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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
Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You
Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing down.Home Prices Are Rising at a Healthy PaceAt the national...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Two Resources That Can Help You Buy a Home Right Now
A recent report from Realtor.com says 20% of Americans don’t think homeownership is achievable. Maybe you feel the same way. With inflation driving up day-to-day expenses, saving enough to buy your first home is more of a challenge. But here’s the thing. With the right resources and help, you can...
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