1. Exemptions in Collin County, TX
People always forget to file their exemptions - maybe they don't have a realtor or lender to reminder and you as realtor should go and double check if they filed the exemption 
You can do a market analysis and show how much has their home increased value

• https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/exemptions/age65older-disabled-faq.php
  

• https://workdrive.zohoexternal.com/external/aam8NEQpqlP-K7AOf
  

  • Homestead Exemption When and How to file - it is free. There is people that charge for doing the homestead exemption but it is free and you can download the form, it is very easy.
    We are real estate consultants and we need to be aware of all the ways our clients can save money.
    now is the moment to file the exemption 
    
    

  • Over 65/Disabled
    

    • Unique opportunities for Realtors 
      10,000 off of your homestead exemption
      if the surviving spouse is 55 or over they get to keep the exemption 
      challenge -someone over 65 years
      tax payment went from 75,000 to 4,000 
      You need to move from Texas residence to another Texas residence and file for it.
      There's people that don't want to move, but it is a great opportunity - provide value to clients.
      It was a game changer for Dr Blake's mother. She was able to stick to her budget and she's extremely happy in that home.

Real Estate Word of the day  : https://www.realestateabc.com/glossary/

• bill of sale A written document that transfers title to personal property. For example, when selling an automobile to acquire funds which will be used as a source of down payment or for closing costs, the lender will usually require the bill of sale (in addition to other items) to help document this source of funds.