Shilp Housing, 260 Dianna Drive, Prosper, TX (2026)

09/01/2021

Buying a home?

That’s an exciting time!

But it can also be a little overwhelming.

At Shilp Housing, we’ve been working in real estate in Dallas - Fort Worth area for quite some time and we thought it might be useful for us to share some of what we’ve learned over the years…
..and give you some tips for buying a property that you can call home!

Here’s the advice we offer to our closest friends ;-)

Be Picky — People rarely buy a home and wish they had been LESS picky. A few months or years down the road, the reality of the home you bought is going to kick in. So it’s good to be a little picky about the property you purchase and make sure it’s got everything you want.

No Agent — The downside to hiring a real estate agent who’ll help you look for homes is that when you make an offer, the seller’s agent may be less motivated about your offer because they’re going to have to split the commission with your real estate agent. Our recommendation is to check out homes yourself and, once you find something you love, offer to let the seller’s agent represent you. That agent will be motivated to get the sellers to accept your offer because they’ll get the full commission.

Escalation Clause — If you find a home that you absolutely love, then you might consider including an escalation clause in your offer. This basically says that you’ll outbid anyone else who makes an offer on the property.

Hope that helps!

And if you want to sell the property where you currently live quickly for a fair cash offer, give us a call at 469-290-7553 or visit shilphousing.com — we can buy as-is and close in as little as two weeks!

08/29/2021

Something wrong with your HVAC system?

Need help troubleshooting?

At Shilp Housing, we’ve been buying, selling, and fixing properties for quite some time now in Dallas- Fort Worth area.

Over that time, we’ve learned a thing or two about troubleshooting HVAC systems.

So we thought we’d offer a bit of advice here.

And just to be clear, HVAC stands for “heating, ventilation, and air conditioning” — so that’s what we’re talking about.

Here are some troubleshooting tips to try before you call a professional…

Air Filters — If your HVAC system isn’t running like it should, the first thing you should do is check the filters to make sure they don’t need replacing.

Vents — Make sure there aren’t any blockages at the air vents!

Thermostat — Your thermostat can be the source of your HVAC system. Change the batteries and/or make sure the temperature settings haven’t been changed.

Circuit Breakers — It’s also a good idea to check your circuit breakers. The HVAC system losing power is an easy problem to fix but an equally easy one to overlook.

Reset System — If the problem persists, try resetting your HVAC system. You’ll need to reference your owner’s manual to learn how to do this.

If all else fails, call in a professional.

And if you want to skip the repairs and sell your home fast for cash, give us a call at 469-290-7553 or visit shilphousing.com — we can make you a cash offer within 48 hours and close in as little as two weeks!

08/29/2021

Wanting to sell your home without a real estate agent?

By doing so, you’ll avoid a lot of extra fees — you’ll also have the freedom to do things on your terms - market, show, and sell your home to the right buyer for the right price.

A lot of autonomy comes with listing a home as for-sale-by-owner.

But here’s a question you might be wondering about…

Should you list your FSBO property on the MLS?

MLS stands for Multiple Listing Service and it’s the most popular place that traditional buyers (and buyer’s agents) look for listings. For that reason, most homes listed on the MLS sell faster and for more money than those that aren’t listed on the MLS.

Typically, your real estate agent would list your home for you… but if you’re a FSBO seller, then you’ll have to do it yourself.

The easiest method is to look for a flat-fee MLS service in Dallas — Fort Worth area these services will list your home on the local MLS for a fee (usually around $200).

However… this comes with a word of caution…

Not all homes sell well on the MLS — for the most part, MLS listings are meant to attract traditional home buyers looking for pristine-condition homes. If your house is in disrepair, is outdated, or needs to be cleaned, then you might end up wasting your money by listing on the MLS.

In that case, a better option would be to sell to a professional homebuyer like ourselves over at Shilp Housing — we can make you a fair cash offer within 48 hours, purchase your home as-is, and close in as little as two weeks. Give us a call at 469-290-7553 or visit shilphousing.com to learn more!

Either way, good luck selling your home!

08/29/2021

Selling your home FSBO is an exciting undertaking…

It means fewer fees...

And it means more control over when you sell, how you sell, and whom you sell to…

But it also comes with its challenges — since you’re not working with a real estate agent, you’ll have to market the home, show the home, negotiate, and deal with all the paperwork.

If you’ve never done it before, it can be a bit overwhelming.

At Shilp Housing, we’ve been working in real estate for quite some time. And so we thought we’d share a quick overview of the home-selling process when you’re a FSBO seller… that way, you know what’s ahead.

Here is the gist…

Choose a Price — The first step is to decide on a price. Look at other similar homes in the area and what they have sold for to get a baseline.

Repair/Update — Then you’ll need to repair the home and update it to make it “buy worthy”. The better shape it’s in, the easier it’ll be to sell.

Marketing — Now you’ve got to get your home in front of potential buyers. This will likely mean listing on the MLS, posting on Craigslist, doing home showings, and negotiating with potential buyers.

Paperwork — Once you and a buyer have agreed on a price, it’s time to pull out the contracts and other important paperwork. This includes the property survey, receipts and warranties, plans and permits, loan documents, the title, floor plans, and more. You’ll want to go through a title company to make sure everything is filed properly.

That’s the overview.

If you want to sell your house in less time and without the headache, give us a call at 469-290-7553 or visit shilphousing.com — we can make you a fair cash offer, buy as-is, and close in as little as two weeks!

08/29/2021

Thinking of replacing the carpet in your house?

Well, at Shilp Housing, we’ve bought and sold a lot of homes in Dallas - Fort Worth area... which also means that we’ve replaced a LOT of carpet…

So we thought we’d take a minute to give you some tips.

Here’s what we got!

Rent Tools — Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can install a carpet with a pocket knife and some tweezers. Get the right tools for the job and rent a seam iron, power stretcher, and knee kicker.

Carpet Stretcher — Properly stretching the carpet is the most important part of carpet installation, so you don’t want to get this wrong. Watch YouTube videos and ask an experienced friend to learn how to do it correctly.

Add 5% to 10% — Since you’ll be cutting the carpet to match the size of the room, you’ll want to consider waste when buying carpet. Add 5% carpet size for non-patterned carpets and 10% for patterned carpets.

Carpet Pile Direction — This is a mistake that even professional installers make: incorrectly matching the carpet pile direction between pieces of carpet. You can see the carpet pile direction most easily in strong light. Make sure each piece lines up with the adjacent piece.

Hope that helps!

Don’t be afraid to hire a professional if it seems overwhelming.

Or if you want to skip the repair and sell your home as-is, give us a call at 469-290-7553 or visit shilphousing.com and we can make you a fair cash offer and close in as little as two weeks!

08/16/2021

Wondering how to repair your hardwood floors?

For today’s buyers, hardwood floors are a desirable aspect of a home. In fact, more real estate agents agree that homes with hardwood floors are easier to sell!

But that’s not true if the floor is damaged.

At Shilp Housing, we’ve been working in Dallas - Fort Worth area for quite some time and we’ve seen our fair share of damaged hardwood floors.

And here are our tips for fixing hardwood floors…

For Wear Spots — If it looks like the finish or stain is wearing away in a certain spot, you’ll want to use a fine-grained sandpaper to sand and then re-stain your floor. Make sure to check that the stain and finish matches the rest of the floor!

For Scratches — Scratches from furniture, pets, or gritty shoes is the most common type of damage on hardwood floors. Fortunately, it’s a pretty easy fix. Just use a hardwood floor polishing solution that also reduces the appearance of scratches. For deeper scratches, you might need to get the sanding materials back out.

For Gouges — If there’s a gouge in your hardwood floor, then you’ll need to add filler before sanding, staining, and finishing the floor. Finishing putty works like a charm.

Hope that helps! You can get more details on Google!

And if you want to skip the repairs and sell your home as-is, give us a call at 469-290-7553 or visit shilphousing.com — we can make you a fair cash offer and close in as little as two weeks!

08/11/2021

When you’re buying a home, how can you tell if you got a good deal or not?

Real estate agents might say it’s a good deal…

The seller might say it’s a good deal…

But is there a way that you can run the numbers for yourself?

Well, at Shilp Housing, we’ve been buying and selling real estate in Dallas-Fort Worth area for a long time now… and we’re pretty darn familiar with the market here.

In fact, the success of our business requires that we always run the numbers on properties to make sure that we’re staying profitable.

Want to know how we do it so you can do it, too?

Here’s the gist!

Determine Fair Sales Price — The easiest way to determine the market value of a home is to look at the sales price of other similar properties in the neighborhood that have sold within the last 3 to 6 months. The more recently they’ve sold and the more similar they are (in quality, square footage, location, and number of beds/baths), the more accurate their sales price will be for determining another property’s real value.

Deduct Cost of Repairs, Updates, Etc. — If the property you’re buying needs a lot of repairs or updates, then it’s important to deduct those costs from the fair sales price you came up with.

Consider Agent Commissions — Also consider agent commissions and closing costs. These will make a big difference in whether you get a good deal or not.

Hope that helps!

If you have a house that you want to sell fast, give us a call at 469-290-7553 or visit shilphousing.com. We can make you a fair cash offer, purchase your home as-is, and close in as little as two weeks!

08/09/2021

Due to the challenges of ongoing current events, more people than ever before are now working remotely — from home, at coffee shops, or in co-working spaces.

Maybe YOU — for the first time ever — find yourself working remotely.

And for many people, working remotely sparks a thought: “Well shoot… I can live anywhere I want…”

It’s a daunting thought but it’s also sometimes an exciting thought.

At Shilp Housing, we’ve been buying and selling real estate in Dallas- Fort Worth area for a long time and so, naturally, we love this area.

But it’s not for everyone. 🙂

And so we thought it’d be cool to compile the top 10 cities in the U.S. with the highest quality of life — maybe one of these places will catch your attention!

- Fayetteville, Arkansas - 7.5 Quality Of Life Score
- Austin, Texas - 7.3 Quality Of Life Score
- Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota - 7.1 Quality Of Life Score
- Denver, Colorado - 7 Quality Of Life Score
- Colorado Springs, Colorado - 7 Quality Of Life Score
- Des Moines, Iowa - 7 Quality Of Life Score
- Raleigh, Durham, North Carolina - 6.9 Quality Of Life Score
- San Francisco, California - 6.8 Quality Of Life Score
- Portland, Oregon - 6.7 Quality Of Life Score
- Seattle, Washington - 6.6 Quality Of Life Score

At the very least, it’s something to think about.

And if you decide that you do want to move and you need to sell your house to do so, then give us a call at 469-290-7553 or visit shilphousing.com — we can make you a fair cash offer, buy your house as-is, and close in as little as two weeks!

08/06/2021

Who pays for damages to a property?

The renter or the homeowner/landlord?

That’s a good question.

We’ve been working in real estate in Dallas- Fort Worth area for quite some time and we’ve seen a lot of disputes between renters and landlords about who should pay for damages to a property.

The truth is that it really depends on the situation. Here are some costs that the renter usually isn’t responsible for…

— Property Taxes
— Home Maintenance
— Mortgage Interest
— Home Insurance
— Real Estate & Legal Fees
— Landscaping & Lawn Care
— Homeowners Association Fees

Now there are a few caveats here.

First, home maintenance refers to normal wear and tear on the house — for instance, the water heater stops working and needs replacing or the plumbing starts leaking and causes water damage. The homeowner should pay for those problems.

However, if the renter causes damage to the home directly — for example, from their pets, putting holes in the walls, breaking windows, etc. — then the renter will be expected to pay for those damages.

It’s important to note that renters can get renter’s insurance to cover liability damages — so if the renter is blamed for damages to the property, the policy will help protect them.

Ultimately — whether you’re a landlord or a renter — it’s best to work with people whom you trust and who you know will be honest about paying damages to the home when it’s required.

Hope that helps give you a better understanding of the renter/landlord relationship!

If you’re done being a landlord or if you know anyone who wants to sell their home as-is for cash, give us a call at 469-290-7553 or visit shilphousing.com. We can make a fair cash offer in 48 hours and close in as little as two weeks!

07/30/2021

How do you repair a cracked driveway?

At Shilp Housing, we’ve been working in real estate for quite some time and we’ve seen our fair share of cracked driveways — we’ve also FIXED our fair share of cracked driveways ;-)

So… how do you do it?

Fortunately, repairing a cracked driveway is probably something you can do yourself — it typically doesn’t require any special knowledge or ability.

But it depends on the type of crack(s) you’re dealing with.

Here are some tips…

Narrow Cosmetic Cracks — Small cosmetic cracks sometimes result because the concrete dried too quickly when it was poured. You can fix these small cracks by applying a concrete resurfacing solution.

Cracks ¼ Inch in Width — Cracks up to ¼ inch in width are usually because of shrinkage. These cracks can be filled with a polymer concrete crack sealant.

Cracks & Crumbling — Cracks and crumbling on the edge of the driveway is often caused by heavy vehicles. These can be fixed with quick-setting cement that includes an acrylic fortifier.

Wide, Jagged Cracks — If you notice large cracks with heaving or settling of the driveway, then you might need to do a full slab replacement. In which case, we recommend hiring a professional.

Hope that helps! You can use good ol’ Google to get more detail!

And if you want to sell your home as-is for cash, give us a call at 469-290-7553 or visit shilphousing.com. We can make you a fair cash offer in 48 hours and close in as little as two weeks!

07/29/2021

Thinking of remodeling your bathroom?

That might be a good idea!

Doing so can increase the value of your home and make the home easier to sell and more appealing to buyers.

But we don’t recommend remodeling your bathroom only to sell easier and for more money — the average bathroom remodel costs about $20,000 and the average homeowner only recoups 66% of that cost when they sell.

So it’s not really worth it if you’re only looking to increase the value of your home.

It might be worth it, however, if you’re going to live in the home for a while longer before you sell — that way, you can enjoy your new bathroom!

If you do decide to renovate, here are some tips!

Create a Budget — The first thing you should do is create a budget… that way you know how much you’re willing to spend before you dive into the weeds.

Hire a Professional — Definitely hire a professional for your bathroom remodel unless you’re a total expert. It’s an expensive investment and you don’t want it to get messed up.

Choose Durability — When you have the choice between cheap material and durable material, choose durability. It’ll probably be more expensive but it’ll also make your new bathroom last longer. (think marble or granite vs. laminate or formica)

Hope that helps!

And if you want to sell your house as-is for cash, give us a call at 469-290-7553 or visit shilphousing.com. We can make you a fair cash offer in 48 hours and close in as little as two weeks!

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