What Do Colorado Buyers Agents do for You…During Negotiations



July 9, 2012Negotiations are a critical part of the home buying process.  The right negotiating tactics can mean the difference between getting the home you love at the best price and terms...or not getting it at all. This series answers questions about what to expect during negotiations and how buyer's agents help you negotiate the best price and terms.  Based on data from our buyer's agents experience,...

What Do Colorado Buyers Agents do for You… Finding the Best Home



July 6, 2012One of the most important things that a Colorado buyer's agent can help you with is finding the right home. This includes everything from developing realistic and relevant housing criteria for your budget and needs to setting expectations and finding the best house for your money. Our buyer's agents have worked in Colorado for years, and have the knowledge and experience in Colorado real...

What Do Colorado Buyers Agents Do For You… An Overview



July 4, 2012In this series, you will find an overview of what buyers agents do for you.  This includes an overview of how they are paid, what their overall responsibilities are, and the benefits of working with a buyers agent. Overview of Colorado Buyer Agent Responsibilities What Are Buyer Agent Responsibilities? The buyer's agent Fact Sheet Overview of everything about working with buyer's...

Work with Colorado Buyers Agent or Do it Yourself?



July 2, 2012As you set out to buy your home in Colorado, you may be asking yourself if you need to work with an agent or if you can do it yourself. Most Coloradans Work with Real Estate Agents for their Home Purchases. Traditionally, people that purchase or sell homes work with a real estate agent.  Colorado Buyers agents exist to protect a home buyer's rights and work exclusively for home buyers so...

Rent Or Buy: Questions to Consider



June 4, 2012Trying to decide whether to rent or buy is an incredibly important decision.  The financial implications are huge.  For one, it is the one of the largest or even THE largest investment many people will make in their lifetimes.  But, it is also a huge commitment of your funds.  While renting allows more flexibility and less grave consequences if you lose your job, being unable to pay a...

Price to Rent in Major Colorado Cities



June 1, 2012As we’ve seen, we are seeing an increase in the price to rent in Colorado.  Today we’ll take a look at the Median Price to Rent in Major Colorado Cities based on the report released from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. City Median Price to Rent in 2007 Median Price to Rent in 2012 Fort Collins 743.65 986.56 Colorado Springs 667.84 728.02 Steamboat...

How To Use Your Vacation Home As A Rental Property in Colorado



June 1, 2012If you are one of the property owners who are lucky enough to own a vacation home in Colorado, you may want to consider using it as a rental property when you are not using it. This can maximize your investment in the property while still giving you that escape you were looking for when you bought your Colorado vacation home. When you rent it out and how much you charge depends a lot on the...