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7 Ways to Use Your Commission Rebate
Trelora is the only brokerage in the country that will give you HALF of the buyer’s agent commission at closing! We want the home buying journey to be a partnership between our team and our clients, so that’s why we’ve put our money where our mouth is and created the...
Denver Market Pulse 2/20 – Crush Multiple Offers
With the passing of February and the impending arrival of spring, many buyers are shifting their focus back to their home search. And as more and more buyers comb through listings online and hit the pavement looking for their next home, they're all running into the...
Oysters for Thanksgiving?
When we think of Thanksgiving, most of us think of food and lots of it. How big should the turkey be? Mashed potatoes or yams? Cranberry sauce or cranberry jello? Pumpkin pie or fruit pie? The list goes on. But did you know that, according to historians, none of those...
Luxury Colorado Mountain Home
Majestic mountain estate Looking for your ultimate Colorado mountain home? Look no further. Check out this completely remodeled luxury estate at 6887 Timbers Drive in Evergreen with 5 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. It was first constructed in 1999. And it's a private...
NEWS: TRELORA Celebrates First Year in Seattle
TRELORA, the real estate agency revolutionizing how people buy and sell residential real estate, is celebrating its one year anniversary in Seattle. Through the use of proprietary technology and a top-rated team of specialized agents, TRELORA is able to create greater...
Who Pays Real Estate Commissions?
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...
Thinking About Buying a Foreclosed Home?
You’ve spent months aimlessly searching through current homes for sale. You’ve gone to a few open houses and your agent has taken you through some homes. But nothing has been exactly what you wanted. Then, you find a home that just feels right. As fate would have it,...
Countertops That Look Like Granite (without the price!)
Granite countertops are popular for a reason: they’re beautiful, elegant, and durable. But they come with a hefty price tag. While there are plenty of other countertops that don’t look like granite, it is possible to get the look without the cost. We’ve broken down...
What Does Active Contingent Mean?
If you're searching for a new house online, you've probably seen a lot of industry lingo which can get confusing. From active to pending to contingent, you've probably seen it all. But really, what does active contingent mean? When a property is marked as contingent,...
Buying a Home: Tips to Save For Your Down Payment
When you decide to buy a house, it is important that you have money saved. Not only will you need money for closing costs, you are going to need to be able to put as much money down as possible. In fact, the higher your down payment is, the more money that you can...
How To Pick The Perfect Home Inspector
Not all homes are the same, and not all home inspections are the same. While we support you getting a good deal (on your home and your inspection), you should know exactly what you’re paying for. Just like you researched potential homes, you should research potential...
What is a Chef's Kitchen?
A chef’s kitchen is not only created to maintain functionality, but they are also quite aesthetically pleasing. The sleek surfaces are designed using high-quality stainless steel. The countertops are often made of attractive black marble, or perhaps granite,...
How to Stage a House Without Furniture
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...
10 Tips on How to Heat an Old House
When you first purchased your older home you were probably thinking about how charming it is. Come winter, shivering, wrapped in an oversized sweater and a blanket, you might begin to second-guess the charm. Knowing the best way to heat an older house can be...
8 Reasons to Buy a Starter Home
When it comes time to buy a home, there are so many options, making it hard to decide to decide which one you want. Some people prefer to start with a smaller home (also called a starter home), while others want to buy one home where they hope to spend the rest of...
Design Details to Cure New or Model Home Syndrome
You just moved into your new home. Although everything is mostly in its place, the house doesn’t really feel yours. It’s definitely not the perfectly staged home you toured, but that’s not the problem. Even with your things arranged, the house still feels a little…...
Questions to Ask When Buying a Foreclosed Home
Buying a foreclosed home is a highly impersonal experience. You’re not buying the home from the person who lived there, you’re buying it from the bank. They don’t see the home as a warm, inviting place filled with memories. They just see it as an asset. For this...
News: Joshua Hunt wants a new CEO as strong as TRELORA’s vision
DENVER, Colo. - December 11, 2018 - TRELORA, a technology-enabled modern real estate brokerage, announced that Joshua Hunt has resigned as CEO effective December 10, 2018. Hunt will continue to remain involved and guide the company and will provide guidance to help...
Happy Howlidays
'Tis the howliday season, y'all! Bring your precious pet to our TRELORA offices at 2401 15th Street, Denver, on Saturday, December 15th from 10am to noon. And get FREE professional pics with Santa Claws by our very own in-house photographer Jenn. We'll also have some...
5 Things to Know When You Sell a House By Owner
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....
What is a Man Cave Anyway?
According to the great and powerful internet dictionary, a man cave, manspace, manland or mantuary is “a room or other part of a home regarded as a refuge for the man of a household.” It's a male retreat or sanctuary in a home that uses a particular room such as a...
6 Tips on How to Make Your House Safer
Whether you’re a frequent traveler, starting to lean toward doomsday prepping or just want some extra tips about how to make your house safer, here are some quick home safety tips. Dog eat dog Even if you don’t have a dog, would-be burglars might think twice if they...
10 Easy DIY Thanksgiving Decoration Ideas
Thanksgiving is a favorite American holiday, full of tradition, food, football and family. It’s also a fun time to decorate our homes, and make them welcoming and warm for our family and visitors. Here are some of our favorite home DIY Thanksgiving decoration ideas to...
What Can I Do If My House is About to Be in Foreclosure?
If your house is in foreclosure or on the verge of foreclosure, you are probably feeling incredibly overwhelmed and stressed. Maybe all you want to do is pretend it’s not happening. But, you’ll help yourself out (short-term and long-term) if you spring into action....
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