Allowing a seller to go on the market for significantly more money and in compromised condition is a recipe for failure.  We fail our clients when we empower sellers to act in their worst self-interest by letting them dictate terms that doom the transaction.

This may appear superfluous, but if you are trying to create a bidding war, addressing every minor detail of the property is crucial.  RE/MAX International puts out a great three-minute training video for agents about “staging a closet.”  For many homeowners and agents, staging a closet is over-the-top.  But when you hear Trish Pachak of “We Stage Colorado” speak, she has an insider’s view that is invaluable.  Read More »

Inspire a Bidding War

Every homeowner dreams of having a bidding war on their property, but few are willing to actually do all the things necessary to create a bidding war.  Bidding wars are easy to create in markets that are on the rise and when there is low inventory in price ranges that have high demand.  But how do you create a bidding war when the market is slow?  There are no guarantees, the market will speak, but we have developed effective strategies to create urgency and garner at top selling price for our seller clients.

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This Is Not A Ranch

This is not a ranch.  Why make that declaration?  Because finding homes mislabeled in our MLS system is a problem.  Someone searching for a beautiful Arts and Crafts Bungalow would never find this home. The seller is missing good buyers and the value of the home is not being marketed to the right audience.  It is critical that agents sharpen their architectural vocabulary and knowledge.  A gorgeous Colonial Revival is not a Center Entrance colonial just because the door is in the center of the house.
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