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Our business thrives on word-of-mouth referrals
When you have a moment, we'd be grateful if you could share a 5-star review about your experience. Google, Facebook, and Zillow reviews are especially helpful for our team.
Post-Closing Checklist
Essential tasks to complete after your closing
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1Forward Your Mail with USPS → Update your address to ensure you receive all important correspondence
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2Update Your Driver's License → Texas requires address updates within 30 days of moving
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3Change Address for Voter Registration → Update your voter registration with your new address
Property Taxes & Homestead Exemption
Critical information for Texas homeowners
A residence homestead exemption removes a portion of your property's value from taxation and caps large annual increases. This is one of the most valuable protections for Texas homeowners—don't miss out on these savings.
We've also prepared a detailed guide on protesting your property taxes to help you potentially lower your tax burden. Travis County residents can file protests directly at traviscad.org/protests.
File for your homestead exemption with your county:
Mortgage, Taxes & Insurance
Understanding your ongoing obligations
Mortgage Payments
Contact your lender if you haven't received payment instructions within 30 days of closing. Your first payment is typically due 30-45 days after close.
Important: Payments must be made on time to avoid late fees, regardless of whether you've received formal instructions.
Homeowner's Insurance
Your policy protects you financially if your home is damaged by covered events like fire or storms.
Spam & Fraud Prevention
Protect yourself from post-closing scams
⚠️ Stay Vigilant
As a new homeowner, you'll receive many unsolicited offers. Remember: No legitimate company will ask you to transfer money via Venmo, Zelle, or wire transfer. You don't need anyone to file your homestead exemption for you or sell you a warranty.
We recommend these protective measures:
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1. Personal Privacy Scan
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2. Freeze Your Credit Reports
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3. Opt Out of Prescreening
Stop pre-approved credit card and insurance offers →
Closings That Care
Giving back to our Austin community
For each closing, we donate to an Austin-based charity. Let us know which cause is closest to your heart, or suggest another organization you'd like us to support.
Have a different charity in mind? Let us know →
Referrals
The highest compliment you can give us
Know someone buying or selling a home? We'd be honored to help them. The best time to contact a real estate agent is before you need one.
Or share our contact info directly:
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