Market Experts
Leverage the knowledge of market experts to stay well informed on market conditions.
• Texas A&M Real Estate Center
• National, State and Local Boards
• Real Estate Articles & Blogs
• Real Estate Vlogs & Podcasts
• Market Updates
o Independence Title
• Mark Sprague- In-house Economist
Know the Homes in Your Market Area
• Use auto-emails to stay informed on Active, Pending and Closed in the area.
• Preview properties as they come on the market.
• Review listing remarks & docs for indicators of multiple offer situations.
• Stay updated on expired listings. They can be an opportunity for you.
• The goal is to know every property in the area that has been on the market!
Market Watch
Market Watch helps you keep a pulse on your local market area.
• Customize to monitor activity in a zip code, school district, neighborhood, or other geographic area.
• The change types monitored are:
• New Active Listing
• Price Decrease or Increase
• Back on Market
• Status Changes
Customizing the Market Watch in Matrix MLS
Select the Sub Property Types that are most important for you to stay updated on.
Enter area specific search criteria or use the Map Search.
The layout of this screen is like the property search screens in Matrix.
Keep the search criteria broad to maximize results, then click Save.
Using the Market Watch in Matrix MLS
Click the change type link to view listings in that category.
Market Watch in Matrix MLS
• Use the customize options in the results screen to add or remove columns and change your default.
• Click on the Listing ID number to open the listing and view the History for additional change information.
Hot Sheets
Hot Sheets also track market activity by geographic area.
Unlike Market Watch, you can have multiple different Hot Sheets.
• Customize the area and listing change type each hot sheet will monitor.
• Change type options:
• New Listing
• Price Decrease or Increase
• Back on Market
• Status Changes
Locate the Hot Sheets widget on the home screen and click Customize to get started.
Creating Hot Sheets in Matrix MLS
Creating Hot Sheets in Matrix MLS
Hot Sheet Change Type Options
Adding and Editing Hot Sheet Criteria
Select one or more Change Types, Sub Property Types, and identify an area.
The layout of this screen is like the property search screens in Matrix.
Adding and Editing Hot Sheet Criteria
Use the Additional Fields option located at the bottom left-hand of the screen to add or remove additional search filters when needed.
Adding and Editing Hot Sheet Criteria
Running Hot Sheets in Matrix MLS
Running Hot Sheets in Matrix MLS
Running Hot Sheets in Matrix MLS
Select a date, no more than 30 days back, or use the daily time range then click Run.
Matrix Hot Sheet Results
• Use the customize options in the results screen to add or remove columns and change your default.
• Click on the Listing ID number to open the listing and view the History for additional change information.
AREA STATS TO KNOW:
• Number of Listings
• Number of Sales
• Number of Leases
• Number of Expired
• List Price & Closed Price
• Original List to Close Price Ratios
• Days on Market or Days to Sell
• Historic Sales by Price
MarketViewer Stats
Austin, Texas Housing Market Trends
November 2025 – Single Family + Condo/Townhouse/Apt.
Homes are selling for 96.96% of their asking price.
The median sold price is $292,676, reflecting a 5% change from last month.
Inventory Insights for San Antonio Buyers
The inventory is at 5.28 months, indicating a seller's market.
There is a 13% increase in inventory over the past year.
Inventory decreased by 1% from last month.
Consider acting quickly due to limited supply.
Video Script
Consider your knowledge of the following factors:
• Deed Restrictions
• EPA Regulations
• Flood Zones
• Historic District Rules
• Homeowner Associations
• Planning Changes
• Topography
• Water Districts
• Special Purpose Districts
• Zoning
Be the Source of the Source
Providing resources and directing clients to the primary source of information can help you avoid unintentional fair housing violations.
School Resources
• Local ISD
• Attendance Boundaries
• Boundary Adjustments
• Facility Planning
• District Demographics
• Independence Title Brochures: School Guides
• Texas Academic Performance Reports
• Distinction Designations
• Helpful TEA Links
• www.maps.lib.utexas.edu/maps/topo/texas
• www.tpwd.texas.gov
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Flood Map Service Center
• Search by address, place, longitude/latitude
• www.msc.fema.gov/portal/home
• www.HOA.Texas.gov
https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home
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