Crrazyyyyy

I have been listening and watching our market here in Central Texas. It does indeed seem that we can list homes pretty easy but at times they sit for a spell. It appears the key is to find buyers! Buyers are there it's just a matter of getting them in the right situation, which is the key to my work anyway! My suggestion to a buyer or even a "tire kicker" is to go out before you hit the pavement and find out what you can comfortably buy... and more important what you can afford and be prequalified for. In my short career so far I have seen several folks get excited and jazzed about something on the front side before checking the reality part and wind up discouraged or broken-hearted. That stinks! Takes the fun out of what should be one of the most exciting events in a person's life. Met some folks over the weekend who found a great home, I got a call Monday that they were already working to get financing... good way to do it;,, kinda the "horse before the cart'.
There are many resources there to help you reach your home buying and selling goals, I being one of them but I have aligned myself with a great team of contractors, title, and lenders that go way beyond the call of duty to make it happen. So remember to let me help you or keep me in mind when you or someone you know and care about is looking to get this exciting life dream done.
I went to have my left foot examined Monday after 3 years of pounding. Ripped posterior tibial tendon! it is there severed with no purpose, for some reason many folks think that is cool!
UT you proved me wrong! Altho I did tell Jon Madani on Saturday we would win 16-12!
Dallas proved my wrong too! DC didn't get killed!!! Just beat and relegated to 1-4.... C'mon Jerra...circle the troops, getting pretty redonculous. Get em Rangers, proud of that effort, need that wind blowing over to Cowboys Stadium...

Whirlwind....

Busy week on the business side, trying to finish up some deals and keep the wheels on. Tracy had a huge dental procedure last Monday.. man tuff stuff there! Friday nite gig at THR holding out hope the 7 would make the Saturday show. My Dad worked so hard but we didn't quite make it. Thats ok, wound up a decent season, sure didn't like ending up the year on a slide truck though....
Saturday was HUGE! did the pregame show on Bevo Blvd. for a segment with The Longhorn Station AM 1300 the Zone, that was sooo cool. Sat in with Jon Madani, Rod Babers, Roger Wallace and Bucky Godbolt. On top of that it was on TV as well! Really enjoyed that, hope it looked and sounded ok.
Busy week ahead, have some clients to work with and a full week of working Townhomes... call me @ 300-4445 if you are looking to buy or sell real estate... come see me at the CrashFest at THR on Sunday @ 2PM!

Refocusing this deal!

Well as you can see from the date of the last post, I've been out of pocket for some time. Things have changed! Granted I still know endless details of unimportant things, my hobbies are all still the same... my profession however... well, not so much! After many years doing a job I set out on May 10, 2010 into the world of real estate. I started my new career on May 11th @ 10AM and other than a weeks vaction in Nashville, TN somewhere in there I have been at it since.
I passed my real estate exam on June 17th and went into business on my own on June 18th and On the Deck Realty was born. Why that name? Well when my wife need to have a big discussion, whether about work, kids, life, money........ we go out on one of our best investments, our deck. I decided in launching my business that I would be the way I am.... casual, yes I do dress better than I used too! But still, talking to me about business is just like talking to me about football or racing... one on one and very relaxed. Sitting on a deck is relaxing!
To say I have not been scared is a FAT LIE! But I have found that sitting around worried about trying to list or making a call only makes sure the task does not happen. In the time since I started, I have had closings and have transactions pending... that's pretty good but my goal is complete success, I love this industry and the challenge that evryday brings. The market only makes the challenge even greater but the same task day after day makes you not want to get up in the morning. I look forward to waking up and taking on the day!
Please feel free to follow me for updates, market conditions and I will tell you what is happening in Central Texas real estate. Please make my name the name you think of for real estate.. Rodney Rodriguez and you can call me anytime at (512)300-4445. If you wonder my territory, call me and I will tell you if your need is in my boundaries.. 99.9% of the time it will be!
I look forward to speaking to my friends and meeting many new faces!!!!