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Sonal Shah Houston Your local real estate expert at LPT Realty. Empowering clients with transparent communication and the insights needed for a successful move.

Sonal Shah is a real estate professional with 20+ years of experience in the industry. She has a diverse background in the field, including certifications in negotiation, pricing strategy, sales and marketing, and social media. She has also earned an MBA in Real Estate and had 10 years of experience as a loan originator and underwriter. Her strong negotiation skills and problem-solving ability, combined with her trustworthiness and client-focused approach, make her a valuable asset to anyone looking to buy or sell a home.

10/02/2026

$1,800 lease trap — the bill came 15 days after a "perfect" move-out.

One of my clients moved out of her apartment to a newer home. She followed every instruction from the property manager. They walked through together. Everything was approved. He said, "Everything is perfect. You can leave." She handed over the keys, the fobs, the mailbox keys — everything.

Fifteen days later, a bill from a debt collector. Not even the office. $1,800 — for carpet cleaning, deep cleaning the house, and touch-up paint.

Before you move out, ask the property manager:

What do you usually take out of a deposit?
Is there a chance we get the full deposit back if we do this, this, and this?
Is there a move-out handbook? Deep cleaning, carpet, receipts — what exactly do you want?

Just get a move-out process and know everything about it.

Has this happened to you? Tell me below.

For the long video: https://youtu.be/xjSEvOR52TU

Sonal Shah · REALTOR® · LPT Realty · Fort Bend County
713-398-6566

09/30/2026

Offer on both? Both sellers said yes. Two contracts, two checks, one way out.

My buyer loved two homes and offered on both. Both sellers accepted — two contracts, two option periods, two earnest money checks. They kept the one with the better inspection report, declined the other inside the option period, and got that earnest money back.

Sonal Shah, REALTOR® | LPT Realty · Fort Bend County
713-398-6566

One client's story; your contract terms may differ.

09/28/2026

Brand-new does not mean problem-free.

One of my buyers decided to skip the final inspection to save about $500.

After moving in, they found almost 20 items that needed attention — including very low water pressure, unfinished paint and caulking, and missing window screens.

Before closing, the builder has a strong reason to get problems fixed quickly.

After closing, you may be dealing with the warranty department — calls, messages, appointments, and waiting.

To me, the math is simple:
$500 before closing… or months chasing repairs afterward.

And take your Realtor with you through the process. A good Realtor can help you catch problems before they become your problem.

09/27/2026

My seller saw an offer for $350,000 on a home listed at $450,000 and felt deeply insulted.

Then the other agent called.

The buyers intended to offer the full $450,000.

One typo changed the number by $100,000 — and changed the entire meaning of the offer.

That moment reminded me to pause, dig deeper, and check the facts before reacting.

Sometimes one simple question changes everything:

“Can you help me understand how you arrived at this number?”

Same Person. Different Chair.

When something feels personal, we react.
Curiosity gives us room to understand.

09/26/2026

She thought skipping the Realtor would save money.

Instead, it almost cost them $48,000.

They walked into a model home on their own, got quoted $540,000, and tried negotiating directly.

After a few visits, the answer was basically:
"Buy it or leave it."

That's when they called me.

Before I said a word, I checked the sold homes first.
Then I called with a ready buyer and real market numbers.

Final contract: $492,000.

That is the difference the right guidance can make.

You may be able to find the house yourself.
But knowing what you should pay — and how to negotiate it — can save you real money.

09/24/2026

You would never go grocery shopping before dinner. So why do we shop right before bed?

A young man came to me looking for a home. Somewhere in that conversation, the socks came up — he owned more than 100 pairs, bought online, and he never realized he was doing it. He shopped at night, on his phone, right before bed. Half of what arrived was a duplicate or a lower standard than he would have picked awake, because he never checked whether it was a five-star or a one-star review.

I laughed so hard that day. Then it stopped being funny. When you are tired, you are not judging what you already own — you are just buying.

Two things that fix it:

1. Before you leave the house or click that buy button, write down exactly what you need — and do not deviate from it.
2. If you shop online, only shop when you are awake and completely alert.

So please avoid shopping at night.

What is the one thing you always end up buying late at night? Tell me below.

Sonal Shah · REALTOR® · LPT Realty · Fort Bend County
713-398-6566

09/23/2026

I drove out to Revera in Rosenberg. Two builders, homes from the mid-$400s, and a lagoon-style pool planned.

Revera is a brand-new community going up in Rosenberg, and right now you are seeing the very beginning of it.

Perry Homes and Toll Brothers are both building there today, on 50-foot and 60-foot homesites. Homes in the community start in the mid-$400s.

What caught my attention is what is planned around the homes:

A lagoon-style pool
A cricket pitch
Pickleball
Sports fields
Walking trails

None of that is built yet. That is the plan, not the finished product, and it is worth knowing the difference before you fall in love with a rendering.

If Revera fits your budget and your timeline, the lots and the floor plans are worth comparing side by side before you decide anything.

Text me and I will go with you. 713-398-6566

Sonal Shah, REALTOR® | LPT Realty
Fort Bend County — Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, Fulshear, Katy

Pricing, availability and community plans as of September 2026 and subject to change.

09/22/2026

A $10,000 builder credit can save you cash today, or about $194 every month. Most buyers only see one.

It depends on where you put it. You have three choices:

ONE — Closing costs. You bring less money to the closing table.

TWO — A rate buydown. On a $400,000 loan, going from 6.5% to 5.75% is about $194 less every month in principal and interest.

THREE — Split it. Part to closing costs, part to buying the rate down.

There is no single right answer. If money is tight right now, choice one. If you are staying in the home for years, choice two saves you more over time. A lot of my buyers choose to split it.

Here is the part most people miss. The sales office will usually show you one of the three. Ask to see all three, side by side, using your own numbers.

The builder’s agent works for the builder. One visit alone and you may lose the right to your own.

Text me before you visit a model home — I’ll run all three at your price range and walk in with you.

Sonal Shah, REALTOR® | LPT Realty
Fort Bend County — Sugar Land, Missouri City, Richmond, Rosenberg, Fulshear, Katy
713-398-6566

Example only. Rates and payments as of September 2026 and they change often — your lender's quote is the real number.

09/21/2026

Sell first or buy first? Your numbers decide that, not your gut.

Sellers ask me this before almost every move, and the answer always starts in the same place: your own financial situation.

First — after all your selling expenses, how much money will you actually receive from your current home?

Second — can you qualify for the next home before your current home sells?

If you need that equity for your next down payment, selling first may be the better choice.

If you can buy first, run the stress test. What if your home takes 90 to 120 days to sell? Will carrying both payments leave you stressed? If it will, selling first gives you the greatest peace of mind. If it won't, buying first gives you more time to choose the right home instead of rushing.

One more option if you need cash before your home sells: depending on your equity, a home equity loan may let you access part of that money before the sale.

During my years as a mortgage banker, I saw the right order come out different for every family. So let's compare your sale proceeds, both house payments, and your moving timeline before you make either move.

Comment "MOVE" and I'll help you work through both options.

Sonal Shah, REALTOR® | LPT Realty | Fort Bend County
713-398-6566

Example only. Your own numbers are the real answer.

09/20/2026

My seller saw an offer for $350,000 on a home listed at $450,000 and felt deeply insulted.

Then the other agent called. The buyers intended to offer the full $450,000. One typo had changed the number by $100,000 and changed the entire meaning of the offer.

That moment reminded me to pause, dig deeper, and check the facts before reacting. Sometimes one simple question changes everything: “Can you help me understand how you arrived at this number?”

Same Person. Different Chair.

When something feels personal, we react. Curiosity gives us room to understand.

Comment PAUSE if this reminder spoke to you.

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14090 S W Freeway # 102
Sugar Land, TX
77478

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