Why should you order a home inspection before you close on a property? I’ll explain today. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Do you need to get a home inspection when buying a home? Absolutely. The home inspection is very important. When you walk through a house, you’re going to look at the floor plan…

If you’re interviewing an agent to sell your home, there are three very important questions you must ask them. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale As a home seller, there are many questions you can ask a Realtor when interviewing them, but here are three questions that are especially im…

How do you know if you should buy a new home or resale home? I’ll explore the pros and cons of each today. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Which is a better investment—new homes or resale homes? I get this question a lot from buyers. Ultimately, it all depends on your perspective. A…

If you’re a homebuyer in our market, it’s better to get pre-approved than pre-qualified. Here’s why. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale What’s the difference between being pre-qualified and being pre-approved? Which one should you strive for as a homebuyer? Being pre-qualified involves…

When it comes to adding value to your home, there are a few tried-and-true tips I recommend. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale If you want to add value to your property, there are two main areas where you should focus your improvements: kitchens and bathrooms. They say that kitchens a…

After the home you’re looking to purchase has been inspected, what comes after? Today I have some advice about what steps you should expect to come after. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale A home inspection is the process in which an inspector comes to the house being sold to find out…

Today I’d like to give you three tips for negotiating a home sale. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Today I have three tips that will help give you an edge when it comes to negotiating a home sale.1. You’ve got to know before you go. Begin with the end in mind. If you do this, it tak…

Overpricing your home comes with a few different pitfalls. Today, I’ll be talking about three, specifically. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Sellers, listen up: Don’t overprice your homes. Doing so can carry a few pitfalls. If you overprice, you won’t receive multiple offers or be a…

If you want to get an accurate valuation of your home, have a real estate professional walk through it instead of using Zillow. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Should you get a home valuation from Zillow? You can. It’s one way to get a home valuation, but I don’t think it’s the best…

Is it better to rent or own? A lot of people ask this question. To me, the answer seems obvious. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Is it better to rent or buy? This is a question on the minds of a lot of people in today’s market. However, it seems like an obvious answer to me. Then ag…

Sellers often ask me whether or not a pre-listing inspection is worth it. The simple answer is yes. But why is that the case? Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale Sellers ask me all the time whether or not pre-listing inspections are important. The answer is, undoubtedly, yes. While you …

There are many things you can do to make a move fun for your kids. Here are a few of them. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report I grew up as a military brat, so my family moved around a lot. My parents were great about getting us involved in different activities to make the process more fun. One thing th…

When buying a house, the length of your closing period depends on you and what type of loan you get. Want to buy a home? Search All Homes Want to sell your home? Get a Home Value Report How long does it take to close on a home? The length of the closing period depends on the buyer and the type of loan they get. Getting a loan constitutes the longes…

The final walkthrough should be the last thing you do before closing and it’s incredibly important. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Today I want to discuss the thing you do right before closing: the final walkthrough. This step is essential because it allows us to go through all of the inspection it…

Today I wanted to share some tips with you that will make it easier for you to buy and sell a home at the same time. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report The biggest concern when buying and selling a house at the same time is getting stuck with two homes or ending up without a home at all. Here are some …

How do you know when you’re ready to buy a home? I have a few tips to help you come up with a strategy. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale A lot of buyers will ask me, “How do I know when I’m ready to buy a home?” I recommend that you go see your real estate professional. We’d love to …

If you want to accurately determine how much home you can afford to buy, there are two professionals you must speak with. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report Buyers ask me all the time, “How do we determine how much we can afford for the new house we’re looking at?” First, speak to a lender before you s…

Here are few things most buyers don’t think about that you should consider carefully if you’re starting your home search. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report When starting a home search, buyers often think about factors like the number of bedrooms, the square footage, and maybe even the location of the …

If you’ve booked an appointment with me, here’s what you can expect when it’s time for us to meet. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report What can you expect after you set up an appointment with me and it’s time for us to meet? The first thing we’ll do is meet at your place and walk through it for a few mi…

With the El Paso County Bond Money Program, you can get a grant that you don't have to pay back. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report If you don't have money for a down payment, can you still buy a house? Absolutely. In fact, there are a lot of down payment assistance programs out there right now th…

If you are listing your home as “For Sale By Owner,” we have a few unique services to help your home sale succeed. Want to Buy a Home? Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home? Get a Home Value Report If you are listing your home as “For Sale By Owner,” then we have some unique services to offer that will help you succeed. First, we can send you a…

Avoid botching your home sale by being mindful of these common mistakes home sellers make. Want to buy a home? Search All Homes Want to sell your home? Get a Home Value Report When you sell your house, there are a few major mistakes you should try to avoid. The first is overpricing your home at the start. You have to make sure that you don’t t…

Home warranties are beneficial to buyers, sellers, and homeowners. Here’s how. Want to sell your home? Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home? Search all homes for sale The U.S. News & World Report states that every year, homeowners spend 1% to 4% of their home’s value on repairs and replacements. How can you alleviate some of those costs …