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Ryan: I am here, live with my good friend and consultant, Lee Adkins with Amplified Solutions. And we're going to go over the efficiency tools for Austin real estate agents. And to give you a little bit of background, I have been working with Lee for several years, he's a consultant of mine. He helps top team leaders and brokers basically organize their business in more of a structural model. Well, you could explain it way.

Lee: Yeah, so really focus on the operations. I like to say all the things that aren't selling real estate, running a company. And that's all things from just being organized and your email to recruiting strategy and ten-year strategy, growth strategy, and exit plan. So it's all the little things and all the big things really,

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Searching for the right urban Austin Neighborhood that is within walking distance to all of the amenities and not having to rely on your car is something that many seek out these days. In the last ten years, Austin has become much more of an urban core and currently ranks as 30th in the country on the walk score. This is in part due to the actions of the city to bring more businesses into downtown Austin.  Austin has also worked to adapt its streets to become more bike-friendly, adding biking lanes on many of the central Austin neighborhoods. The best walkable neighborhoods in Austin are the areas surrounding the University of Texas and Downtown Austin.

best walkable neighborhoods in austin

In this blog, we've listed down the Walk Score and Bike Score of each neighborhood. To guide you…

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Fourth of July celebrations this 2020 may be different than how we used to celebrate it. Some events have been canceled and modified due to the current situation where everyone’s well-being is vital. Despite that, here are some events and activities you can do to celebrate the Fourth of July in Austin, social distancing style.

1. 4th of July Celebration at Blue Starlite Mini Drive-in

For a one of a kind Fourth of July celebration in Austin, Blue Starlite will be playing different movies such as Independence Day, Cabin in the Woods, Dirty Dancing, and Jaws. A fireworks show will then be held after on their screen. Bring some goods from home so you don’t have to leave your car once you’re in the grounds.

2. Red, White, Buda Fireworks Show

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Submitting a Multiple Offer for a Buyer in Austin Real Estate

This is really important because this is so prevalent in our market right now, I think we have about two months worth of inventory. So you really want to study these practices and really get your offer in and in really coasts the agents do the best you can to try and win, right? So you want to make sure that your offer is easiest to read, everything is lined out. We recommend read the MLS listing and attachments carefully. They're often instructions that can guide you in writing and they're often are not instructions. You want to have all the seller disclosure signed, you know, have the T-47. You want to package this up so that the listing agent knows that you're going to be easy to deal…

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In this discussion, our real estate experts delved into the intricacies of FollowUpBoss, a platform equipped with an array of features that can significantly enhance your lead conversion strategies. Join us as we walk you through the essential features, best practices, and actionable insights that can supercharge your real estate journey.

Enhancing Email Marketing

FollowUpBoss's email marketing capabilities and the critical role they play in lead nurturing. By sending emails on your behalf, the system gathers valuable data and offers a new level of insight into your leads' engagement.

Importance of Email Open Rates

Under the microscope, Ryan explores the open rates of batch emails, revealing valuable trends and insights. With open rates…

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Some things might have changed with this year's Father's Day but this won't stop you planning the best weekend for your dad. Whether you are planning to make the most of social distancing or spend it at home, here are some 10 fun activities to help you plan out a memorable Father's Day with your dad.

1. Camping

Pack your camping gear and take dad for an adventure in different camping spots around Austin. Do take note that during these times, if you plan to go camping, don't forget to visit the park's website for any reservations, alerts, and closures before you plan your camping trip ahead.

2. Fishing

Reel 'em in! Cast your line in some of Austin's top fishing spots. You can catch catfish, sunfish, and largemouth at the Walter E.…

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Austin, Texas has one of the best real estate markets in the nation. The strong job market, natural outdoor beauty, and laid-back lifestyle entice renters and homeowners to flock to the Lone Star State. What makes Austin the best place to buy investment properties? Why should investors buy rental properties in Austin? Is Austin a good place to invest in real estate? We'll be answering your questions on why you should invest in the Austin housing market and the top 5 next best places to invest in Austin.

Why Should You Invest in the Austin Housing Market?

The Austin economy continues to be based strongly on technology and high learning. It earned the nickname of Silicon Hills due to the number of tech companies from Silicon Valley building their…

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With social distancing, stay at home orders, and restrictions in Austin, celebrating mother’s day surely be different this year. A vast majority of restaurants and event recreation areas are closed for safety reasons, However, there are still plenty of things to do to celebrate mother’s day at home. Some restaurants in Austin will also be open during the said date where you can get your favorites by pickup and delivery. Here are some ways to spend Mother’s Day in Austin during the quarantine.


1. Write a thoughtful letter

Express your love and gratitude to your mom with a Happy Mother’s Day or thank you card. Write a special letter to your mother and give it to her this Sunday. Bonus points if your card is DIY-ed/designed by you.


2. Bring Your…

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A short sale is when a homeowner sells their property for less than the amount owed on the mortgage for where the lender is willing to accept less than the amount that is owed on the mortgage.

Let's say you're in a situation where you recently bought a home for $300,000 and you placed a 20% down payment. The other 80% is from your lender and you pay it off monthly including the interest. But what if something unfortunate happens such as losing your job, or your partner losing your job, or you're having difficulty paying it?

This is where you can ideally make use of a short sale where you can thoroughly vet the options and avoid having a foreclosure.

How does a Short Sale work?

Here are the steps on the process of a Short Sale in Austin:

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By now, the novel COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on public health and the nation's economy. However, the largest cities in Texas — including Austin — are among the areas least likely to see the pandemic shake-out of a major housing market.

The main lesson is that Austin and Texas economically turned quicker than the rest of the country after the last crisis. Why? Because we did not have the amount of speculation or financial leverage that so many markets had. Travis County ranks 457 out of the 483 housing markets surveyed in vulnerability, meaning it is one of the 30 markets expected to be least vulnerable to effects from the coronavirus pandemic (Source: ATTOM Data Solutions). 

Presently, the Austin economy continues to be based…

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