Have you ever been looking at homes for sale in Colorado with a “local REALTOR” to later find out they’re no local expert? If you have, then you probably know the frustration when you’re questions weren’t immediately answered about neighborhood trends, property comps, and more.

A home is a huge investment. Just as you wouldn’t get recommendations for your retirement portfolio from your bank teller, you shouldn’t buy a house with anyone who isn’t a local expert.

When done right, it’s more than a house in Colorado, it’s your home.  Who better to find your home than someone who has the experience to see the faults and assets, and point them out to you while you are touring Colorado homes.

A local expert will be able to tell you:

• The difference in investment potential of one home and another home a few blocks away.  In popular Denver neighborhoods, a few blocks difference can influence the resale, walk ability, and overall investment.
• Advice on upgrades and updates and how much affect they will have in appreciating the home if you’re looking for more of a fixer-upper, or perhaps a foreclosure property.
• How the market has been in this local area and predictions for the near future by looking at inventory, % under contract, price per square foot and by comparing these with past data.

I think we both recognize an experienced Colorado real estate broker can make a huge difference in your real estate search.