Greg Melvin

Dave Ramsey's Tips for 1st Time HomeBuyers- 1)Pay Off All Debt and Build an Emergency Fund 2)Determine How Much House You Can Afford 3)Save a Down Payment 4)Save for Closing Costs 5)Get Preapproved for a Loan 6)Find a Home for Sale in Your Price Range 7)Research Neighborhoods for Best Fit 8)Attend Open Houses and Think Long Term 9)Make a Competitive Offer (That’s Within Your Budget!) 10)Prepare for Closing

Do's and Don'ts of Presale Home Repairs-You’ve decided it’s time to sell your home. Your neighbor just sold for a pretty penny, but they also spent a lot on remodeling and renovations. Does that mean you need to upgrade your home to sell? Is it worth trying to sell as is? Or will your home be passed up and stuck on the market? Fortunately, full-scale remodels aren’t required to sell your home. Sure, a home reno might fetch more money, but it’s not always worth the time and effort. So how do you know what’s worth fixing up? Here are the do’s and don’ts of pre-listing home renovations: Do: Fix trip hazards throughout (and around) the home. Uneven flooring and sidewalks, broken stairs and off-kilter ramps aren’t just noticeable to touring buyers; they’re a downright danger. Fix pet damage and lingering odors. Scratches on doors, torn window screens and holes in the yard will only make buyers wary of further pet damage on the property. Fix water stains. Even if you’ve fixed the pipes or plumbing issues, buyers may still worry about mildew or mold problems. Don’t: Make partial updates to older kitchens and baths. Mixing old and new elements only highlights the age of the space. You need to commit to a full upgrade or let the buyer do a comprehensive remodel on their own. Decorate the home with trendy or bold colors. Neutral colors photograph better, make the space look larger and help buyers reimagine the house with their belongings. Bold and bright colors do the opposite. Renovate beyond what your neighbors have done. Buyers are going to offer what comparable sales suggest, no matter how much money you’ve poured into remodeling. A few repairs and upgrades can certainly make your home more marketable. But a full-scale remodel? That’s not necessary in most cases. Are you ready to sell? Get in touch today for a comprehensive review and marketing plan for selling your home. Buying, Selling? Call 817-382-7381

I've worked with first time buyers, young families, seasoned investors and everything in-between. From finding folks their dream homes to placing newlyweds in their first house together, I've successfully helped buyers & sellers from all strata's in life find the perfect house for them.

My most favorite recent transaction was when a Mom & Dad helped their daughter purchase her first home, which was a fixer upper. They were teaching her the value of earning "sweat equity" while in the meantime showing her the benefits of ownership. According to the most recent Survey of Consumer Finances by the Federal Reserve (2013-2016), HomeOwners typically have a Net Worth 44 x greater than renters. It's never too early to start down the path of wealth building & accumulation by purchasing your first home and that's what they were showing her.

I started out as a multi-state licensed Agent in 2008 and became a Broker in 2016. Winner of the 2013 GOLD KW Award for Most Units Sold & 2014 KW Greater Heartland Region-2nd Most Units Sold- Our lives in Texas are about helping others realize what wondrous bounty the Lone Star State has to offer. We cover Fort Worth, Eagle Mountain Lake, Newark, Aurora, Haslet, Rhome, Alliance and the surrounding areas.

I've had extensive training in several fields of Real Estate Sales & Investing. Multi-award winner for several years. Formerly licensed in NE & IA. In-depth training in multi-family real estate. REO property,foreclosures and Bank-Owned properties.