Dallas Realtor Debbie Murray Recommends Staging Your Home

Dallas Realtor Debbie Murray recommends staging your home prior to listing it on the real estate market. Statistics show that “88% of staged houses sell at or above list price, and SELL on average  in 10.3 days versus 84.6 for non-staged houses” ( per StagedHomes.com).  

Home staging includes many activities such as yard cleanup and upgraded landscaping, home repairs inside and out, neutralizing color, decluttering, de-personalizing belongings, and furniture placement.  “I have seen first hand home staging make a dramatic difference prior to listing”, says Debbie.  “Once I sold an expired listing that had not been staged, and I noticed that the den furniture was misplaced in the original listing.  It disrupted the flow into the master bedroom, and the den area furniture placement did not make sense.  We moved the furniture around and created the flow in the space, and the home sold.  Another time I recommended a luxury high rise condo owner stage their condo by renting furniture.  The seller did, and the condo sold in four months, and this particular condo unit was competing with new construction condo units in the building”. 

Debbie is an Accredited Staging Professional, and she has connections with home staging professionals who are ready to serve you.   Staging takes time as it may involve painting, costly repairs, and moving furnishings into your home.  Now is a great time to get your home ready for the spring real estate market so that professional photos may be taken, and your home is first on the market.  If you don’t plan to sell your home, Debbie has resources for award-winning interior decorators as well.

Contact Debbie today at 214-558-1004 for more information on getting your Dallas luxury home sold.  These before and after photos depict the striking difference that home staging made in this non-updated Preston Hollow home which sold for a great price.

Dallas Realtor Debbie Murray Recommends Staging Your Home

After Home Staging

Dallas Realtor Debbie Murray Recommends New Surveys

Dallas Realtor Debbie Murray Recommends New Surveys
Dallas Realtor Debbie Murray recommends new surveys when you buying a new home.
Years ago Debbie’s home buyers purchased a home on acreage.  At her recommendation they purchased a new survey, and when they received it, to their surprise, and everyone’s surprise, the survey boundary lines did not match the original survey provided by the sellers to the home buyers. The next-door neighbors fence line was encroaching 5 feet onto the property that her buyers were purchasing.  It turns out that many sellers who had sold their homes on the street had experienced the same issue, as the homes had been miss-surveyed when they were built.  A real estate attorney prepared a boundary agreement for the buyers, sellers, and the homeowner’s next door that would pass on to future buyers of the two properties that basically said that the neighbors could not build any other structure (there was already a putting green and play fort) on this 5 feet of property.  It also said that if the two structures were ever removed, that the fence line would be moved to the proper boundary line.
That same real estate attorney told Debbie a true story.  A home buyer had purchased an expensive home that was located on a desirable creek lot in Dallas. The buyer did not purchase a new survey, and after closing demolished the current structure in order to build a new one. When the buyer went to the city of Dallas to get permits for building, they were denied a permit because the home was now in a floodplain. The home that had been torn down was a grandfathered home in the floodplain. That was a very expensive mistake to not get a new survey.  Remember that flood plains may change through the years and affect surveys.
Lastly, regarding surveys. They must be legible in order to be used in a real estate transaction.  Today it is common place for surveyors to put a copyright on their survey, so that their survey is not reused without compensation to the surveying company.
Contact Texas associate broker Debbie Murray at 214-558-1004 to purchase your next luxury home, or to sell one.  She specializes in Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, Uptown, Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn, Lakewood, and the areas surrounding the north Dallas tollway.

Happy New Year

Happy New YearHappy New Year from Texas Associate Broker Debbie Murray at Allie Beth Allman & Associates.  Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2023!

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Debbie Murray is a Texas Associate Broker representing home buyers and sellers in Highland Park, University Park, Preston Hollow, and the surrounding area.

Dallas TX Corporate Relocation Realtor

Dallas TX Corporate Relocation Realtor Debbie Murray at Allie Beth Allman & Associates  at 214-558-1004 has been on the relo team since 2001.  She specializes in Highland Park, TX, University Park, TX , Preston Hollow, north Dallas, Turtle Creek, Oak Lawn, Uptown, Lakewood, and areas near the North Texas Tollway.

Debbie understands the stress of moving across the U.S. with a corporate transfer, therefore, working with an experienced professional is important.  She has worked with transferees from Price Waterhouse, Verizon, Walmart, State Farm Insurance, Hunt Oil, Shell Oil, Mohawk Industries, Cadbury Schwepps, Dr. Pepper, and J.C. Penney to name a few.  Not only does your relocation Realtor need to communicate well with the client and the local Realtors, but also the third party relocation team communication is key.

Some of Debbie’s satisfied corporate relocation clients have said:

“It was a pleasure and an honor to have Debbie as my Real Estate agent. Her professionalism was highly above expectations.”

“I have worked with Ms Debbie Murray with a purchase in Dallas in April 2017. She was the most professional and knowledgeable realtor I have ever worked with. Debbie helped us with every step before, during, and even after, making sure our entire experience was a successful one. She thoroughly knew the market and really helped us to learn our new community and made us feel secure about our largest family investment yet. Debbie will be our realtor in the future and the best referral I can give to someone in the market… She is a true Winner!!!”

“When my family and I found out we were being relocated from New York to the Dallas area we were extremely nervous because of our lack of knowledge about the area. We count our blessings for being matched up with Debbie Murray!  She was extremely knowledgeable about the area, the existing homes and the new construction.  With her guidance we decided on a new construction-a big undertaking since we were going to be in New York during the building process.  She worked with us from the choice of floor plan, to the building lot, to the negotiations and the final paperwork.  We could not be happier with her or our experience.  Any time someone is talking about real estate we always mention Debbie and the fantastic job she did for us.”

Hire Debbie, a Texas Associate Broker for your corporate relocation needs in the Dallas area.

 

University Park Realtors

University Park RealtorsUniversity Park Realtors, such as Debbie Murray of Allie Beth Allman and Associates at 214-558-01004, are fortunate to represent homebuyers and home sellers in University Park, Texas. University Park is a premier neighborhood located In the award-winning Highland Park Independent School District, just miles north of downtown Dallas.

There are many realtors to choose from who serve the University Park area, so how do you select yours? First you begin with selecting the real estate brokerage firm. Debbie’s firm, Allie Beth Allman and Associates, is the luxury leader in Dallas Texas. This is important because of their proven record of luxury sales, their international network of independent brokers, their membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Luxury Portfolio.  Additionally, they are well trained luxury agents, and they have an exclusive list of in-house, off market listings.  The firm who is “in the know”, and has extensive experience in the market is important.
Next, you select your Realtor.  For home sellers, your realtor should have a customized, and creative marketing plan to sell your home, should be a skilled negotiator and a great communicator, and should treat your money as they would their own.  Debbie does all of the above. In 2016 Debbie won Best Marketing of a Property at Leaders in Luxury for her sale of a prestigious condo at Museum Tower in downtown Dallas.  The building was only 50% sold, however, her dynamic marketing plan resulted in a sale within four months of listing.  Debbie has her Master Certified Negotiation Expert Designation which means that she knows the questions to ask the other side of the transaction to facilitate the sale.  Debbie is responsive to her clients, other agents, inspectors, appraisers, and title companies.  When you hire Debbie, you get Debbie.  Lastly, your bottom line is Debbie’s top priority.
For home buyers, Debbie has access to exclusive off market listings in the University Park area. She relates well to other agents in the marketplace. She gives honest feedback to her clients regarding pricing, floor plans, quality, amenities, and style of a home.  Debbie points out positives and negatives of each home that may affect future resale.
Debbie has been blessed with a repeat clientele in her 23 years of service in the Dallas area. You do not get the opportunity to work with 35 of the Dallas Cowboys if they do not gain your trust.  “Trust is key in every business endeavor”, says Debbie.  Hire a pro like Debbie to represent you in University Park.

Preston Hollow Realtor

Preston Hollow RealtorPreston Hollow Realtor Debbie Murray is an Associate Broker with the luxury boutique firm Allie Beth Allman and Associates at 214-558-1004.  In her twenty three years of residential real estate service, she has represented luxury homebuyers and luxury homes sellers in the Dallas and surrounding areas.

Debbie was recently asked why she loves selling homes and representing home sellers in the Preston Hollow area?  Her response was, “ Whether east or west of the North Dallas Tollway, there are many tree lined streets that remind me of country roads in the center of a big city.  Preston Hollow has its own charm, and it offers an array of housing choices including cottages to contemporary homes styles.  It is also surrounded by some of the best private schools in Dallas including The Hockaday School, Ursuline Academy, and St. Marks School of Texas.  Additionally, it’s central Dallas location is easily accessible to 75 Central Expressway, the North Dallas Tollway, Stemmons Freeway to the south and LBJ Freeway to the north. Lastly the numerous restaurants and shopping centers near Preston Hollow are very popular with residents in the area and residents from surrounding areas.”
In 2021 Debbie was recognized as a Preston Hollow Top Producer by Advocate Magazine. Some of her recent Listed and Sold Preston Hollow properties include 5607 Ursula Ln., 6453 Mimosa Ln., and 6709 Norway Rd.  She has represented numerous professional athletes, corporate relocation transferees, and international home buyers.  Debbie was named a 2022 D Magazine Top Producer and a 2022 Top 500 Realtors in Dallas by Real Producers.
Whether you are relocating to the Preston Hollow Dallas area or selling your luxury home, Debbie is ready to assist you with your real estate goals.  Schedule an appointment today by calling Debbie at 214-558-1004.  She looks forward to working with you.

University Park Community Event

University Park Community EventUniversity Park community events are informative, fun, and varied.  On October 4th, 2022 at 5:30 PM on the SMU campus, University Park will host the Pooch Parade in conjunction with NNO (National Night Out).  Attendees will learn about the Dog Walker Watch program which brings police and community together for a more alert, and hopefully safer neighborhood.

All dogs must be vaccinated and on leashes.   To register for this University Park community event go to the web with Deb at:  https://upform.wufoo.com/forms/pooch-parade-national-night-out/.

Debbie Murray of Allie Beth Allman & Associates is a University Park, Highland Park, and Preston Hollow Realtor and Associate Broker.  With 23 years of residential real estate experience in the Dallas area, Debbie is equipped to help you obtain your real estate goals.

 

Should I Sell My Dallas Home Now

Should I Sell My Dallas Home NowShould I sell my Dallas home now?  Debbie Murray of Allie Beth Allman & Associates at 214-558-1004 says that now is a great time to sell your home.  Although the summer selling season has come and gone, the lack of local inventory is an advantage to you for selling your home now.

Some buyers have taken a break from their Dallas area home search due to rising interest rates, bidding wars, and lack of inventory.  However, many sellers in University Park, Highland Park, Preston Hollow, and other luxury areas around Dallas attract many cash buyers.  And even so, not all home buyers pay cash, and some are experiencing a corporate relocation, or a life event such as upsizing or downsizing.  These buyers may have to buy a Dallas area home the last quarter of this year.
Typically, the last months of the year have fewer home buyers searching for homes.  This is an advantage to home buyers to have less competition for making an offer, and executing a home sales contract.  If your home is ready for the real estate market, now may be a great time to sell it.  Hire a marketing expert like Debbie to represent you.  She has a BBA in Marketing, and she has won many prestigious real estate marketing awards at luxury real estate conferences.  Debbie provides her sellers customized marketing plans, and she understands that telling the story of the lifestyle of the home is imperative.
Debbie has represented home buyers and sellers in Dallas residential real estate for 23 years.  She and her luxury boutique broker, Allie Beth Allman & Associates, specialize in the Park Cities of Dallas which include University Park, and Highland Park,  Preston Hollow in Dallas, and luxury high rises, although she has assisted clients in other areas.

Dallas Landscaping With Succulents

Dallas Landscaping With SucculentsDallas landscaping with succulents is a great way to add drought resistant color to your home says Realtor Debbie Murray.

What are succulents?  Per Wikipedia, ” Succulents have the ability to thrive on limited water sources, such as mist and dew, which makes them equipped to survive in an ecosystem that contains scarce water sources.”

Many cities around the Dallas/Fort Worth area have watering restrictions for residents since North Texas is experiencing drought conditions.  For example, one city allows residents to water once per week on residential trash/recycling days.  Therefore, drought tolerant landscaping is beneficial to a homeowner.  Even succulent flower pots around your home have an advantage for traveling homeowners as they require less watering.  Consider these beautiful plants to add color and texture to your garden and beyond.

Texas Associate Broker Debbie Murray of Allie Beth Allman & Associates at 214-558-1004 has represented Dallas area buyers and sellers for 23 years.  Contract her today to realize your home buying or selling goals.