The Claus Team

The Claus Team Helping the community buy, sell, and invest in real estate for more than 30 years. Jeanine Claus also has a special affinity for the military housing process.

At the Claus Team we are Schertz Texas Realtors who pride ourselves on being experts in bringing home buyers and home sellers together throughout San Antonio and the surrounding area. We have a extensive, current knowledge of the San Antonio market and property values. The wife of a prior military member, she is personally familiar with military relocation and the unique challenges it brings. The

Claus team has helped hundreds of military families relocate to and from the San Antonio area. We are the preferred realtor of Mil-Homes and work closely with the Randolph AFB housing office. Skilled. Specialized. Service. That's the Claus Team!

People think Realtors just “show houses.”Meanwhile we’re out here:●answering calls at dinner●negotiating contracts in pa...
06/04/2026

People think Realtors just “show houses.”

Meanwhile we’re out here:

●answering calls at dinner
●negotiating contracts in parking lots
●decoding inspection reports like FBI agents
●calming nervous buyers at 11:47pm
●pretending we didn’t just see something absolutely horrifying in a seller’s bathroom

It’s chaotic.
It’s exhausting.
It’s honestly kind of ridiculous.

…and somehow I still love it.

Real estate isn’t a 9 to 5.
It’s more like a “reply whenever your phone vibrates” kind of career. 😂

06/01/2026

People say buying a home is stressful, confusing, overwhelming… and honestly? Sometimes it is.

But most of the time, they just never had someone actually walk them through it the right way.

A good Realtor doesn’t just open doors. They answer late-night questions, explain the fine print without sounding like a law textbook, negotiate hard, and make the process feel a whole lot less scary.

You don’t need to know everything before buying a home.
You just need the right person in your corner.

If buying a home has been sitting in your head lately, let’s talk. 🏡

05/31/2026

After walking through hundreds of homes, I can tell you this:

Sometimes it’s not the big issues that turn buyers off.

It’s the little things that make them mentally start adding up “projects” before they’ve even left the bathroom.

A few bathroom mistakes I’d avoid before listing your home:

🚫 Dated wallpaper or overly trendy tile
🚫 Carpet in the bathroom (we need to talk)
🚫 Dark colors that make the space feel smaller
🚫 Poor lighting that makes everything feel gloomy
🚫 Oversized vanities that crowd the layout
🚫 Lack of storage buyers can actually use
🚫 Heavy window coverings that block natural light

Most of these aren’t massive renovations.

But they can absolutely impact buyer perception, showing feedback, and ultimately your offer price.

The goal when selling isn’t to make it match your style.

It’s to help buyers picture it as theirs.

If you’re getting ready to sell in San Antonio or just curious what updates are actually worth making before listing, send me a message.

Happy to give you honest advice and save you from spending money where it doesn’t matter.

If you swiped all the way to the end… congratulations. You officially have commitment issues AND curiosity. 😂🏡But since ...
05/28/2026

If you swiped all the way to the end… congratulations. You officially have commitment issues AND curiosity. 😂🏡

But since you’re here anyway…

Maybe it’s time to stop renting someone else’s dream and start building your own.

I’m here to help you find the house that makes you walk in and immediately text your mom. 📱✨

San Antonio real estate doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, confusing, or like a Craigslist horror story. We keep it real, strategic, and actually fun.

Ready when you are.
(And clearly… you know how to keep swiping.)

05/25/2026

“Technically” doing something and doing it WELL are two very different things. 😅

Sure… you can buy or sell a home without a real estate agent.
You can also buy sushi from a gas station at 11:47pm while questioning every life decision that led you there.

But here’s the part people don’t talk about enough 👇

A good Realtor isn’t just opening doors and putting signs in yards.

We’re:

●Negotiators
●Problem solvers
●Contract translators
●Deadline managers
●Inspecting the inspection
●Catching issues before they become expensive surprises
●Helping you price correctly
●Protecting your money
●Protecting your time
●Protecting your sanity

Because buying or selling a home isn’t just a transaction.
It’s one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make.

And in this market? Tiny mistakes can cost THOUSANDS.

Overpricing your home.
Missing inspection items.
Weak negotiation strategy.
Bad loan communication.
Poor marketing.
Ignoring local market trends.
Accepting the wrong offer instead of the BEST offer.

That stuff matters.

Anybody can stick a home on Zillow.
Not everybody can position it to sell strategically, market it correctly, negotiate aggressively, and keep the deal alive when things get weird halfway through escrow. And trust me… they almost always get weird. 😂

The goal isn’t just to BUY a house.
The goal is to make a smart move financially and avoid turning your dream home into a future headache.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, investing, or even just figuring out where the market stands right now in San Antonio, I’m always happy to help.

No pressure. No weird sales pitch.
Just honest advice and real strategy.

(And significantly safer than gas station sushi.)

05/22/2026

Most people don’t realize it… but every financial decision you make is either building your family’s future or quietly working against it.

Real estate isn’t just about buying a house.
It’s about control.
It’s about stability.
It’s about creating something that keeps showing up for your family long after the hard work is done.

Because one day, your kids won’t remember the interest rate.
They’ll remember the life you were able to give them because you made smart moves early.

They’ll remember growing up in a home that was yours.
They’ll remember what you taught them about money, ownership, and how to play the game instead of being played by it.

And here’s the part nobody says out loud…
If you don’t build wealth intentionally, struggle gets passed down just as easily.

Same last name.
Very different future.

Real estate gives you the chance to change that story.
To trade stress for strategy.
To turn effort into equity.
To leave behind knowledge, assets, and options… not pressure, debt, and confusion.

This isn’t about timing the market perfectly.
It’s about deciding you’re done sitting on the sidelines.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building something real, I’m here to help you do it the right way.

05/19/2026

Helping people buy or sell a home is only part of what I do as a realtor.

I guide families through one of the biggest decisions of their lives, help turn dreams into addresses, and create opportunities for new beginnings. I’m here to answer questions, solve problems, negotiate the best outcome, and make the process feel less overwhelming.

Because being a realtor isn’t just about houses… it’s about people, goals, and building futures.

05/17/2026

6 things that quietly make buyers say “this is the one”… and they don’t even realize why.

1. Declutter like you’re moving tomorrow
Not “picked up.” I mean clear surfaces, half-empty closets, nothing fighting for attention.
Buyers don’t want to tour your life. They want to picture theirs.

2. Light the place up like it owes you money
Blinds open, curtains gone, every light on.
Dark homes feel smaller. Smaller feels cheaper. That’s not the game we’re playing.

3. Kill the mystery smells
No heavy candles, no plugins working overtime.
If buyers notice a scent, they start asking questions. And not the good kind.

4, Simple staging that feels intentional
Clean textures, neutral tones, one or two pieces that look like you tried… but didn’t try too hard.
You’re selling potential, not personality.

5. Reset the energy before every showing
Windows open. Air moving. Quiet, calm, steady.
People feel a home before they evaluate it. Don’t skip that part.

6. Take down the personal story
Family photos, bold choices, anything too “you.”
You’re not losing your identity. You’re making room for theirs.

Here’s what most people miss…

Homes don’t sell because they’re perfect.
They sell because they feel like a fresh start.

That’s the difference.

If your house still feels like your current chapter…
buyers won’t step into the next one.

Buying a home isn’t just the price you see on paper… it’s everything that comes with it 👇●Lawyer fees and title insuranc...
05/13/2026

Buying a home isn’t just the price you see on paper… it’s everything that comes with it 👇

●Lawyer fees and title insurance
●Property taxes kicking in the day you take possession
●Home inspection. You want it, but it’s still a cost
●The little updates that make it feel like home

None of it is crazy on its own… but stack it together and it adds up quick.

I’m not here to scare you. I’m here to make sure there are no surprises when you get the keys.

Save this so you’re ready… or shoot me a message and I’ll break down real numbers for you.

05/12/2026

Just moved in? Don’t sprint to HomeGoods like your life depends on it. Let’s do this right.

I’ve watched a lot of moves. The smooth ones all follow the same playbook.

Week 1: Clean it like you mean it
Empty house = cheat code.
Carpets, windows, cabinets, drawers. Get in all the places you’ll never touch again once the couch lands.
Want ducts cleaned? Do it now.
You’re not just cleaning… you’re resetting the house.

Week 2: Lock it down
Rekey the locks. Reset garage codes. Update smart access.
You don’t know who still has a key. Period.
Check smoke detectors, CO detectors, exterior lights.
Quick wins. Big peace of mind.

Week 3: Figure out your house before it humbles you
Run the AC. Test the heat. Learn the thermostat.
Find your water shut-off. Know your breaker panel.
Run irrigation. Peek under sinks.
Emergencies are a bad time to start guessing.
Bonus move: photo + video everything. Rooms, appliances, all of it. Future you will be very grateful.

Week 4: Handle the life stuff
Change your address everywhere. DMV, banks, insurance, subscriptions.
Set up autopay where it makes sense.
Get some smart storage in place.
Then… chill.

Live in the house before you start “fixing” it.
Paint colors hit different after a couple weeks. So do layouts.

Moving in isn’t about doing everything.
It’s about doing the right things first.

Save this. Your future self will thank you.

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313 Brooks Avenue
Schertz, TX
78154

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Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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