Looking to Buy or Sell a Home? The San Antonio Board of REALTORS® Can Help

By Antonio Gutierrez

Whether you’re looking to buy a house or sell your home, the outlook for San Antonio’s current real estate market is encouraging, said the chairman of the Board of the San Antonio Board of REALTORS®.

“We are in an interesting time cycle. Although sales prices are still high, they’re not as dramatic as before,” the chairman, Sara Briseño Gerrish, said. “We’re seeing inventory with longer days on the market, but that’s because buyers are taking their time. Their buying power has increased, and they’re taking time to reflect if it’s the right property for them. We also still have a shortage of inventory. So, we’re seeing more of a balanced market.”

Gerrish added that because of the competitive market, houses are still in high demand. “San Antonio is still a strong market and still affordable compared to other markets,” she said, adding that with more people moving into San Antonio, the Alamo City continues to be a desired place to live.

The current median home price in San Antonio-New Braunfels area is $310,000, according to SABOR. By comparison, the median home price by county is: Bexar –$294,945; Travis – $500,000; Harris – $309,340; and Dallas - $355,000.

It’s not just home prices that have continued to remain high, Gerrish said. Rental properties have seen increases, too, and are also in high demand.

Because buying or selling a home is a major decision, Gerrish highly recommends that the buyer or seller work with a REALTOR® who can help with the entire process and address any questions or concerns one might have. “You want to have an open conversation with your REALTOR® and build a strategy to meet your end goal,” she said. “Sellers should also work with a seasoned REALTOR® to help with pricing strategy. If the asking price is too high, you might see a property being on the market longer.”

Gerrish is SABOR’s 2023 chairman of the Board and has been a REALTOR® for over 20 years serving several local, state, and national committees. She is a past chairman of the San Antonio Board of REALTORS® (SABOR) Young Professional Network, the Texas REALTORS® Diversity Committee, and the National Association of REALTORS®’ Smart Growth Advisory Board.

Gerrish will serve as NAR’s 2023 Housing Issues Liaison. She was named a “REALTOR® to Watch” in 2019 by Texas REALTORS®. Gerrish also chaired the City of San Antonio’s Affirmative Action Committee in 2019, has served on the Board with the Junior League of San Antonio, and is a founding member of Texas Public Radio’s Worth Repeating. Gerrish is a Sterling R major investor in TREPAC and a 2011 graduate of the Texas REALTORS® Leadership Program.

Gerrish, who is in her 22nd year in the real estate industry, said she was inspired by her mom to pursue the same career. “Our mom would take us to showings on weekends and evenings, and I saw the huge impact she was having on people buying a home,” she said. Now, I am doing the same and helping people build generational wealth.

For more information about buying or selling a home, visit https://sabor.com/

Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, REALTORS

18756 Stone Oak Parkway, suite 102

San Antonio, TX 78258

(210) 483-7004 www.cbharper.com

Leesa Harper-Rispoli, President and Broker Owner of Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, REALTORS® (CBDHR), is honored to be the second generation leading the brokerage. CBDHR is the most iconic and wellrespected brokerage in San Antonio and is wholly women-owned!

Constantly striving for innovation and excellence, Leesa has grown the company in sales to over a billion year after year since taking the reins. Today, CBDHR has earned many accolades and is recognized as the second-largest women-owned Coldwell Banker franchise in the United States and the #1 largest women-owned franchise in Central and South Texas.

With over 500 real estate professionals across 12 offices and five specialized divisions, CBDHR is a concierge-level brokerage.

Specialized divisions include Global Luxury, Harper Property Management, Coldwell Banker Commercial (CBC) Alamo City & CBC International Gateway (Laredo), Land & Ranch, an award-winning Relocation department, and of course, our residential division. CBDHR reaches Central and South Texas, with offices beyond San Antonio in San Marcos, Spring Branch, New Braunfels, Bandera, Boerne, Victoria, and Laredo.

For over 37 years, CBDHR has always had a servant’s heart and gives back to the community yearly. “It is our responsibility to give back to the community that created us. It’s the right thing to do, and I take great pride in doing this year after year,” says Leesa.

CBDHR is a real estate powerhouse built on integrity, professionalism, and innovation. The secret to their success is a strong family culture!

Bizzy Darling REALTOR®

1677 River Road

Boerne, TX 78006

O (830) 816-7247

C (210) 394-5887 http://bizzydarling.com bdarling@cbharper.com

Coldwell Banker D’Ann Harper, REALTORS®, congratulates Bizzy Darling as the #1 Residential Individual. She provides her clients with exceptional service from Boerne, San Antonio and surrounding areas. Her career has been built on integrity, commitment, and real estate expertise. Dedicated to community service, she is a member of the Rotary Club and serves with multiple non-profits. Her years of continued excellence have earned her awards such as The President’s Elite award for being in the top 2% of agents nationally in Coldwell Banker franchises, ranked in the Top 25 Residential Realtors in the San Antonio Business Journal, and a Platinum Top 50 member. She sets the bar high for what it means to be a real estate professional by relentlessly pursuing her clients’ goals.

Debbie Margozewitz Realtor/Home Stager

Phyllis Browning Company

6061 Broadway San Antonio, Texas 78209

C. (210) 365-1387 debbiem@phyllisbrowning.com

Staged for Success! Design and aesthetics are more important than ever to sell your home. God gave me the eye for design, and I use it to “Stage for Success,” the sale of your home, or turn the home you buy into your vision. What makes me different from the 15,000 realtors in San Antonio? As a licensed realtor, I also have over 40 years of experience in Interior Design, Home Staging, and Remodeling. Instead of juggling multiple professionals to get your home ready to list or buy, I have all the reliable resources you need.

My formula for listing has kept me going during crazy market times. I’m not afraid of a challenge and work through any obstacles.

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