Listing with The Wilcox Group

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BLAKE & EMILY WILCOX

At the heart of The Wilcox Group are Emily and Blake Wilcox, passionate Montgomery County residents with a deep love for serving others. As founders, Emily and Blake built this team with a clear vision: to help individuals and families find their perfect place to call home. Grounded in their faith, family, and commitment to community, they view real estate as more than just a transaction—it’s an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. Their genuine care, integrity, and dedication to building lasting relationships have been the cornerstone of their success and the driving force behind The Wilcox Real Estate Team.

About THE WILCOX GROUP

The Wilcox Group is a family of talented, like-minded agents who share a commitment to excellence and service. Whether you’re looking for a cozy townhome, luxury estate, expansive ranch, peaceful cabin, or the perfect piece of land, our team has the expertise and passion to guide you every step of the way. We know that home is where life’s most cherished memories are made, and we’re honored to be part of that journey. While we call Montgomery County home, our reach extends far beyond, ensuring that no matter where your dreams take you, we’ll help you find exactly what you’re looking for. With The Wilcox Group, you’re not just getting agents—you’re gaining trusted partners ready to walk with you toward your next chapter.

$305M+ SALES VOLUME

800+

TOTAL TRANSACTIONS

OutreachCOMMUNITY

We believe that a home is more than just a place to live—it’s the heart of a community. That’s why we are passionate about giving back both locally and abroad. Supporting our local community allows us to strengthen the neighborhoods we serve, fostering connection, growth, and opportunity for families and businesses alike. Abroad, our commitment extends to creating meaningful change in under-resourced areas, helping provide housing, education, and hope for a brighter future. By giving back, we’re not just helping people find homes—we’re building stronger, more compassionate communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

and CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

THE ABSOLUTE BEST!

The ABSOLUTE BEST real estate experience we have ever had! The Wilcox Group sold our house in less than a day for a record price in our neighborhood in The Woodlands and helped us find our "forever home." HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

VERY RESOURCEFUL

The Wilcox Group is very resourceful, knows the market, listens to your needs and wants and will be straight forward with you. Thanks to The Wilcox Group we are now in our dream home. We highly recommend to anyone who may be looking to buy or sell their home.

QUICK, PERSONABLE AND PROFESSIONAL

The Wilcox Group was fantastic to work with. Easy to talk to, knowledgeable, quick to respond and had great ideas as far as negotiation of our contract. I would definitely recommend them to anyone!

TRUSTED 100%

The Wilcox Group made us feel completely at ease during the whole buying and selling process. Their knowledge truly helped us make the best decisions and we trusted them 100% with the sell of our home. We couldn't of asked for a better experience.

WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED

If anyone is looking to sell their home and or buy one. My family just had The Wilcox Group list our house on the market this past Monday. It sold in less than 24 hours. Full price offer, no exclusions. First class service. Please seek them out. You won’t be disappointed. Huge thank you to the Wilcox team!!!!

From our earliest days in Houston, we have remained brokerage leaders in the real estate industry by developing relationships with our clients and our communities. The Better Homes and Gardens ® Real Estate brand was built upon a passion for the home. Sellers benefit from this well known brand through the exposure generated by millions of home searches on their website and the inherent trust of the iconic brand.

$2.46B+

2023 TOTAL SALES VOLUME $1.15B+

2023 LISTING VOLUME

$1.3B+

2023 BUYER VOLUME

5.5K+

2023 TOTAL TRANSACTIONS

2023 LISTINGS SOLD

2023 BUYERS REPRESENTED 2.5K+

3K+

Relocation

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene remains the oldest relocation brokerage in Houston and has been relocating buyers and sellers in and out of the Greater Houston area since 1970. As a principal broker in the Anywhere Leads Network (formerly Cartus Network), the industry leader in global mobility, we are proud of our affiliation with over 60+ other relocation management companies. Our reach covers the entire Houston metro area.

We actively participate in major mobility organizations and are consistently selected as a broker for group moves such as EXXONMOBIL, XTO ENTERGY, SHELL, SABIC, WESTLAKE CHEMICAL, MCKESSON PHARMACEUTICALS, BP, THE WILLIAMS COMPANY, MURPHY OIL and many more.

9,500+ RELOCATION BUYERS, SELLERS, & RENTERS

HELPED SINCE 2019

ThePrep

CHECKLIST | TIMELINE

LISTING APPOINTMENT:

STAGING DATE:

PHOTOGRAPHY DATE:

COMPLETE ALL PAPERWORD AND RETURN: SIGN IS INSTALLED:

SUPRA WILL BE LEFT ON PHOTOGRAPHY DAY PUT ON AFTER PHOTOS ARE COMPLETED.

MAKE STAGER SUGGESTIONS AND ANY NEEDED REPAIRS.

APPROVE MLS FROM TRANSACTION COORDINATOR.

CONFIRM PRICE.

HOME WILL GO LIVE.

RECEIVE LISTING BOOK. PRINTED FLYERS.

SHARE ANY AND ALL SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS.

MAKE APPOINTMENT FOR FIRST OPEN HOUSE.

PREP HOME FOR ALL SHOWINGS.

Staging & MERCHANDISING

The Wilcox Group offers a complimentary staging and merchandising, to help better represent your home in the market, by giving you tips on strategic placement of furniture, making it easier for prospective buyers to visualize the property as their future home.

Typically, staged homes sell faster and for more money, according to industry analysis.

The Wilcox Group offers a complimentary staging and merchandising, to help better represent your home in the market, by giving you tips on strategic placement of furniture, making it easier for prospective buyers to visualize the property as their future home.

Typically, staged homes sell faster and for more money, according to industry analysis.

SIGNS FLYERSand

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES

Your home should be made-ready for the public open house as you would for any showing by keeping the exterior and interior in impressive condition. We will arrive early to place open house signs, turn on all lights, open window coverings, adjust interior temperature, etc. At the conclusion of the public open house, your home will be left as it was found; we will provide feedback, and follow-up with visitors about a second showing or offer.

OPEN HOUSE PROMOTIONS

Your open house will be promoted on GaryGreene.com, HAR.com, Zillow.com, Realtor.com and all of their corresponding apps. If in-person, there will also be strategically placed open house signs to draw prospective buyers. If virtual, buyers will be able to attend the virtual open house on several technology platforms and view the recorded virtual open house at a later date.

INTERIOR CHECKLIST

Repaint a neutral color if necessary

Rooms must be well lit, airy and warm

Open curtains and blinds

Clean carpets, floors, walls and windows

Have light background music playing

Keep pets out of the way or out of the house

Remove all small rugs, shoes and sports equipment

Remove all dead indoor flowers and plants

Clear away all clutter and excess furniture

Clean fireplace and fill with logs

Repair or replace all broken items: light bulbs, windows, fittings, hardware and leaky faucets

Thoroughly cleaned and smelling fresh

Clear kitchen counters

Remove all clutter and personal items

Clean grout or re-grout if necessary

Accessorize with just a few pieces

Thoroughly cleaned and smelling fresh

Remove all clutter and personal items

Clean grout or re-grout if necessary

Clean all tile

Resurface if necessary

Repair leaky faucets

Replace bathroom hardward

Display clean towels and new soap

EXTERIOR CHECKLIST

Pick-up all the litter lying in the gutter

Check the condition of the mailbox

Is the house number clearly visible

Cut the grass and trim edges

Trim bushes

Remove weeds

Rake leaves

Replace mulch

Plant pots and flowerbeds with seasonal color

Pressure wash driveway, patio and decks

Paint exterior if necessary

Paint window frames

Paint and repair gutters and downspouts

Replace missing shingles

Clean up the garage

Store garden tools

Store sports equipment

Store recreational vehicles

Sweep front door area and replace doormat

Repaint or re-stain the front door

Polish or replace the front doorknob

Flank the front door with pots of color

STRATEGIES

Marketing

SOCIAL MEDIA (PAID & ORGANIC) - MULTI-SITES

STAGING GUIDANCE

LUXURY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY

EYE-CATCHING SIGNAGE AND FLYERS

MULTI-LEVEL WEB EXPOSURE

LARGE DATABASE OF AGENTS AND BUYERS OPEN

CUSTOM

RELOCATION

ONLINE

More than 90% of buyers begin their initial home search on the Internet. We offer an impressive online presence for your property which allows us to present your property to potential buyers across multiple platforms, locally, nationally and globally, offering you maximum digital coverage. Our listings can be found on the following websites:

• GaryGreene.com

• HAR.com

• Realtor.com

• BHGRE.com

• Zillow.com

• Chron.com

• Homes.com

• Listglobally.comSyndicates listings globally to over 93 websites in over 60 countries

SOCIAL MEDIA

ARGENTINA • AUSTRALIA • AUSTRIA • BELGIUM

•BULGARIA • CAMBODIA • CANADA • CHILE

CHINA • COLOMBIA ESTONIA • DENMARK •

FRANCE • FRENCH POLYNESIA • GERMANY •

GREECE • HONG KONG • INDIA • INDONESIA

ITALY • JAPAN • LAO • SLATVIA

LUXEMBORG • MACAU • MALAYSIA

MEXICO • MOROCCO • MYANMAR NETHERLANDS

NEW CALEDONIA • NEW ZEALAND • PANAMA

PAPUA NEW GUINEA • PERU • PHILIPPINES

POLAND • PORTUGAL • QATAR • ROMANIA

SENEGAL • SERBIA • SINGAPORE • SLOVAKIA

SOUTH AFRICA • SPAIN • SWEDEN SWITZERLAND

NETWORK

In addition to providing detailed information and professional photos of your property on MLS®, which reaches 47,000+ Houston Area Realtors. We pride ourselves on going above and beyond by personally connecting with agents who have listed or sold a home in your market area within the past 12 months.

• Eblast

• Local Relationships

OPEN HOUSES

• Largest Brokerage

• Professional Resources

• TANZANIA • THAILAND TUNISIA • TURKEY • UKRAINE • UNITED ARAB EMIRATES • UNITED KINGDOM • URUGUAY VENEZUELA • VIETNAM

*MARKETING STRATERGIES MAY VARY

Your open house will be promoted on GaryGreene. com, HAR.com, Zillow.com, Realtor.com and all of their corresponding apps. There will also be strategically placed open house signs to draw prospective buyers.

Luxury

MARKETING PROGRAM

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene has been representing luxury homebuyers and sellers in the Houston market area with great success since 1963. We have in-depth knowledge of the market and are proud to bring the distinctive legacy of our brand to the sale of your property.

ADVERSTISING

BHGRECollection.com - is a central repository for our most exclusive listings, represented by Distinctive Collection real estate professionals across the country. Your property will take its place among this impressive collection, ready to be showcased to affluent prospects.

WSJ.com - reaches an audience of 42M digital readers per month with the average household income of $242K+ and average net worth of $1.4M+

RobbReport.com - reaches an audience of over 2.1M with over 3M in unique page views with the average household income of $480K+ and average net worth of $3.1M

JamesEdition.com - Reaches a luxury audience of 2.4M per month of over 200+ nationalities.

Listglobally.com - reaches over 160M potential buyers in over 61 countries

Luxury Brochure Booklet

Custom Luxury Postcards

LAND RANCHand MARKETING PROGRAM

When it comes to finding the perfect piece of land, ranch, farm, or specialty property, Blake Wilcox is the expert you want by your side. With over 10+ years of experience specializing in this unique area of real estate, Blake has developed a deep understanding of the land market and what it takes to match his clients with the right property. Whether you’re envisioning a working ranch, a peaceful farm, hunting grounds, specialty game properties, or fishing retreats, Blake listens closely to your vision and works tirelessly to uncover the ideal piece of “dirt” to make it a reality. His extensive knowledge of land use, acreage opportunities, rural property values, and recreational property features, combined with his passion for helping clients bring their dreams to life, makes him the trusted choice for anyone looking to invest in land or unique properties. With Blake Wilcox, you don’t just find a property—you find the perfect foundation for your future and a place where your vision comes to life.

AGCAROLINA.COM • AGGEORGIA.COM

• AGNEWMEXICO.COM

• AGSOUTHFC.COM • AGUPDATE.COM • ALABAMAAGCREDIT.COM • ALABAMAFARMCREDIT.COM • AMERICANCOWBOY.COM

• CAPITALFARMCREDIT.COM • CAROLINAFARMCREDIT.COM • CENTRALTEXASFARMCREDIT.COM • COLONIALFARMCREDIT.COM • COWBOYSINDIANS. COM • DRESSAGETODAY.COM • EQUINE.COM • EQUISEARCH.COM • EQUUSMAGAZINE.COM • FARMCREDIT-FL. COM • FCSAMERICA.COM • FINDFARMCREDIT.COM • FRONTIERFARMCREDIT.COM •HERITAGELANDBANK.COM • HIGHPLAINSFARMCREDIT.COM • HORSEANDRIDER.COM • HUNTINGLIFE.COM • KWLAND.COM • LANDANDFARM.COM

• LANDSOFAMERICA.COM • LANDSOFTEXAS.COM • LANDWATCH.COM • LEGACYACA.COM • LONESTARAGCREDIT. COM • LOUISIANALANDBANK.COM• MOTHEREARTHNEWS.COM • MSLANDBANK.COM • MYFCSFINANCIAL.COM • MYSANANTONIO.COM • PLAINSLANDBANK.COM • PRACTICALHORSEMANMAG.COM • RIVERVALLEYAGCREDIT.COM • RLILAND.COM • TEXASFCS.COM • UTOPIARANCHREALTY.COM

The Land.com Network consists of three most visited land listing marketplaces on the web - Lands of America, Land And Farm and LandWatch . The largest rural property publications in the country. Connecting more than 12+ million engaged land buyers with sellers.

When your home is posted to Land.com , it is immediately promoted to over 38 land and ranch website portals, and over 12M potential buyers. This land and ranch program only works with exclusive brokers when offering this paid service.

WHERE BUYERS FIND THEIR

Showings

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene utilizes ShowingTime to schedule and manage showings. ShowingTime is the leading showing management and feedback service provider in the real estate industry. With 24/7 availability, agents and sellers can receive optimal service any time of the year.

Using ShowingTime can result in more showings, a higher feedback response rate and a better home-selling experience. ShowingTime addresses all aspects of the home selling process, starting with bringing each showing request to sellers’ fingertips, sending notifications when a showing is complete, tracking showing activity on a listing(s), and consolidating all feedback and activities in easy-to-read infographics.

As a seller, you can take advantage of the My Home by ShowingTime mobile app and web experience, which makes it easy to manage and take part in the home-selling process.

BY DOWNLOADING THE MY HOME MOBILE APP, YOU CAN:

• Confirm/decline showing requests

• See all upcoming appointments

• Review your home’s showing and feedback activity

• Adjust your notification preferences

SHOWING FEEDBACK

We will contact each buyer’s agent and/or prospective buyer for feedback to discuss the interest level, answer any questions, address buyer concerns, and encourage scheduling a possible second showing of the property. We can also determine what impression your home may have made on the buyer and/or agent and take action on any suggestions or recommendations that might better market your home.

CompetitivePositioning

Approximately 80% of market activity occurs during the first six weeks and proper “market value” pricing results in greater exposure and an increased probability of a quick sale. An overpriced home may experience fewer showings and can miss this first six week surge of opportunity and may ultimately be overlooked.

AVG. DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIST PRICE AND SELLING PRICE BY LENGTH OF TIME ON MARKET* -1.9% LESS

MARKET ACTIVITY OVER TIME

LIST PRICE IN RELATION TO MARKET % OF BUYERS WHO WILL VIEW PROPERTY

and COMMUNICATION FEEDBACK

Our communication with you, the seller, is critical to an exceptional selling experience. You will be contacted via your preferred method with feedback, reports, and comments on a regular basis.

ACTIVITY REPORTS

We will provide periodic activity reports that detail all marketing and advertising efforts. The reports will include open houses, showing activity and comments from prospective buyers and their agents, as well as a neighborhood market activity report that includes a list of comparable properties on the market that are active, pending, or recently sold. Also, a digital activity report will be provided, outlining the online traffic being driven to your property.

OBJECTION VS CONDITION

It is important to differentiate between possible objections and conditions regarding the property.

• An objection is a feature or state that can be adjusted or corrected. Common objections: outdated paint or wallpaper, carpet in disrepair, landscape in need of sprucing, etc.

• A condition is a feature that can’t be changed or altered. Common conditions: property located on a busy street, property backing to commercial property, located in a flood plain, etc.

ADVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Armed with the knowledge of the difference between objections and conditions, we will review and consider all market activity and feedback provided by prospective buyers and their agents and will share suggestions based on all pertinent information so you are armed with the best information to make informed decisions along the way.

CONTRACT TO CLOSING CONTRACT

You and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene

• Gary Greene helps negotiate the offer.

• Buyer and seller agree on price and conditions.

• The buyer orders mechanical and general inspections.

• The listing or selling agent sends signed earnest money contract to title company.

• Buyer makes loan application (if applicable).

Your Title Company Begins title work and tax information

Receives executed contract and earnest money check (which is cashed)

Abstractor begins title search

Examiner verifies title

Issues title commitment

Closer reviews title commitment and notifies all parties of any defects

Title company forwards title commitment to lender and Gary Greene

Title company receives closing instructions from lender

Closer consolidates all closing documents

CLOSING OCCURS

Title company sends signed documents to lender for final approval

FUNDING LOAN

Your Mortgage Company

Verifies all financial information on buyer

Orders, receives and reviews appraisal and property survey

Compiles loan package and submits to underwriter

Loan is rated by underwriter

Collects and packages additional materials as requested by underwriter

Repackages and resubmits to underwriter

Loan is approved

Prepares and delivers loan documents and funds to title company Gets Buyer approval

Orders flood certificate

REVIEWS FINAL, SIGNED DOCUMENTS SENT FROM TITLE COMPANY

1. All documents are recorded in the county clerk’s office.

2. Title policy is sent to the Mortgagee and the owner.

Parties sign closing papers and title transfers from the seller to the buyer upon funding. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

AFTER THE CONTRACT ISSigned

The Earnest Money Contract (EMC) is signed.

The Realtor® Associate will “open title” at the title company named in the Earnest Money Contract, and the title company will deposit the earnest money check. If the amount of the earnest money is greater than $5,000, and will be held for an extended period of time, you may request it be placed in an interest bearing account.

Seller receives Option Fee as per terms of EMC and deposits.

Buyer schedules property inspections and contacts insurance agent, paying close attention to the Option Period, if applicable, as defined in the EMC.

Buyer makes loan application with their selected mortgage lender according to the time specified in the EMC and delivers documentation requested by lender.

The mortgage lender will begin processing the loan by:

a. ordering an appraisal of the property; and

b. verifying prior loan history, employment and financial position.

Simultaneously with the loan processing, the title company will research the title and send their title commitment to the buyer, seller, Realtor® Associates, attorneys, and mortgage lender.

The title company will act as a neutral 3rd party, escrow agent and title insurer. The escrow agent will coordinate with all entities to receive the following information for closing:

a. invoices and loan documents from the buyer’s mortgage lender

b. buyer’s hazard insurance from the buyer’s insurance agent

c. tax certificates

d. survey

Once the buyer’s loan and title are approved, the closing date is coordinated between all parties.

Buyer and seller contact utility companies to transfer service to buyer. Note: the seller does not turn off utilities until the home is sold.

The title company will prepare a closing statement with charges to both buyer and seller, usually available for review the day prior to closing.

Helpful Terms

MORTGAGE TERMS

AMORTIZATION: A payment plan by which the borrower gradually reduces the balance of the mortgage by making monthly payments of principal and interest.

CAP: The maximum interest rate on an adjustable rate mortgage that may be charged.

CONVENTIONAL LOAN: Any mortgage loan other than a governmental loan.

GOVERNMENTAL LOAN: A mortgage loan guaranteed or insured by a government agency such as the Veteran’s Administration (VA) or the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

POINT: One percent of the loan amount paid to the lender, usually in exchange for a lower interest rate on the loan.

PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENT (P&I): The monthly payment of interest charges and part of the principal loan balance. With taxes and insurance included, this makes up the monthly mortgage payment (PITI).

PRIVATE MORTGAGE INSURANCE (PMI): A policy that protects the lender in the event of default, and insures repayment of the loan in case of the borrower’s death or disability. PMI is generally required if the buyer’s down payment is less than 20 percent of the purchase price or appraised value.

CONTRACT/CLOSING TERMS

APPRAISAL: The opinion of an appraiser in estimating the market value of a home; usually required by a mortgage lender.

ASSESSED VALUE: Estimate of property value by a public tax assessor used as the basis for calculating property tax.

CLOSING: The final step in the sales agreement where property ownership is transferred from seller to buyer.

CLOSING COSTS: Fees and expenses, other than the cost of a property, charged to transfer ownership.

EARNEST MONEY: A down payment the buyer gives the seller up front as a show of good faith, indicating the buyer’s intent to purchase the property.

ESCROW:

1. Arrangement between a buyer and seller to place the down payment and other monies or documents with the third party until the completion of the contract closing. 2. A portion of the monthly mortgage is placed in an escrow account to pay taxes and mortgage insurance.

INSPECTION: Service performed by an inspector to identify any possible structural or mechanical problems.

LISTING CONTRACT: An agreement between a homeowner and an agent authorizing the agent to offer the owner’s property for sale.

MARKET VALUE: The highest price a buyer would pay and the lowest price a seller would accept.

OPTION: A real estate option is a specially designed contract provision between a buyer and a seller. The seller offers the buyer the option to buy a property by a specified period of time at a fixed price.

SELLER OR OWNER DISCLOSURE: Legal requirement that the seller disclose in writing any known defects or repairs that have been made to the property.

SURVEY: Required by the lender, a process whereby the property is measured and a

scaled blueprint of the land and its property lines, structures and easements are drawn.

TITLE: A document that refers to the ownership of a particular piece of property.

TITLE INSURANCE: Policy that protects the holder from any loss resulting from defects in the title.

TITLE SEARCH: Research of public records to identify ownership, liens and encumbrances affecting the property.

REAL ESTATE TERMS

AGENCY: A term used to describe the legal relationship between a seller and a broker, or a buyer and a broker.

AGENT: Term used to describe a real estate salesperson licensed by the state who, under the supervision of a broker, represents a buyer or seller in the purchase or sale of a home.

BROKER: A person licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission who acts as the fiduciary agent of the seller or buyer in a real estate transaction.

BUYER AGENCY: Agency relationship in which a buyer contracts with a broker to represent the buyer’s interests in real estate transactions.

MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE® (MLS): A computerized list of all properties for sale by member brokers.

REALTOR®: A licensed agent or broker who is a member of the National Association of Realtors®, through local affiliates such as Houston Association of Realtors. Realtor® membership is voluntary and represents a commitment to the highest levels of professionalism.

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