Competitive Edge Realty

03/25/2026

We know FSBO sounds simple… until it isn’t.

Selling your home on your own might feel like the way to “save money”…
but here’s what sellers should know before going that route 👇

• Pricing isn’t guesswork — it’s strategy
(too high = no showings, too low = money left behind)

• Negotiations aren’t just about price
(repairs, timelines, option periods, concessions… it all adds up)

• Contracts matter more than people think
(one missed detail can cost thousands)

• Buyers are still represented
(and you’re negotiating against someone who does this every day)

• Marketing isn’t just putting it online
(it’s positioning, exposure, and creating demand)

• And yes… buyers may still ask you to cover compensation

At the end of the day, it’s not about listing a home…
it’s about getting it to the closing table with the best outcome possible

We’ve stepped into FSBO situations where things got complicated fast—
and we’ve helped get them back on track.

If you’re thinking about FSBO, let’s at least have the conversation first 🤝

📲 Message us or comment “FSBO”

03/22/2026

Some days it’s city traffic…
Some days it’s country roads…
But every mile gets our clients closer to home.

Today took us to Blue Ridge, TX 🏡

Thinking about making a move? Let’s take that drive together.
📲 Call or text us anytime

03/07/2026

Behind the Scenes at Competitive Edge Realty

Real estate may look simple from the outside… but behind every showing, contract, closing, training, and event is a team working together to keep everything running smoothly.

At Competitive Edge Realty, it takes a village — and we’re grateful for the people who make it all happen.

✨ Mary – Our event coordinator who keeps the fun organized and somehow manages all the moving pieces at our brokerage events.

🤝 Ashley – Our Recruiting Director, connecting with both new and experienced agents and helping them discover the opportunities and support available at Competitive Edge Realty.

🌟 Gracie – Our Austin advisor guiding and supporting our growth throughout South Texas.

🏡 Mal Smith – Founder, Broker/Owner. Always accessible, always willing to help, and committed to supporting agents whenever they need guidance.

📊 Maureen Lane – Broker/Owner helping lead the brokerage forward while making sure everything behind the scenes stays aligned.

📚 DaNell Kinney – Leading training, technology, and social media initiatives that help agents grow their businesses and stay ahead in today’s market.

📋 Darci & Jason – The powerhouse behind our Transaction Coordinator team and TREC compliance, keeping contracts, timelines, and details on track.

Real estate may look like one person on a sign, but the truth is… it takes an entire team working together to support agents and clients every day.

We are Competitive Edge Realty.
And we’re all about you.

03/04/2026

What we do know:

- We know inspections uncover issues buyers would miss.
- We know contracts protect deposits.
- We know negotiations matter more than people think.
- We know one missed deadline can cost thousands.
- We know builders don’t discount just because you walked in alone.
- We know FSBO sellers price emotionally.

We don’t claim to know everything. We claim experience, leadership, guidance and transparency.

Comment “more” and we can help in your situation 😁

03/03/2026

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) requirement officially went into effect on March 1, 2026. It’s being called the Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule, and its goal is to increase transparency and combat money-laundering risks in certain home purchases. FinCEN Update – Effective Now (March 1, 2026)

• Applies to all-cash residential purchases
• Buyer must be an LLC, corporation, or trust
• Covers 1–4 unit homes, condos, and residential land
• Closing agent/title company files the report
• Requires disclosure of the true beneficial owners
• Must be filed within 30 days of closing
• Personal purchases with a traditional mortgage = typically not affected
• Purpose: increase transparency & prevent money laundering

03/03/2026

09/26/2025

Want to know how much equity you've built or how to get started building equity? Either way, let's run the numbers together!

Learn more at https://BetterHomeowners.com/MalSmith/2025/09/26/Home-Equity-is-How-Homeowners-Grow-Wealth