and boring! Torchia Home Sales is here to guide you through the home buying process in a fun and exciting way, from funding and finding the right home (or locating the right land and home, construction, permits and land development if applicable) to closing. We can show you fully furnished new home models and outline all the available options to curate the perfect home for you and your family. With a wide range of manufactured and modular home floor plans and homes to choose from, we are certain we can help you find the dream home you have been searching for. Call us to help you get started on your home buying adventure today!
www.PowerActFinancial.com Our firm has developed a countless of financial solutions aimed at addressing the need for financial stability. We've scoured the gamut to come up with parts for every aspect of the financial jigsaw. From improving your credit score to preserving your identity, securing your possessions, and planning for a secure financial future, we've got you covered. With honesty, we stand by our services. At Power Act Financial, your success is within reach, whether you're looking for assistance with your own financial situation or want to explore a boundless business opportunity. As a Financial Services Specialist, I help to deliver the most comprehensive financial opportunities possible. We try to reduce the stress of financial uncertainty while building a plan of action and peace of mind for the future, with a focus on financial literacy and education that provides a unique and individualized experience.
www.PowerActFinancial.com Our firm has developed a countless of financial solutions aimed at addressing the need for financial stability. We've scoured the gamut to come up with parts for every aspect of the financial jigsaw. From improving your credit score to preserving your identity, securing your possessions, and planning for a secure financial future, we've got you covered. With honesty, we stand by our services. At Power Act Financial, your success is within reach, whether you're looking for assistance with your own financial situation or want to explore a boundless business opportunity. As a Financial Services Specialist, I help to deliver the most comprehensive financial opportunities possible. We try to reduce the stress of financial uncertainty while building a plan of action and peace of mind for the future, with a focus on financial literacy and education that provides a unique and individualized experience.
I specialize in making housing easy! From first time buyers, secondary housing, investments, and upgrades (trade-ins), I cover it all. I work directly with over 10 lenders so no matter your situation I have a program for you. From starter homes to affordable luxury, I have a house for every budget. I pride myself in using full disclosure pricing, no surprises and no gimmicks! I don't just tell you what is included, I also tell you what is not. This ensures a smooth process for all parties. I service the entire state of Texas and offer free consultations & pre-approvals. My goal is to help as many people that I can into a home while getting a great deal on the house itself and the financing. Let me get you your "yes", today!
"She was very pleasant. Dressed professionally. She definitely knows her homes. Full of information! A great help. Thank you Terra!"
Michelle G on November 2020
I specialize in making housing easy! From first time buyers, secondary housing, investments, and upgrades (trade-ins), I cover it all. I work directly with over 10 lenders so no matter your situation I have a program for you. From starter homes to affordable luxury, I have a house for every budget. I pride myself in using full disclosure pricing, no surprises and no gimmicks! I don't just tell you what is included, I also tell you what is not. This ensures a smooth process for all parties. I service the entire state of Texas and offer free consultations & pre-approvals. My goal is to help as many people that I can into a home while getting a great deal on the house itself and the financing. Let me get you your "yes", today!
"She was very pleasant. Dressed professionally. She definitely knows her homes. Full of information! A great help. Thank you Terra!"
Onward Home Buyers, creates win-win solutions for homeowners in tough situations, not just Onward Home Buyers. Our goal is to provide a real practical solution for homeowners. If you want to sell your house...we're ready to give you a fair offer today and close when you're ready! We're not your typical "We Buy Homes" company, we're solution providers - first and entrepreneurs - second.
Onward Home Buyers, creates win-win solutions for homeowners in tough situations, not just Onward Home Buyers. Our goal is to provide a real practical solution for homeowners. If you want to sell your house...we're ready to give you a fair offer today and close when you're ready! We're not your typical "We Buy Homes" company, we're solution providers - first and entrepreneurs - second.
The Texas Home Queen Group is an innovative real estate agent duo who prides themselves on providing a one of a kind, royal real estate experience. Jess & TJ genuinely care about their clients and go the extra mile to ensure their clients needs using their expertise, persistence and outside of the box thinking. You need real estate agents who will fight fearlessly for your needs in a real estate transaction, and that's exactly what Jess and TJ will do.
The Texas Home Queen Group is an innovative real estate agent duo who prides themselves on providing a one of a kind, royal real estate experience. Jess & TJ genuinely care about their clients and go the extra mile to ensure their clients needs using their expertise, persistence and outside of the box thinking. You need real estate agents who will fight fearlessly for your needs in a real estate transaction, and that's exactly what Jess and TJ will do.
We are a property management business that specializes in the management of single-family homes, townhomes, and duplexes. With over 23-years of property management and investment experience, we are Houston's premier property management company. We are a family-owned and operated business that treats all managed homes as if they were our own.
"We recently worked with both Niki and Mark looking to buy a house. My wife and I had just moved back to Spring from Scotland after a few years abroad. We actually accidentally found Niki but definitely glad we did. Niki listened to us, what we were looking and responded with several properties that were what we wanted to see. We often had to bring our kids along to viewing and Niki was not only patient with us but also with the kids as well. So much so, every time we see a white car near a house; our daughter asks if we are seeing Niki. Niki was knowledgable about the areas we were looking as well as very observant; pointing out several issues with houses that we had not noticed. Her research was done before each visit and she could answer most if not all of our questions. As we struggled to find something we loved, Niki suggested moving out of our comfort zone and proposed some new builds....we found the house that became our home. This is where Mark became involved as we stumbled through the loan and closing process with the builder. Both he and Niki were extremely responsive to our concerns and Mark even attended our closing along with Niki to make sure there were no surprises. Can’t recommend them both enough; knowledgable and likeable people who if you do get the chance to work with them you should!"
Michelle D on October 2019
We are a property management business that specializes in the management of single-family homes, townhomes, and duplexes. With over 23-years of property management and investment experience, we are Houston's premier property management company. We are a family-owned and operated business that treats all managed homes as if they were our own.
"We recently worked with both Niki and Mark looking to buy a house. My wife and I had just moved back to Spring from Scotland after a few years abroad. We actually accidentally found Niki but definitely glad we did. Niki listened to us, what we were looking and responded with several properties that were what we wanted to see. We often had to bring our kids along to viewing and Niki was not only patient with us but also with the kids as well. So much so, every time we see a white car near a house; our daughter asks if we are seeing Niki. Niki was knowledgable about the areas we were looking as well as very observant; pointing out several issues with houses that we had not noticed. Her research was done before each visit and she could answer most if not all of our questions. As we struggled to find something we loved, Niki suggested moving out of our comfort zone and proposed some new builds....we found the house that became our home. This is where Mark became involved as we stumbled through the loan and closing process with the builder. Both he and Niki were extremely responsive to our concerns and Mark even attended our closing along with Niki to make sure there were no surprises. Can’t recommend them both enough; knowledgable and likeable people who if you do get the chance to work with them you should!"
FAQs for real estate service projects in Plantersville, TX
Yes, hiring a real estate agent is worth it. Many homeowners make the mistake of trying to sell their homes by themselves, thinking that they’ll save money on the commission, but what they save on the commission, they very often pay for in frustration and concessions on the sale price. Hiring a real estate agent to handle the sale of your home not only makes the process far easier and takes the burden off of you, but most homeowners get more for their homes when going through an agent because of the marketing and salesmanship they bring to the table.
Real estate agents work on commission, so the cost of hiring an agent will depend on the cost of the home you’re buying or selling. The listing contract should include information about the commission for both agents, which is usually 6 percent of the sale price in total or 3 percent per side. With an average national home value of around $440,000, the typical commission per agent is $13,200. However, you won’t pay this total out of pocket. Instead, the commission comes out of the sale price of the property.
Interviewing real estate agents is the best way to find the right person for the job. Consider asking the following questions to find the best agent for you:
How will you show my property?
Will you do open houses to market my home?
How will you handle dual agency (representing the buyer and you as the seller)?
Should I make repairs to my home before listing?
Will you get professional photos taken of my home?
What is the best price you think we can get for my property?
How long do you expect the sale to take?
You don’t legally need a real estate agent as a buyer, as you can represent yourself, but you should always hire an agent as a home buyer. A professional real estate agent will have access to local MLS services to find homes that meet your criteria and needs, can connect you with other professionals—like a mortgage broker and real estate attorney—you’ll need for the purchase, and can often negotiate a better price for your home to help save you money. Plus, as the buyer, your agent’s commission comes from the seller’s proceeds from the sale of the home.
The Plantersville, TX homeowners’ guide to real estate services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.