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Letting go can be hard when selling your home, but when one door closes, another one opens.

Parting with a home isn’t easy—it’s where your story unfolded. We understand that your home is more than bricks and mortar; it carries years of memories, laughter, and milestones. With deep empathy and personal care, we offer guidance that balances your emotional connection with expert market insights. Our deep market expertise ensures your home’s value is maximized, while fully respecting the weight it carries. You’ll feel supported throughout the process as we help unlock your home’s potential with care and precision.

We do things differently.
People first. Transaction second. Always.

Our concierge mentality and our approach
to the selling process are what makes us different.

Why Simien Properties

At Simien Properties, we deliver a seamless, personalized real estate experience with a concierge mentality, anticipating needs and addressing challenges before they arise. Our all-inclusive team approach provides expert guidance and trusted support, ensuring you’re never alone. Rooted in a family culture, we prioritize people over transactions, offering boutique-level care and unmatched value. With us, it’s not just a transaction—it’s about finding your home and building lasting relationships.

A Concierge mentality

We strive to anticipate client needs with a “horizon mindset,” addressing challenges before they arise. Acting as a one-stop shop, we provide expert guidance and trusted referrals, ensuring a seamless real estate experience. This approach builds trust, reduces stress, and creates lasting relationships by delivering personalized, exceptional service every step of the way.

All inclusive team approach

You’re never alone on your real estate journey. With our all-inclusive team approach, you gain a full network of dedicated professionals—agents, coordinators, and experts—working together to meet every need with care and precision.

People first. Transaction second.

Real estate isn’t just business—it’s personal. We prioritize people over transactions, focusing on their unique needs and values. By putting relationships first, the functional details naturally fall into place.

Boutique level experience

We are known for delivering a boutique-level experience rooted in a family culture and personalized care. Our teams focus on high-quality service and unmatched value ensures every client feels truly valued.

what we do for Sellers

We’re committed to selling homes quickly without sacrificing value, treating each home as if it were our own. By meticulously managing details and offering customized support, we maximize value and ensure nothing is overlooked. From tailored selling programs to inspection support, we navigate challenges, resolve concerns, and keep deals on track with care and dedication.

we are in Business of selling homes, not just listing them

We focus on selling homes, not just listing them, with a commitment to closing quickly without compromising value. Treating each home as if it were our own, we strive to maximize its worth, ensuring every step reflects the care and dedication your home deserves.

The Devil in the details can make or break the deal

The details can make or break a deal, influencing the transaction, final value, and money in your pocket. While every home is unique, our team meticulously oversees every step, ensuring nothing is overlooked and every opportunity is maximized.

Customized selling program opportunities

We offer customized selling opportunities tailored to your unique needs. While we don’t provide set seller programs, we’re open to creating solutions that offer extra support, adding value to you and the final result. Each program is considered on a case-by-case basis, ensuring a personalized approach to achieving your goals.

Inspection and report support services

Inspections are a critical part of the process where deals often face challenges. This is when potential buyers may pull out, often over simple issues that feel overwhelming. We provide support and solutions to navigate inspection concerns, helping keep deals on track and alleviating fears to ensure the process moves forward smoothly.

OUR PROCESS

Whether you are selling or buying, we put
the needs of people first.

we focus on you first
Understanding your motivation is key to a successful sale. By uncovering what drives your decisions, we tailor the process to meet your goals, ensuring the best selling experience and outcome.
We determine the best path forward
With your goals in mind, we create a tailored plan to meet your needs. From setting timelines to connecting you with trusted professionals, we provide the resources for a successful sale.
We maximize the value
As your transaction progresses, our expertise ensures every detail is handled with precision. By setting clear expectations and anticipating challenges, we guide you toward a smooth process and a successful, rewarding outcome.

Curious about the Selling opportunities in Houston? Let us guide you.

What sellers should know
in todays market

Pricing Precision: The Key to Selling Your Houston Home

Strategic pricing is crucial in Houston’s competitive market. Overpricing deters buyers, while underpricing risks losing value. By analyzing local trends and neighborhood insights, you can position your home to attract the right buyers. A precise price ensures competitive offers, a quicker sale, and maximized value, securing the best outcome for your property. 

Timing Your Sale: Every Season Offers Opportunity

Any time of year can be a good time to sell, as each season offers unique advantages. Spring and summer bring high demand, while fall and winter can attract serious buyers. The key is to align your sale with what works best for you, considering market trends, buyer behavior, and seasonal opportunities. With the right strategy, every season can be the perfect time to sell your Houston home.

The First Two Weeks: Maximizing Impact on Your Listing

The first two weeks are critical for your home’s success. Newly listed homes attract the most attention during this period. To capitalize, ensure your home is in excellent condition and marketed strategically from day one. First impressions matter, and a strong debut can drive interest, competitive offers, and a quicker sale. Proper preparation and aggressive marketing are key to maximizing your home’s potential in Houston’s competitive real estate market.

Turn-Key Appeal: Preparing Your Home to Sell Fast

Today’s buyers prioritize move-in-ready homes, and how you stage the home can showcase its full potential. Beyond furniture, focus on curb appeal, highlight energy-efficient upgrades, and emphasize recent updates. Fresh paint, modern fixtures, and small renovations can make a big difference. A well-staged, turn-key property attracts more attention, generates quicker offers, and maximizes value, ensuring your home stands out in Houston’s competitive market.

how to position your home
to meet buyer expectations

Create a Lasting First Impression

Buyers need to envision themselves living in your home. Decluttering, depersonalizing, and keeping the space “show ready” helps them see its potential. A clean, well-staged home attracts more interest and creates a stronger emotional connection. Turn-key properties, with minimal need for updates, are especially appealing. Meeting buyer expectations upfront ensures a smoother process and can lead to competitive offers.

Inspections and Transparency Matter

A lengthy inspection report can scare buyers, leading to renegotiations or closing cost requests for repairs. Transparency with disclosures and addressing key concerns before listing builds buyer trust. Proactive maintenance and clear communication help mitigate surprises, ensuring a smoother transaction and reducing the risk of cold feet after the inspection.

Navigating Appraisals and Offers

If the home doesn’t appraise, buyers may want to renegotiate terms. Be prepared to collaborate on a fair solution. Proper pricing, market knowledge, and preparation ensure appraisals align with expectations. Meeting buyer needs for a transparent, smooth negotiation process strengthens trust and keeps the deal on track.

Why Turn-Key Homes Matter

Houston buyers prioritize turn-key homes because they value convenience and cost-efficiency. A move-in-ready property saves them time, effort, and additional expenses for upgrades or repairs. Sellers can provide value by ensuring the home is polished and hassle-free. By catering to these expectations, sellers attract more interest, generate stronger offers, and create a smoother, faster selling process that aligns with buyer priorities in Houston’s competitive market.

Mastering Your MakeUp

The Essentials for a Flawless You

“Closing deals isn’t what we do.
It’s about helping others uncover their path at the intersection of life and real estate.”

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maximize your home’s value?

Find the market value of your home, and uncover areas to improve it’s value

YOU VALIDATE OUR PURPOSE AND FUEL OUR DESIRE TO WAKE UP EVERY MORNING AND DO IT AGAIN.

At Simien Properties, we’re honored to guide you through your home-selling journey. We understand that selling a home is about more than transactions—it’s about people. From positioning your home to meet buyer expectations to ensuring transparency and strategic pricing, we prioritize your needs and goals. 

Our team is here to simplify inspections, navigate appraisals, and create a seamless, personalized experience. Thank you for trusting us with this important chapter. We’re committed to delivering value, care, and results, treating your home as if it were our own. Your success is our success, and we’re grateful to be part of it.

Get in touch

    LaVonne Daugherty - Office Manager

    LaVonne joined Simien Properties as the office manager in 2012. She has been working in the real estate field for the past 22 years in the Greater Clear Lake area. She is a graduate of South Houston High School and has lived in the Galveston County area for most of her life. One of her great passions is coaching for the local Special Olympics organization for the past 30 years. She loves spending time outdoors with her son and dog. She is a vital part of the Simien Properties day-to-day operations.

    About Autumn Kalia

    In 2010, Autumn graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing, and has been fully immersed in Real Estate ever since. After a few years of getting familiar with the industry, she chose to get her license and commit to helping people find their dream home the way so many of her colleagues and mentors have. She recently became an agent with Simien Properties, one of the top producing teams in the greater Houston area, and she couldn’t be happier! She looks forward to assisting our clients with the utmost enthusiasm and customer service.

    About Joe Haas

    Joe Haas Jr. is a licensed Real Estate agent in Texas. After handling marketing for a Real Estate company in high school, Joe developed a passion for Real Estate and obtained his license soon after high school graduation. Having also spent time working for a start-up company in the Houston area, Joe brings a wide variety of skills that make the Real Estate transaction as simple as possible for his clients. His vast knowledge of the Houston area combined with his extensive knowledge of the Real Estate process streamlines the home buying and selling process for his clients.

    About Jimmy Simien

    Who better to turn to for your Real Estate needs than someone who grew up and raised a family in your area and who’s built a lifetime of contacts and knowledge of the Clear Lake area? A Clear Lake High School and University of Houston-Clear Lake graduate, Jimmy started his career in banking and eventually earned his Real Estate license in 2002. In 2009, Jimmy branched out on his own and Simien Properties was born. Jimmy prides himself in taking care of his clients in every aspect of Real Estate, long after the sale is complete. His integrity, in-depth community and market expertise, effective negotiating skills and extensive network of contacts in the area allow him to serve any client in almost any Real Estate transaction. His success is evident in the numerous word-of-mouth referrals he continuously receives.

    Simien Properties Sellers Guide

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