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COLORADO REAL ESTATE ARTICLES
Step 21 To Selling Your Home: Hire Movers and Start Packing!
Now that the closing date is scheduled, it is time to call movers and start packing! Also, if you’re moving out of a condo building check with the HOA President or Property Management Company to see if you need to pay any move out fees, reserve an elevator, or if there are move in restrictions,...
Step 20 to Selling Your Home: Schedule the Closing Date on your Calendar
Now that the Inspection and appraisal deadlines have passed and everything has been negotiated AND we have a clear to close, it’s time to put the closing date on your calendar. Usually the seller does not sign at the same time as the buyers. Therefore, we can schedule your portion of the...
Step 19 To Selling Your Home: Mortgage Approval and Clear to Close
A few days to a week before the closing date, the buyer should get the Clear to Close from his or her mortgage lender. This means the buyer’s mortgage has been approved and the Realtors can schedule the closing date. Once a closing date, time and location have been scheduled by the Realtors....
What is an Appraisal?
You may be wondering “What is an appraisal anyway and when does it occur?” If you are, you aren’t alone. We get asked this question all the time after we’ve made an offer on a house, had the inspection done. The rest of the process including the appraisal, underwriting and title are a...
Step 18 To Selling a Home: The Appraisal Occurs
If the buyer is using a mortgage to buy your home then the lender will require that an appraisal be conducted. So what is an appraisal? Read this blog post to find out! Who orders the appraisal? The buyer’s mortgage lender orders the appraisal and the buyer pays for it. When does the...
Step 17 To Selling Your Home: Inspection Time Period Closes
Hopefully we’ve been able to successfully negotiate any inspection repairs or credits and the Realtors were able to come to an agreement on any contract changes. If the above both happen then the Realtors can officially close the inspection time period. After that point, it’s difficult for...
Step 16 To Selling Your Home: The Home Inspection
The home inspection usually occurs within 3 – 7 business days after the contract is accepted. The buyer will schedule the inspection and his/her Realtor will confirm that the day/time works for us. Most inspectors do not work evenings or weekends so usually the inspection takes place during a...
Step 15 to Selling Your Home: Congratulations, we have an accepted an offer, now what?
Congratulations, we’re so happy for you! Once we’ve verbally accepted an offer, both parties will sign the offer. Once that happens, we’ll send you a copy of the executed contract and inspection time period can officially begin on the next business day. In the meantime, within 24 hours of...
Step 14 To Selling Your Home: We couldn’t come to an agreement (this step may not apply to you)
Unfortunately, sometimes we aren’t able to come to an agreement with the buyer. If so, it’s disappointing, but the best thing we can do is move on quickly and look forward. We’ll continue with showings, open houses, marketing etc. Keep your chin up. We’ll find the right buyer. ...
NATIONAL REAL ESTATE ARTICLES
Should I Update My House Before I Sell It?
Some HighlightsWith more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates. But how do you decide what’s worth doing? You lean on an agent.An agent will be able to tell you what buyers want, quick wins that’ll have a big impact, and what projects have the best...
Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold
For the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows. And that means that the market is balancing out a bit. As a result, some sellers are finding they need to be more flexible to close a deal. One strategy that can help?...
The Return to Urban Living — Why More People Are Moving Back to Cities
After years of suburban and rural migration during the pandemic, cities have been making a comeback in the past couple of years. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the percentage of people moving to cities has risen to 16%. While that may not sound like a big number to you,...
Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation
It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days. That’s because inflation has remained higher than normal for longer than expected – and that’s impacting the costs of goods, services, and more. And with rising costs all around you, you’re probably questioning: is now really the right...
Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House?
Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts aren’t necessarily a hurdle at all.If uncertainty is...
Why You’ll Love Owning a Home
Some HighlightsOwning a home comes with many benefits, both non-financial and financial.From the sense of accomplishment and freedom of expression, to growing your net worth, it’s easy to fall in love with homeownership.What’s the top reason you’d love to own a home? Connect with an agent to come...
The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now
Spring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active – that means it’s when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this spring and take advantage of the added buyer demand? Since spring is just...
Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers
If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living. From groceries to gas, eggs, and just about everything else, prices have gone up. And that rings true for home prices, too.But even when everything feels expensive, there are still ways...
A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?
This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below):Here's why this is such a big deal. The percentage has been hovering between...
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