Abby Steele - Realtor

Abby Steele - Realtor Here to serve the real estate needs of people in the great city of Houston! Looking to buy, sell or rent? Let’s connect!

Love spending the holidays with family & friends.⁣⁣Raise your hand if you're still recovering from the sweets/ meats/ ch...
01/02/2025

Love spending the holidays with family & friends.⁣

Raise your hand if you're still recovering from the sweets/ meats/ cheeses of the holidays. ⁣🙋🏻‍♀️

Wishing you a happy healthy new year!⁣ ✨🤩

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🙏 I have so much to be grateful for this season, but I'm especially thankful for:⁣⁣- Healthy kids who are growing like w...
11/28/2024

🙏 I have so much to be grateful for this season, but I'm especially thankful for:⁣

- Healthy kids who are growing like weeds⁣
- A loving, supportive husband⁣
- Clients who continue to put their trust in me⁣
- Family that means the world to me⁣
- A friend group that I adore and admire⁣
- Most Important: Saving Grace through Jesus Christ⁣


Thankful is an understatement. What's on your list this year?⁣


Abby Steele, Realtor®⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
832.714.0300⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Picture this... It's me, knocking on your door to come and chat about listing your home.⁣⁣These meetings are never one-s...
09/30/2024

Picture this... It's me, knocking on your door to come and chat about listing your home.⁣

These meetings are never one-size-fits-all but there are a few elements that I always include⁣

1) Listen and listen good⁣

So often, agents will come in and start rattling off all the things they can do to get your home sold. Instead, I think it's most important to hear from the seller first - to learn what's most important to them, to hear about the home, and understand their goals for the sale.⁣

2) Explore the home⁣

With a walkthrough of your home, I begin to understand what you love about it, its unique features, and its selling potential.⁣

3) Market data & suggestions⁣

I'll take the information shared in our first meeting and get to work on gathering information. I'll compile market trends and recent sales to provide you the latest information on your home’s value. I'll also provide suggestions (my pre-listing checklist!) that will help prepare your home for market.⁣

4) The selling game plan⁣

With the above in mind, we'll develop a strategic marketing plan to highlight your home’s strengths, price it right from the get-go, repair and stage as needed, grab high quality imagery and video, and ultimately attract the right buyers.⁣

5) Your resource and advocate⁣

When we work together, you’ll receive complimentary, easy-to-follow guides, checklists, and resources that will provide valuable insights and answers to questions about the selling process - plus my cell number so I'm always a call or text away.⁣

If this sounds like the type of listing services you’re interested in, I’d love to connect with you. ⁣


Abby Steele, Realtor®⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
832.714.0300⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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It's time for a fall real estate market forecast...⁣⁣Here's what the data suggests here in Houston, TX:⁣⁣Home Prices–⁣Ex...
09/08/2024

It's time for a fall real estate market forecast...⁣

Here's what the data suggests here in Houston, TX:⁣

Home Prices–⁣
Expect home prices to continue their upward trend but moving more modestly than pandemic-times, increasing around 2% to 4.8%, depending on your zip code. Despite potential softening in demand, the lag in inventory keeps prices high.⁣

The Median sale price in Houston: $354,495⁣

Average $ per square foot: $180⁣

Difference year-over-year: Up 5.8%⁣


Mortgage Rates–⁣
Good news seems to be on the horizon with a slight drop in mortgage rates in August.⁣

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate \*might\* fall in the ballpark of 6.5% offering buyers some relief. ⁣

Share this with a friend who should see it!⁣

Note: Data included refers to July 2024. reported numbers lag behind Current market⁣

Source: [Houston, TX Housing Market](https://www.redfin.com/city/8903/TX/Houston/housing-market)⁣
[United States Housing Market](https://www.redfin.com/us-housing-market)⁣
[Housing Market Predictions 2024: What Homebuyers Should Know](https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/housing-market-predictions-2024)⁣
[Housing Market Predictions For 2024: When Will Home Prices Be Affordable Again? – Forbes Advisor](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/real-estate/housing-market-predictions/)⁣


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Has home buying changed forever??? 🤯 ⁣⁣Let's break down the NAR Settlement that went into effect on August 17th (it's ac...
08/20/2024

Has home buying changed forever??? 🤯 ⁣

Let's break down the NAR Settlement that went into effect on August 17th (it's actually pretty simple)⁣

Buying a home _before_:⁣
- Commissions for your agent were typically included in MLS listings.⁣
- You didn’t need to sign an agreement with your agent before seeing homes.⁣

Buying a home _after_:⁣
- Commission details are now negotiated separately, not shown on MLS.⁣
- You’ll need to sign an agreement with your agent outlining their compensation before they start working for you.⁣

There's some fine print you definitely want to know... Thinking of buying or selling? Message me “CONSULT” to schedule a free consultation.⁣

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832.714.0300⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Your home looks great in photos, but.... does it smell great too? ⁣⁣Scents are a very powerful trigger and could make or...
08/14/2024

Your home looks great in photos, but.... does it smell great too? ⁣

Scents are a very powerful trigger and could make or break your first impression with a potential buyer. ⁣

Here's what I share with my sellers:⁣

Deep clean or replace carpets–⁣
Ever lost something in a carpet and thought, well - that's gone forever. Compound the crumbs, dirt, pet hair, sweat and skin cells over years of use and... you start to smell things. Investing in a deep clean or exploring replacement options is something I typically recommend.⁣

Scrub the kitchen–⁣
Grease builds up in places you wouldn't think –on top of the fridge, cabinets, microwave– and next thing you know, that quaint kitchen starts to smell like an industrial grease trap. Wipe down all surfaces with hot soapy water a time or two. ⁣

(And, it goes without saying - avoid cooking fish or foods that give off strong odors ahead of showings (unless it's banana bread). ⁣

Open doors and windows–⁣
This one's obvious but works great for bringing some fresh air into the mix. Make sure to open multiple windows or doors on opposite sides of the house to create a cross-breeze.⁣

Add scents \*sparingly\*–⁣
There's nothing worse than an overly perfumed room. It could signal to buyers you're trying to mask a bigger problem.⁣
Scents that are getting lots of attention these days - ⁣
Santal, bergamot, vetiver, black rose. ⁣

Pura is a smart fragrance diffuser company I recommend to clients - they offer sample scent bundles so you can pick and choose which scents you're drawn to.⁣



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Is it just me or does the cost of furniture shock you?⁣⁣I occasionally think about how a new accent chair or dining tabl...
08/08/2024

Is it just me or does the cost of furniture shock you?⁣

I occasionally think about how a new accent chair or dining table might look in my space but if I pick the wrong piece, the stakes are... high! (It's bulky, heavy, hard to breakdown, and I just spent an entire weekend fumbling with an Allen wrench to put it all together).⁣

But there's something I've discovered that's removed my hesitations. Where two worlds meet and I'm left reaping all the benefits.⁣

AI 🤝 Interior Design. ⁣

Here are my top picks:⁣

Remodel AI - it helps visualize a space by processing photos to test different finishes, materials, and color palettes. It offers 15 free image generations per month.⁣

Room GPT allows users to instantly redesign rooms by simply uploading a photo.⁣

And if you're seeking that human touch (I get it), I recommend checking out the virtual interior designers at Havenly - they will not disappoint.⁣
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POV: You're settled into your new home with time to spare this fall for bonfires, football &  hosting for the holidays.⁣...
08/07/2024

POV: You're settled into your new home with time to spare this fall for bonfires, football & hosting for the holidays.⁣

All is right in the world.⁣

So what needs to happen to make this a reality?⁣
- August: Reach out to an agent and connect with a lender⁣
- September: Make your wants vs. needs list. Then, you and your agent can start touring homes that meet your criteria⁣
- October: With the help of your agent, write strong offers, and go under contract⁣
- November: Move into home sweet home and break out the s'mores⁣

Curious how to make the transition from your current place? I’ve got the playbook for a seamless move, complete with the latest listings, neighborhood profiles, local intel, and service professionals to help you move. Send me a message if making a move by fall is on your mind.⁣


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When it \*actually\* make sense to sell... Check for these conditions⁣⁣Market Conditions⁣⁣1) There's low Inventory. Fewe...
08/06/2024

When it \*actually\* make sense to sell... Check for these conditions⁣

Market Conditions⁣

1) There's low Inventory. Fewer homes on the market means more competition which drives up price.⁣
2) Recent comparable sales near you are high, indicating healthy appreciation.⁣
3) Homes are selling quickly, with short “days on market”⁣

(Your agent can help with this info! ^)⁣


Personal Circumstances⁣

There are _many_ circumstances that warrant a home sale. These are the ones I see most often:⁣
\> job changes⁣
\> growing family⁣
\> desire for more space⁣
\> desire for less upkeep⁣
\> desire for a change of pace⁣

If you're thinking about selling, let’s chat and see if now is the right time for you. Send me a message.⁣


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Abby Steele, Realtor®⁣⁣
832.714.0300⁣⁣
[email protected]⁣⁣
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“How does the NAR settlement change how a home buyer works with an agent?”⁣⁣⁣⁣Here’s the scoop 👉⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Abby Steele, Realto...
08/01/2024

“How does the NAR settlement change how a home buyer works with an agent?”⁣⁣
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Here’s the scoop 👉⁣⁣
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Abby Steele, Realtor®⁣
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