Mandy Lake, Realtor at Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper Realtors

01/18/2026

Tonight! Cover your faucets, plants and most important bring your pets inside. Stay warm and enjoy our night of winter. If you have renters advised them to do the same.

11/29/2025

Please HELP! Fort Sam Houston Cemetery. Currently, we have secured 288 wreaths. Our ambitious goal is to adorn every grave in our section, totaling 888 graves, with a beautiful wreath. We are seeking a final surge of support to secure an additional 600 wreaths before the deadline of November 28th. Your backing for this vital cause would be profoundly appreciated. If you need more information on this worthy cause, we'd be delighted to share. $17.00 each. Buy one or more and be part of this heartfelt tribute. We also personally place the wreaths on each grave and express our gratitude to each soldier for their remarkable service. This is a truly uplifting experience.

11/28/2025

Please HELP! Fort Sam Houston Cemetery. Currently, we have secured 288 wreaths. Our objective is to cover every grave in our section, totaling 888 graves. We are seeking a final effort to secure an additional 600 wreaths before the deadline of November 28th. Your support for this important cause would be greatly appreciated. If you neeed more information on this worth while cause. $17.00ea. Buy on or more today.

11/28/2025

Love this!

You're not paying a percentage.

You're hiring:

Pricing expertise (worth $50k+ in net proceeds)
Negotiation skills (worth $20k-$40k in your pocket)
Marketing strategy (difference between 4 days and 4 months on market)
Transaction management (prevents $100k mistakes)
Network access (buyers before they hit Zillow)

But sure, save that 2%.

The "discount agent" math:

Agent A charges 5%:

Prices your home at $650k (based on comps)
Professional photos, staging consultation, strategic marketing
Gets 4 offers in 3 days
Negotiates to $675k
Handles inspection saving you $8k in credits
Closes in 28 days

Your net after 5% commission: $607,875

Agent B charges 3%:

Prices your home at $680k (what you wanted to hear)
iPhone photos, no staging advice
2 showings in 3 weeks
Reduces price twice to $640k
One offer at $625k
Buyer demands $12k in repairs (agent doesn't push back)
Closes in 67 days with $9,500 in extra carrying costs

Your net after 3% commission: $587,250

You "saved" 2% in commission.

You lost $20,625 in net proceeds.

Congrats. You played yourself.

What discount agents don't tell you...

They're taking a discount on:

Time spent on your listing
Quality of marketing
Negotiation effort
Availability when problems arise
Network reach
Experience level

You get what you pay for.

The irony:

You'll spend 6 months researching a $1,200 TV.

But you'll hire an agent for your $650,000 house based on who charges the lowest percentage.

Make it make sense, Karen.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁

Mandy Lake

10/02/2025

I’m not sure I could be more delighted by a recommendation.

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10/02/2025

If my client is happy, then I’ve done my job.

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10/02/2025

When a client is happy, I'm happy. This made me happy >>

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09/30/2025

Well, this has certainly recharged my battery.

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09/30/2025

How amazing to get this kind of recommendation from a client.

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