Should you consider having the sellers pay for your closing costs? Will the Denver/Boulder real estate market support such a request? Buyers should remember that money is not free and as long as they’re negotiating over purchase price, closing date, and inspection issues, then why not ask for some seller-paid costs as well? It certainly appears to be a confirmed buyers market in many areas of the Denver Metro region, so sellers are often open to paying for some costs. Email bob@realasave.com if you have any questions.
There’s a debate going on right now in the real estate community regarding “junk fees”. What’s a junk fee? Many large brokerages charge an “administrative fee” of around $200 or so. This fee sometimes goes by other names, but what exactly a buyer is “getting” for this fee remains debateable. Be sure to ask your Realtor about any fees (administrative or otherwise) that his company may charge. These fees are often picked up by your agent…meaning that the big company your agent works for not only makes up to 50% of the commission, but they also end up collecting “junk fees” as well. Many, including me, view these fees as totally unnecissary. Feel free to email me at bob@realasave.com if you have questions. Remember that Real-a-Save rebates a portion of our commission to our buyers…so we SAVE you money as opposed to nickle and diming you to death!
Is market activity dictated by mortgage rates? We’ve seen lots of action in the Denver and Boulder real estate markets when the rates were dipping down into the 4’s. Yes, 5% is historically a good rate, but activity really spiked when rates were dipping down below that number. Check out Real-a-Save for more information on Denver/Boulder real estate.
Is it really that important to use a lender who lives and works in town? Won’t an online lender work just as well? We’ve seen our Denver/Boulder real estate clients benefit from working with an in-town lender. It’s especially important if you’re a first-time buyer to sit down face to face with your lender and talk about your needs before deciding on a loan. It’s also terrific if you’re working with a lender who will actually attend closing with you and help to explain documents before you sign. Check Bob’s website for more Denver and Boulder real estate information. And remember that Real-a-Save rebates half of their commission back to all of their buyer clients.
Real-a-Save is a 100% paperless company. In fact, every single Denver/Boulder real estate transaction that we’ve done over the past 3 years has been totally paperless.
DocuSign digital signature service, as well as the convenience and security issues surrounding digital signatures are discussed.
There are so many excellent Denver real estate agents who are doing everything they can to unload short sale properties. But why do some agents appear to be trying to hide the fact that a listing is a short sale?
Denver short sales are a large part of the overall real estate market right now (for better or worse), and many buyers are interested in these types of deals. But many are not, and they should be respected.
Denver real estate expert Bob Connors is available for your questions at bob@realasave.com. Real-a-Save rebates 50% of their commision back to their buyers. See www.realasave.com for more information.
Our spotlight this week is on a beautiful Victorian right in the heart of Congress Park, at 1069 Cook Street. This charming home, just listed by Remax of Cherry Creek, boasts exposed brick, original trim, wood floors, leaded glass windows, French doors, and even a big formal dining room. More modern amenities include a master walk-in closet and central air. Lots of living space in this stunning home. Your approximate rebate with our program, when you use us as your buyer’s agent? An astounding $5,900. Interested? Give us a call for a private preview of this home at (303)415-2541.
Thinking about putting your home on the market soon? It’s about that time of year! With our flat fee real estate programs, you can save thousands of dollars.
Our spotlight this week is on a great investment find near the University in Boulder. A lot of remodeling has been done on this charming Victorian duplex at 2018 Grove Street, yet it still retains its historic character in the exposed brick, vaulted ceilings, and hardwood floors. Listed by Accent Properties, this is a great opportunity for an owner occupant, or just to purchase and rent out for extra income. This is a fantastic area to have a rental property.
Whether you’re looking for an investment property or your own dream home, take advantage of our discount real estate program, where you receive a rebate if you use us as your Buyer’s Agent. Give us a call at (303)415-2541 to speak with a knowledgeable, experienced Real Estate professional.
According to the National Association of Realtors “2007 Profile of Buyers’ Home Feature Preferences”, the top five kitchen and bath features buyers want most are:
1) A separate shower enclosure in the master bath
2) Eat-in kitchen
3) High-end appliances (such as stainless steel)
4) Granite countertops
5) Kitchen island
Our spotlight this week is on a beautiful 3-bedroom, 3-bath two-story in desirable Berkeley, at 4350 Yates Street. The large gourmet kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite counters, a center island, eat-in space, and hardwoods. What a great location, just a walk to Berkeley Park. Central air, walk-in closets, master suite, and a formal dining area are just a few of the many other features.
Another very desirable feature: If you use us as your Buyer’s Agent, your Real-a-Save rebate on the purchase of this home would be an incredible $7,000! This is our fantastic discount real estate model that we offer to our buyers. Give us a call for more information, at (303)415-2541.
The best time to buy anything is when it’s on sale. With the current economy, it may not seem like a great time to make such a large investment as real estate, but now is the time of year when sellers will be more willing to negotiate, and good interest rates are still available. Our spotlight property this week is a rare find in Boulder, just listed by Wright Kingdom, Inc., at 2460 Glenwood Drive. This lovely and well maintained ranch-style home has vaulted ceilings, wood floors, updated baths and kitchen, a professionally landscaped yard, and fabulous views. If you like to have everything at your fingertips on one level, this is a great home to take a look at, with 1,500 square feet, 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths.
Take advantage of the time of year, and also save thousands more with our discount real estate services. Give us a call if you are thinking of buying or selling a home, at (303)415-2541, and let us put our professionalism, years of experience, and knowledge to work for you.
