What goes into my staging consultations? Let me walk you through the process. We’ve touched on the subject of home staging in the past, but today I wanted to delve deeper into what a one-hour consultation with me looks like. When you call me after hiring Rob Kittle, I like to come out and visit you as soon as possible. During my visit, I fill out a…

We’re hosting another client appreciation event. Will we see you there? Thanks to the record number of referrals you gave us in 2017, we were able to also have a record number of closings. We can’t thank you enough for the amazing year we had. "Don't miss out! Click here to RSVP to our bowling party!" To show you how grateful we are, we’re happy to…

Today’s topic is all about staging. Our friend Pam Sunderman joined us recently to discuss. I get a lot of questions about home staging. A lot of people want to know if it will still make a difference, even in a strong seller’s market like we have here in Fort Collins. Although there are some things you can’t change about your home, like its locati…

This Thanksgiving, let us take care of dessert. That’s right, our Great Pie Giveaway is just around the corner and we hope you’ll take advantage. Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so we’ve got a special offer for you. This year, the pie is on us. That’s right. Our Great Pie Giveaway is coming up soon, and you won’t want to miss it. Who doesn’…

One of the most important things to know about Sheffield Homes is their commitment to a high level of excellence that often exceeds local building codes.t I recently had the opportunity to join Jason Gordon with Sheffield Homes to talk about what sets their new homes apart from the rest. One of the most important things to know about Sheffield Home…

There are plenty of options for buying a home with less than 20% down. Here are a few of them. Our friend Patrick Boehler from Velocity Lending is here once again to answer one of the most common questions he gets from homebuyers. The question is, “Do I need 20% down to buy a home?” The answer is absolutely not, and the truth is that you have a ton…

Today I'm answering the common question “What’s the difference between an appraisal and an inspection?” I get this question all the time: What is the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? In short, the inspection deals with the questions about the condition of the home—does the furnace work? Does the air conditioning work? Are ther…

Today, I’ll be covering a common question I often receive, which is: What is the difference between pre-qualification and pre-approval? Let’s find out. Today, I wanted to take a moment to talk about a common question I receive. People frequently ask me what the difference is between pre-qualification and pre-approval. Actually, these two things are…

If you want to find and secure your dream home in our market, here are a few tips that will help you. I get a lot of questions from people asking me how they can get into their dream home. Oftentimes, buyers in our market find their dream home online. But, before they can even access the property it’s already under contract. Here are a few key tips…

Just because the market is hot doesn’t automatically mean your home will sell for top dollar. Prepare your home for the market by preemptively eliminating buyer objections. When someone plans on selling their home, I often hear them say things like, “Well, I know the carpet should be updated, but we’ll just offer a carpet allowance. We’ll still get…

How can we help sell your home? Allow me to explain how we do it better than the rest. You wouldn't put a Picasso up for sale at a garage sale. Your house is just as important, which is why the team you hire to sell your home is so crucial. Getting massive exposure for your home is the best way to get top dollar, and having the right game plan is i…

There are some important underwriting regulations that have changed recently that we wanted to break down for you. Will you be affected for the better? Some underwriting guidelines have changed recently and this time, it's actually a good thing. Normally a change means these guidelines have tightened up, but they've actually relaxed some guidelines…

Today I’m bringing you a quick update on what’s going on in the mortgage world. In late March, the Fed raised the bank to bank interest rate by 0.25%. However, that doesn’t mean mortgage rates jumped as well. In fact, the opposite is true. Mortgage rates actually dropped 0.25% following the Fed increase. "Usually bad news for the economy is good ne…

Can you find your dream home on a budget? Yes! Can you get your dream home if you’re on a limited budget? Of course! There are just a few steps you need to take. "Talk to a mortgage broker to see what you can qualify for." First, make sure you talk to a mortgage broker to see what you qualify for. From there, we can discuss what features you want i…

I was recently on a radio show answering some great questions about real estate and I wanted to share those with you today. I was recently a guest on 600 KCOL Fox News Radio with Jimmy Lakey to a few questions about the real estate world, and I want to share those answers with you today. Q: Does it make sense to start planning upgrades and remodels…

Jimmy Lakey founded River’s Promise to help children in Africa go to school and to fund other basic needs for African orphans. Today, we’re sitting down with Jimmy to learn a bit more about his organization. Today we’re visiting Jimmy Lakey, the founder of River’s Promise, to donate some of our profits. River’s Promise is a foundation in Africa tha…

What would your life look like if you were totally debt free? I have a special guest today with a product that can help you make that vision become a reality. Ed is a financial planner who has been a great help to me and my clients, and he has a great offer for you today. With this proprietary product, Ed wants to help you get all your debts (inclu…

We wanted to share a quick update with you today. It concerns the health of our market and whether buyers or sellers have an advantage. A lot of our clients have been asking us about what’s going on with the market. I pulled some statistics today that I would love to share with you. In Fort Collins right now, there are 60 active listings and 325 pr…