How to Handle Offers When Selling FSBO
Got an offer on your FSBO home? Learn how to review the TREC contract, negotiate price and terms, respond to inspections, and avoid costly mistakes.
Al Bunch
In real estate, as in life, integrity and transparency are the cornerstones of trust. My mission is to guide and support my clients, ensuring their journey in the property market is as smooth and successful as possible. I am here to serve, not just to sell.
My real estate journey, ignited by a late-night infomercial in my early twenties, evolved from a fascination with property arbitrage to a profound commitment to ethical practice in the industry. Buying my first home in 2003 marked a major milestone, but it was my shift from wholesaling to being a licensed real estate agent that truly defined my path. This transition was fueled by my belief in transparency and integrity, values I’ve carried over from a successful IT career. My approach is always client-focused, striving to blend honesty with expert guidance in every transaction.
Lowest Commission Realtors in Houston (2026 Guide)
Compare the lowest commission realtors in Houston — flat fee MLS, 1% listings, and discount brokers. Learn what you actually get at each price point.
Option Period in Texas Real Estate: What Sellers Need to Know
How the option period works in Texas under TREC 20-18 Paragraph 5B. Timing, fees, the 5 PM deadline, and what happens if the buyer doesn't deliver.
What is ShowingTime? An Essential Guide for Sellers in Real Estate
ShowingTime is a scheduling platform that manages property showing requests between agents and sellers. Here's how it works and what sellers should expect.
How to Show Your Home as a FSBO Seller
FSBO showing guide from a Houston broker. How to qualify buyers before they walk through your door, stay safe during showings, and run an effective open house.
Earnest Money vs Option Fee in Texas: What's the Difference?
Earnest money and the option fee serve different purposes in a Texas real estate contract. Learn how each works under TREC 20-18, who keeps what, and when.
How to Market Your FSBO Home in Houston
The complete marketing playbook for FSBO sellers in Houston. Covers MLS access, photography, yard signs, online listings, social media, broker opens, and more.
How Realtor Commissions Are Split in Texas
Learn how real estate commissions are split between listing agents, buyer's agents, and brokerages in Texas. See where your money actually goes.
How to Price Your Home for Sale by Owner
Learn how to accurately price your FSBO home using comps, adjustments, and real data — not Zillow estimates. Includes what overpricing actually costs you.
Buyer's Temporary Residential Lease in Texas
The buyer's temporary residential lease (TREC 16-7 / TXR 1911) lets the buyer move in before closing. Here's why we advise sellers against it.
How to Sell Your House Without a Realtor in Houston
A step-by-step guide to selling your Houston home without a realtor. Learn what FSBO sellers need to handle, what it costs, and where most go wrong.
Who Pays Realtor Fees in Texas?
In Texas, the seller typically pays the listing agent commission. Buyer agent compensation is separate and negotiable. Learn how realtor fees work in Texas.