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Selling Your Home - Keep the Deal on the Table
Monday, April 25th, 2011 at 12:40pm. 1452 Views, 3 Comments.
You've decided to sell your home. It's been de-cluttered, staged, priced according to the current market, and now all you need is a buyer.
Your agent calls you up with the first offer. "Brace yourself," he says, "It's not as high as we would have liked..."
At 30% below the asking price, it's not even in the ballpark, and frankly you're pissed. The house has never looked better, it's priced smartly, you're insulted by the nerve of this lowball offer. So, how do you handle it? Your first reaction is to instruct your agent to tell this person you're not interested, and not to come back until they have something more realistic.
Even though this is your first offer, what if it's your last? What if this person is a serious buyer, but just testing the…
Selling Your Home - Keep the Deal on the Table
Monday, April 25th, 2011 at 12:39pm. 1415 Views, 1 Comments.
You've decided to sell your home. It's been de-cluttered, staged, priced according to the current market, and now all you need is a buyer.
Your agent calls you up with the first offer. "Brace yourself," he says, "It's not as high as we would have liked..."
At 30% below the asking price, it's not even in the ballpark, and frankly you're pissed. The house has never looked better, it's priced smartly, you're insulted by the nerve of this lowball offer. So, how do you handle it? Your first reaction is to instruct your agent to tell this person you're not interested, and not to come back until they have something more realistic.
Even though this is your first offer, what if it's your last? What if this person is a serious buyer, but just testing the…
Jaywalking in Denver Can Cost You Over $250,000!
Monday, April 11th, 2011 at 10:55am. 1589 Views, 0 Comments.
or...How home values change from one neighborhood to another...
Did you know that crossing a street in Denver can cost you over $250,000? That won’t be a fine levied by the police, but it will be the average cost increase of a house when you cross from one neighborhood to another.
Obviously, each neighborhood has its pros and cons. But when two nearby neighborhoods contrast greatly, the prices can vary quite a bit.
Here are some examples of Denver neighborhoods that really exemplify this fact:
Congress Park vs Cherry Creek North – Cross 6th Avenue and your home could cost an extra $873,000.
* Congress Park: average home price was $412,000 over the past 12 months.
* Cherry Creek North: average home price was $1,285,000 over the…
The Spring Selling Season Is Approaching - Are You Ready To Sell?
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 at 8:56am. 1533 Views, 2 Comments.
The spring selling season is quickly approaching and buyers are gearing up to find the perfect home. It's well known in the real estate industry that, if you pan to sell a home, the spring is the best time to do it. Buyers come out in droves and the market bares more rewards for those sellers who are ready. Here are some quick ways you can get your home in top shape for maximum return.
Curb Appeal And First Impressions
First impressions are key to a quick sell. Buyers want to walk up to a home and feel this is the one. Taking advantage of a buyers first impression is as simple as cleaning up the front yard and getting rid of the clutter. Rake the dead leaves from the fall, add some fresh potted plants to the curb, and if needed, touch up chipped or…
Park Hill Real Estate - The Great Divide
Monday, February 7th, 2011 at 4:38pm. 589 Views, 1 Comments.
Park Hill is a hidden gem in Denver. Washington Park and Highlands get the most word of mouth but can often cost more because of the higher demand. Park Hill real estate offers a great neighborhood with average prices that can meet the needs of almost every buyer.
The city and county of Denver has Park Hill defined as one neighborhood. This may be correct as a geographical boundary, but in real estate I see four distinct areas. These areas include Park Hill South, Park Hill Central, Park Hill North, and Park Hill East. My dividing lines are determined by several factors: consistency of homes, character, price ranges, proximity to Martin Luther King Blvd, the airport affect, and even opinions expressed by past clients and contacts.
See below to learn…
Home vs. Investment – Let's Have Both
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 at 4:47pm. 852 Views, 2 Comments.
I will often ask buyers what ratio of their purchase is the “perfect home” and what ratio is the “perfect investment”. If I had to generalize, I'd say most buyers are looking for a home, and the investment is a secondary concern. The ratio may be be 80/20 or 70/30 in favor of the perfect home.
I tend to place more emphasis on the investment side of the equation, or more importantly, how the house appeals to the largest audience so it sells quickly later when these buyers are ready to sell. In most cases, you can find a nice home with great resale potential on the market. Pointing this out to buyers can help them have the best of both worlds.
Buyers can raise the investment potential of their purchase simply by considering a few factors…
DenverRealtyExperts.com Gets a Makeover!
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 at 1:51pm. 455 Views, 0 Comments.
Welcome to the new face of DenverRealtyExperts.com. It's still the same great website, but we've added some features that will make your search for Denver real estate a breeze.
Map Feature
Click on the large map at the top of the home page, you'll discover a whole new way to search through Denver communities. Select either the Polygon or Radius Search and you can outline the area specific to your needs. Once you've set your borders, view available homes within those boundaries. Simply zoom the map to get the level of detail you require. Narrow down your search by selecting specific property types, schools, or features, such as swimming pool, or waterfront.
All the standard searches by City, Subdivision, Zip Code or MLS # are still…
Flat Fee Listing Package: A New Way To Sell Denver Homes
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 at 1:55pm. 764 Views, 2 Comments.
My
Flat Fee Listing Package is something new for Denver home sellers to
consider. For a flat fee, plus 2.8% for the broker that refers them to me,
home sellers can enjoy a full-service home selling experience for much less than
the traditional 6% listing commission.
Denver home buyers already are making a huge investment in their homes. We’re talking the biggest investment of their lives here. When I became a Realtor ®, I struggled with charging the standard 6% for selling Denver homes.
I did a little research to find out why 6% seemed to be the ‘magic number’ for American Realtors ®. I did find information about “anti-competitive practices” and “price fixing” (a violation of the Sherman Act). However,…
