Is Dual Agency Bad News For Homebuyers?



May 10, 2020Dual agency definition: Occurs when the same brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller under written agreement. This means that if you have a buyers agreement with a real estate agent and find a home you are interested in that is under the same brokerage that your agent works for, another agent (or the same agent) within the same office can represent the seller. A buyers...

Guide to Buying a Vacation Home in Silverton, Colorado



May 3, 2020The other side of the rainbow. I spoke briefly about the unbelievable train ride you can take the week I took a look at Durango, Colorado. I also covered places like. Steamboat Springs, Breckenridge, and Keystone to name a few. This week I will bring you information about the town on the other end of that ride...Silverton, Colorado. Silverton is one of the coolest historic towns in Colorado...
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What Do Colorado Buyers Agents Do To Protect Home Buyers?



May 1, 2020Many people are looking to buy a home in Colorado. But buying a house is not as simple as it's said. The home buying process itself requires the proper attention and guidance of an expert. Colorado realtors exist but buyers need to make sure that the agent they hire is the type they need. If you're buying a home, a Colorado buyers agent is what you need. A buyer’s agent represents only the...

The buyer’s agent Fact Sheet



May 1, 2020These are brief answers to the most frequently asked questions in detail about buyer's agents. 1)      What is an exclusive buyers agent? An exclusive buyer’s agent is a professional who is solely dedicated to home buyers. They do not take home listings. They also work to buy homes and protect buyers, not sell homes, and protect sellers.  2)      Who pays the buyers agent? EBAs...

What does a Home Buyers Agent Do for You?



May 1, 2020Buying a home is a lot of work.  Working with a home buyers agent allowed me to focus on the important decision at hand. What does your agent do? Calls all of the listing agents so you don’t have to. Listing agents need to be called to schedule home viewings.  Each of these can be used as an opportunity to start a “sales pitch.”  It’s their job.   But, sales pitches make me...

What is a Buyer’s Agent Agreement?



May 1, 2020Buying a house in CO involves lots of forms & agreements designed to protect you (and the agent) If you decide to work with a with a buyer’s agent in Colorado, you will  be asked to sign a buyer’s agent agreement. A buyer agency agreement,  also known as a buyer representation agreement, is a contract between a home buyer and a real estate agent that outlines the terms & conditions...
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Home Buying Tips



April 30, 2020It is very easy to get caught up in the excitement of a home purchase. Especially if you are trying to get in early on some of the remaining good deals.   Many areas still have some bargains. However, some of the markets are already 'hot' and are seeing very competitive bidding wars on diminished inventories.  Here are a few steps to take that will help keep you in the middle of the road. Get...