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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

How Real Estate Agents Take the Fear Out of Moving

How Real Estate Agents Take the Fear Out of Moving

Feeling a bit unsure, or even afraid, to move with everything going on right now? The decision to move shouldn’t be scary, it should be exciting. And the best way to eliminate any fear is to work with a pro. Real estate agents are so much more than just transaction facilitators; they’re trusted...

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Avoid These Top Homebuyer Mistakes in Today’s Market

Avoid These Top Homebuyer Mistakes in Today’s Market

No one likes making mistakes, especially when they happen in what’s likely the biggest transaction of your life – buying a home.That’s why partnering with a trusted agent is so important. Here’s a sneak peek at the most common missteps buyers are making in today’s market and how a great agent will...

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Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections

Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections

With the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down.Election Years Bring a Temporary SlowdownIn any given year, home sales slow down slightly in the fall. It’s a typical, seasonal trend. However,...

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Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market

Why Your House Will Shine in Today’s Market

Even though there are more homes available for sale than there were at this time last year, there are still more buyers than there are houses to choose from. So, know that if you’ve got moving on your mind, your house can really stand out.There are several key reasons why there aren’t enough homes...

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Debunking Scary Myths About Buying a Home

Debunking Scary Myths About Buying a Home

Some HighlightsThere are a number of scary myths about homebuying in today’s market. Here’s what you need to know.Prices are not expected to crash, it is possible to buy even with student loan debt, and there are programs that can help you save for a down payment.Don’t let scary myths delay your...

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Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash

With everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market. Many people are concerned that high prices and tighter budgets could cause more homeowners to fall behind on their mortgage payments, leading to a wave of...

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How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?

How Long Will It Take To Sell Your House?

As you’re getting ready to sell your house, one of the first questions you’re probably asking is, “how long is this going to take?” And that makes sense—you want to know what to expect.While every market is different, understanding what’s happening nationally can give you a good baseline. But for...

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Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now

Planning To Sell Your House in 2025? Start Prepping Now

If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, now’s the time to start prepping. Even though it might seem like there’s plenty of time between now and the new year, you should get a head start on any updates or repairs you want to make now. As Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at Realtor.com, says:“ . ....

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What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025

What To Expect from Mortgage Rates and Home Prices in 2025

Curious about where the housing market is headed in 2025? The good news is that experts are offering some promising forecasts, especially when it comes to two key factors that directly affect your decisions: mortgage rates and home prices.Whether you're thinking of buying or selling, here’s a look...

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