Lydia Player

Title Tip: What Happens When The Title Company Drops The Ball?

By Joanna England / December 31, 2019 /

Watching the ball drop on New Year’s Eve can be fun and exciting. But watching someone drop the ball on a real estate transaction is no fun at all. What happens when the title company drops the ball and problems arise with your transaction? Get ready for a jaw-dropping surprise. In Texas, the title company…

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Title Tip: How Long Does it Take to Sign Closing Documents?

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / November 27, 2018 /

By Lydia Blair Special Contributor Buying or selling a house takes time. How much time you spend closing depends on several of factors. There is a reason we call it the closing process. Many moving parts must come together before title transfers ownership. In Texas, it’s typically 21 to 45 days. How long does it…

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Advice From Experts: Star Realtor Lydia Player Offers Tips For Revamping Your Marketing Strategy

By Joanna England / September 18, 2014 /

As an occasional feature, we’ve asked several high-performing agents about their marketing strategies. We wanted to know what does and doesn’t work for real estate agents in a variety of situations. This time we’re focusing on getting ready for the off-season. We asked star Ebby Halliday Luxury Portfolio agent Lydia Player: “What are the best…

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For Sale By Owner: Safety Tips for Selling Without a Realtor

By Cassie Evans, J.D. / August 8, 2014 /

I came across a terrific post this morning by the wise and vigilant Lydia Player and thought I would share in the hopes that it may save someone, anyone from being a victim of crime. Though I am super cheap and an attorney, even I used a Realtor to sell our condo because I knew…

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Watch Out, Realtors and Homeowners: Thief Targeting Sellers is Back in Town

By Joanna England / August 7, 2014 /

  Ebby Halliday Realtor Lydia Player wants to warn Realtors and homeowners that a notorious thief is back in town and up to his old tricks, targeting homes for sale by owner and Realtors, too, primarily in upscale Dallas neighborhoods. He’s been seen in Oklahoma and Waco, but now Stan Tucker is back in Dallas. Jump…

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