Sheila Brogan Realtor

Sheila Brogan Realtor Wise County real estate | Land • Homes • Acreage
Kirk McDonald Group
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Sheila's knowledge and business expertise allows her to cater to any client's property needs. Residential, land and pasture... Sheila will be able to help you!!!

Recently, I saw a friend share about a tough situation after buying a home with a septic issue.And it reminded me of som...
06/19/2026

Recently, I saw a friend share about a tough situation after buying a home with a septic issue.

And it reminded me of something I always want buyers to understand:

A general home inspection does not always cover everything.

Especially when you’re buying a rural property, land, or a home outside city limits, there may be things you need inspected separately.

Septic.
Well.
Plumbing lines.
Pool.
Outbuildings.
Electrical.
HVAC.
Foundation.
Drainage.

It depends on the property.

But the important thing is this: don’t assume one inspection covers it all.

A third-party specialist may cost more upfront, but it can be a lot less expensive than finding out after closing that something major was missed.

This is why I always want buyers to slow down, ask questions, and understand what they’re buying before they get too far into the process.

The goal is not to scare anyone.

It’s to help you protect yourself.

Because with rural properties, the details really do matter

This one may make sense for someone who keeps saying:“I just want a little more room.”Not necessarily a huge house.Not n...
06/18/2026

This one may make sense for someone who keeps saying:

“I just want a little more room.”

Not necessarily a huge house.

Not necessarily a big ranch.

Just room to have animals, enjoy the outdoors, park the RV, use the pasture, or finally have some space that feels peaceful.

That’s what 3365 N FM 730 offers.

It’s a 2-bedroom, 1-bath country home on 11.03 acres just outside Decatur, with open pasture, mature trees, fencing, cross-fencing, a detached garage, and RV hookup.

For the right buyer, the value here is not just the house.

It’s the land.

The setting.

The flexibility.

The chance to make the property fit the way you want to live.

And with the price now at $440,000 plus $15,000 in seller concessions at closing, this may be a good time to take another look.

If you’ve been wanting country living close to Decatur, I’d be happy to help you see if this one makes sense.

3365 N FM 730
Decatur, TX

Sheila Brogan
Compass RE Texas, LLC
940-389-0404

Online views can be helpful, but they don’t tell the whole story.A listing can get attention online and still not bring ...
06/17/2026

Online views can be helpful, but they don’t tell the whole story.

A listing can get attention online and still not bring in serious showings.

When that happens, we need to ask why.

Are people curious, but not motivated?
Is the price making them pause?
Are the photos getting clicks but not enough confidence?
Is the property attracting the wrong audience?
Is there something buyers are comparing it against?

That’s why I pay attention to more than surface numbers.

The goal is not just to be seen.

The goal is to attract the right buyer and help them take the next step.

If you’re thinking about selling, this is why strategy matters before the sign ever goes in the yard.

What does $850,000 get you in Paradise?At 1984 Sunflower Road, it gets you more than just a home.It gets you 13.429 acre...
06/16/2026

What does $850,000 get you in Paradise?

At 1984 Sunflower Road, it gets you more than just a home.

It gets you 13.429 acres.

Privacy from the road.

Mature oak trees.

A custom-built 3-bedroom, 3-bath home.

A 3-car garage.

A 40x30 insulated shop with electricity.

An RV cover with water and electric hookups.

An additional garage with a full bathroom.

An arena with turnback alley.

And space to use the property in a way that fits your life.

That’s the part I always want buyers to think about with rural homes.

You’re not only buying square footage.

You’re buying the setup.

The land.

The privacy.

The improvements.

The room for projects, animals, equipment, hobbies, or a slower pace.

And now, the seller is offering $25,000 in concessions, which may give buyers another reason to take a closer look depending on their loan, offer terms, and lender guidelines.

1984 Sunflower Road
Paradise, TX
Now listed at $850,000
Seller offering $25,000 in concessions

If you’ve been looking for acreage with practical improvements already in place, this one may be worth seeing in person.

Sheila Brogan
Compass RE Texas, LLC
940-389-0404

If you could change one thing about your current home or property, what would it be?Sometimes that answer tells you more...
06/14/2026

If you could change one thing about your current home or property, what would it be?

Sometimes that answer tells you more about your next move than you think.

Not every acreage buyer wants a huge house or a big ranch.Sometimes the better fit is a smaller home with land you can a...
06/13/2026

Not every acreage buyer wants a huge house or a big ranch.

Sometimes the better fit is a smaller home with land you can actually use.

That’s what makes 3365 N FM 730 in Decatur worth another look.

It offers 11.03 acres, open pasture, mature trees, fencing, cross-fencing, a detached garage, RV hookup, and a peaceful setting just outside town.

For someone who wants room for animals, outdoor space, or a slower pace without taking on an oversized property, this could be a practical fit.

And with the price now at $440,000 plus $15,000 in seller concessions at closing, there is more to consider than just the list price.

The right rural property is not always the biggest or flashiest one.

It’s the one that fits the life you’re trying to build.

3365 N FM 730
Decatur, TX

Message me if you’d like to take a closer look.

Sheila Brogan
Compass RE Texas, LLC
940-389-0404

$50,000 price improvement on 1984 Sunflower Road in Paradise.If this property caught your eye before, it may be worth ta...
06/12/2026

$50,000 price improvement on 1984 Sunflower Road in Paradise.

If this property caught your eye before, it may be worth taking another look.

Now listed at $850,000, this estate property offers the kind of rural setup that can be hard to find all in one place:

13.429 acres
privacy from the road
mature oak trees
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
3-car garage
40x30 insulated shop with electricity
RV cover with water + electric hookups
additional garage with a full bathroom
arena with a turnback alley
ag exemption
outside city limits

This is the kind of property where the value is not just in the house.

It’s in the setup.

The land.
The privacy.
The shop space.
The garage space.
The room for equipment, hobbies, animals, or a slower pace of life.

And like I always tell buyers, rural property is about more than the acreage number. It’s about whether the property actually works for the way you want to live.

1984 Sunflower Road
Paradise, TX
Now listed at $850,000

Estate property being sold as-is. Buyers should verify all information and take the time to fully understand the property.

If you’ve been looking for acreage, privacy, and a functional rural setup, I’d be happy to help you take a closer look.

Sheila Brogan
Compass RE Texas, LLC
940-389-0404

The first offer is not always the wrong offer.Sometimes sellers feel like they need to wait and see what else comes in.A...
06/12/2026

The first offer is not always the wrong offer.

Sometimes sellers feel like they need to wait and see what else comes in.

And sometimes that makes sense.

But sometimes the first serious buyer is the best buyer, especially if the offer is clean, the terms are strong, and the market is already telling us something.

That doesn’t mean you have to accept it.

It means it deserves a real conversation.

What are the terms?
How qualified is the buyer?
What else is happening in the market?
How much activity are we seeing?
What is the risk of waiting?

My job is not to push you into a decision.

It’s to help you understand your options so you can make a confident one.

This is something sellers don’t always expect to hear:A beautiful home can still sit.That doesn’t mean something is wron...
06/10/2026

This is something sellers don’t always expect to hear:

A beautiful home can still sit.

That doesn’t mean something is wrong with the home.

It usually means we need to look at the full picture.

Price.
Photos.
Condition.
Location.
Buyer demand.
Competition.
Marketing.
How the home is being positioned.

Sometimes the issue is obvious.

Sometimes it takes a closer look.

But what I don’t believe in is leaving sellers guessing.

If your home is on the market, you deserve clear communication and honest feedback, even when the answer is not the easiest one.

That’s how we make better decisions.

Not with panic.

With facts.

Price improvement + $15,000 in seller concessions.If you’ve been wanting acreage in Decatur, this one may be worth anoth...
06/09/2026

Price improvement + $15,000 in seller concessions.

If you’ve been wanting acreage in Decatur, this one may be worth another look.

At 3365 N FM 730, the price has been reduced to $440,000, and the seller is offering $15,000 in seller concessions at closing.

That can matter because concessions may help cover certain buyer costs, depending on the terms of the offer, lender guidelines, and overall negotiation.

Every situation is different, so buyers should always talk with their lender about what may be possible.

But this is why it helps to look beyond the surface details.

Price matters.

Terms can matter too.

And when a property offers 11.03 acres, usable pasture, fencing, cross-fencing, a detached garage, RV hookup, and a peaceful setting just outside Decatur, those terms are worth paying attention to.

If you’ve been wanting acreage in Decatur, this may be a good time to take another look.

3365 N FM 730
Decatur, TX
Now listed at $440,000
Seller offering $15,000 in concessions at closing

Sheila Brogan
Compass RE Texas, LLC
940-389-0404

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