2023 BLOG - Wilks Real Estate

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We have both Colorado Real Estate specific blog articles as well as National Real Estate blog articles. Take a look around and if you have any questions please let us know.

COLORADO REAL ESTATE ARTICLES

Who Pays for What?

Who Pays for What?

Selling and Buying a home can be very overwhelming and a lot to process. We have you covered and are here to answer any questions you may have along the way and before we get started. One of the most frequently asked questions is "Who Pays for What?" so we created this chart as a reference guide...

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Steps To Selling Your Home

Steps To Selling Your Home

When we represent a seller, we have your best interests at heart. Whether you are selling a $100,000 home or a $10 million home, you will get our full attention, 24/7 availability, top-notch staging advice, professional marketing, tough negotiation skills, and amazing photographers as well as our...

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Step 27 To Selling Your Home: Review Us!

Step 27 To Selling Your Home: Review Us!

Last step!  Please consider leaving us a review.  We don’t advertise our services and rely completely on referrals so let us know how we did and consider recommending Wilks Real Estate to your family and friends. The review will be posted onto our website and social media and will allow others who...

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Step 26 To Selling Your Home: Closing Day!

Step 26 To Selling Your Home: Closing Day!

Closing day is here! Whoo hoo!   We will sign all the papers which will officially transfer ownership to the Buyer. Afterwards Our Title company will email us both a copy of the settlement statement showing the exact breakdown of the closing cost charges.  They will also arrange for the...

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Step 25 To Selling Your Home: The Final Walk Through

Step 25 To Selling Your Home: The Final Walk Through

The final walk through usually occurs the night before closing or the morning of closing and is a chance for the buyer and the buyer’s Realtor to walk through the property and make sure it’s in the same condition as it was during the inspection.  Generally the walk through takes about 15...

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Step 24 To Selling Your Home: Hire a Cleaning Person

Step 24 To Selling Your Home: Hire a Cleaning Person

While your home is only required to be left in broom clean condition, it’s common courtesy to either clean the home yourself AFTER you’ve moved all of your stuff out or have a cleaning company come and clean it.  This needs to be done after your stuff is all out, but before closing occurs....

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Sellers Change of Address Checklist

Sellers Change of Address Checklist

Selling your home is a fun and somewhat stressful process. During the selling period there are a lot of moving parts and one of the most common mistakes we have seen sellers make is forgetting to put in a change of address with all their contacts. Below is a list we have comprised of the most...

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Step 22 To Selling Your Home: Schedule your utilities to end

Step 22 To Selling Your Home: Schedule your utilities to end

This is one of those annoying tasks that no one thinks about doing ahead of time, but is crucial, as you don’t want to forget and end up paying the buyer’s electricity bill for the first month.  So call now to let the utility companies know that you’re moving. Ask to have all utilities taken...

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NATIONAL REAL ESTATE ARTICLES

3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer

3 Reasons To Buy a Home This Summer

Are you thinking about buying a home, but not sure if now’s the right time? A lot of people are waiting and wondering what the market’s going to do next. But here’s something only the savviest buyers realize:This summer might actually be the best time to buy in years. Here are three big reasons...

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Why More Sellers Are Choosing To Move, Even with Today’s Rates

Why More Sellers Are Choosing To Move, Even with Today’s Rates

It’s hard to let go of a 3% mortgage rate. There’s no question about it. It’s the main reason why so many homeowners have delayed their move in recent years. But here’s something to consider.While your low rate might be ideal, it doesn’t make up being too cramped, having a staircase your knees...

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What You Really Need To Know About Down Payments

What You Really Need To Know About Down Payments

Some HighlightsThere’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive.And if you want to give your savings a boost, look into...

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Why Most Sellers Hire Real Estate Agents Today

Why Most Sellers Hire Real Estate Agents Today

Selling your house without an agent as a “For Sale by Owner” (FSBO) may be something you’ve considered. But you should know that, in today’s shifting market, more homeowners are deciding that’s just not worth the risk.According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR),...

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Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do Now.

Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s What To Do Now.

When your house doesn’t sell, it doesn’t just feel frustrating – it feels personal. You put time, money, and emotional energy into this move. You told your friends and family it was happening. And now that your listing has expired without a buyer? You’re left feeling stuck, and maybe even a little...

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Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal?

Is Inventory Getting Back To Normal?

After years of it feeling almost impossible to find a home you want to buy, things are changing for the better. Nationally, inventory is growing, and that gives you more options for your move. But here’s what you need to know. That level of growth is going to vary based on where you live. And...

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The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective

The Five-Year Rule for Home Price Perspective

Headlines are saying home prices are starting to dip in some markets. And if you’re beginning to second guess your plans based on what you’re hearing in the media, here’s what you need to know.It's true that a few metros are seeing slight price drops. But don't let that overshadow this simple...

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Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help

Buying Your First Home? FHA Loans Can Help

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you might feel like the odds are stacked against you in today’s market. But there are resources and programs out there that can help – if you know where to look. And one thing that can make homeownership easier to achieve? An FHA home loan.They’re designed to help...

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