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 Selling your home is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. How much is it REALLY worth? How long will it take to sell? How do you handle buyers making undesirable offers? What are the most effective marketing methods? What should I do to make my home desirable? You Need An Expert! I am an Exclusive Seller’s Agent! I only function as a Listing Agent and do not represent Buyers. Most Realtors divide their efforts and expertise between Sellers and Buyers. My company has dedicated Seller agents and dedicated Buyer agents. Operating in this way allows us to provide our clients with a Realtor that is an expert in selling and/or buying. If you plan on purchasing another home in the Denver area, my wife Cindy, a dedicated Buyer’s agent, will assist you. It’s like two agents for the price of one. Each of us will focus on your needs as a Seller and a Buyer simultaneously and will coordinate both transactions to be seamless and problem free. It is absolutely essential to hire an experienced and knowledgeable Realtor that works in your specific market area. I offer over 30 years of practical life experience, a graduate degree in Business Administration and Marketing & Advertising, a combat Disabled Veteran with over 15 years military experience and over 13 years as a Real Estate Broker. My specific market area is North Metro Denver, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Broomfield and Northglenn. For Buyer’s, my wife Cindy works the entire Denver Metro area as well as surrounding areas. Over the past 13 years as a Real Estate Broker in the North Denver metro area, I have successfully sold 60-70 homes per year and have successfully maintained my status in the Top 1% of Denver Realtors in both Production Volume and Number of Listings Closed. I am a skilled and aggressive negotiator. Over the past 12 months, my average listing has sold for 95.9% of the original asking price, that is 12.5% more than the average Realtor. My average listing sold for 98.0% of the current list price, that is 1.9% more than the average Realtor. Finally, my average listing for the previous 12 months sold in 93 days, that is 13 days faster than the average Realtor. I’m not just another Broker Associate – I am the Owner and Managing Broker of Home Source Realty, Inc. My company philosophy is “Good old-fashioned customer service with a hi-tech approach." I build client relationships for life! My company has forged new marketing territory through the Internet. I have been awarded the GRI, ASR, SRES and “e-PRO” designations by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) for reaching Internet marketing and education milestones. According to NAR, over 70% of Buyers and Sellers begin their real estate experience on the Internet. For a Realtor, the Internet is an invaluable tool for advertising listings and attracting Buyers I was selected by HomeGain.com as Colorado’s Top Producing Agent for 2003 and 2006. As a top Realtor serving the Denver Metro, Arvada, Westminster, Thornton, Broomfield and Northglenn with years of experience and a proven track record, it is my job to guide you through this complicated process, from beginning to end. I don’t make the decisions for you. My job is to arm you with the information needed to make wise decisions. I want you to get the maximum value for your home, within YOUR time frame. Markets change and as they do, I will make sure that you know the latest trends and pricing strategies to reach your goals. Here are just some of the things that I will do to market and sell your home: - You and I will walk through your home together. I'll advise you how to present your property to maximize its selling price. Some improvements are worth it, and some are not! Be careful. - Buyers want to buy your home for as little as possible! Through detailed comparisons between your home and recently sold homes and other properties actively on the market, together we can determine what your home is really worth in today's market. In the industry this is called a Comparative Market Analysis or CMA. I will do this for you, for free. In addition, I will outline pricing strategies to put your home in its best market position. - More buyers interested in your Denver, Arvada, Westminster, Broomfield, Thornton and Northglenn home means more money in your pocket when it is sold. My extensive marketing of your home assures you of maximum value. For example, this web site will market your property all across the web. It will appear on this website, Realtor.com, Homes.com, HomeGain.com, Yahoo Real Estate, Microsoft MSN HomeAdvisor, Homes Illustrated, Google and other top national sites. I can place your home on our web site within a few minutes time! - When I begin marketing your home, my Buyer's team will immediately notify all the buyers that we are helping find their ideal home. I will also notify all the Realtors in this area that we work with, who will quickly tell their homebuyers. It is a powerful way to jump-start the sale of your home! - Buyers have their own timelines, which might not be yours! I'll make sure they don't waste your time by qualifying them as to their real ability to afford your home. - I'll make sure you conform to any and all Colorado and Federal statutory disclosure requirements. I will also inform you of any inspections that you should consider having done ahead of time to smooth the negotiating process with buyers, and to ensure a successful closing. - Contracts are complicated, and intimidating. You don't want to go to a closing with any doubts. You will have the full benefit of my real estate experience and knowledge for a smooth and successful closing. I highly recommend that you do not sign on any dotted lines without asking us first. Probably the single most important issue with selling your home are the costs involved. Of course the Realtor you hire will represent your largest expense. Traditional Realtors charge 6 to 7% of the gross sales price to market your home. Typically, the larger the company, the larger the commission charged to the consumer. Why does the Realtor charge so much? Consider those Re/Max, Coldwell Banker and Century 21 national TV commercials. These companies pay millions in advertising to promote their company name. You, the consumer, pay for these costs through higher real estate commissions. Have you ever seen these commercials advertising the properties they have listed? The answer is NEVER! So, why should you pay the costs? Even when they advertise your property in the newspaper, your property is “buried” in the ad with the hundreds of other properties they have listed. My rates are considerable less because I am independent. I own my own company and have built the company with very low overhead. I don’t have to pay Re/Max, Coldwell Banker, Century 21 or other large national franchise company fees, national advertising fees, commission splits and transaction fees. These savings are passed on to you in the form of reasonable listing commissions. All my company’s marketing expenses are directly spent marketing the properties we list – not promoting our company name. Realtors sell homes, not company names! You pay no up front costs for my services! So, you can bet that I will work hard to get your home sold, for as much as this market will possibly bear. I will also work within your time frame and your needs. For example, sometimes it can be hard to sell and move out of your current home, and buy and move into a new home, all at the same time! My team and I will smooth this out for you. So, if you’re looking for an aggressive Realtor that knows how to get you top dollar and doesn’t back down to Buyer’s agents…I’m your guy! Putting a sign up and waiting for a buyer is not my style. I am a marketing TORNADO! I use the internet with incredible results. Over 80% of my listings sell through the internet. While most Realtors are using traditional marketing methods and sitting on the market forever, I am getting mine sold FASTER! Call or email me today! Ask for a free In-Home Presentation. I will come to your Denver Metro, Arvada, Westminster,Thornton, Broomfield or Northglenn home or office, and present you a plan that details exactly how I will market your home. There is absolutely no obligation so don't let this opportunity pass. It is part of my job as a top real estate agent to offer you this service. Fill out this form. Tell me a bit about your home, and your particular needs, and I'll get back to you quickly... 
Home Inspections >The Good Inspector
Structural inspection contingencies are a common feature of home purchase offers. A buyer is allowed a certain period of time to have an expert look over the home, examining the structure, plumbing, wiring, roof, and appliances to give the buyer a realistic idea of what they are getting into.
How do you find the right inspector? Look for an expert on pre-purchase home inspections, not simply a renovation contractor or a friend who can tell copper from galvanized pipes. There are specialists in most cities, or you can obtain a list from a real estate agent. Ask for recommendations from friends who have recently purchased homes. Most inspectors have some background in building or engineering, and have had additional training related specifically to residences. Call several companies, and ask about the background and training of the staff, as well as their rates.
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