Rosie & Charles Stephens Austin Real Estate

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January 20, 2010 - According to the Multiple Listing Service report by the Austin Board of REALTORS®, the volume of Austin area home sales in December 2009 was 1,373, up five percent from the same month in 2008. The median price of real estate in the Austin area also showed an increase, up six percent from December 2008 to $194,000.

Year-end real estate totals for 2009 showed improvement in sales volume and stability in home prices over the course of the year. In 2009, 19,005 homes were sold in the Austin area, a six percent decrease from 2008. The median price for the region in 2009 was $188,480, down one percent from 2008. The six percent decline in year-end home sales for Central Texas marks a significant improvement when compared to the double-digit decreases in home sales seen in the first quarter of 2009.

December 2009 Statistics

• $358,863,756 – Total dollar volume of single-family properties sold, an 11 percent increase from December 2008.


• $194,000 – Median price for single-family homes, a six percent increase from December 2008.


• 1,373 – Single-family homes sold, a five percent increase from December 2008.


• 8,079 – Active single-family home listings on the market, a five percent decrease from December 2008.

2009 Year-End Totals

• $4,612,315,236 – Total dollar volume of single-family properties sold, a nine percent decrease from 2008.


• $188,480 – Median price for single-family homes, a one percent decrease from 2008.


• 19,005 – Single-family homes sold, a six percent decrease from 2008.


• 9,335 – Active single-family home listings on the market, a five percent decrease from 2008.

Begining today June 1 any home in Austin City Limits using Austin Energy is required by ordinance to have the home inspected prior to sale and buyers informed of results.  Failure to comply with this ordinance will cause the seller to be fined $2,000.  At present the ordinance only applies to residential property over 10 years old.  The complete ordinance may be read at  www.austinenergy.com.  Another excellent website to get information about this and also other energy saving ideas is www.greencityaustin.com.  Austin is very serious about going green and observing conservation measures.  I would like to point out that I am a certified EcoBroker and very familiar with the subject.  Fell free to contact me with any questions.

Rosie

Harold and I are very excited about our new website and being able to blog from that site.  We plan to use it primaily for information about real estate issues in the Austin area and to respond to any questions presented by our viewers.  In case anyone missed my biographical and credential page I will start by posting it here to start.  We welcome all and encourage you to make full use of the site.  We will respond to questions and welcome your emails and telephone inquires.

Prudential Texas Realty                                                                                                        

3303 Northland Dr. Ste. 100

Austin, Texas 78731

Email:  rosie@rosiestephens.com

Direct:              (512) 217-9749   Office:  (512) 483-6000               

Home office:     (512) 266-0580   Fax:     (512) 483-6041

MISSION/VALUE STATEMENT: 

The mission of my real estate business is to make a positive difference in the lives of my clients by helping them make an educated decision on the buying or selling process of their property.  I strive to serve my clients in a professional and ethical manner from first contact to closing.   My lifelong commitment is to provide exemplary personalized service beyond my clients’ expectations.

REAL ESTATE/RELOCATION EXPERIENCE:

I have been in the real estate business full time since November 2002.  It has been a very rewarding experience to have helped numerous families relocate to the area. 

RELOCATION TRAINING:

·         Certified Relocation Buyer Specialist

·         Certified Relocation Listing Specialist

·         Trained in Preparation of Relocation Market Analysis

·         Certified Inventory Specialist

·         Certified Member of Prudential Texas Realty Platinum Listing Team

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE HISTORY:

With over 200 sales, my statistics show the following:

·         Over the last 7 years, I have helped over 300 clients relocate throughout the Austin metro area. 

·         97% List Price/Sales Price Ratio

·         33 Average Days on Market

·         $350,000 Average Sales Price

·         My statistics are comparable to the MLS stats.

EDUCATION:

My first career was that of a Registered Nurse which I loved and achieved high levels of responsibility.  My real estate career has resulted in numerous awards and most satisfying is that I am able to interact and help people in a personal way.  Education is very important to me and I have earned designations yearly as to better serve my clients.

PROFESSIONAL  AFFILIATIONS,  CERTIFICATIONS,  DESIGNATIONS:

            Member                      National Association of REALTORS

            Member                      Texas Association of REALTORS

            Member                      Austin Board of Realtors

            Member                      Lone Star Texas CRS Chapter

            Member                      EcoBroker International

            ABR                            Accredited Buyers Representative

            e-PRO                         Certified Internet Specialist

            CRS                            Certified Residential Specialist

            GRI                             Graduate REALTOR Institute

            CNHS                         Certified New Home Specialist

            EcoBroker                   Certified Ecobroker

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

·         Leading Edge in 2007 the top 6 %

·         Presidents Circle in 2006,  recognizes the top 4%

·         Multi-Million Dollar Producer

PERSONAL INTERESTS:

            Golf, Gardening, Reading, Cooking, Home Decorating, and Traveling

TESTIMONIALS:

“Rosie was the best realtor that I have ever worked with.  She knew everything from types of grasses to plumbing.  She listened to us and negotiated for us.”     Bethany

“Rosie was a joy to work with.  She was always prompt with answering our questions and communicating with us.  Working with Rosie is like working with family”.   Aziel

“Rosie Stephens provided us an excellent professional service.  I found her to be very helpful.  I don’t find words to praise her enough.”  Jawed

“Rosie and Harold were amazing in helping me sell my home in Austin.  They paid attention to every detail including my moving arrangements.  I recommend them to anyone and will use them again if I ever return to Austin.”  Elaine