Monthly Archives: September 2021

Real Estate

How Our Clients Used Compass Concierge

When Emily Ruth’s best friends, Stephen and Sarah, needed to quickly list and sell their home after inadvertently stumbling upon the GOAT, unicorn home of their dreams, we put together a to do list quickly, leaned on Compass Concierge, and got to work.

They had a lifetime of memories on the wall that needed to be paired down so the future buyers could picture living in the home. In addition, their son Oliver, had an incredible lego collection mounted on the walls of his bedroom. Remember, anything attached to the walls, unless explicitly excluded, conveys with the home sell.

Despite the home being incredibly well maintained with a strong foundation, there were standard hairline cracks that could possibly deter future home buyers. We paired down the art work, removed all of the built in shelves and legos, and repainted almost everywhere, leaning on Sarah and Stephen’s great taste and color choices.

There was a broken window and a few small to do’s like repair missing tile and regrout that we took care of as well.  

The biggest changes happened to the exterior. We repainted the existing colors and home really popped. The lilac, maroon, and white paint colors had really dulled after time. Sarah and Stephen both lamented that they really wished they had painted a long time ago.

How did this work out for them? Incredibly well! After four days with over 50 showings and 4447 online views, we received multiple offers and accepted an offer for $25,000 over asking. Also, in combination with the homeowner’s (one of our favorite inspectors) due diligence over the years, the buyers did not ask for any concessions at all during the option period.

Check out the results!

Compass Concierge

The hassle-free way to sell your home faster and for a higher price, Compass Concierge helps you maximize its value with home improvement services like staging, flooring, painting and more. No upfront costs, no interest.

We love working with Compass because of programs like this!

Learn more about Compass Concierge here.

Real Estate

Property Tax Relief

Attention Texas Homeowners!

The Texas House passed a property tax relief bill that could impact anyone who bought a home this year! Senate Bill 8 gives homeowners the benefit of the resident homestead exemption the first year of acquiring a property instead of having to wait until January 1st of the following year for the exemption to take effect.

What is a homestead?

A homestead can be a separate structure, condominium or a manufactured home located on owned or leased land, as long as the individual living in the home owns it. A homestead can include up to 20 acres, if the land is owned by the homeowner and used for a purpose related to the residential use of the homestead.

Do all homes qualify for homestead exemptions?

No, only a homeowner’s principal residence qualifies. To qualify, a home must meet the definition of a residence homestead: The home’s owner must be an individual (for example: not a corporation or other business entity) and use the home as his or her principal residence on Jan. 1 of the tax year. An age 65 or older or disabled exemption is effective as of Jan. 1 of the tax year the applicant qualifies for the homestead and applies to the entire tax year.

Learn more about Residence Homestead Exemptions on https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/residence-faq.php

Real Estate

Salmon Drive Remodel Open Sunday 3-5pm

823 Salmon Dr

823 Salmon Dr was featured on Candy’s Dirt!

“Surprise! This is our second featured property of the week from Compass Real Estate’s Jenni Stolarski. She’s killing it over in Oak Cliff, per usual. This little cottage is located at 823 Salmon Drive and it’s so crisp and clean and STILL feels cozy and thoughtful and just plain lovely.

Completely remodeled in 2018, the ceilings were raised, and the most beautiful bracing was put in place. It looks delicate and so gloriously modern. It accents the living, dining, and kitchen and is a nod to the fact that, as Stolarski said, this remodeler knew what they were doing.”

Read the full article, including an awesome story about how the current owners got into the home, on Candy’s Dirt.

Real Estate

One of the Most Charming Homes in Dallas

1019 N Edgefield Ave

Voted One of the Ten Most Charming Homes in Dallas in 2020 by DMagazine, and located in the heart of Kessler Park. This one is for the Tudor enthusiast-from its dazzling gardens to the stucco brick exterior to the vintage detailing. Arched oak front door, 6 stained-glass windows, plaster lathe walls, double crown molding, original oak floors, operational gas-log fireplace with antique tile. The restored kitchen offers a breakfast nook, plenty of countertops, glass-front cabinets & more. Gardens provide year-round joy with ornamental, perennial, herb & fruiting plants. Stately carriage-style garage used as a workshop, potting shed attached.Collapse

Real Estate

Open and Spacious Kessler Home

823 Salmon Dr

3 Bed | 2 Bath | 1,783 SF | $575,000

Exquisitely restored & updated in 2019, this Kessler home unites contemporary luxury with quality original craftsmanship. Open & spacious feel, as you enter to vaulted ceiling in main living space. Charming FP, custom lighting, hardwood floors, recently replaced windows. Kitchen offers quartz counters, SS appliances, center island, plentiful storage. Gorgeous primary suite with w lux en-suite bath & double closets, easy access to laundry room. Two large guest bedrooms share a beautiful updated bath. Prime location, with easy access to parks, Bishop Arts, TyPo area, Sylvan Thirty, & so much more.