Hi James, I'm not sure how long you have been in real estate, I started my career back in the mid 90's and we didn't even have an MLS... weird I know lol. I see it as a positive from one perspective just taking a step back in time and being a little old school where you had to pick up the phone and actually have conversations with other agents, Over the years I've seen influx of agents when the market's good and the same outflux of agents leave the market when it shifts so in that aspect I think a lot of the dedicated true real estate professionals are going to stay in the business and continue to do wonderful things. While all the fly by night agents that are really giving the industry a bad name are going to be getting out and finding a job that suits them better. And in regard to your concern with these $500 agents I don't think they're going to be around long enough to really be an issue because bottom line from all the polls that I've seen the general public understands for the most part that we have a lot on our plate it takes a lot of due diligence, organization, understanding the ever evolving rule changes, contract updates and legal issues when it comes to buying and selling real estate. I've seen very few change from my area norm... however offering an al-cart options menu may be something you want to add to your presentation. Feel free to hit me up off line to discuss more.

@@CTXLiving Thank you for your response and avice Frank. Me, I got into real estate about 10 yrs ago, but I do hear stories from agents like yourself about the pre-mls era. Being an Agent or Broker was definitely much different and a lot more more work back then. I agree with your point about the fly by night agents too who don't do much for their clients other than show them some houses and most of them will probably have to find another career. There is so much more to it than just showing houses and placing offers, which I believe you already articulated well. As far as the new rules, I'm positive that we will figure this out and succeed, but I can just picture some Buyers being hurt by it, at least in the short term, especially FHA ones with no experience and limited funds.

@@jamesmurphyrealtor1277 Hi James I agree I am in a primarily VA market, And I do see some of those cases where the buyers are extremely limited on funds but like I mentioned before I don't believe a lot of sellers are going to refuse to pay a cooperating buyers agent. I think things are going to be pretty much as they've always been now I agree there will be those few sellers that won't want to contribute, but that's just eliminating potential buyers to that home. All in all it's just another learning curve not only for us but for the consumer and public. I believe going in as a professional giving the sellers the true picture and options to work with will work out just fine. Thanks for your insight and I wish you all the best.

Are you still in the area? I can see your point, I've been here since the mid 90's and Copperas Cove really didn't have much of anything for years. However It's changed so much over the last few years, Especially once the bypass was put in, a huge time saver and really made Copperas Cove more accessible not to mention the market center with the HEB Supercenter all the restaurants and area shops. The city is doing a lot to make Copperas Cove a better place to live, we are seeing huge growth and with the growth more Satisfied residents.

Yes it is a beautiful home, thanks for watching

Thanks for your comments, I agree the laundry is a little small on this floorplan. but it's just on of many I'm working on a luxury home builder series I should have the first episode up net week. If your looking for something specific drop me a line.

Awesome, what part of Texas are you moving to?

Hi Robbie88, This Particular home has already been sold however the current floor plan is being offered at just under$465.000 and yes Heritage Oaks does have a HOA. If you're in the market for new construction I have a list of all the new construction here at this link: frankadamsmyrealtor.buildersupdate.com/search/searchbu.aspx If you want to jump on a quick zoom call or check out other options you can reach me here: calendly.com/frankadams/30min

H Renee, Yes I totally agree especially with the cedar, if you have allergies the less carpet the better. But nice thing about building new construction is that we can typically change and alter the interiors, amenities and features. Are you looking to make a move this year? Thanks for the support I have a lot more coming soon.

I'm with you, Especially with this Texas heat!