Name
Kenden Post, CDPE, SFR, ePro
Company
Coldwell Banker Burnet
E-mail
Contact Kenden Post, CDPE, SFR, ePro (Coldwell Banker Burnet)
Website
http://www.OurFirstMinnesotaHome.com
Office Phone
(952) 432-7200 x 286
Cell Phone
(612) 310-6304
Alt. Phone
(952) 997-8800
Fax
(952) 997-8810
Address
7741 147th St. West, Apple Valley, MN, 55124
Description
Certified Distressed Property Expert specializing in helping homeowners avoid foreclosure. Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource Certified by NAR. Home Sweet Home Buyers Program. Twin Cities Specialist.

About Us:

Hello and welcome to your one-stop source for real estate services covering the Lakeville, Apple Valley, Rosemount, Burnsville, Eagan, Prior Lake, Savage, Farmington and Elko/New Market areas. Real estate is one of the most exciting investments one can make and it should be a fun and rewarding experience. Here you'll find everything you'll need to buy or sell a home as well as learn about the market value of homes you may want to own. It is my goal to provide you with superior service at all times and help make you an educated consumer!  I offer many different programs but I put my guarantee's in writing!  I am that confident in my service. I want you to be completely satisfied throughout your real estate transaction. My ultimate goal is to have your loyalty for a lifetime. When you think real estate, I want you to immediately think of me. Be sure to ask about your FREE one year home warranty when you list your property or you buy your next property with me. I want you to have the peace of mind knowing it is covered for one year! Enjoy the information on the website. I look forward to working with you in the future.

Areas of Expertise



For Buyers
Buying a home is an exciting time in one's life. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your new home and community meets your needs. My services and experience range from financial aid to helping you find the home that best suits you and your family. For your convenience, I also provide listings by email. I pride myself on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.

How I Can Help
Before you start looking
Closing Costs

As Your Agent, I Will:

  • Assure that you see all the properties in the area that meet your criteria.
  • Guide you through the entire home buying process, from finding homes to look at, to getting the best financing.
  • Make sure you don't pay too much for your new home and help you avoid costly mistakes.
  • Answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

Before You Start Looking For Your New Home:

  • Check your credit rating. Straighten out any errors before its too late.
  • Determine a comfortable monthly budget for your new purchase, including down payment and monthly payment.
  • Find a loan program that meets your needs and get pre-qualified (preferably pre-approved).
  • Choose a REALTOR® that you trust and who understands your needs.
  • Determine what neighborhood best matches your needs.
  • Identify important features you need your new home to have.

Closing Costs to Expect:

  • Lender fees include charges for loan processing, underwriting, preparation and establishing an escrow account.
  • Third-party fees include charges for insurance, title search, and other inspections such as termites.
  • Government fees include deed recording and state & local mortgage taxes.
  • Escrow and interest fees include homeowner's insurance, loan interest, real estate taxes, and occasionally private mortgage insurance.

For Sellers
Selling your home shouldn't be a stressful ordeal. Making the smart move of choosing a REALTOR® is your first step to ensuring that your investment in your home pays off. My services and experience allow you to focus on your move while I manage your home sale from our initial consultation to the closing deal, and beyond. I pride myself on repeat business and hope you'll come to understand why.

What I will do for you
Recent Home Sales
Getting the highest price
Closing Costs

As Your Agent, I Will:

  • Complete a comparative market analysis that will compare your home's value to that of your neighbors.
  • Compile a comprehensive plan detailing all the efforts I will employ to sell your home, including Internet and local media.
  • Present your home to as many qualified buyers as possible getting your home maximum exposure.
  • Help you stage your home and generate curb appeal to ensure you get the highest price.
  • Assist with obtaining offers and help you in negotiating the best deal as smoothly as possible.
  • Help you find your next home and answer all of your questions about the local market area, including schools, neighborhoods, the local economy, and more.

Recent Home Sales

What are homes selling for on your street? Feel free to contact me to find out what neighborhood homes are selling for, free of charge, or to receive a more detailed analysis of the value of your home.

Getting the Highest Price for Your Home

Curb appeal is key and could make a difference whether people stop and take a flyer, or drive right by. Here are a few tips to increase the curb appeal of your home. Staging your home is important. Many buyers will stay in your home longer if it's staged appropriately. I have compiled some ideas to present your home in the most effective manner.

Closing Costs to Expect:

  • Title insurance fees depend on the sales price of the home.
  • Broker's commission is a full-service fee and will cost anywhere between 5% to 7%.
  • Local property transfer tax, country transfer tax, state transfer tax, and state capital gains tax are the charges that you'll pay for the privilege of selling your home. Credit to the buyer of unpaid real estate taxes for the prior or current year are variable and depend on when you close and when your taxes are due.
  • FHA fees and costs are all fees are now negotiable between an FHA buyer and seller.
  • Home inspections fees are in some circumstances paid for by the seller and include pest, radon and other inspections.
  • Miscellaneous fees can accrue from correcting problems noticed during the home inspection.

I offer a FREE unique home-hunting service designed to make the home-hunting process both easier and less time-consuming.  Many find the traditional home-buying process very frustrating because it's usually the agent who selects which homes you will view, but with our FREE Buyer Profile program, it's you, the buyer, who decides which homes you will take the time to view.

Here's how our FREE home hunting service works: each night our computer searches the main real estate database for all homes (not just our own listings) that match your exact requirements (style of house, square footage, lot size, location, etc.), and then automatically downloads these listings which we then e-mail or fax to you.  Daily you receive this free information enabling you to beat out other buyers to new listings.

If you would like to receive regular updates of new listings that match your homebuying criteria simply call our office at 952-997-1960 and we will be happy to assist you.

I offer multiple FREE reports that you can request. They include;

  • 27 Valuable Tips You Should Know To Get Your Home Sold Fast and for Top Dollar!
  • 13 Extra Costs to be Aware of Before Buying a Home
  • New Homes-10 Tips To Save You Time and Money
  • 11 Things You Need To Know to Pass Your Home Inspection
  • Homebuyers: How to Save Thousands of Dollars When You Buy
  • 9 Buyer Traps and How to Avoid Them
  • Divorce: What You Need to Know About You House, Your Mortgage and Taxes
  • Expired: How To Sell A House That Didn't Sell
  • FSBO: Sell Your Own Home
  • How To Stop Paying Rent and Own Your Own Home
  • 6 Things You Must Know Before You Buy
  • 6 Mistakes to Avoid When Trading Up to a Larger Home
  • 10 Questions to Ask Before You Hire an Agent
  • The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar
  • Buy a Home With Zero Cash

If you are looking for a foreclosure or distress property I can assist you with this search. Let me know you search criteria and I will get you setup on a e-mail system.

Client Services  
My business ties me strongly to my valued clients and my goal is to continue to extend you a level of service and attention that is not dependant on whether you are prepared to do a transaction. I appreciate the opportunity to serve you and have designed my site to provide you, as a homeowner, valuable resources that can assist you in your goals, hobbies, and living.

Please feel free to bookmark my site to take advantage of the latest market news, community information, school profiles and more. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have about real estate or the community. And if you know of someone that may be interested in making the exciting decision to buy or sell a home, I would be honored to provide the same level of superior service. I greatly appreciate your support!

Local Resources

This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.  Be sure to visit this page on my website. It is loaded with valueable information. I offer school reports as well as community reports. Type in your information and you can immediately access the information. This is a valueabl tool when starting your search for your new home online and don't know alot about the communities you could be moving to.

Search Recent Home Sales In Your Neighborhood. Find out instantly about other homes sold in your area by completing the information below. You will immediately receive a list of recent home sales compiled from local county records. While this is useful information, it should not be used in place of the more extensive CMA that I can provide at no cost or obligation if you are thinking about selling.

Be sure to look at the mortgage center and prequalify for your mortgage. The first step in buying you new home is to know how much home you can comfortably afford.

Market news and Real Estate tips offer info on issues effecting the industry and where you could be headed in the near future.

Testimonials

I can't begin to thank Kenden enough for dealing with a very difficult real estate transaction. My spouse and I had deceided to get divorced and put our home on the market. We were not really talking to each other but somehow Kenden seemed to smooth things over and get us through it. We apoligize for this situation but it really worked out well for both of us. I would use Kenden again in a heartbeat. He has my loyality for life when it comes to real estate needs.  Name and address withheld by request.

Being a first time home buyer can be a very frightening experience. Kenden did an excellent job of explaining the process and what was expected of us. It really is a partnership when he explained how and what was to be expected from all parties. This cut down on our search time and we were able to locate out new home in just a short time and at the right price. He helped us get our financing first and off we went. Kenden will see us again in a few years when we will then be move up buyers. Thanks for everything.  J.G. Minnesota