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Denver Home Inspections-What to Know

Part 14 Rust = Dysfunctional? Says Chuck in a Truck And in Colorado, no state license is required to perform a home inspection. The Word Problem A home built in 2000 is younger than me — we both have to maintain what we have. But rust does not define dysfunctional. So when I reviewed a recent inspection report on an older Denver home and saw 76 out of roughly 100 items labeled...

Article #12-Transparency-what’s that?

What Buyers Should Know Article 12-Real Estate Transparency in Denver Transparency… what is it, really?Because in Denver real estate, it’s a word that gets used often — but what it actually looks like behind the scenes isn’t always as clear.This article is part of an ongoing series focused on Denver real estate transparency, and one theme continues to come up:what feels simple...

Part 11: How Your Personal Information Is Handled When Buying or Selling a Home

Part 11: How Far Does Your Information Travel When You Are Buying Or Selling A Home. The Part No One Really Talks About-But Should Most people assume their information stays between them and their agent. But in today’s real estate process, it can move through more systems than most people realize.When you buy or sell a home, you expect a few things.Privacy around your...

Part 10: What to look for in an agent.

Not Every Agent Wearing a Cape Can Fly There is no shortage of real estate agents. Most people probably know 10. But are they all the same? You be the judge. When Things Get Real in Real Estate Most people think the hard part is finding the home.It’s not.The difference between agents shows up when things get real — inspections, negotiations, and...

Part 9-What Happens After You Go Under Contract

What Happens After Going Under Contract There’s a moment when a contract is accepted that feels like relief.“We got it.”Excitement.A little adrenaline.Sometimes even a celebration.But that moment isn’t the finish line.It’s the beginning of a completely different phase of the process What Happens Once You’re Under Contract Once a property goes under...

Part 8-What Does a Buyer’s Agent Do? | Denver Real Estate Guide.

Many buyers wonder what a buyer’s agent actually does during the home buying process. If you’re just joining this series, you can start with Part 1 here to better understand how buyer representation has evolved. The answer isn’t as simple as most people expect. Much of the work happens behind the scenes — long before an offer is written — and involves understanding clients, evaluating...

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