Spring is here and if you are planning on listing your home for sale, hopefully you have already begun the process for preparing your home before it goes on the market. Here is a check list to help ensure you don’t miss anything! Clean out all closets and drawers Clean the front porch, siding, and […]
Internet exposure– With over 90% of buyers going to the Internet as their source for finding homes, you cannot afford not to have your home on the Internet. If you plan to sell your home, it is important you ask your agent about their marketing plan to sell your home. If marketing your home online is not part […]
In the current real estate market, you don’t want to spend outrageous amounts of cash to make your home more salable but there are some simple and fairly inexpensive ways you can make your home more appealing to home buyers. If you are serious about selling your home in Colorado Springs, listen to your agent’s […]
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 […]
With financing regulations tightening up in the mortgage industry, many buyers ask if it is still possible to purchase a home in Colorado Springs with zero down. Due to the sub prime mortgage mess, many of loan products are no longer available to buyers such as the 80/20 or 100% financing options. There are options […]
If you are looking to purchase a home in Colorado Springs it is best to avoid making any large purchases. Having inquiries on your credit and increased debt as a result of buying a new car can affect your credit score. If your credit score drops as a result of making an expensive purchase, you may not […]
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 market in Colorado Springs has changed and so has buyers’ expectations; don’t expect to sell your home for top dollar if it isn’t in tip top condition. Buyers have so much variety to choose from in Colorado Springs and they don’t have to settle for a home that is in less than perfect condition. […]