Colorado Springs Real Estate

Congratulations! If you've made it to the final walk through in the process of selling your home, you are in the final stages. When you sell a Colorado Springs home , the buyer will do a final walk-through of your home, and it's a big deal. For the buyer, it's their first opportunity to see the house without any of the decorations or furniture that may have been there before, and it's a big deal for YOU as the seller because it's an opportunity for you to prepare for the closing and set the tone. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare for your final walk-through. Walk-Through Dos DO Leave Keys, Owner's Manuals, and Warranties Label all of the keys to the home and leave them in one place in a bag or envelope where they will find them. Your buyers will also appreciate if you leave any owner's manuals or warranties for appliances in on drawer where they can find them and refer to them when necessary. DO: Provide a Vendor List Have you h...

August 19th is Photography Day, and now is a great time to talk about the photography that you choose for your home. In this modern day when everything is done online, you have to be better than your competition - and that starts with photography. If you truly want to sell your home FAST there are a few things that you need to do, and aside from staging and proper marketing, photography is one of the most important things you can do. Here are four reasons you don't want to skimp on this step. They Help Your Home Sell They don't JUST help your home sell but can help it sell faster and for more money. Many studies have been conducted in numerous price brackets, and it's been proven time and time again that professional real estate photography can help sell your home better than using a point and shoot camera to take your own. Shows Off Your Home's Good Side You could  walk into your home, snap a few shots, and say "voila!" But let's be real, if you ar...

This is a common question among people who are trying to sell a home. Right now, we are in a seller's market, so we really don't have enough homes on the market for the buyers. However, if you home is still  on the market - there's probably a really clear reason why. The MacGuire Team knows how stressful it can be to sell your home, not to mention the process of having to find another at the same time. Here are a few reasons you can use to evaluate why your home may not be selling as quickly as you hoped and how we can help you make some adjustments. The Price. This can be one of the hardest parts of selling a Colorado Springs home . Setting the price correctly can make or break your chances of selling quickly. While today's buyers may not be educated about the exact value of your home, you are competing with websites like Zillow and Trulia that will tell a buyer what home's in the area are worth - and that sets the standard. That doesn't mean they are corre...

The short answer is yes - you can sell your home on your own. You can list it on a few sites, take photos on your own, and try to show it, but there is certainly more to FSBO than you may have thought. As the best real estate agent in Colorado Springs , I have been selling homes for over 25 years, and I am proud to say that through dedication and experience I can offer you something that can be nearly impossible to achieve on your own. If you're still considering "For Sale By Owner," here are a few things to keep in mind before embarking on the journey. PRICE Did you know that when you hire a real estate agent, statistics show that you get more money from a sale than going at it alone? Correctly pricing your property is critical. Price your home too low and you lose money; price it too high and buyers shy away. The MacGuire Team will give you a Competitive Market Analysis and discuss it in detail. Together we will decide on the best price for your property - becau...

When selling a Colorado Springs home , one of the most important things you need to decide is the price of your home. If you price the home too high, you may not sell it within the prime selling window and this could mean keeping it on the market longer than necessary. If you price your home too low, you risk not getting the best price for it and you certainly don't want potential buyers to wonder, "what could be wrong with the property?"  The Mike MacGuire Team uses specialized real estate strategies to sell your home at the highest price possible in the shortest amount of time. While selling your home can be an overwhelming process, we are here and ready to assist you with all of the details. Here are a few things that can affect the value of your home when you're ready to set a realistic price. Location If you've heard it once, you've heard it 100 times, "location, location, location!" And in real estate, it's true.The location of your...

When you bought your first home, it was perfect. The cute two bedroom home with a window seat, fireplace, and one bathroom was ideal for you. One spouse, two kids, one dog and one hamster later, though, it lacks the ideal charm that it seemed to have while you were single. If it's time for you to upsize your home, the MacGuire team would love to help you find a home that is perfect for your new goals and dreams. Here are a few things to consider as you start the home buying and selling process. Check Your Finances This is always the first step whether you're buying a home for the first time, or you are a veteran home buyer with years of experience under your belt. It's important that your finances are squared away and in good shape when you're buying a new home, especially when you'll be selling one at the same time. If you need some references for a good mortgage company to work with, we can recommend several in the area to help you determine exactly how much ...

We realize the importance of selling your home, that's why we have a strategy that helps make selling your home possible. From beginning to end, we utilize key points that we believe will give you better results in selling your home for the highest price possible in the shortest amount of time. Selling a Colorado Springs home may seem like a daunting task, but with the help of the best Colorado Springs real estate agents . Here are our four key strategies utilized in selling your home. 1. Condition Condition and price sell homes. The market controls the price. You control the condition. The MacGuire team will help you prepare your property for the market. Our comprehensive Listing Enhancement Services provide you with Professional Home Staging Consultation, Cleaning Service prior to going on the market, Handyman Service, Storage Unit Rental. 2. Presentation Now more than ever, pictures are worth 1000 words. Online photos are the NEW FIRST SHOWINGS. Our online presenta...

You're ready to sell your house. You've made the necessary repairs before selling your home , perfected your staging techniques, and are ready to start showing your house off to anyone interested in buying a house in Colorado Springs . What's next? Next you have to choose which  Colorado Springs real estate agent  you want to represent you and sign a listing agreement with him or her. There are several different types of listing agreements you can choose from, each with its own unique specifications. Once you choose which type of agreement you want to use, you have to familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions in order to make sure that you fully understand what you are signing. Exclusive Right-To-Sell listings are the most common, so for the purposes of this article, we are going to look specifically these types of agreements and the types of specifications included in these contracts. What Is Included In A Listing Contract? Here is a broad overview of...