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denver real estate tips: Will sellers please clean and take out the garbage? - 04/23/08 05:08 PM
How many times have you gone to show a house and been surprised by something? I'm often surprised by the things that a seller will leave out in their living room. Too many times I've seen drug paraphernalia, inappropriate "magazines", other junk, garbage, and even pet feces.
In one instance I even stumbled upon a huge amount of marijuana - we're talking pounds! The disturbing thing is that some sellers don't seem to care that there are going to be potential buyers walking through their house.
Many times I can predict that foreclosures or houses in particular distressed areas might not have things in … (2 comments)
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denver real estate tips: Tip: Sellers should protect valuables - 03/24/08 03:21 PM
Selling your home can be an anxious experience for many homeowners. The selling process exposes your home to many strangers. The vast majority of the people viewing your home are honest and courteous prospective buyers ; however, it is still important for sellers to protect themselves from possible crime.
Protection of a sellers safety and property requires a plan and proper safe guards. Sellers should take note of the following tips:
Do not leave items such as credit cards, keys, jewelry, prescription drugs, cash, or other items of value in the home unless they are locked in a safe place.Change your answering … (2 comments)
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denver real estate tips: Good Schools Very Important to Buyers - 03/16/08 12:17 PM
There is a great article in the Wall Street Journal that discusses the importance of good (highly rated) schools in the home buying process. Parents express difficulty in finding a home in a neighborhood with a balance of education quality and home prices.
Reader replys were nearly unanimous when asked if they agreed that good school districts were one of the most important factors for a home buyer when considering the area desirability and housing prices. The school district was either a top concern or number one consideration when making a home purchase.
The Wall Street Journal piece can be found hereAnother good … (5 comments)
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denver real estate tips: Meth Lab Property An Ongoing Problem - 03/15/08 01:43 PM
With over 100,000 methamphetamine (meth) lab busts in the last 10 years, litigation over meth lab property is increasing exponentially. Fourteen states, including Colorado have laws on the books requiring owners to disclose if the property was ever a meth lab. Colorado contracts now have a section regarding methamphetamine property. The toxic residue from meth production contaminates walls, carpet, furniture, and nearly everything in the property. This level of contamination requires expert and expensive renovation and clean-up efforts. Many home inspectors now have techniques for detecting meth production residue.
Methamphetamine product labs can be found in properties of all price levels and … (1 comments)
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denver real estate tips: TIP: Moving may be a great time to take a home inventory - 03/06/08 09:01 PM
Many homeowners may not be aware that keeping a home inventory is very important in case of emergency and catastrophic loss. There are some great on-line tools currently available to make this task much easier than a few years ago. If your packing up to move or unpacking after a move, this may prove to be the perfect time to inventory and categorize your belongings.
Benefits of taking a home inventory include:- Faster settlement of insurance claims- Reduced anxiety during a home disaster- Ability to accurately determine amount of insurance to purchase- Easier tax preparation to substantiate losses
One company that offers … (3 comments)
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Katie Graham - Denver Real Estate
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