Inside Real Estate with Kim McCarty

Buying your first home can be exciting but it can also be scary. In this episode Kim McCarty walks you through the process.

Kim gives the details on the process of purchasing a new build. She also explains what how a realtor can walk you through it.

Kim McCarty of The McCarty Group gives you advice on starting a career in real estate

After recently protesting her own tax appraisal, Kim McCarty gives you advice on how to protest your county tax appraisal.

In this episode Kim talks to Dan Bowman--the Executive Director of the Allen EDC.

The stated mission of the Allen EDC is:

The Allen Economic Development Corporation is charged with recruiting and retaining quality businesses that increase the ad valorem tax base and bring quality jobs to the City.

Daniel Bowman is a native of Allen, Texas and was named Executive Director/CEO of the Allen Economic Development Corporation in 2014 after 10 years with the organization. He was recognized in the Top 40 under 40 by the International Economic Development Council and has been instrumental in recruiting corporate projects including Cisco Systems, KONE Elevators and MonkeySports.

His background and focus on community collaboration has led him to a number of community leadership roles with the Kiwanis Club, Leadership Allen and other civic organizations. He is a graduate of Trinity University and the University of Texas at Dallas, where he earned his MBA.

In this episode, Kim introduces us to what she calls "Monkey Math".

With just a little bit of Monkey Math, Kim shows us how any discounted commissions can be wiped when your home stays on the market longer or doesn't sell for top dollar.

Kim is joined by Dave Stahl of Mortgage Xchange. Together Kim and Dave take you inside the mortgage process.

Whether you're a first time buyer or a current owner who is looking to refinance, this episode has loads of information that you'll be able to use as you go through the process.

A lot goes into getting your home ready to sell...

• What repairs need to be made?
• Should the existing carpet be replaced?
• What color should the walls be painted?
• What improvements need to be made outside?

In this episode Kim takes you through the process.

Pricing your home can be tricky. You may value things that the market doesn't. You also have an emotional attachment that is unique to you.

In this episode of Inside Real Estate, Kim McCarty walks you through the process of pricing your home to get maximum attention and value.

In this episode, Kim tells you how to determine the hidden values in a home. Things that my not be visible to the naked eye such as:

• Energy efficiency improvements
• New appliances
• New roof