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What straight advice is worth, in dollars and days.
Case study 01
$30,000 over asking — because we waited five days.
My seller was ready to go live the moment the photographer left. Everything was finished, the house showed beautifully, and the instinct to get it in front of buyers immediately is a completely reasonable one.
I asked them to wait for the public launch instead. Here's why: when a listing trickles out — a private showing here, an early preview there — you spend your best days of attention on a handful of buyers who all know they're the only ones in the room. When it launches to the entire market at once, every serious buyer sees it in the same window and they know other people are seeing it too. That's what creates competition, and competition is the only thing that reliably moves a price above list.
We held. On launch, the showing calendar filled. Multiple offers arrived within two days. We were under contract on day five and closed on day sixteen — at $30,000 above the asking price.
Five days of patience. Thirty thousand dollars. That's the entire lesson, and it's why I'd rather tell a client something they don't want to hear than agree with them and cost them money.
Offers started stacking up two days after launch — soon enough that my sellers never had to sit through a quiet first weekend wondering if they'd priced it wrong.
We were under contract on day five, the same five days they'd originally wanted to spend trickling the listing out privately.
It closed in 16 days — fast enough that they had their next chapter figured out before the moving boxes were gone.
And it closed $30,000 over asking, which is what patience is actually worth when the whole market shows up at once.
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Additional case studies
Ruby's next two narratives drop in here — an as-is downsizing sale and an investor renovation listing.
Coming soon
Case study 02 — Downsizing without renovating first
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“Very professional with excellent communication. I recommend her.”
Edgar Ponce Robledo · Seller
5.0 ★ — Verified by RealSatisfied
Case study 03
Investor sourcing to finished listing — 6007 Llano Ave
“I had an outstanding experience working with Ruby Mendoza on the sale of my investment property at 6007 Llano Ave. From the very beginning, Ruby demonstrated exceptional professionalism, market knowledge, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome. What impressed me most was her ability to move quickly and efficiently.”
Diego Trujillo · Investor Client
5.0 ★ — Verified by RealSatisfied
Diego is a repeat client on both sides of the deal — Ruby buys for him and lists for him. On the buy side he put it this way:
“Ruby has been my agent for all of my investment deals on the buying and selling side. She has guided me through these year in great deals and I truly value her knowledge! She amazing at following up after meeting and getting things done. I would recommend her to any and everyone looking for an agent.”
Diego Trujillo · Buyer
5.0 ★ — Verified by RealSatisfied
What clients say
In their words
Verified reviews from Ruby's RealSatisfied profile.
“Ruby has been my agent for all of my investment deals on the buying and selling side. She has guided me through these year in great deals and I truly value her knowledge! She amazing at following up after meeting and getting things done. I would recommend her to any and everyone looking for an agent.”
Diego Trujillo · Buyer · Dallas, TX 75206
5.0 ★ — Verified by RealSatisfied
“I had an outstanding experience working with Ruby Mendoza on the sale of my investment property at 6007 Llano Ave. From the very beginning, Ruby demonstrated exceptional professionalism, market knowledge, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome.
What impressed me most was her ability to move quickly and efficiently. Thanks to her strategic marketing, strong communication, and attention to detail, we were able to secure a successful sale in just a matter of days. Throughout the entire process, she kept me informed, answered all my questions promptly, and made what could have been a stressful transaction feel seamless and straightforward.
Ruby's expertise, negotiation skills, and commitment to her clients truly set her apart. She consistently went above and beyond to ensure every aspect of the transaction was handled professionally and efficiently. I highly recommend Ruby Mendoza to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate.”
Diego Trujillo · Seller · Dallas, TX 75206
5.0 ★ — Verified by RealSatisfied
“Very professional with excellent communication. I recommend her.”
Edgar Ponce Robledo · Seller · Mesquite, TX 75181
5.0 ★ — Verified by RealSatisfied
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Before & after
Renovation projects Ruby sourced, advised on and listed. Photography to be added.
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