Wana Crouch, National Agent Network ETX

06/08/2026

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE 🎙️

What is the biggest mistake sellers are making right now?

According to Aaron Farmer...

🏡 Overpricing their home.

In Episode 3 of our series, we dive into the mistakes buyers and sellers are making in today's market and how those decisions can cost thousands of dollars.

Some of the topics we cover:

✔ Why pricing strategy matters more than ever
✔ How buyers are gaining negotiating power
✔ Why buyers and sellers shouldn't negotiate directly
✔ The truth about commissions and compensation
✔ How experienced agents help clients save money throughout the transaction

One thing is clear:

📈 Today's market rewards preparation, strategy, and expert guidance.

If you're thinking about buying or selling in East Texas, this conversation is full of practical advice you can use right now.

🎥 Watch the full episode today and follow East Texas Living for more market updates, home tours, and real estate conversations that matter.

YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/8mfU7eH7SIw



Wana Crouch, Kody Evans, National Agent Network, Realtor, Melanie Watson, Broker Associate, Sophia Lynne, National Agent Network, Realtor, MiKenlie Cruz, National Agent Network, Realtor, Tammy Vierkant, Realtor, Lynette Fletcher, National Agent Network , Lennice McAdams, Realtor- National Agent Network, Pam Jones National Agent Network, Sinclair in the Sky, Aaron Farmer, Jake Smith, National Agent Network ETX

06/07/2026

Wana Crouch

🏡🏡 DOUBLE OPEN HOUSE OPPORTUNITY THIS SUNDAY IN BULLARD! 🏡🏡

Why visit one beautiful home when you can tour TWO?

These incredible properties are only about **10-15 minutes apart**, making it the perfect opportunity to spend your Sunday exploring two very different East Texas lifestyles!

✨ STOP #1 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 856 CR 3807, Bullard
💲 $399,000

Discover this stunning new construction home in Bear Creek Estates featuring:
✔ 4 Bedrooms
✔ 2 Bathrooms
✔ 2,126 Sq Ft
✔ Vaulted ceilings
✔ Gourmet kitchen with oversized hidden pantry
✔ Covered patio
✔ Situated on a spacious 0.60-acre lot

Hosted by Jake Smith
📞 903-283-3991

Then head just a few miles away to...

✨ STOP #2 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 16142 Treasure Cove, Bullard
💲 $995,000

Experience luxury lakefront living on Lake Palestine featuring:
✔ 4 Bedrooms
✔ 3.5 Bathrooms
✔ 2,798 Sq Ft
✔ Spectacular water views
✔ Private boat dock with two lifts & ski lift
✔ Lakeside entertaining area
✔ Incredible outdoor living spaces

Hosted by Pam Jones
📞 469-426-9842

Whether you're looking for a beautiful new construction home, dreaming of lakefront living, or simply exploring what's available in Bullard, this is a fantastic chance to compare two exceptional properties in one afternoon!

📅 Sunday, June 7th

Come see us and find your perfect East Texas home!



Wana Crouch, Kody Evans, National Agent Network, Realtor, Jake Smith, National Agent Network ETX, Melanie Watson, Broker Associate, Sophia Lynne, National Agent Network, Realtor, MiKenlie Cruz, National Agent Network, Realtor, Tammy Vierkant, Realtor, Lynette Fletcher, National Agent Network, Lennice McAdams, Realtor- National Agent Network, Pam Jones National Agent Network Realtor, Sinclair in the Sky

06/07/2026

🏡✨ THE PARADE OF HOMES STARTED TODAY! ✨🏡

One of the homes we're featuring this week on East Texas Living is this incredible 2026 Tyler Area Builders Association Parade of Homes property located at:

📍 17512 Sugar Bluff
📍 Flint, Texas

This stunning home showcases everything people love about the Parade of Homes:
✔ Beautiful craftsmanship
✔ Innovative design
✔ Luxury finishes
✔ Thoughtfully designed living spaces
✔ Inspiration for your next home project or future build

Located in the growing Sugar Ridge Estates community, this home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and convenience while being just minutes from Tyler and Lake Palestine.

🎉 The 2026 TABA Parade of Homes officially kicks off TODAY and runs June 6–14!

⏰ Parade Hours:
• Saturdays: 10 AM – 6 PM
• Sundays: 2 PM – 6 PM
• Monday–Thursday: 5 PM – 8 PM
• Friday: 3 PM – 8 PM

Whether you're dreaming, building, buying, or simply love touring beautiful homes, this is one you won't want to miss.

🎥 Watch our latest Welcome Home Series episode for a closer look!

YouTube 👉 https://youtu.be/I_0lc5gDLWs 👈
Full Details 👉 https://myre.io/0799vLLtNI5r 👈



Wana Crouch, Kody Evans, National Agent Network, Realtor, Jake Smith, National Agent Network ETX, Melanie Watson, Broker Associate, Sophia Lynne, National Agent Network, Realtor, MiKenlie Cruz, National Agent Network, Realtor, Tammy Vierkant, Realtor, Lynette Fletcher, National Agent Network , Lennice McAdams, Realtor- National Agent Network, Pam Jones National Agent Network Realtor Tyler Area Builders Association

06/07/2026

🏡🏡 DOUBLE OPEN HOUSE OPPORTUNITY THIS SUNDAY IN BULLARD! 🏡🏡

Why visit one beautiful home when you can tour TWO?

These incredible properties are only about **10-15 minutes apart**, making it the perfect opportunity to spend your Sunday exploring two very different East Texas lifestyles!

✨ STOP #1 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 856 CR 3807, Bullard
💲 $399,000

Discover this stunning new construction home in Bear Creek Estates featuring:
✔ 4 Bedrooms
✔ 2 Bathrooms
✔ 2,126 Sq Ft
✔ Vaulted ceilings
✔ Gourmet kitchen with oversized hidden pantry
✔ Covered patio
✔ Situated on a spacious 0.60-acre lot

Hosted by Jake Smith
📞 903-283-3991

Then head just a few miles away to...

✨ STOP #2 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 16142 Treasure Cove, Bullard
💲 $995,000

Experience luxury lakefront living on Lake Palestine featuring:
✔ 4 Bedrooms
✔ 3.5 Bathrooms
✔ 2,798 Sq Ft
✔ Spectacular water views
✔ Private boat dock with two lifts & ski lift
✔ Lakeside entertaining area
✔ Incredible outdoor living spaces

Hosted by Pam Jones
📞 469-426-9842

Whether you're looking for a beautiful new construction home, dreaming of lakefront living, or simply exploring what's available in Bullard, this is a fantastic chance to compare two exceptional properties in one afternoon!

📅 Sunday, June 7th

Come see us and find your perfect East Texas home!



Wana Crouch, Kody Evans, National Agent Network, Realtor, Jake Smith, National Agent Network ETX, Melanie Watson, Broker Associate, Sophia Lynne, National Agent Network, Realtor, MiKenlie Cruz, National Agent Network, Realtor, Tammy Vierkant, Realtor, Lynette Fletcher, National Agent Network, Lennice McAdams, Realtor- National Agent Network, Pam Jones National Agent Network Realtor, Sinclair in the Sky

06/06/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY! 🏡

Looking for a beautiful East Texas home with charm, space, and energy-saving features? Join us this Sunday and tour this incredible property in Rolling Oaks!

📍 13307 Dustin Rd | Troup, TX 75789
🗓 Sunday, June 7th
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
💲 Offered at $485,000

This well-maintained custom home offers:
✔ 3 Bedrooms
✔ 2 Bathrooms
✔ 2,462 Sq Ft
✔ Dedicated Office/Study
✔ Formal Dining Room
✔ Vaulted Ceiling with Beautiful Tongue & Groove Woodwork
✔ Wood Burning Stove
✔ Granite Countertops & Large Kitchen Island
✔ Fully Owned Solar Panels ☀️
✔ Two Walk-In Closets in the Primary Suite
✔ Located in Rolling Oaks near a scenic neighborhood lake

From the spacious living areas to the thoughtful details throughout, this home offers comfort, efficiency, and plenty of room to live and entertain.

🌟 Plus, fully owned solar panels help keep energy costs down while adding long-term value.

Come see why this Troup gem might be the perfect place to call home!

FULL DETAILS 👉https://myre.io/0alsipIRDwWr 👈

📲 For more information or a private showing:
Sophia Lynne
832-349-0591



Wana Crouch, Kody Evans, National Agent Network, Realtor, Melanie Watson, Broker Associate, Sophia Lynne, National Agent Network, Realtor, MiKenlie Cruz, National Agent Network, Realtor, Tammy Vierkant, Realtor,Lynette Fletcher, National Agent Network, Lennice McAdams, Realtor- National Agent Network, Pam Jones National Agent Network Realtor, Sinclair in the Sky

06/06/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE ALERT! 🏡

One of our National Agent Network agents, Jake Smith, will be hosting an Open House this Sunday at this gorgeous new construction home in Bear Creek Estates.

If you've been looking for a move-in ready home in Bullard with modern finishes, spacious living areas, and a fantastic floor plan, make plans to stop by!

📍 856 CR 3807, Bullard, TX
⏰ Sunday, June 7th | 1 PM – 3 PM

Go check it out and tell Jake hello while you're there!

Come join me this Sunday 1-3 pm for my first open house! This beautiful home is in Bullard ISD. New construction, no HOA, under 400k. More details in the graphic!

06/06/2026

☀️ Summer is calling... and it looks a lot like this!

If lake living has been on your wish list, make plans to visit Pam Jones Open House this Sunday.

This gorgeous waterfront property in Cumberland Ridge offers beautiful views, a private dock, sandy beach access, and plenty of room to enjoy life on Lake Palestine.

Go see Pam this Sunday and imagine spending your summer right here! 🏡🌊

📍 16142 Treasure Cove, Bullard, TX
⏰ Sunday, June 7th | 2 PM – 4 PM

Start your summer off with a move in ready lake home in the sought after Cumberland Ridge, in Bullard Tx. This well maintained home is situated off Lake Palestine with 11-12 foot dock depth when lake is full and sand beach. Come check out your future home this Sunday 6/7 from 2-4pm. Looking forward to seeing you there!

06/05/2026

Making an offer on a home is one of the most exciting — and nerve-wracking — moments in the entire homebuying process. Here's what I want every buyer in East Texas to understand before they get there:

The market you're in changes everything.

In a seller's market, homes move fast and competition is real. You need to come in pre-approved, price your offer based on actual comps, and present the cleanest, strongest terms you can.

I've seen buyers try to come in $30,000 below asking on a home that was priced perfectly within the market. That strategy did not work. Know what the home is worth — and make an offer that reflects that knowledge.

In a buyer's market, you have more room to breathe. You can negotiate on price, ask for concessions, keep your contingencies intact, and take a little more time to make the right decision. But even then, overplaying your hand can cost you a deal that was well within reach.

And no matter what market you're in — details matter.

I once caught a contract where the earnest money and option fees had been switched. A small clerical error with significant financial consequences. I caught it before it became a problem. That's the kind of attention your transaction deserves.

An offer is not just a number on a page. It's a legal document with real consequences. Contingencies protect you. Terms and timing can matter as much as price. A strong earnest money deposit speaks louder than words. And the right strategy — built around real market data — is always more powerful than emotion or guesswork.

Whether you're buying your first home or your fifth, you deserve an agent who knows the market, reads every line of every contract, and is fighting for your bottom line at every step.

That's what I show up to do. Every single time.

Thinking about buying in East Texas? Let's talk. Send me a message or drop a comment below — I'd love to help you put together a winning strategy.

👇 Tag someone who is thinking about buying a home this year!

06/02/2026

Thinking about selling your home? Here's one of the most valuable — and FREE — things you can do before you list:

Declutter and depersonalize.

I know, it sounds simple. But it's one of the most overlooked steps I see sellers skip — and it can absolutely affect your final sale price.

Here's why it matters:

When buyers walk through a home filled with family photos, personalized décor, and years of collected belongings, it's hard for them to picture their OWN life there.

And if they can't picture it? They move on.

The family photos on the wall. The shelves full of collectibles. The bold accent wall in the living room. All things that make YOUR house a home — but they can actually work against you when it's time to sell.

Why? Because buyers need to fall in love with your house. And it's hard to fall in love with someone else's home.

When you declutter and depersonalize before listing, you're not erasing your memories — you're creating space for someone else to imagine theirs.

Your goal is to create a neutral, welcoming space where buyers can mentally "move in" the moment they walk through the door.

A few easy places to start:
✅ Pack away family photos and personal collections
✅ Clear kitchen and bathroom countertops
✅ Remove excess furniture to make rooms feel larger
✅ Neutralize bold paint colors if possible
✅ Clean out closets — buyers WILL open them

The homes that sell fastest and for the most money aren't always the most renovated. They're the ones buyers can immediately see themselves living in.

Ready to get your home market-ready? Let's talk. 👇