Home buyers start searching online 90% of the time. In fact, home buyers have probably been watching the market for the last three months and have a great understanding of what they would like to own.

Home buyers relied less on newspapers and open houses, and turned more to online resources to get home buying information as well as to peruse homes for sale, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.

Buyers most often found the home they purchased through a real estate agent (40%) as opposed to the Internet (35%.) When looking at agent listings, what buyers valued most were photos (84%), detailed property information (82%)0, virtual tours (63%), real estate agent contact information (46%) and interactive maps (43%.)

Remember it is People dealing directly with People that produce SUCCESSFUL RESULTS.

After spending years managing New Custom Home Construction from ground zero in the Champions area, and using this knowledge to build three personal custom homes, Debra learned a tremendous amount about every aspect of the home construction industry. This knowledge has given Debra an edge when viewing homes with her clients because she can often see things that others may not.

After gaining necessary business and management skills in banking, Debra moved to Montgomery, Texas to begin her career in the real estate industry. Taking courses in both Residential and Commercial, not limited to, but also including Farm and Ranch has given Debra the opportunity to widen her field of expertise.

Some of Debra’s interests include playing her 12 string Fender Guitar and jamming with other musicians, oil painting, visiting museums, and outdoor activities. Debra empathises with the less fortunate and enjoys helping out whenever possible.

Debra’s business strategy involves a combination of technology with a heavy reliance on referral business, community involvement and networking.

Being self confident and knowing it is “People Dealing Directly with People” that produces successful results helps keep Debra focused on real estate, business management and career success.

You can contact Debra at: TexasPerfectHome@gmail.com

WhatDebra’sClientsareSaying…

“This was a difficult situation because of the title company.  The Realtor went out of her way to help.  All we had to do was sit back and wait until she called us for the closing.  All the “leg work” was done by her and greatly appreciated.”  D & K Smith

“We had a short close time and Debra was fully committed to expediting our process to see that we made it on time.  Through the whole experience she was personable, professional, and a valued member of our team.”  J Thrash

“We had been in town for one day and contacted Debra Nowaski, who sprang into action in the early evening, not even three hours after our initial contact.  Debra provided us with FIVE listings, one of which she showed us at 7pm that night!  The next day, Debra took us to see the rest of the homes, going so far as to have lunch with us so that we could quickly see the rest of the properties.  My husband and I had heard that Texas was a hospitable and welcoming place, Debra Nowaski proved it.”  B & L Carey

“Debra was very attentive to my needs and displayed exceptional service…always willing to take care of my need in searching for a home and to dissolve any problems that arose.  I will employ her service in the future if ever needed again.”  P McClain

“NOT only would I use Ms. Nowaski again but have and will recommend her to anyone needing her services.  She gave me complete confidence in making a sale and the whole transaction.  I appreciated her knowledge and not only how she handled & supported me but also those that were interested and finally the buyers.  Thanks so Much, Debra Nowaski.”  R Razo

• Email, Voice and Video on the Internet
• World Wide Searches, Increased Speed
• On-Line Mortgage Application
• Being Internet Savvy & Personal Relationships

I wanted a “People to People” page to share thoughts with my visitors and because I thought real estate was a people business.

Is it?

I have begun to wonder.  Has the internet with its tremendous capacity to publish what was once considered hard to obtain information along with Multiple Listing Services (MLS) information, school ratings, crime and community profiles, taken the people OUT of real estate transactions.

Property owners do educate themselves on values, the latest lending rates and information for qualifying for a loan along with a plethora of information on buying and selling a home.  Our consumers are more informed and armed.

“People vs. the Internet”  Consumers still select a Realtor in the way they always have-PERSONAL CONTACT.

Of course the internet makes it possible for a faster pace. We use the internet and gain the advantage over those who do not.  We obtain data, online mortgage, email, and worldwide searches.  It is true the internet is changing the way real estate transactions are being performed.

With all this we are still “People Dealing Directly with People”.

I am here to help you with the Successful Result.

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Families bring electronics and gifts—and then go on vacation. Not a shabby set-up for would-be burglars. So, for kicks, we tracked down some of the most unique high-tech security devices, ranging from a mind-controlled robot dog to a personal helicopter drone. And in case you’re not a millionaire electrical engineer, we’ve thrown in some do-it-yourself tips to help you protect your new gadgets and gear.

Tip: To stop intruders right off the bat, upgrade your locks and strike plates by installing 4-screw strike plates and Grade 1 or 2 deadbolts.

Cell phone-operated locks

Everybody forgets to lock a door now and again. But not everybody has a remote system to control their locks with a cell phone and a text-messaged pin code that’s as encrypted as a password for a bank website. With this doozy, you can lock your doors or let in friends from anywhere that has cellular service. It can also notify you whenever the system’s been used.

Personal drone

Housed in a mailbox-like enclosure, this observant gadget can launch into the sky, record video, and return to home base all on its own—and it can be up and running within one minute of a security breach.

Fog shield

An added deterrent for the high-security home, this motion-activated fog shield acts much like the dance-floor variety, except it’s programmed to go off when an intruder is in close proximity. It won’t do much to stop the intrepid burglar, but in a tight enough space, the dense smoke might confuse them enough to second guess the heist—or break into an impromptu Macarena.

Tip: Whether or not you have an advanced security system, always remember to disable your automatic garage door opener and lock it before you go on a long trip.