This beautiful Smithville Texas Estate boasts a stunning 5000 sq ft main home, landscaped yard and a large custom pool with a water-feature.

Also located on the expansive 42 acres is 2 separate 3 BR/2BA guest houses and a 1BR/1BA caretaker’s house. It has two wells and an irrigation system to water your own vineyards and orange tree orchard.

Fish from the huge well-fed pond with a bridge and a dock. Relax in the peaceful landscaped courtyard with oak shaded trees or in the gazebo.

Call Wray today at (512) 229-8055 to visit and fall in love with this Smithville, Texas Ranch and Vineyard.

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It has a two car garage and has central AC and a composite shingle roof. It was built in 2002 and has a nice sized backyard and a shed. Call Wray today to see this 3 bedroom Cedar Creek, TX home at 512-229-8055

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2. Choose your cost. Your next step ought to be to determine the best feasible selling price for your house. Setting a fair asking cost from the outset will generate probably the most activity from other actual estate agents and buyers. You’ll have to take into account the condition of your house, what comparable homes in your neighborhood are selling for, and state of the overall market inside your region. It is frequently difficult to stay unbiased when putting a price on your home, so your real estate agent’s expertise is invaluable at this step. Your agent will know what comparable houses are selling for in your neighborhood and also the average time those houses are sitting in the marketplace. If you want a really objective opinion about the cost of your home, you could have an appraisal carried out. This usually expenses a few hundred dollars. Keep in mind: You are always better off setting a fair market value price than setting your price too high. Studies show that houses priced greater than 3 percent of their market value take longer to sell. If your house sits on the market for too long, potential buyers might think there’s something wrong using the property. Frequently, when this happens, the seller has to drop the price below marketplace value to compete with newer, reasonably priced listings.

3. Prepare your home. Most of us do not keep our homes in “showroom” condition. We tend to overlook piles of boxes within the garage, broken porch lights, and doors or windows that stick. It is time to break out of that owner’s mindset and get your house in tip-top shape. The condition your home is in will impact how quickly it sells and also the price the buyer is willing to offer. First impressions are the most important. Your actual estate agent can assist you to take a fresh take a look at your house and suggest methods to stage it and make it much more appealing to buyers. * A house with an excessive amount of “personality” is harder to sell. Removing family pictures, mementos and personalized décor will assist buyers visualize the home as theirs. * Make minor repairs and replacements. Small defects, like a leaky faucet, a torn screen or a worn doormat, can ruin the buyer’s first impression. * Clutter is a large no-no when showing your house to possible buyers. Make sure you have removed all knick-knacks from your shelves and cleared all your bathroom and kitchen counters to create every area appear as spacious as possible.

4. Share that you are selling your Bastrop home with others in Bastrop County and those further afields as well. Now that you are ready to sell, your real estate agent will set up a advertising technique particularly for your house. There are many ways to get the word out, such as: * The web * Yard signs * Open houses * Media advertising * Agent-to-agent referrals * Direct mail advertising campaigns Additionally to listing your home on the MLS, your agent will use a mixture of these tactics to bring the most qualified buyers to your home. Your agent ought to structure the marketing strategy to ensure that the very first three to six weeks are the busiest.
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5. Obtain an offer. Whenever you receive a written provide from a possible buyer, your actual estate agent will first discover out whether or not or not the individual is prequalified or preapproved to buy your home. If so, then you and your agent will review the proposed contract, taking care to understand what’s needed of both parties to execute the transaction. The contract, though not limited to this list, should consist of the following: * Legal description of the property * Offer price * Down payment * Financing arrangements * List of fees and who will pay them * Deposit amount * Inspection rights and feasible repair allowances * Method of conveying the title and who will deal with the closing * Appliances and furnishings that will remain using the home * Settlement date * Contingencies At this point, you have 3 options: accept the contract as is, accept it with modifications (a counteroffer), or reject it. Remember: Once both parties have signed a written provide, the document becomes legally binding. When you have any questions or concerns, be certain to address them together with your actual estate agent right away.

6. Negotiate to sell. Most offers to buy your house will require some negotiating to come to a win-win agreement. Your real estate agent is nicely versed on the intricacies of the contracts used inside your area and will protect your best interest all through the negotiations. Your agent also knows what each contract clause means, what you will net from the sale and what areas are easiest to negotiate. Some items up for negotiations: * Price * Financing * Closing expenses * Repairs * Appliances and fixtures * Landscaping * Painting * Move-in date Once both parties have agreed on the terms of the sale, your agent will prepare a contract.

7. Get ready to close. As soon as you say “Yes!” on an provide to sell your house, you will need to make a list of all of the issues you and your buyer must do prior to closing. The property might have to be formally appraised, surveyed, inspected or repaired. Your Realtor can spearhead the effort and be your advocate when dealing using the buyer’s agent and service providers. Based on the written contract, you might pay for all, some or none of these items. If each procedure returns acceptable outcomes as defined by the contract, then the sale might continue. If you will find problems with the house, the terms set forth within the contract will dictate your next step. You or the buyer might determine to walk away, open a new round of negotiations or proceed to closing. Essential reminder: A couple of days prior to the closing, you’ll want to contact the entity that’s closing the transaction and make certain the necessary documents will probably be ready to sign on the appropriate date. Also, begin to create arrangements for your upcoming move if you have not carried out so.

8. Close the deal. A “closing” is the meeting where ownership of the propertyis your home is transferred to the buyer. Your agent will probably be present during the closing to guide you via the process and make sure every thing goes as planned. By being present throughout the closing, he or she can mediate any last-minute issues that may arise. In some states, an attorney is required and you may wish to have one present. Following the closing, you should make a “to do” list for switching the home over to the new owners. Here is a checklist to get you began. * Cancel electricity, gas, lawn care, cable along with other routine services. * If the new owner is keeping any of the services, change the name on the account. * Gather owner’s manuals, guides, instructions and warranties for all conveying appliances.

With these steps planned ahead of time and taken care of in the proper order you will be much closer to Selling your Bastrop Home.

This Smithville Texas home has the custom look you are craving and it is ready to move into right now! This home has over 4,000 square feet, large walk-in closets in 5 bedrooms and tons of storage! Laundry downstairs AND upstairs!  Add in the Formals and Game Room and a Library not to mention it’s all on 3 Acres and you’ve definitely found your “Wow Factor!” but, there’s lots more to see!  Call Wray today to see this fully customized Smithville home: 512-229-8055

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This Lot on Pecan Street in Bastrop has real Developer Potential. It is zoned Multi-Family with City Utilities*

***Value is in Land and Location. Currently residential with Ag. Exemption.

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This new construction 4 bedroom home is located on a corner lot in Bastrop. It is situated directly on main street and has many custom features. The backyard has a wonderful water feature.

This 4 bedroom 2 story home also has a 2 car garage.

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While summer is generally known as the peak season for home sales activity, the winter can also offer great advantages for sellers – such as less competition from other Bastrop area home sellers. With a little effort, you can use the season to your home-selling advantage.

Let’s put these ideas to work, so your home shows at its best.
Pay Attention to your outdoor area: Hardy winter plants and grasses can keep your yard looking green all year. Talk to a landscaper to see how you can keep some color in your yard during the drab days of a Bastrop Winter. Stand apart from your neighbor who has brown grass and leafless trees. You want to make the home look well maintained.

Warm it up: Think warm, cozy, and homey. Before a buyer comes through, adjust the thermostat to a warmer temperature to make it welcoming. If you have a fireplace, turning it on right before the tour can create a more welcoming ambience.

Make it festive: Even if you’re not actually going to be present, greet your buyers as if they were going to be guests at a party. Set up the dinner table with the good china and silver. Have a plate of cookies for your guests, some warm cider, or even chilled bottles of water.

Use the season to your advantage: When the holidays are over, you can still use winter wreaths and dried arrangements around the door to spark interest. In the winter, with the leaves off the trees, you might also have a nice view that isn’t as apparent in the spring and summer months. Be sure to show it off.

Taking small steps can reap real rewards when selling your Bastrop home in the wintertime.

River Crossing custom home in Cedar Creek with all the upgrades including marble floors, granite counter tops, designer fixtures, elaborate ceilings, walls of glass, the list goes on. This Cedar Creek home includes a full guest quarters with its own separate entrance located on 2 acres. It is also pet freindly with a complete dog kennel with extra storage and invisible fence for the dogs.

Call Wray today to visit the beautiful five bedroom River Crossing Home in Cedar Creek. 512-229-8055

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Land available in The Colony to build your own home. This beautiful wooded 1.241 acre lot is located in a cul-de-sac in the Bastrop Subdivision of The Colony. Close to Austin Bergstrom Airport, Hyatt Regency Resort/Spa and Wolf Dancer Golf Course which has a special membership price for the Colony residents. The community has amenities that include Jr. Olympic swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, hike/bike trails, soccer fields, club house, weight room and exercise center.

Take advantage of this great lot in The Colony to build your custom home in Bastrop.

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