The real estate market is constantly changing. Another recent change that will impact home sellers is the inspection. Buyers often hire a home inspector once they go under contract and then put requests in writing for any repairs. Buyers and their Colorado Springs Real Estate Agents are usually very specific as to who needs to […]
Buying or selling a home can be an exciting and emotional time. Sometimes, the stress of a transaction can make buyers and sellers feel like they are on an emotional roller coaster. Social media has grown enormously in recent years and many visit and post to social media sites daily, and in many instances, multiple […]
Many home buyers have made a 5-piece master bathroom one of their requirements when searching for a home in Colorado Springs. In recent years, many homeowners who remodel their master bathroom are removing the tub in exchange for a larger shower. The absence of a tub allows for more space to work with when […]
I was showing a home to a buyer recently and the seller happened to be present. I mentioned to the homeowner that one of the streets leading to her home was missing from the directions that were listed in the MLS. Since she had not reviewed the listing information for her home, she requested I […]
People who opt to sell their home to an investor or company may not always be in a situation of financial distress. Maybe a seller is in a rush to move and prefers to unload their house as quickly as possible. It may occur where a home owner unexpectedly moves into a nursing home and […]
There is plenty to move once you sell a home especially after living in it for many years. Often, sellers don’t want to deal with the clutter so they put off the process of moving items into a storage unit. Less is more when it comes to selling a home in Colorado Springs. Buyers can’t […]
Sellers often want to put their home on the market for sale as soon as possible even if the home is not quite in showing condition. Painting, decluttering, or cleaning the carpets may be a few things that still need to be done. Sellers may wonder: Is it a good idea to put my home up […]
Many homes in Colorado Springs built in the mid 70’s through the late 90’s had Polybutylene plumbing installed since it was more economical than copper. It was later discovered the Polybutylene pipes had problems with deterioration in addition to problems with the aluminum fittings. As you can imagine, this would cause flooding and major water problems for homeowners. Homeowners who have Polybutylene plumbing […]
Clutter – Removing clutter will make rooms appear more spacious and clean. Cluttered rooms make it difficult for buyers to clearly visualize their own belongings in the home. Cleanliness– Keeping your home clean for showings takes work but a messy home is not appealing to a prospective buyer in Colorado Springs. Make your home stand […]
Increasing the chances of your home selling in the current market takes more work than it did in the past. It is still a buyer’s market and with many homes for sale in Colorado Springs, marketing your home properly has never been more important. One of the most crucial factors in getting your home sold […]