Colorado Springs Real Estate

With millions of buyers and sellers in the market - it's not just important to have someone to represent you - it's vital. The MacGuire Team realizes that when you're buying a home in Colorado Springs , you may not know who to turn to, or even how a real estate agent can help you. To answer your questions, we've put together a list of five reasons you'll want to hire a real estate agent in Colorado Springs , and how we can help you buy or sell a home.  1. Paperwork Real estate is a heavily regulated environment. Because of this, you'll find that there aren't just a few pieces of paper in the process of your buying or selling, but a LOT of paperwork. Just in the time, you place an offer on a home, you'll leave our office with a large stack of paper with the details of the agreement, what is involved in the process and more. This doesn't even include the amount of paperwork that is handled on our end. Real estate agents can help you navigat...

One of the most vital aspects of your real estate, when selling, is the photography. It seems like a simple process, can't you just snap a few photos with your phone and upload them? While the answer to that is "yes," you may not see the results you were hoping for. Experienced photographers know how hard it is to not only portray a home accurately but also in the best light possible. Here are a few reasons you shouldn't ever skimp on the photography or videography when selling a Colorado Springs home . Selling for More Beautiful photography doesn't just help the homes that are worth 1 million dollars. If your home is $200,000 or more, photography is essential in selling not only for the best price but also quickly. A study done in 2010 showed that homes that were professionally photographed sold for at least $934 up to $18,819 more than homes that were photographed by an amateur. Not only that, but homes that were photographed by a professional received 61% m...

Have you ever been out to a house showing, and the first thing you notice is how beautiful the landscape is? You can immediately imagine yourself cutting the grass on the weekends, sitting out enjoying a beautiful day on the patio or porch, and you begin to create a life for yourself just off this one very important detail. On the flipside, if you've seen any homes where the landscaping has been neglected, I'm sure one of the things that came to mind was all of the effort and finances that would be poured into bringing the landscaping up to par. This is a great way to see how important the landscaping is when you are selling your home.  As the best real estate agent in Colorado Springs , my goal is to sell your home quickly and for the most we can possibly get out of it. Part of what makes my strategy possible is the 25 years of real estate experience I possess, and how I can transfer that knowledge to you and your listing. Here are a few easy things you can do to instantly...

Selling your first home can feel like your first day going to high school. It's uncertain, a little scary, and there's so much information to remember that you think your mind might explode. It doesn't have to be complicated, though, and when you use an experienced Colorado Springs real estate agent , you can relax and enjoy the journey. When you sell your home with me, I bring my years of experience and my excellent success rate to the table to help you sell your home in a timely manner, while meeting the expectations you started with. Here are a few things to remember as you branch out into the world of selling your home. How to Get the HIGHEST and BEST Price for Your Home My team and I have established a few key things that need to be done in order to sell a home successfully. These three points have become a standard, and will be a great way to start selling a home in Colorado Springs . Marketing While it would be nice if you could just put your home on the mar...

Deciding to sell your home is a big step, and many sellers understandably have lots of questions about the process. The MacGuire Team goes above and beyond for sellers, doing everything in our power to ensure an easy and stress-free experience for everyone involved. Today, we're here to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about selling your home in Colorado Springs . Question: What Is A Seller's Disclosure? Answer: The seller's disclosure is the official document in which you, the seller, thoroughly describe the current state of the home. The disclosure covers everything from appliances to potential neighborhood problems, and it is incredibly important for people looking to buy a home. Fill out the seller's disclosure as completely and accurately as you can. Question: How Do I Price My Home? Answer: Some sellers believe they should price their home based on the appraisal value, but you should actually price your home based on the local market value...

Effective home staging is one of the most crucial elements to selling your home. "Home staging" refers to the process of decorating your home so that it will appeal to as many home buyers as possible. As with most things, there is a right way and a wrong way to go about staging your home. If you're trying to sell your Colorado Springs home , don't miss these expert home staging tips from The MacGuire Team . 1. Remove The Personalization When you're trying to sell your home quickly, the best thing you can do is make your home a neutral environment that every buyer could see him/herself in. You can do this by removing everything that clearly identifies the home as "yours." Family photographs and drawings/crafts your children did, for example, need to be tucked away out of sight during showings. 2. Make Any Needed Repairs In the ideal situation for most home buyers, they get to purchase a home that does not need any work. Rather than buckling dow...