Amber Carrillo's (ambersells) Blog

Are you an active agent?  Do you take pride in what you do?  Do you pass out your business cards to everyone you come into contact with?  Do you have a website?  Do you use car magnets?  Do you farm?  Are you out there actively marketing yourself and your services?  If you answered no to some of ...

Foreclosures are the only thing worth buying. Foreclosures are the best deals on the market. Foreclosures are the only way to make money in Real Estate, right? WRONG! Buying a foreclosure isn't always as great as it's cracked up to be. They are definitely not for the faint at heart.Yes, foreclosu...

This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. I am a mom to a special needs child so I speak from experience. Working with families who have special needs isn't for everyone. It takes a vast deal of patience and a willingness to understand more about the person's condition to better anticipa...

I want to make some money, lots of money. And, I want to invest in Real Estate. Can these two thoughts still marry? It all depends on where you want to invest, but if that place is Houston, Texas, the answer is absolutely!I have worked with many investors over the years and it seems they all had ...

I want to make some money, lots of money. And, I want to invest in Real Estate. Can these two thoughts still marry? It all depends on where you want to invest, but if that place is Houston, Texas, the answer is absolutely!I have worked with many investors over the years and it seems they all had ...

Are you in the market to buy a home? Confused about where to even start? There seems to be an overload of information out there. Don't get overwhelmed or frustrated. I can help guide you through the process. The very first step to take is to get yourself pre-approved for a mortgage. This can be d...

Is now the time to sell?  This question has been resonating lately from the mouths of sellers near and far.  And, it's a great question!  Let me begin by saying Thank God we live in Texas and especially the Greater Houston area!  We haven't seen any major dives in home prices here compared to the...

"Wow, I didn't know it worked like that!" "Thanks for telling me, because I had no idea!" "Really, one agent can show me all of the homes I want to see?"I hear these exclamations time and time again. I'm writing this to educate the consumer on how things work in the home buying arena. Here, in Te...

Having a hard time selling your home? There are 5 things that will affect the sale of your home. Before you bludgeon your Realtor, review this list and see if any of these apply. They are, in order of importance, Price, Location, Condition, Accessibility and Market Conditions. Let's visit each on...