Performing an inspection before listing your property can offer potential buyers the same assurance. Just as you expect the buyer to be pre-qualified from a lender before submitting an offer, the buyer has a certain expectation that your home is ready to sell and that there won’t be any unpleasant or expensive surprises after going under contract. This gains trust from a buyer and sets a good tone for negotiations.
As the seller, conducting your own inspection is a valuable tool in defending your asking price. You can also reduce the number of repair requests that may come up on the Inspection Notice. Remember, if you find it, you can repair it. If the buyer finds it, you get to replace it! Having fewer items for the buyer to use as leverage increases the chances of making it to closing and not losing an opportunity. Having to come back on the market and find another buyer after a deal falls through upon inspection loses precious showing time, especially in off-peak times of the year.
Keep in mind that you are legally obligated to disclose to the buyer any knowledge you have about material defects to the property. The Sellers Property Disclosure is a good way to jog your memory and convey any information you have about the property’s systems and structure. If an inspection reveals something about the property that you did not previously know, you will have an obligation to relate it to the buyer.
RE/MAX Elevate works with several trusted and professional home inspectors, as well as home warranty companies, which offer several affordable policies. If you would like our assistance in setting up an inspection or have any questions about the process, don’t hesitate to ask!
Looking for a home in the Boulder Valley School District? Want a location that gets you to Denver and Boulder quickly? Check out this 2-story home in the Miramonte neighborhood. Plenty of room for everyone with 4 bedrooms up and an additional bedroom in the finished basement. Enjoy a coffee on the back patio while you dream up your landscaping plans, or read a book in front of the wood-burning fireplace while the Colorado snow falls.
New roof, gutters, garage door, dishwasher, water heater. Washer and dryer included. Be sure to check out the virtual tour! Updated homes in the area are selling in the low $500s - this one is priced at $489,000, so bring your decorating ideas and the moving truck!
Ah, September. School has started up again, the weather begins changing, and we're getting to our post-summer routines. Not that 2020 has had any normal routines, but our houses don't know that! Fall's cooler temperatures are perfect for deck and yard improvements. Here's some helpful tips to give our homes a little extra love.
Don't miss this beautiful 2-story home in Autumn Meadows! Located in the Boulder Valley School District, this property is a short trip to Boulder or Denver for work or play. With 3 bedrooms up, and the loft that could be converted to a 4th, there is plenty of space for everyone. The laundry is conveniently placed upstairs and the master bedroom can accommodate even the largest bed! Have a soak in the remodeled master bathroom, find your comfy clothes in the large walk-in closet, and then head down for a beverage on the patio with awning, enjoying your garden and the fantastic Colorado weather.
The windows were replaced in 2016, roof in 2015 and interior paint in 2018. The whole house attic fan, central A/C, humidifier and Nest thermostat will ensure you are never uncomfortable. When you want to get out, the park is just a couple of blocks away, or you could hop on your bicycle and head for a brewery in downtown Louisville.
Priced at $579,900. Take a look at the virtual tour, immersive tour, and then give me a call to view in person!HOAs - love 'em or hate 'em. On the one hand, they make sure that your neighbor doesn't paint their house Pepto Bismol pink. On the other hand, they can ticket you for leaving your garbage cans out too long. In Colorado, they can also put a lien on your property and foreclose in certain situations.
The other important thing to note is that this lien is first in priority over other lienholders, such as first or second mortgages, which means they can foreclose and get paid first. The only liens that have priority in this circumstance would be real estate taxes or other governmental assessments, and any liens which were recorded and acted upon before the HOA took action.
I've had plenty of clients who would not look at homes located inside a covenant controlled community, but if you choose to buy in one make sure you review and understand the rules before you close. Also, make sure you keep your contact information with them current so you don't miss any important communications.
