Seller Tips & Advice
Short Sale Secrets Most Realtors (and Banks) Will Never Tell You
April 11, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
Short sales have become a recurring theme in my recent posts, but for good reason. Almost half of the homes for sale in the Denver Metro MLS are distressed, meaning a foreclosure or a short sale. For Buyers 1.... (more...)
Is Short Sale Better Than Foreclosure in Colorado
March 12, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
Many people ask if a short sale is better than a foreclosure in Colorado. This is a good question and there isn’t a one size fits all answer. There are a lot of things to consider but many times... (more...)
5 Tips For a Successful Short Sale
March 12, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
If you’re thinking of selling your home (or need to sell it because you can’t afford the payments) and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling... (more...)
10 Tax Errors Home Owners Often Make
February 9, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
#1: Deducting the wrong year for property taxes You take a tax deduction for property taxes in the year you (or the holder of your escrow account) actually paid them. Some taxing authorities work a year... (more...)
7 “MUST DO” Tips for Sellers in 2012
February 8, 2012 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
Times have changed and so has Colorado real estate market. Here are 7 tips I believe are critical for home sellers to have success in this market. Hire A Pro – Times are ‘a changin’... (more...)
5 Negotiation Mistakes Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them!)
December 1, 2011 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
If you are selling a home in the Denver or Boulder Colorado area, you need to know about some common mistakes I see sellers make when negotiating an offer. Often, they result in either not selling or selling... (more...)
Are The Holidays a Good Time To Sell?
November 15, 2011 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
In a recent survey of Realtors nationwide, 60% Sixty percent of agents advise their clients to list a home during the holidays because it’s a good time to sell. Why could the holidays be a good time... (more...)
Incentives Attract Buyers, But Do They Close Deals?
October 5, 2011 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
In a slower market, sometimes sellers and/or their agents advertise incentives to sweeten the deal and generate buzz about a property. However, buyers tell us it’s still ultimately the price that... (more...)
3,732 Homes have Sold this year While 18,000 Others Have Not? Why?
June 28, 2011 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
Yes you read that right. About 16% of homes listed for sale this year have actually SOLD. That is a daunting statistic for potential sellers. Being a self professed marketing geek, I have uncovered the... (more...)
It’s Ok To Be a Nosey Neighbor! Curious What Their House Sold For?
June 28, 2011 by Michael T. · Leave a Comment
Let’s be real. The real estate market is crazy right now and values are changing every day. As a homeowner we often want to know what homes are selling for whether it’s to satisfy our “nosey... (more...)
