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2013 Class of Leadership Dallas

  I am pretty excited to be among the other participants this year and very excited to get involved in a “behind the scenes” experience with our city. Each year up to 55 individuals are selected to participate in a ten-month educational program that consists of a two-day retreat, nine monthly day-long sessions, monthly preliminary [...]

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What Do Home Buyers Want Today?

When selling a home or looking for clients to sell a home to it’s imperative that you understand what Buyers are looking for. Just like Market Trends, people’s wants and desires fluctuate and change as well. New fads, the economy & change in family dynamics can all incur these changes. Here are the 4 things [...]

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Meet The Neighbors & Make a Few Bucks!

It’s common sense to have a garage sale before your big move. There’s no reason to pay movers to load boxes of items you can do without. Plus, who needs the clutter in their new home? Have you ever considered a garage sale after you’ve moved into your new house? It’s actually a great idea [...]

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Neighborhood Ice Breakers

Our neighborhoods are only as strong as the bonds we have with our neighbors. If you’ve recently moved into a new home or have noticed someone new move in next door, it’s not as hard as you might think to reach out and make a connection. While we all want to preserve our privacy, the [...]

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The HOT 2012 Market

The Texas Heat isn’t the only thing spiking this year…the Dallas-Fort Worth Real Estate Market is getting HOT, HOT, HOT! Here are the Top 3 Reasons: 1:Rising Rents: Just like the Texas Temperatures, Rents are rising everywhere, which are encouraging developers to get off the sidelines and begin constructing homes and apartment buildings. Rising rents [...]

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Top 40 Under 40

We here at CLAYSTAPP+CO always like it on Top & that’s where we plan to stay… Our venerable & thriving company is headed up & owned by Clay Stapp, “one of the best Real Estate Agents in Dallas”, says D Magazine. Not only did he receive that prestigious ranking but now Clay has been voted [...]

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Risk Free Referrals

Want to build a stronger foundation & relationship with your clients? Want them to refer YOU someday? This is where TRUST and RELIABILITY come in. Remember that customers look to you for expert advice, but play it smart and give advice that doesn’t create liabilities for you… 1. Make a list of all categories of [...]

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Successful Negotiations

A successful negotiation is not where one side has pulverized the other. You don’t “win” a negotiation; you get the best possible outcome for your clients while doing the least harm. No one should leave a negotiation angry. After all, you never know when you might have to negotiate with the same people again. When [...]

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No Risk, No Reward

Best time to make an investment in real estate? I think so! “The Fishermen know that the sea is dangerous & the storm terrible, but they have never found those dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore.” -Vincent Van Gogh Artists take risks. They pursue their vision, often without financial security, facing long odds while stewing [...]

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Stand Out From the Crowd

Wonder how to compete in this job market?  Want to differentiate yourself from “the other guys.” Well then…Be Bold, Be Brave & most importantly, Be DIFFERENT! When it comes to convincing buyers and sellers that you’re their best choice, you really have only two options. You can sell your accomplishments or you can sell the [...]

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