Welcome to Katy Texas!
“This is the most in-depth information on Katy Real Estate available all in one place! I am the local area real estate expert, and I have gathered hundreds of photos, graphs, maps, etc. and included detailed information on property taxes, HOA fees, amenities, and more. Make sure you download my 280+ page Katy Real Estate Guide to get EVEN MORE info (see details on extra info). “
– Sheila Cox, Katy Real Estate Expert and REALTOR
About Katy Real Estate
Here’s the most in-depth information on Katy real estate in one place!
- Katy Homes for Sale (most accurate list)
- Katy Neighborhoods (complete details of top neighborhoods)
- All About Katy TX
- Katy Schools (with zone maps and rating maps)
- Katy Real Estate Guide (PDF)
- Katy Real Estate Market Statistics (insightful info on current price trends)
- Katy vs. Sugar Land (which is better?)
- Katy Real Estate Agent (top 1% of all agents)
- Tips for Buying a Katy Home (specific to Katy area)
- Tips for Selling a Home in Katy (specific to Katy area)
- List of Article About Katy and Texas Real Estate (Texas real estate is different, get the details)
- Katy Video Tour and Other Real Estate Videos for Our Area (see top Katy neighborhoods and more)
Get Detailed Info on New Construction
Homes in Katy & Sugar Land
Discover Katy and Know What the Experts Know
Without Wasting Hours, Days, and Weeks of Time and Effort
DOWNLOAD the KATY REAL ESTATE GUIDE TODAY
It doesn’t take years to get to know Katy…it just takes my free 280+ page real estate guide!
This guide provides all the info you need to get to know Katy: maps, charts, photos, and more.
Easily find the best neighborhood for your family so you can focus on getting happily settled.
Includes Real Estate Market Statistics That You Won’t Find Anywhere Else!
What Kind of Katy Home Are You Looking For?
Katy is mostly a single-family home area with multiple options in neighborhood locations, types, price ranges, schools, areas, and more. To make it easier to find the kind of home that is perfect for YOU, search in one of the following ways:
- Katy homes for sale by NEIGHBORHOOD
- Katy homes for sale by TYPE
- Katy homes for sale by PRICE
- Katy homes for sale by SCHOOL
- Katy homes for sale by AREA
- Alternative areas (Sugar Land, Richmond, etc.)
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Best Places to Live In Katy
Find everything you want to know about Katy real estate and the best Katy Neighborhoods, including amenities, taxes, prices, photos, HOA fees, school ratings, and more! I hope this information will help you narrow your search and find the home of your dreams.
>> Go to Katy Neighborhoods to get the most in-depth information on each neighborhood
>> Video tour of Katy (drive the neighborhood online!)
About Katy Schools
Many people move to Katy because of Katy schools and the award-winning and acclaimed school district: Katy ISD (Independent School District). Katy ISD serves over 70,000 students spread over a 180+ square mile area containing 60+ schools. As one of the largest employers in the Katy area, this school district employees over 9,000 people, including 4500+ teachers. The average teacher salary is $55,000/yr and the average student-teacher ratio is…
>> Read More at Katy Schools
What’s So Great About Katy?
Katy TX is a very large area on the west side of Houston TX…where the counties of Fort Bend, Harris, and Waller converge. It is hard to explain to people because, technically, the incorporated “City of Katy” is only a small area of about 15,000 people. However, the “Katy Area” or “Greater Katy Area” usually refers to the entire area covered by the Katy Independent School District and various sources quote the population to be somewhere between 200,000 and…
>> Read More at Katy TX
Katy vs Sugar Land
Many people moving to the Houston area are told that two of the best places to live are Katy and Sugar Land, TX. They then have a hard time deciding between the two…because they are both great places to live! Plus, they are very similar in types of homes available, good schools, demographics, etc.
However there are some slight variations that I will try to point out…
>> Read More at Katy vs. Sugar Land
Katy Articles
Don’t miss all of my excellent articles about Katy TX!
How to Buy a Great Home in Katy TX
First things first. Please read the very important Texas Real Estate Commission’s Information About Brokerage Services.
Know What You Are Doing
Get started with top-secret (not really ;-D) information that most home buyers do not know:
- The Agent Showing You Houses May Not Be Your Agent
- How to Price a Home Correctly
- Do I Need A Real Estate Agent? Maybe I Can Do This Myself
- Beware of Internet Real Estate Statistics
Know the Home Prices & Sales Data
To see detailed sales data by ZIP Code and Neighborhood, download the Katy Real Estate Market Report. This information is not available on this website.
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Know What You Are Buying
There are two things you are buying when you buy a house:
- The Location/neighborhood
- The House
Location – Neighborhood
My website is here to help you narrow down your location by giving you the most detailed information available (in one place!) on the best neighborhoods in Katy. However, there are some things that only a really good, boots-on-the-ground, real estate agent knows. Like which sections of which neighborhoods flooded during Harvey. And which areas are known to have potential foundation trouble. And which areas may soon have a major roadway built in their back yard, or where the fault lines are located in the area. (Yes, there are fault lines in our area.)
So you can start off with a general idea of the neighborhoods that you like, but when I take you on tour as your real estate agent, I will explain the PROs and CONs of each area to you. That way you (hopefully) won’t find out about detrimental things about the area after it’s too late! (I learned this the hard way. Ask me about my experiences with landfills and mushroom farms!)
House
Then, when you find a house that you want to purchase, the first thing I do is a detailed Comparable Price Analysis (CMA) to determine the actual market value for the home. This is to help you get the best price for a home…and not pay too much! The list price on a home may or may not reflect the actual market value of the home…what it will appraise for with your lender.
Then, if we go under contract on the home, I do an in-depth analysis on that specific house to collect all the relevant data on that house and put it into one 18+ page House Report so that you have all the details saved for current and future reference. But more importantly, this is when I double-check for possible hidden defects of a home like:
- Sex offenders…is there one living on the same street?
- Flood zones…is this house high and dry?
- Environmental hazards…is the house close to anything significant?
We’ve all heard that “two heads are better than one.” When you and I work together, we can get you a great home in Katy TX!
> Read Client Testimonials about Sheila Cox, Realtor
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Here’s What I Can Do for You…
What I Can Do for You
- Candid Advice—I promise to give you candid advice on all homes and areas so you can make the best decisions. I won’t ignore potential defects that can effect your home value or enjoyment. (Read client testimonials)
Local Area Expertise—This isn’t just my business…it’s where I work and live. I will help you find the best location for your home purchase. (Download my 280+ Katy guide)
Great Data—I have a proprietary House Report (see sample) to make sure that you get all the data and information you need to make a great home purchase. (Also see Pricing a Home Correctly)
Best Home Searches—Yes, you can search on your own, but no other home search available can filter down to the school level…and filter out the subdivisions that may be known to flood. (Request a Custom Search)
Easier Process—Moving your family (and possibly changing jobs) is stressful enough! I’m your real estate project manager and will guide you, step-by-step, through the process so you never miss an important deadline. (see helpful videos on my YouTube channel)
Network of Experts—My network of experts can make your transition to the area as smooth as possible. Need a painter, electrician, mover, insurance company, etc.? I can help.
How I Work to Protect You
My job is not “just” helping you find a house to buy…I’m helping you buy a house. There are over 100 tasks that I perform for you during the purchasing process! I’m looking out for you every step of the way and keeping my eye on the Listing Agent, the Seller, the builder (if applicable), the lender, the inspector, the title company. I’m on your side because I’m your agent. Not only do I help you find a house, I help with price analysis and negotiation, legal paperwork, inspections, repair negotiations, home warranties,compliance inspections, hazard insurance, surveys, appraisals, title commitment, and so on.
Please read>> Does My Agent Really Represent Me?
And take a look at a sample House Report that I do for my clients. NO other agent in the world does this! Check out p. 27 regarding the Flood Map info I provide to you.
