Client Resources

Guides, Tools & a Little Lagniappe

Real estate is smoother when you have good information in hand. Here are some of the guides and tools I have put together over the years, a few of them free for the taking, a couple reserved for clients I am working with, and a simple way to tell me about what you are looking for whenever you are ready.

Free to Download

Take These With You

No strings, no sign-up. These are mine to give and yours to keep. Download them, print them, pass them along to a friend who is house-hunting.

Homeowner Guide ยท PDF

The New Houston Homeowner's Guide

Owning a home in this climate is its own skill set. This walks you through monthly, seasonal, and yearly upkeep built for Houston specifically, from watering your foundation in a dry August to wrapping pipes before a freeze, plus what to do when the water starts pooling in the yard. The maintenance most folks wish they had known about sooner.

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Dining Guide ยท PDF

Restaurant Guidebook: Katy, Cypress & West Houston

One of the best parts of moving somewhere new is figuring out where to eat, and west Houston eats well. This is my curated run through the area, from NYT-featured brisket and the best gyro on Spring Cypress to romantic date-night spots, pet-friendly patios, and where to take the kids on a Saturday. Consider it your welcome-to-the-neighborhood gift.

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Buyer Tool ยท PDF

Property Evaluation Checklist

When you are touring homes, the details blur together fast by the third or fourth showing. This is the checklist I give my buyers so nothing slips: what to look for in the roof, foundation, plumbing, and HVAC, the right questions to ask, and a few quiet showing-etiquette tips most people never think about (yes, the sellers may be listening).

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Free Tools

Financial Calculators

Mortgage payment, affordability, FHA, VA, refinance, rental property return, rent-vs-buy, and more — twelve calculators built to help you understand your own numbers before you talk to a lender.

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A Moment with Fay

Relationships Over Transactions

"Commitment beyond real estate. It is genuinely caring about you."

Behind every listing and every closing is a real person looking out for you. That is the whole idea behind Renaissance Premier Realty Group, and it is the part of this work I love most. When you are ready to talk, I am right here.

For Buyers & Sellers I'm Working With

The Comprehensive Guides

These are the deeper ones. The Buyer's and Seller's Guides are proprietary, so I share those personally rather than posting them for the whole internet — tell me a little about what you are looking for and I will send your copy straight to your inbox. The Senior Downsizing Checklist below is a free instant download, no waiting required.

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The Comprehensive Buyer's Guide

Everything I want my buyers to understand before we start, from financing and offer strategy to inspections, timelines, and how to actually win in a competitive market. Fill out the short buyer questionnaire below and I will get your copy right out to you.

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The Comprehensive Seller's Guide

My full playbook for getting a home sold for the most the market will bear, with the least friction: pricing strategy, prep and staging, marketing, and how I protect your net at the closing table. Fill out the seller questionnaire below and your copy is on its way.

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Instant Download

The Houston Senior Downsizing Checklist

A practical, room-by-room guide to sorting, right-sizing, and moving — plus a vetted directory of Houston vendors who actually help. Built for seniors, adult children, and anyone coordinating a transition.

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The Ultimate Houston Relocation Guide

Choosing a community, timing the sale of your current home, planning the move itself, and getting settled once you land — the roadmap for anyone relocating to Houston, from someone who has lived across the metro for thirty years.

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Tell Me About Your Search

Share as much or as little as you are comfortable with. There are no required fields and nothing you have to answer. The more I understand about your life and what you are hoping for, the better I can tailor your search, anticipate what matters to you, and genuinely look out for your interests at every step. Pick whichever fits you best.

For Buyers

Residential Buyer Questionnaire

Looking for a home to live in? This helps me understand your must-haves, your timeline, your corridors, and the life you are building, so the homes I bring you actually fit.

Open the Buyer Form
For Investors

Investor Questionnaire

Buying for returns rather than to live in? Tell me about your strategy, your numbers, and your goals, and I will line up opportunities that match the way you actually invest.

Open the Investor Form
For Sellers

Seller & Listing Questionnaire

Thinking about selling? Share the details of your home and your timeline, and I will come prepared with a real strategy for pricing, preparing, and marketing it well.

Open the Seller Form
Your privacy matters. These forms are hosted securely through Jotform and come straight to me. Skip anything you would rather not share, it will never count against you.

Recently Closed With Me?

Let Me Celebrate You

Congratulations on your new chapter. I love sending a little something to mark the moment, and this quick questionnaire helps me make it personal and actually useful to you. One or two minutes, that is all.

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Free Download ยท Sellers

The FSBO Backup Plan

Trying to sell your home on your own? This is your safety net โ€” full MLS listing, professional marketing, and professional representation with no upfront cost and no long-term contract.

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Free Guide · Buyers & Sellers

What a Real Estate Agent Actually Does

The definitive list of everything that happens behind the scenes to get a home bought or sold โ€” 100+ tasks across both sides of the transaction, plus the premium services that separate thorough agents from average ones.

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