Springtime is usually a busy season in the real estate market as buyers aim to sync their search with favorable weather and family needs. However, the shadow of the recent settlement with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is leaving many buyers and sellers hesitant.
We aim to cut through the panic and legal jargon to cover what’s important to YOU.
In real estate, many people use the term deed and title as if they are the same thing. But in reality, while they are related, they are not the same thing at all. Definition differences: deed versus title During the home buying process, a deed is a legal...
So perhaps you’ve been thinking about selling your house, but you don’t want to pay thousands in commissions. Or perhaps, you’re searching for a new home online and keep running across the term “FSBO.” Here is what you need to know. What does FSBO stand for? FSBO,...
You’re putting your home on the market and want it to show its absolute best. So, it is crucial that you highlight everything your home has to offer when you show it to potential buyers. According to the National Association of Realtors, 49% of agents believe that...
If you know the real estate business, you already know competition is the name of the game. Embrace competition, if you are deciding to sell your home with an agent or as a for sale by owner. In the end, what selling a home is all about is the competition to sell as...
While it’s almost always the case that a prospective home buyer will have a home inspected before finalizing an offer to buy a house, the home seller also has the option to have a pre-listing inspection done before their home even goes on the market. That’s right,...
Let’s say you’re getting down to the serious nitty gritty on deciding to sell your house or buy a house. And you know that you want a real estate agent to help you out. But you just can’t seem to decide on which one to use. Is it okay to use more than one agent? ...
With in-person showings being limited in some markets due to the coronavirus outbreak, we are using technology to do what we do best: helping buyers and sellers transact real estate simply and affordably. For sellers, we are recommending that you create your own video...
Great photos are as important as anything in selling your home. It’s always a good idea to get the best photos you can, and that means working with an experienced real estate photographer. At last count, Jenn Cohen, Trelora’s Lead Photographer for Denver, had...
Many people are familiar with the term “patent pending” in reference to an application for a US patent awaiting approval from the trademark office, and pretty much that’s what a pending sale means in real estate too. Pending by definition as an adjective means...
How to safely open your house to buyers during a coronavirus stay-at-home order As more and more of our clients are staying in their homes to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, we at Trelora want to help buyers and sellers continue to connect. We’ve...
It’s a common myth that, as a buyer, you don’t pay your real estate agent because the seller pays all commissions. However, that’s not really the case. . . Let’s take a look at an example on how real estate commissions work Bob is buying a $400,000 home that Susan is...
So you've moved out of your old home, taking your furniture and memories with you. The house is vacant, but you’re still trying to sell the house. The empty house may feel cavernous to you because you remember how much stuff used to be in there. A house staged with...
There’s a reason nearly 90% of sellers use a listing agent. Selling a house by owner (FSBO) isn't easy. It takes time, knowledge of neighborhood trends, and negotiating skills. Eliminating the agent’s commission—6% of the sale price, on average—sounds really good....
So you're getting ready to sell your home, huh? You will want to make it look as good as possible to to potential buyers without breaking the bank. Here are 3 ways to stage your home cheap. Why is staging your home important? The most basic reason to stage your home...
If you're like many people in the business world, sometimes your company just ups and moves to a new city. And you're left wondering how to move out of state along with them. Or maybe you're just in the mood to to relocate, never-could-stand-that-town-anyway....
If you are like a lot of baby boomers and Gen-Xers, you like to invite friends and relatives over for the holidays and host the occasional guest. So, how do you downsize your home without sacrificing that much-desired space for entertaining? Do you give up the guest...
Selling a home with pets can be a very tricky part of the real estate process. You want top-dollar, but not at the expense of your pet’s well-being. But then, what do you do with them during an open house or a showing or multiple showings? Knowing how to navigate the...
Smart home systems have really risen in popularity over the past few years. This is partly due to the fact that some major brands are all getting in on the action and competing to make the best product. But does your home actually need one and do potential buyers even...
So your house is on the market and you have kids. It’s been done before. It’s done every day. But it’s not always easy. So here are 10 things you can do with kids during showings. Yes, age and interests matter! But if you can tweak any of these suggestions and it...
Planning a move – even just across town – can be daunting. There is a lot to think about, and a lot to do. Add to that the sale of your home, and selling your home and moving may feel overwhelming at times, especially if you are moving for your job. But why is selling...
Have you ever wondered what does a real estate agent do? Well the answer is a lot but not as much as they once did. There is an entire generation that remembers how real estate used to be. Only 20 years ago, real estate agents would meet home buyers carrying a book as...
We get asked frequently, "How much are real estate commissions?" or, "What is the commission you pay to a real estate agent to help you buy or sell a home?" Most people think the answer is around 6%, split between the buyer’s and seller’s agent which is usually...
If you are getting ready to buy or sell a home, you'll want to do your homework. Not all homes are the same, new construction, foreclosure, short sale, or traditional sales, they're all different. A SWOT analysis (which stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,...
Homeowners looking to sell their home are always on the lookout for shortcuts that can net them higher offers and sell their home fast. From staging tricks and pleasant aromas to favorable paint colors and more, there is an endless amount of information out there to...