By Tom Branch, on April 22nd, 2012 
I received a call from one of my clients today. They recently moved into a home and after unpacking they decided to take a nice soak in the jetted tub. They filled the tub, grabbed a bottle of Champagne, and got ready to get into the tub. When they tuned on the jets, a bunch of “black stuff” came out of the jets. They were upset and were going to call out a plumber to look at it.
First, don’t panic! The “black stuff” occurs when the tub is not used for extended periods of time. The water left over in the plumbing for the jets dries out leaving behind the residue my clients noted in the tub.
While it looks bad, it is easy to fix. I had them add a little chlorine bleach (note you should not get into the water with the bleach in it!) to the bath water, run it for a while, and then drain all the water. Once the tub is refilled and the jets turned on, it was normal again.
If you’re having this kind of problem, try the chlorine bleach cleaning before you call the plumber.
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By Tom Branch, on April 17th, 2012 
Once again, the industry-leading productivity of RE/MAX® agents is on full display in RISMedia’s 2012 Power Broker Report, released in April, 2012.
Within the 45 RE/MAX® offices listed, RE/MAX® agents average 15.1 transaction sides each – by far the highest number in the most meaningful metric of agent productivity.
Realty Executives trail with 12.5 sides per agent, followed by Coldwell Banker (10.4), ERA (7.5), and Keller Williams and Century 21 (7.3 each).
Additionally, RE/MAX® tops the list in average agent sales volume, with $3.2 million. This is nearly $1 million more than the next closest competitor, luxury specialist Sotheby’s (2.4 million). Realty Executives ($2.3 million), Prudential ($1.95 million) and Coldwell Banker ($1.9 million) rounded out the top five.
The 2012 report ranks the top 300 brokerages based on transaction sides, as compiled from 2011 data.
Source: RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs
By Tom Branch, on April 15th, 2012  “It’s a buyer’s market”, I hear those words at least once a week. They are usually accompanied by some low offer on one of our listings.
Newsflash! With the exception of homes over $500k, the buyer’s market in the North Dallas area is over. Properties that show well and are correctly priced are flying off the market. Many of our recent listings have fully executed contracts in less that 5 days. As a listing broker, it’s been nice to see the market shift back.
Recent numbers from the North Texas Real Estate Information System (NTREIS), the MLS in North Texas, show that we have about 4.1 months of inventory. For reference, the National Association of REALTORS® states that a 6 month inventory of homes is a balanced market. Levels above 6 months are a buyer’s market while levels below 6 months are a seller’s market.
If you’re a seller wanting to move this may be the best time in years to sell and be able to purchase a new home. Home prices are stable and interest rates are still at record lows.
If you’re a buyer, you simply cannot drag your feet or lob in low offers. If you do so, you may find the property is under contract or sold to a more reasonable offer.
Want more information on the housing market in Dallas? Contact us at 214-705-2470.
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By Tom Branch, on April 14th, 2012 
2 Bedrooms | 2.1 Baths | 2 Car Garage | 1633 SF/Building Plan
READY NOW! 2-bd, 2.5 ba, vaulted entry townhome with iron railing at entry. Brick-stone exterior. Kitchen with SS appl, gas cooktop-oven, Granite, 42 glazed site-finished cabs. Formal dining and breakfast nook. Wood floors. Gorgeous Master Suite and 2nd bdrm up. Granite baths. 16 SEER HVAC, Radiant Barrier, low-E windows, natural gas cooktop, oven, furnace and wtr heater, and patio. 2-car garage. SS Fridge included for 30-day closings!
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By Tom Branch, on April 14th, 2012 
3 Bedrooms | 2.1 Baths | 2 Car Garage | 1961 SF/Building Plan
READY NOW! 3-bd, 2.5 ba, + Study with French doors and sidelights. Brick-stone exterior. Kitchen with SS appl, gas cooktop-oven, Granite, 42 glazed site-finished cabs. Gorgeous Master Suite and 2 bdrms up. Iron Railing. Formal dining and breakfast nook. Granite baths. Gas on patio. 16 SEER HVAC, Radiant Barrier, low-E windows, natural gas cooktop, oven, furnace and wtr heater. 2-car garage. SS Fridge included for 30-day closings!
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Purchase a new home through us and we'll help you with your closing costs! We'll give you a credit of 1.5% of the price of the home at closing to use towards your closing costs.
Click here for our New Home Rebates page.
By Tom Branch, on April 7th, 2012 
The Dallas Business Journal released the 2011 Top Residential Real Estate Brokerage List on March 23, 2012. RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs ranked number 15 in 2011 with 1134 closed sides and over $270 million in sales.
RE/MAX Dallas Suburbs agents averaged 14.9 sides and $3.55 million in sales volume per agent. Among the national brands in the Metroplex, RE/MAX agents outproduce all other brands by a 3 to 1 margin.
Tom and Gina Branch, The Branch Team, closed 112 sides with a total sales volume of over $17 million.
Source: Dallas Business Journal, March 23-29, 2012, Page 14
By Tom Branch, on April 6th, 2012 
4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths | 2 Car Garage | 2119 SF/Tax
Located on a heavily treed lot, this home shows like a model. Lots of recent updates; carpet, paint inside and outside, and foundation work. Sunken living room overlooks the lush front yard. Downstairs master suite has walk in closet. Bright kitchen has lots of storage space and opens up to family room with wood burning fireplace. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a bathroom. Back yard patio yard are perfect for entertaining. Easy access to US 75.
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