You may want an additional bedroom, an office, or want to expand an existing room for more space. Building an addition to your home may be a good idea but weighing out the advantages and disadvantages in advance is a must. If you plan on selling your home in the near future, the addition may not […]
Utility costs are expected to increase this winter for homeowners in Colorado Springs which makes it even more important to ensure the warm air stays in your home and the cold air stays out. 1. Save money spent on your utility bill by sealing and caulking all areas prone to air leaks: around doors, windows, […]
After your real estate agent lists your home in the Pikes Peak Multiple Listing Service (MLS), ask your agent to send you a link or give you print out for the MLS listing so you can review the details. Review all of the home details including number of bedrooms, baths, and room sizes. Don’t forget […]
With so many homes for sale in Colorado Springs, it is exciting when showings result in a contract offer on your home. Although receiving a contract is a step in the right direction, there is much negotiating and collaborating that takes place between the parties involved until the transaction finally closes. In the present real […]
Listing your home for sale and making it readily available for showings can be challenging if you have a difficult schedule or personal circumstances that complicate your ability to have the home shown. You may ask your real estate agent to limit showings to specific days or times of the week. Showing instructions that are short […]
There have been many instances in Colorado Springs where vacant homes have been broken into or where people have been found occupying a vacant home without the owner’s permission. If you have a Colorado Springs home for sale that is vacant, it is important to take certain precautions in order to decrease the probability that your vacant home […]
Open houses do not always sell homes but they do expose your home and let others know it is actively for sale. It is the job of your Colorado Springs Realtor to do get people to the open house but it is the sellers’ job to get the house prepared for visitors. 1. Clean, clean, […]
1. No last minute surprises– If sellers find out about problems with their home before listing it for sale, they can make the necessary repairs instead of having to deal with it down the road when the home is under contract. Taking care of problems early on will make the transaction go more smoothly for […]
The real estate market is competitive in Colorado Springs and sellers need to be aware of similar homes that are for sale and how they stack up against their own. Many sellers are unaware of other homes for sale in the area that are not only selling for less, but are also in better condition. No […]
Maybe your family has outgrown the current home you live in, you may want to be closer to your new job, or would like to live in a different area of town. Whatever the reason, many people desire to buy another home. Before you begin your home search, it is important to devise a plan. […]