With Allen High School being the largest secondary school in Texas and the recent news about Allen ISD generally involving an expensive high school stadium, our clients sometimes think that homes for sale in Lovejoy ISD or McKinney ISD might be a better real estate investment, but there is so much good news about Allen ISD that it’s really just another Collin County city where you can’t go wrong when it comes to a solid real estate choice. Buying or Selling a home in Allen Texas, along with every other city in Collin County, are rising in price at historical levels (this past year house prices increased by 7.9 percent in Allen ISD) and student enrollment levels are up 2.4 percent, showing promising signs of what we already know from other key real estate statistics: Allen ISD prices are going to continue to rise as demand far outpaces supply. This means that you can be confident when you buy a home in Allen ISD that you’ve made a great investment.

The good news gets even better: Allen ISD school board rolled out news this past summer that tax rates will actually drop from $1.67 per $100 valuation to $1.64. This means that you can enjoy your rising home value with the confidence that your city is working hard to keep your tax rates as low as possible. Residents of Allen, Texas are proud of being called one of America’s best cities to live in, according to Money Magazine, and it’s always good to know that you are getting world-class amenities while not having to worry about rising tax rates.

Allen, Texas has so much to offer and as the many forums online that can help out-of-state families decide between, say Allen ISD or Plano ISD, make it very clear, it can be hard to decide which DFW city is “better” for you, because in comparison to national statistics on jobs, crime, education and overall quality of life, you can’t go wrong when moving to any city in Collin County. At Matlock Real Estate group, we are dedicated to helping you discover the best of Collin County, for you. That means that whether you end up in Lovejoy ISD, Allen ISD or elsewhere, we know exactly to help you decide which city will best suit your needs. Whether your focus is on a short commute to work, expansive lot sizes or best cost per square footage, we are the go-to resource for our many, happy clients love calling Collin County home. We are dedicated to helping you discover the best ISD for your family and learn how to make a strategic real estate investment choice at the same time.

Check out our most recent edition of Distinguished Homes for our listings in Allen ISD and other districts across Collin County! To learn more about the team at Matlock Real Estate group and why our clients think we are the best boutique brokerage in Collin County, get in touch and we’d be glad to show you the top listings in Allen ISD.

We are excited to announce that we have just released the autumn edition of our exclusive magazine “The Fine Estates and Distinguished Homes of Collin County”!  Our publication is delivered to 15,000 addresses across Collin County and can be seen in the Luxury Boxes, Suites and Restaurants at both the Frisco RoughRiders and the Allen Americans sports venues!

Serving as our print portfolio for our exclusive portfolio of luxury properties, our magazine beautifully showcases our properties to the most influential buyers and sellers within the community.   If you would like to feature your luxury property in our up coming issue, call or email us directly.

At Matlock Real Estate Group, we are setting the standard for excellence in luxury real estate. Let us show you what dedication to professional integrity and distinction is all about – experience the difference that a boutique real estate firm can make for your next luxury real estate transaction.

When you demand the best, you demand Matlock Real Estate Group!

If you’re looking for a home for sale in Allen Texas your not alone, Homes for sale in Allen, Texas go quickly these days and you might be disheartened to find that there are so many buyers to compete against when searching for your dream Allen ISD home. It’s true that Allen ISD is a very popular town for families looking for a great community to raise their children. Because the demand for Homes for sale in Allen, Texas is so strong, it’s important to work with realtors who know how to put you, as a buyer, in a strong negotiating position.

Allen ISD has received “exemplary” status and covers the city of Allen as well as portions of McKinney, Plano and Parker. Allen, Texas is one of the many fast-growing cities in Collin County, and there’s certainly plenty of reason for the increasing interest in this north of Dallas suburb. Booming from a population of only 2,000 in 1970 to its 2010 US Census status of 84,000 people, it seems that there is no end in sight for Allen’s potential as a city. It’s no wonder that Money Magazine consistently ranks Allen, Texas (among other Collin County cities), and as a result, supply cannot seem to match the demand for real estate in Allen Independent School District.

With Allen ISD’s many great schools, at the heart of Allen ISD is its renowned high school. With current enrollment at 5,989 students, it is the largest secondary school in Texas and its $60 million football field is the “hot topic” of Allen, where 18,000 football fans will be able to cheer on the young athletes, whose school facilities make them positioned for greatness. With it’s size, many refer to Allen ISD’s high school as “the University of Allen,” and many students, in fact, find that the transition to college is much easier, as they are already used to a larger campus and expansive social circles. With the entire community supporting the school, everyone can celebrate the collegiate successes with the Allen High School motto: “All for one and one for all.”

Here are some quick links to help you discover Allen, Texas and learn more about why Allen ISD is a popular choice for Collin County residents:

Information about the Allen ISD

Allen Independent School District profile

Allen ISD Boundary Map

Allen ISD Calendar

Allen ISD Directory of Schools with links to their websites

Allen ISD Registration Information

Kids Club After School Program

Advanced Placement and IB

Allen PTA Council Announcements

Foundation for Allen Schools

Allen ISD Athletic Department

Allen ISD Athletic Facilities

At Matlock Real Estate, we have developed long-standing working relationships with potential sellers in Allen ISD and other ISDs in Collin County to offer our buyers a selection of properties not yet available on MLS. Even if you are in the early stages of thinking about buying or selling your Allen ISD home, we are the district’s trusted brokerage for a high-quality, personable real estate experience that is based on honesty and integrity. Contact us today to discover the difference.

As Collin County’s top luxury real estate brokerage, we know what works when you’re getting ready to sell your home. In addition to strategic renovations, staging your home can definitely help create that “WOW” factor that attract buyers to fall in love with your property. Statistics consistently show that a well-staged home sells faster and at a higher price point. Especially here in Collin County, where our digital marketing strategies are highly effective, staging your home is an important factor in creating interest in your home before a buyer ever steps foot into your door. In fact, we are such strong believers in the power of staging services that we offer each of our sellers a free consultation with our in house professional home stager.

Even without hiring a professional stager, there are plenty of steps that you can take to make your home look appealing to an interested buyer. There are many tips out there, but here are a few simple and cost-effective tips to get your house starting to look like it’s been professionally staged:

Select a Neutral Palette

You may really enjoy having your quirky, bold turquoise living room or a dark, pumpkin orange dining room, but if you have strong colors adorning your walls, you may wish to consider repainting your home prior to sale. Not only does a fresh coat of paint bring about one of the highest ROI (return on investment) as far as renovations for a sale go, but selecting neutral colors for your home are one of the best ways to mimic the results of a professional stager.

Declutter & Depersonalize Your Space

Your home, without all of your stuff, will look so stunningly expansive that you’ll find it hard to believe it’s the same house you’ve been living in all this time! Because you’re planning on moving anyway, this important staging tip is also a really useful one for you as you begin to prepare for a move. Hold a garage sale, donate items to charity or offer some of your kids’ hand-me-down clothing and toys to a family who could benefit from your generosity.

And unfortunately, decluttering doesn’t mean stuffing everything in the closet and the garage. Half-empty closets and well-organized garages are always a secret staging tip because it gives the impression that there’s more than enough storage space.

Depersonalize Your Space

Essentially, staging is the process of helping a prospective buyer envision themselves living in your home. This means that any highly personal items and renovation choices should be diminished to highlight the inviting and sophisticated elements of your house. If someone walks through your home and can see themselves enjoying living in your home (or even better, improving the quality of their life by purchasing your home), you are much more likely to get a sale rather than if that person has to look past any clutter, personalized elements and awkward spaces.

Clean Your Space

We’re sure that you know how satisfying a good spring cleaning can be. The same could be said for a real estate listing that is so pristinely clean. It takes a bit of time and elbow grease, but making sure that the baseboards are dust-free, the drapes have been freshly dry cleaned and the light fixtures are sparkling really makes a big difference. Many of our clients choose to hire a cleaning company to help them get their home spick and span and ready for a sale, and we can provide you with quality references if you would like some assistance with this important, but far too often overlooked, staging tip.

We can’t end this blog post without featuring the incredible work done by our very own staging professional, Naureen Wilks. She has helped our happy clients list their home with confidence, and so many sellers are completely thrilled by her work that they often ask her to help them with the interior design of their new home. To get in touch with her and how she can help you with your sale, feel free to contact us at 469-269-0PAM. We can’t wait to help you transform your home.

 

Hey All! We are very excited to announce that we just sold this beautiful tuscan estate in McKinney Texas. You can see this home and all of its beautiful details by clicking below. 

http://pammatlock.com/listing/1517-chancellor-lane/

At Matlock Real Estate Group, we are setting the standard for excellence in luxury real estate. Let us show you what dedication to professional integrity and distinction is all about – experience the difference that our boutique real estate firm can make for your next luxury real estate transaction.

When you demand the best, you demand Matlock Real Estate Group!

Collin County, Texas has hundreds of homes on the market at any given time and even more realtors than listings! When you are looking to purchase a luxury home, the realtor who you select will make all the different. Here are some key reasons why it’s a good idea to work with a realtor specialized in the luxury real estate market in your area:

1) With a Luxury Real Estate Deal, Good Negotiation Skills are Critical

With Collin County high-end homes, you want to be sure that you are working with a realtor who is very comfortable with luxury real estate negotiations. After all, with a higher price point, the stakes are especially important. Our luxury real estate brokerage takes our commitment to our clients very seriously, and that includes negotiating great deals. We respect how hard you work for your money and want to make sure that your luxury real estate purchase offers you the best value for your dollar.

2) Luxury Real Estate Prices Can Be Deceiving

Only a luxury real estate brokerage will be able to give you the real deal on the current market trends. In the luxury real estate market, pricing standards can fluctuate more than average priced homes and it’s important to find a real estate agent who specializes in luxury homes. If your realtor is not on the pulse of the current luxury market trends here in Collin County, and the variations from one neighborhood to the next, you could end up paying more than you rightfully should. When a market is as “hot” as we’re experiencing in Collin County, working with a realtor less familiar with the current luxury pricing models might mean that you end up paying a premium for the inexperience, as we’re seeing a number of sellers try their luck with the market, when really, their luxury home should be priced for less.

3) Premium Listings Deserve Premium Packages

If you’re selling your luxury home, you want to have absolute confidence that the real estate fee is going to be worth every penny. Getting the best value from your real estate professional means working with a realtor who is experienced at selling homes in your price range and has the tools, resources and professional team capable of handling the unique challenges of representing a luxury product. At Matlock Real Estate Group, we pull out all the stops for our listings and offer our “Distinguished Listing Package” to our sellers, which we believe offers the best resources and state-of-the-art services available to sell your home today! We are so confident in our premium offering that we encourage all prospective clients to interview our competition, because after all, selling a home is one of the most important financial transactions of our lives, and you need to be confident that it’s going to be done right.

Don’t just settle for any realtor out there. Your luxury property deserves the special care and attention of a dedicated high-end real estate brokerage. Matlock Real Estate Group is Collin County’s premier luxury boutique brokerage, and our clients consistently tell us that our level of experience and knowledge in the luxury real estate market makes all the difference to them….and their pocketbook. Don’t just take it from us: check out our letters of commendation from our many, very happy, clients!

Hey All! We are excited to be putting the finishing touches on this beautiful estate that sits on just over 2.5 acres of prime Prosper acreage! Having just finished up the evening shoots and aerial photography, we are thrilled to be sharing this property with you…

To see more click the image below!

http://pammatlock.com/listing/1770-honey-brook-lane/

At Matlock Real Estate Group, we are setting the standard for excellence in luxury real estate. Let us show you what dedication to professional integrity and distinction is all about – experience the difference that a boutique real estate firm can make for your next luxury real estate transaction.

When you demand the best, you demand Matlock Real Estate Group!