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

Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals

Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for some of these expenses.SmartAsset estimates the average...

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Step 11 to Selling Your Home: Time for Showings!

Step 11 to Selling Your Home: Time for Showings!

Fabulous news! We are now showing your home!!  Here are a few things to keep in mind before every showing: Have your home look just like it did for the photographs (ie. clean, all dishes put away, floors free of dog hair, etc) Put all toilet seat lids down Open all curtains/blinds Turn on all...

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Step 8 to Selling Your Home: We will Pre-Market Your Home

Step 8 to Selling Your Home: We will Pre-Market Your Home

While the professional photos are being edited, we’ll market your home before it’s even on the market by executing the below strategies. We’ll discuss which tactics make the most sense for your property and situation: Advertise your home via the Custom website.  This is a great way to expose...

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Step 7 to Selling Your Home: Professional Photography

Step 7 to Selling Your Home: Professional Photography

We’re so close to getting your home on the market! Last step is professional photography.  We’ll let you know a few days in advance when the appointment is taking place. The appointment itself will take between 1 – 2 hours for condos and 2 – 4 hours for single family homes/townhouses,...

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Step 6 To Selling Your Home: Deep Clean

Step 6 To Selling Your Home: Deep Clean

This should be done the day before or the morning of the photography appointment. We want your home sparkling clean, especially the kitchen and bathrooms. If you don’t want to personally clean your home, we’d be happy to send our cleaning crew over to clean it. They charge flat rates depending on...

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NATIONAL REAL ESTATE ARTICLES

Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play

Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play

Some HighlightsYou may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the spring rush may be a game-changing decision.​Moving this winter can give you significant advantages, like less competition, more negotiating power, and lower prices.If you’re able...

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The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper

The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper

There’s no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans to buy a home on the back burner.If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves (or hire someone who will), buying a house that needs some work could open the door to homeownership. Here’s everything...

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The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now

If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers are being more selective with their budgets. And those sellers are making...

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Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market

Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market

The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in your budget.But here’s what you need to know. The number of homes for sale has grown a whole...

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The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year

The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year

Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the easier option, especially if buying a home feels out of reach.But here’s the thing: a recent report from Bank of America...

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Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market

Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market

Some HighlightsAre you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this.Forecasts show prices will climb for ​at least the next 5 years. If you wait, the price of a home will be higher later on. But, if you buy a $400K now, you could gain roughly $83K in equity as prices rise.If...

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The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed

The Secret To Selling? Using an Agent To Get Your House Noticed

In a recent survey, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked sellers what they want most from a real estate agent. The number one answer was to help market their house.It makes sense. The way your agent markets your house can be the difference between whether or not it stands out and gets...

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