Seller Tips

March 8, 2024

How Did February 2024 do in the Denver Metro Area?

Rates at this point are still higher, 6.625%, so many buyers are "sitting tight", but some are still buying.   We are seeing more properties going pending than new listings coming on each week.   Days on market are only 24 days.   Median price is $575,000 and ...

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March 5, 2024

Should I Remodel Before Selling?

So many times homeowners ask - should I replace the carpet, lay some tile, or update the kitchen and baths to get a better price?

If you spend $10K for carpet, most likely you will only see a value increase of $6k.   If that is all you need to do ...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Denver Market Stats for September 2023


The stats are out for the month of September, and the numbers reflect a dip in sales for the month.   The inventory increased from last month, but remained 24% below last year.

 

This data is courtesy of Joan Cox - House to Home, Inc.

 

As I track data ...

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Oct. 5, 2023

Thinking of Selling Your Home this Fall in Denver?

If you have thought about selling your home this year, you still have time to do so!

 

Typically, the market picks up again after Labor Day, although slower than the Spring market.    This year it is a bit slower than past years with the higher interest rates ...

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Aug. 15, 2023

Pricing Your Listing is Critical Right Now

This year has been tough for buyers, with the interest rates hovering around 7%.    Every time the rates increase, buyers lose some buying power, so many are sitting tight and waiting until the rates come back down.  

Since there are fewer buyers out right now, we are seeing ...

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June 20, 2023

Will My Appliances Kill the Deal?

 

Q & A - Do all of my kitchen appliances have to be the same brand?   I know they should all be the same exterior - whether it is stainless steel, black or white.    I need to replace my dishwasher as it does a very poor job of ...

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May 5, 2023

Property Tax Assessments

Denver has seen a huge increase in home values, which eventually equates into a property tax hike!  

The property tax assessments have been mailed in all the counties around the Denver metro area, and some homeowners are thinking their home value is a bit high.    The current assessment ...

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Feb. 26, 2023

Spring is Around the Corner - Are you Ready to Sell?

Spring is around the corner, and this time of year gets very busy with buyers and sellers.    Is this the year you want to list your home and upgrade, or downsize, or move out of state?

 

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Would you like to have an instant valuation for your home ...

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Feb. 23, 2023

Denver Sales are Down over Last Year, Home Values Increasing Slowly

The stats are out for the month of January, and the numbers reflect the seasonal slowdown this time of year, along with interest rates bouncing around.   The inventory declined 13% from last month, but increased 80% over last year.  The inventory has not moved much since the beginning ...

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Feb. 18, 2023

What Items Should I Repair Before Listing?

 


 

Should I paint and replace the carpet or sell the home like it is?     Many Sellers ask these questions, and always recommend getting this done prior to listing.   These two items make such an impression when buyers walk in the door.     It gives the ...

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