Mary Jane Salgado Commercial/Residential Realtor

Mary Jane Salgado Commercial/Residential Realtor eXp Commercial/Investment Real Estate San Antonio, TX base with international referral partners My background is in economic and community development.

As a premier real estate agent in San Antonio, I am here to provide you will all the resources and information you need to buy or sell real estate. I am an expert in San Antonio, surrounding areas and South Texas. I am a GRI graduate and of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and a member of the San Antonio Board of Realtors, CCIM South Texas chapter, Texas Association of Realtor, National Association of Realtors. I've had extensive training in real estate sales, I’m a CCIM candidate, and investment properties and can offer you knowledge and tools most other agents can't. I look forward to serving you whether you are ready to start your business, léase a space, want to expand, or purchase commercial properties and/or land. I am available to help you move to the next level of your business and your life. If you are thinking of retiring and ready to sell your business and location, and even your home, my team and I are ready to help. Let’s get a cup of coffee to hear about your vision in business/family and for you to get to know me, my experience and extensive network. I will work hard to make Your visión come to light. I am bilingual and work the state of Texas and have partners throughout the country and now international. Call me for that cup of coffee. Like my page so we can stay in touch on the latest real estate activities in your local, state wide or international communities. Stay happy, healthy and humble. God bless, Mary Jane

How to Reach Me:

Mary Jane Salgado, Commercial Associate @ eXp Realty LLC
[email protected]
(830) 968-9392

When I help a buyer estimate the monthly payment, I don’t simply carry over the seller’s current property tax bill. That...
08/25/2026

When I help a buyer estimate the monthly payment, I don’t simply carry over the seller’s current property tax bill. That bill may reflect exemptions or an assessed value tied to their ownership history, so the buyer’s amount could be different.

A better estimate starts with the local tax rate, a realistic taxable value for the home, and any exemptions the buyer may qualify for. I also recommend leaving some room in the budget in case the final bill or escrow payment changes after closing.

The purchase price tells you what it costs to buy the home. Property taxes help determine what it will cost you to own it each month.

When I review showing feedback with a seller, I’m not looking to react to every individual comment. I’m looking for patt...
08/22/2026

When I review showing feedback with a seller, I’m not looking to react to every individual comment. I’m looking for patterns and whether the buyers’ behavior supports what they’re saying.

If the same concern keeps coming up and we aren’t seeing second showings or offers, we sort it into two categories: things we can improve, such as presentation, minor repairs, or marketing, and things we can’t change, such as the layout or location. When the issue can’t be changed, the price may need to account for it.

The takeaway is to make decisions based on repeated feedback, showing activity, and competing homes, not one buyer’s personal preference.

Before I list a home, I want to know if there’s anything in the ownership history that could slow us down later. A paid-...
08/19/2026

Before I list a home, I want to know if there’s anything in the ownership history that could slow us down later. A paid-off lien that was never released, a missing signature, or an estate that hasn’t completed the proper paperwork can all become last-minute problems.

These issues can usually be resolved, but they take time. Starting the title work early gives us a chance to find and address them before there’s a buyer and a closing date on the line.

A rental can look great on paper when you’re only comparing the rent to the monthly payment. The problem is that roofs, ...
08/17/2026

A rental can look great on paper when you’re only comparing the rent to the monthly payment. The problem is that roofs, HVAC systems, appliances, vacancies, and tenant turnover don’t show up as neat monthly expenses.

Before buying, I’d look at the age of the major systems and decide how much of the monthly cash flow needs to stay with the property as a reserve. That way, a large repair is something you planned for, not something that suddenly wipes out a year of profit.

A good investment should work beyond the best-case months.

We hear about new developments and big projects around town all the time, but the real question is: what could they actu...
08/16/2026

We hear about new developments and big projects around town all the time, but the real question is: what could they actually mean for you?

New jobs, infrastructure, and investment can change where demand grows and which areas are worth watching so I broke down a few in our area to see where they stand today, and what they could mean if you’re thinking about buying, selling, or investing. The goal isn’t to predict the future. It’s to help you make a more informed next move based on what we already know is coming.

Off-market opportunity in Schertz! 🏡4914 Tiffany is a great rehab property with plenty of investment potential. Reach ou...
08/15/2026

Off-market opportunity in Schertz! 🏡

4914 Tiffany is a great rehab property with plenty of investment potential. Reach out for more photos, details, or to schedule a showing.

📍4914 Tiffany, Schertz, TX
📞 830.968.9392

San Antonio buyers have plenty of options right now, with 15,040 active listings and homes spending around 60 days on th...
08/14/2026

San Antonio buyers have plenty of options right now, with 15,040 active listings and homes spending around 60 days on the market.

If you’re buying: that may give you more time to compare homes and negotiate, especially when a property has been sitting.

If you’re selling: buyers are active, but they have choices. Pricing correctly and making your home stand out are important.

The median sold price was $290,818, with homes averaging around $163 per square foot. Median rent was $1,650 per month, which is also worth considering when comparing renting and buying.

These citywide numbers are a helpful starting point, but your neighborhood, price range, and property type will give us a much clearer picture.

I know sometimes we can run out of ideas for things to do, so I wanted to share a few spots around town that might give ...
08/12/2026

I know sometimes we can run out of ideas for things to do, so I wanted to share a few spots around town that might give you some inspiration!

Whether you’re looking for something to do on the weekend or just want to get out of the house and try something different, there’s a lot of great stuff around here.

And if you ever want more recommendations, just let me know! I’m always happy to share some of my favorite spots around town.

A renovation can absolutely make your home better for you without making it better for the next buyer.Removing a bedroom...
08/11/2026

A renovation can absolutely make your home better for you without making it better for the next buyer.

Removing a bedroom for a larger primary suite, converting the garage into living space, or building out a very specific hobby room may improve your day-to-day life, but it can also make the home work for fewer people later.

Resale value is not just about how much money went into the project. It’s also about how broadly useful that change is to the buyers who will eventually be comparing your home to others nearby.

That doesn’t mean you should avoid personalizing your home. If you plan to stay for years and the renovation meaningfully improves how you live, that may be completely worth it. Just understand the tradeoff before making a major structural change.

The more specialized the renovation, the more important it is to ask: Will the next buyer see this as an upgrade too, or something they’ll need to undo?

Now’s about the time of year when I start hearing the same question from buyers who’ve been looking all summer: “Should ...
08/08/2026

Now’s about the time of year when I start hearing the same question from buyers who’ve been looking all summer: “Should we just wait until fall?”

Sometimes, waiting can work in your favor. As the market moves out of the busiest part of summer, there may be fewer buyers competing for the same homes, and sellers whose listings have been sitting may be a little more open to negotiating on price, closing costs, repairs, or timing.

But there’s another side to it.

Inventory can thin out too. So while you may have less competition, you may also have fewer homes that actually fit what you’re looking for. And if the right house comes along and it’s priced well, other buyers are still going to notice it.

I also wouldn’t base the decision on trying to predict where mortgage rates will be a few months from now. None of us knows that with certainty.

So for me, the better question isn’t necessarily “Is fall a better time to buy?”

It’s “What do I gain by waiting, and what might I give up?”

If you’re finding homes you genuinely like now, I wouldn’t automatically sit on the sidelines because of the calendar. If nothing has felt right and you have plenty of flexibility, waiting a little longer can make perfect sense too.

There really isn’t one right answer here. It comes down to your options, your timeline, and what would actually put you in a better position.

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