3 Things You Need to Know About Buying a Home in Colorado Springs
Whether you're buying a home for the first time, or you've been buying real estate since you got your first checking account - there are a few tricks of the trade that only local real estate agents will know. I've been selling real estate in the Colorado Springs area for over 25 years, and you could say I've learned a thing or two from this incredible experience. Here are three things I think you need to know about before buying a home in Colorado Springs.
1. Know Where You Want to Go
There are over 20 communities in the Colorado Springs area, and it's important that you know exactly where you need to be. Whether you choose your location based on your work or school commute, or you pick because of the scenery and opportunities for extracurricular activities, if you know what you need from the area that you are settling into, it will make the buying process much easier.
If you don't know where you want to go, don't worry. The MacGuire Team is here to assist. Not only will we do a needs assessment to narrow down exactly what you need from a home, but we will also do an area tour. We will drive you through the Colorado Springs communities so that you may identify the areas that meet your wants and needs.
2. Ask the Tough Questions
It's not enough to just fall in love with the home of your dreams, you need to ask the hard questions and decide if it is truly a wise investment for you. In an area where there are weather fluctuations, snow, sunny days, and even some hail storms, you need to make sure that you know exactly what you're getting into before you sign the contract.
I know exactly how overwhelming it can be to look at a home and see the beautiful outside but have to probe through the inside to see if it is truly everything you want. Because of this, once we find the right home for you, we research the property thoroughly so you know the answers to a few very important questions.
3. Don't Be Afraid to Say "No" ... But Don't Be Afraid to Say "Yes" Either!
After you've done your research, worked with your mortgage lender, and spoken with your Colorado Springs real estate agent about the home in question, it's time to make a decision. If you feel reserve, listen to your gut. They may be saying that it's a "seller's market" and that there aren't enough homes as there are buyers, but that doesn't mean that you have to take the first one that you find - especially if you don't feel sure about it. The MacGuire Team will help you find YOUR Colorado Springs real estate, even if we have to go through several homes to find it.
On the other hand, because it's a HUGE purchase, you may feel a bit of reserve when buying a home and be afraid of committing. In that case, we want to help you say "yes!" to the space. While buying a home is a big responsibility, it's also a great investment, and a huge relief when you consider rent payments that are on the rise, and noisy neighbors that won't be quiet living RIGHT above you. Don't be afraid of saying yes to the house of your dreams, we are certain that you will love it!
Buying Colorado Real Estate
Yes, it's true that buying a home in Colorado Springs can be a big step for you and your family, but it can also be one of the best decisions you make. As a lifelong Colorado resident, I know how much fun you are going to have living the life you've always dreamt of, and it's going to happen here. Are you ready to take the first steps and start finding your home? I would be honored to assist you in the process. You can visit my website at www.BuyWithMike.com to learn more about my buying process, and even see a few of the featured listings. When you're ready to get started, I look forward to being your Colorado Springs real estate agent.
There are over 20 communities in the Colorado Springs area, and it's important that you know exactly where you need to be. Whether you choose your location based on your work or school commute, or you pick because of the scenery and opportunities for extracurricular activities, if you know what you need from the area that you are settling into, it will make the buying process much easier.
If you don't know where you want to go, don't worry. The MacGuire Team is here to assist. Not only will we do a needs assessment to narrow down exactly what you need from a home, but we will also do an area tour. We will drive you through the Colorado Springs communities so that you may identify the areas that meet your wants and needs.
2. Ask the Tough Questions
It's not enough to just fall in love with the home of your dreams, you need to ask the hard questions and decide if it is truly a wise investment for you. In an area where there are weather fluctuations, snow, sunny days, and even some hail storms, you need to make sure that you know exactly what you're getting into before you sign the contract.
I know exactly how overwhelming it can be to look at a home and see the beautiful outside but have to probe through the inside to see if it is truly everything you want. Because of this, once we find the right home for you, we research the property thoroughly so you know the answers to a few very important questions.
- How long this home has been on the market?
- How many price reductions have occurred?
- How long has the seller owned the home?
- What did the seller pay for the home?
- What have comparable homes sold for?
- What should the seller be disclosing about the home?
After you've done your research, worked with your mortgage lender, and spoken with your Colorado Springs real estate agent about the home in question, it's time to make a decision. If you feel reserve, listen to your gut. They may be saying that it's a "seller's market" and that there aren't enough homes as there are buyers, but that doesn't mean that you have to take the first one that you find - especially if you don't feel sure about it. The MacGuire Team will help you find YOUR Colorado Springs real estate, even if we have to go through several homes to find it.
On the other hand, because it's a HUGE purchase, you may feel a bit of reserve when buying a home and be afraid of committing. In that case, we want to help you say "yes!" to the space. While buying a home is a big responsibility, it's also a great investment, and a huge relief when you consider rent payments that are on the rise, and noisy neighbors that won't be quiet living RIGHT above you. Don't be afraid of saying yes to the house of your dreams, we are certain that you will love it!
Yes, it's true that buying a home in Colorado Springs can be a big step for you and your family, but it can also be one of the best decisions you make. As a lifelong Colorado resident, I know how much fun you are going to have living the life you've always dreamt of, and it's going to happen here. Are you ready to take the first steps and start finding your home? I would be honored to assist you in the process. You can visit my website at www.BuyWithMike.com to learn more about my buying process, and even see a few of the featured listings. When you're ready to get started, I look forward to being your Colorado Springs real estate agent.
Mike MacGuire
Colorado Springs Real Estate Agent
The MacGuire Team
6760 Corporate Dr
Ste 300
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
719-536-4324 or 719-660-6793
Mike@BuyWithMike.com
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