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  • Sell Your Beaumont Home for Top Dollar: Proven Strategies

    A charming brick house with a landscaped front yard, featuring a two-car garage, green plants, and a well-maintained lawn under a partly cloudy sky.

    Wondering why some homes sell in less than 30 days and others sit on the market? This Beaumont home was under contract the first week it was on the market. That’s not luck. That’s strategy and marketing. To get top dollar you will need: professional photos, a 3D tour, professional staging advice, and a strong marketing strategy to get the maximum exposure to all potential buyers. To get those things you will want to work with a top listing agent in Southeast Texas.

    If you are thinking about selling your home in Beaumont, Lumberton or Orange, reach out to me. I’d be happy to discuss your real estate goals with you.

    Sincerely, Diane McNelis

  • Custom Marketing Plans for SE Texas Home Sales

    A single-story brick home with a well-maintained lawn, featuring a two-car garage and a decorative wooden structure in the front yard, set against a colorful sunset sky.

    If you wonder why I haven’t posted lately, because it is prime listing season in Southeast Texas. This Lumberton home in Westwood was listed and under contract in less than a week. It will close soon.

    What does it take to get results like that? You need a custom marketing plan that includes: pricing, staging, professional photographs, and a top listing agent to help you achieve the results you desire. If you are thinking about selling your home in Southeast Texas, let’s chat about your goals.

    Sincerely, Diane McNelis

  • Top Listing Agent Tips for Selling Homes in Southeast Texas

    The ultimate job of a top listing agent is to sell a house for the best price and terms, in the shortest amount of time possible.

    Three important responsibilities of a top listing agent: Protect a seller’s best interests, Conduct a comprehensive market analysis, and provide guidance on listing documents and sales contracts.

    I’m a local professional REALTOR and top listing agent who has specialized in helping people sell their Southeast Texas homes for the past 18 years, let my expertise be your advantage. If you are considering selling your home, let’s chat.

    A collage image featuring two houses that have been sold. The left side shows a brick house at 6570 Merrick Ln., Beaumont, TX, while the right side shows a larger home at 9010 Taylor Cir., Bridge City, TX. Both houses have a red 'SOLD' banner. At the bottom right, a real estate agent, Diane McNelis, is smiling and holding a 'SOLD' sign, with contact information and the Coldwell Banker logo.

  • Expert Tips for Selling Your SETX Home Successfully

    Strategies that work. Expert insights. Real-life advice. The Home Sellers e-guide is a great starting place if you are thinking about selling your home. With over 17 years experience selling homes in Southeast Texas, you can count on my experience and market knowledge.

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    Top Qualities of a Listing Agent in Beaumont, TX

    Looking to sell your home? Trying to decide on the right agent in Beaumont, Orange or Lumberton? Here are a few key qualifications of a top listing agent:

    1. Good Listener. They inquire about your goals. Develop a plan that meets your needs.
    2. Puts Your Interests First.
    3. Has a Strong Marketing Plan. Key is reaching the most potential buyers.
    4. Pricing Strategy. Knows the market and how to price to generate offers.
    5. Negotiation skills. A contract is more than the sales price. Top listing agents can save you thousands.
    6. Experience. A top listing agent has a proven track record of sales.

    If you don’t know me, my name is Diane McNelis. I’ve been helping sellers in Southeast Texas since 2008. Over the years, I’ve helped clients and friends with hundreds of home sales. As a top listing agent, I specialize in helping people sell their homes. If you are considering selling your SETX home, let’s chat.

    Sincerely, Diane

  • Selling Your Home in Beaumont, Texas: Essential Tips

    It’s difficult to know when is the best time to sell, or how to get the most money for your house, but you don’t need to go through the process alone.

    You may be wondering if prices are projected to rise or fall…or how much competition you may be facing in your market. The free eGuide below will answer many of your questions and likely bring up a few things you haven’t even thought about yet.

    Simply click the link below to receive your copy of the eGuide, and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

    Book cover titled 'Things to Consider When Selling Your House' featuring a pathway with a floral arch leading to a house, with a spring 2026 edition note.

    https://www.simplifyingthemarket.com/en/sellers/?a=657710-cb0f7b6d5e89728fb1db4f582e74b205

    Ready to sell now or if you need a market analysis, then skip the guide and get it touch.

    Sincerely,

    Diane

  • Key February Housing Stats for Beaumont and Orange, Texas

    February Home Sales Data is out. As a local, professional Realtor this data is a must know to price houses so they will sell. You don’t have to understand all the data. That’s where I help. With the right data, we can create a powerful plan. This plan will help you sell your home for the best price. We’ll make sure it sells in a time frame that works for you. Take a look. Get in touch and let’s get to work selling your home.

    Beaumont Housing Report for February 2026 showing a median price of $178,500, a decrease of 14.6% from February 2025. Includes statistics on active listings, closed sales, days on market, and months of inventory.
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    Orange County Housing Report for February 2026, featuring key statistics such as median price of $219,900 (up 11.6% compared to February 2025), active listings at 350 (down 11.8%), closed sales at 88 (up 31.3%), days on market averaging 116, and 4.6 months of inventory (down from 6.0 in February 2025).
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    The Beaumont Association of Realtors releases updated data each month. Get in touch if you would like to know more about the current value of your home.

    Sincerely, Diane McNelis, Coldwell Banker Southern Homes

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    Avoid Selling Mistakes with Expert Local Guidance

    Selling with a top local experienced listing agent offers several benefits. They provide more exposure for your home. They ensure marketing reaches the right buyers. They have an extensive marketing plan. And they help you avoid some common mistakes! Watch

    If you have questions about selling a home in Southeast Texas, reach out. I’m happy to help. Sincerely, Diane

  • Selling a Home in SETX

    Only an Experienced, Local Southeast Texas Real Estate Agent can provide you with the accurate value of your home. They assess it based on today’s market conditions. My ultimate job as a top Southeast Texas listing agent is to help you sell your home for the best price and terms in the shortest amount of time possible. Thinking of selling this spring? Let’s chat.

  • Welcome to Highpoint! Modern Gated Community in Beaumont, TX

    Experience the serenity and security of gated living in Highpoint! Built in 2024, this pristine home feels brand new. It boasts an enviable position at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac. With modern amenities and spacious layout, plus no rear neighbors and one of the largest lots in the neighborhood, you will love the ample space for relaxing and entertaining. Want to see how this home fits your vision of ideal living? Arrange a personal tour. Contact me or your favorite Realtor today.

    6690 Highpoint is for sale. Take a tour.

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    Wexford Park, Great Vidor Neighborhood

    Just listed: Wexford Park Home with Modern Features

    Nestled in Wexford Park, this home boasts exquisite features: luxurious 3 cm granite countertops with undermount sinks, elegant solid wood cabinets with soft-close drawers, and premium Zurn commercial faucets. Enjoy the beauty of porcelain tile wood plank flooring throughout and relax under Hunter cast iron ceiling fans. Solid core interior doors offer privacy, while the screened-in patio provides a serene outdoor retreat. Freshly painted inside and out, this move-in ready home is waiting for you!

  • Selling a Home in Southeast Texas

    Boost Home Showings with Strategic Price Reductions

    Struggling to attract buyers? Discover how a price reduction can revitalize interest in your home and lead to offers. Watch now!

    Sometimes the initial asking price for a home doesn’t create enough interest from buyer’s in the market to attract showings. When this happens a price reduction might be all that is needed to get the home back on track with showings that lead to an offer. Watch this short. Let’s chat if you have any questions.
    Sincerely, Diane
Selling a home is Southeast Texas. Pricing is an important part of the equation. Sometimes the initial asking price doesn’t bring enough attention. When a home isn’t getting showings the usually means the buyers in the market think the price is too high. A small adjustment can be the trick to get your home sold.