Finally approaching the closing date is an exciting time for sellers in the Vail Valley! But it can also feel a little overwhelming as you start to think about all the things you have to do. Forgetting something is easy when there are so many moving parts. Your real estate …
Has your real estate agent spoken to you about hosting an open house? I’m sure you’re wondering what to expect and how to prepare. When you put your home on the market, your agent may ask you to open the home to the public. Typically, this happens on a weekend, …
The real estate market is intense right now with very few homes available for sale in the Vail Valley. When contemplating a move, buying and selling at the same time can be complicated. Even with a balanced market, this can be difficult! If you are trying to buy and sell …
Putting your Vail Valley home on the market can be a complicated process with many legalities to navigate. It would come as a surprise to many potential sellers how early in the negotiation process they can become “locked-in” to a contract with a buyer. Can you accept a higher offer …
What will it cost to sell your home in Vail Valley? The real estate commission is usually the biggest fee that a seller pays. Usually 6 percent of the sale price, the commission is paid by the seller and split between the seller’s agent and the buyer’s agent. Some homeowners …
When it comes to real estate there will be some vocabulary words and terms that you will hear along the way. Being familiar with them and having some knowledge of their meanings will help you be prepared during this process. I always want my clients to feel like they are …
Most sellers are familiar with the concept of ‘staging’ their home so that it looks its absolute best for any potential buyers. But a lot of people forget about staging the exterior of their home as well as the interior. The exterior of your home is the first thing a …
A question I often get from sellers when it comes to selling their Vail Valley or Cordillera home is about timing. When is the best time? When will I get the best offer based on when we place our home on the market? The answer is now! The Vail Valley …
There are many steps involved when going through the process of selling your Vail Valley area home! You have found the right realtor for you, the perfect pricing strategy for your home, and you’ve cleaned and prepared your home. Now your Realtor has placed your home on the MLS (Multiple …
What Do Contract Contingencies Mean for the Buyer? The point of contract contingencies is to give the buyer a chance to set conditions and criteria that they want to be met before they buy a home in the Vail Valley area. Almost anything can be put into the contract as …
