There is no expectation of a significant retreat in buyer demand. Therefore, my expectation is that home prices locally will increase up to 10% in the Denver metro area in 2022.
A Happy Thanksgiving Message
Happy Friday and day after Thanksgiving! I sincerely hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday, and perhaps still celebrating today. I have so much to be thankful for, this year and every year including all the new clients and friends I have met this year and have the privilege of helping them in their home buying …
What’s going on with Zillow?
In case you missed it, online real estate listing service, Zillow, announced the end of its iBuyer program, just three years after its launch.
Real Estate Agents, Brokers, and REALTORS®: What’s the Difference?
“Real Estate Agent” is a catchall phrase that is often used in casual conversation to describe the three types of professionals who help clients buy and sell real estate: agents, brokers, and REALTORS®
Essentials for Selling A Home in Denver
It goes almost without saying that the Denver metro area real estate market as well as much of the Front Range from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins continues to be hot!
Sellers: Control What You Can Control
As a seller, there are a host of things you can’t control in your home selling process. For starters, you can’t force potential buyers to come see your home, let alone make an offer on it. But to improve your chances, there are 8 things you can address that could otherwise turn off prospective buyers.
Seller Disclosure Laws Protect Buyers: Four Types of Information
When a seller and buyer enter into a contract, the seller has certain obligations to let the buyer know of any known defects with the property, as well as other issues. Real estate professionals encourage their seller clients to err on the side of caution and disclose anything that might be considered an issue.
The Best 5 Projects (to Do Now) to Help You Sell Your House
Preparing to sell your home? Get a head start with these tips from HouseLogic. Learn the importance of a home inspection and how minor updates can boost curb appeal.
8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home
Image: CustomHouseNumbers.com A good washing, and a bit of color are two low-cost ways. Homes with high curb appeal command higher prices and take less time to sell. But which projects pump up curb appeal most? Here are financially smart ways to boost your home’s equity. #1 Wash Your House’s Face Before you scrape any paint or plant more azaleas, wash the …
Should I consider one of those new iBuyer services?
For nearly a decade, the Denver metro real estate market has been a wild ride of record-setting activity. This year with COVID-19, this is even more true. We are here to help you prepare for what’s ahead. Since March, home is probably something you have spent a lot of time in and thinking about. Maybe your dreaming of more space. …
My friends say my home looks amazing. Do I really need to hire a stager?
For nearly a decade, the Denver metro real estate market has been a wild ride of record-setting activity. This year with COVID-19, this is even more true. We are here to help you prepare for what’s ahead. Since March, home is probably something you have spent a lot of time in and thinking about. Maybe your dreaming of more space. …
My neighbor’s house sold for a crazy high price a couple of years ago. Does this mean I can price mine above?
For nearly a decade, the Denver metro real estate market has been a wild ride of record-setting activity. This year with COVID-19, this is even more true. We are here to help you prepare for what’s ahead. Since March, home is probably something you have spent a lot of time in and thinking about. Maybe your dreaming of more space. …
COVID-19 has changed how homes are shown to buyers. What should I expect to happen if I try to sell my home?
For nearly a decade, the Denver metro real estate market has been a wild ride of record-setting activity. This year with COVID-19, this is even more true. We are here to help you prepare for what’s ahead. Since March, home is probably something you have spent a lot of time in and thinking about. Maybe your dreaming of more space. …
Virtual Marketing For Sellers
Selling your home? We’ve got you covered! We currently are in unprecedented times affecting multiple industries globally and locally. The real estate industry has had to adapt and Colorado Home Realty (CHR) and I are at the forefront of this necessity. People are still buying and selling homes. Even in Coronavirus times. We continue to safely serve in the best …
Getting Ready for the Appraiser
An appraiser may be coming to your house in the near future. Most home sale contracts are contingent on the buyer or the buyer’s lender obtaining an appraisal on your property. Here are some things you’ll be interested to know about appraisers and the appraisal process:
The Condition of Your Property When You Turn It Over to the Buyer
How clean does your property need to be when you turn it over to the buyer? There is a legal answer and a practical answer.
Make Required Repairs Before Closing
This article was originally posted here on the Colorado Home Realty blog. You may have agreed to repair or replace items on your property as a result of the inspection or as part of the original contract. Also, the contract requires you repair or replace anything broken since the contract was negotiated, e.g., the dishwasher stopped working, a window was broken, etc. Failure …
T – Thin shot: Creating realistic expectations when selling your home
Read up on the most common unrealistic home selling expectations to be prepared for when it comes time to sell your home.
Q- Quail High: Strategizing With An Agent to Sell Your Home
Like a ‘quail high’ in golf, a good real estate agent is a wonderful resource for little-known strategies to make your home selling process a bit easier. Here are a few of the many ways Doug can craft a quail high for your home selling journey.
N – Nineteenth Hole: 4 Smart Ways to Reinvest the Proceeds from the sale of your Home
Now that you’ve had a successful closing and have cash in hand, here are some of the smartest ways to reinvest for the future.