“Living your best life”
Is your current home helping you live your best life? What about your home do you need to make it fit your life style. Some people like yard work and gardening, others do not. Is this something you think about when shopping for your forever home? Do you have kids and want extra room for them to roam? What about having a basement for storage if you are a canner and or just to hold all your extra Christmas décor.
These are things to talk to your realtor about so they can help you find that perfect fit for you.
Cathy Heckman
Resident Realty
303-638-7814
https://www.cathyheckman.com/Home
https://www.coloproperty.com/agent/details/P26104/Cathy-Heckman-Resident-Realty-Timnath-CO
"What type of coverage do you need? How much coverage do you need? Will it cover the cost to rebuild my home in any type of weather event or man-made event? What does that mean for you and your insurance costs? I know sometimes looking at the insurance requirements before you complete those contracts can help determine the type and location of the home you will buy. The more info you have about the entire buying process, will help you make an educated decision."
When looking for a new house I go to all the websites to see what is available before even talking to an agent.
I scan through what I think I want and what I think I can afford and spend days stressing out if I can afford to have it all. Well I have concluded to cut down on the stress to get me agent to help me weed through all of what it affordable for me and what is realistic for my budget. They know when to stretch the budget and when not to because the market is just not where it needs to be for me to have it all. Sometimes holding off is an option and sometime they will see something that you should jump on quickly because it is a great deal. Let them help you make it a better experience for you. Never turn down guidance it can be a wonderful thing.
“What to do, What to do?”
Want to sell and do not know what to do? All I can say, is your agent should have most of those answers as to how to make your house stand out. Utilize their years of experience and make it work for you. Planting new flowers and draw the eye of the potential buyer. You can do a quick window cleaning to let the light shine, don’t forget those window tracks. Talk with your agent and get quick low cost ideas to make your house shine above the rest in the market.
Spring cleaning is upon us and if you are like me you want everything done asap so you can enjoy summer. If you are one of those that are considering selling and you have some work that you think you might need to do before putting that house on the market, your agent can help you with ideas of things to do to make it stand out better. A short conversation with your agent might give you help and could possibly save you time and money.
Have you thought about selling?
Do you have a bit of equity in your home?
Do you feel like you want something new?
Having a chat with your agent can help you figure out the value and maybe a good refresh to your current home is what you might need. But if you are in a position to invest in something new and move that equity to a forever home have a chat with them and they can help understand a bit of what your value can offer you in your current soundings or in a new potential area.
Is it good to be a picky buyer? Do you turn on all the water faucets and flush all the toilets? Do you take time to look at the windows and all the appliances? The more you know the better you are in the end. I know that is what inspections are for, to help you navigate the homes in’s and out’s but in my world it is good to take the time and save the expense if it is not for you.
Can your agent help you buy showing you something less expensive and giving ideas on how to make it your own? They sure can! Sometimes buying a little less can bring you a lot more, with a little different point of view. Some of us want a move in ready and others like a little elbow grease equity. When looking for a new house maybe add something that might require a little elbow grease. Let your agent expand your thought process and show you homes and ideas to have more for less.
Is this the right choice for me? Things to consider or think about.
Is this property going to be financially profitable for me?
What rents bringing in this area?
What do I have to do to the property to make it more marketable?
What are the costs to me as far as an investment property?
What is the possible growth long term?
These are all good questions and your Realtor can help you navigate some of these answers
This market can bring some good rents but it also can be work and are you prepared.
Inspection Report what good are they?
Well they can be good when buying a home. This gives you a heads up on any problems that might show up in the future and give you an idea of future costs that may come your way, in the way of repairs. Also a way of negotiating with your seller to help cover any unexpected expenses.
On the flip side giving up your right to inspections can also give you a heads up on getting that home you really feel is the perfect fit for you. But it is a risk!
Questions you might ask yourself are was it remodeled recently or is the property older and in need of work?
Who did the remodel and were they insured if something comes up down the road. I could go on but talking with your agent might help you get clarity on which way is best for you and your current needs.