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When you list with us, you are putting you home immediately in front of the best Realtors in the Boulder/ Denver Area.
But marketing your home is just 1/3 of what I, as your agent, offer you.
As your agent, I will be your strong advocate during negotiation and we'll provide you with all the advice you'll need to make a well informed decisions.
Check below for a complete over view of selling a home.
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The Colorado Commission has specific Rules governing agency: |
Definitions of Real Estate Brokerage Relationships as defined by the Real Estate Commission of Colorado. |
Seller's Agent: |
| A seller's agent works solely on behalf of the seller and owes duties to the seller which include the utmost good faith, loyalty and fidelity. The agent will negotiate on behalf of and act as an advocate for the seller. The seller is legally responsible for the actions of the agent when that agent is acting within the scope of the agency. The agent must disclose to potential buyers or tenants all adverse material facts about the property actually known by the broker. A separate written listing agreement is required which sets forth the duties and obligations of the parties. |
Buyer'sAgent: |
| A buyer's agent works solely on behalf of the buyer and owes duties to the buyer which include the utmost good faith, loyalty and fidelity. The agent will negotiate on behalf of and act as an advocate for the buyer. The seller is legally responsible for the actions of the agent when that agent is acting within the scope of the agency. The agent must disclose to potential sellers all adverse material facts concerning the buyer's financial ability to perform the terms of the transaction and whether the buyer intends to occupy the property. A separate written buyer agency agreements required which sets forth the duties and obligations of the parties. |
Transaction-Broker: (Only found in the State of Colorado) |
| A transaction-broker assists the buyer or
seller or or both throughout a real estate transaction
with communication, advice, negotiation, contracting and
closing without being an agent or advocate for any of the
parties. The parties to a transaction are not legally
responsible for the actions of a transaction-broker and a
transaction-broker does not owe those parties the duties
of an agent. However, a transaction-broker does owe the
parties a number of statutory obligations and
responsibilities, including using reasonable skill and
care in the performance of any oral or written agreement.
A transaction-broker must also make the same disclosures
as agents about adverse material facts concerning a
property or a buyer's financial ability to perform the
terms of a transaction and whether the buyer intends to
occupy the propery. No written agreement is require |
Pricing
This process generally begins with a determination of a
reasonable asking price. Your real estate agent can give you
up-to-date information on what is happening in the marketplace
and the price, financing, terms, and condition of competing
properties. These are key factors in getting your property sold
at the best price, quickly and with minimum hassle.
Marketing
The next step is a marketing plan. Often, your agent can
recommend repairs or cosmetic work that will significantly
enhance the salability of the property. Marketing includes the
exposure of your property to other real estate agents and the
public. In many markets across the country, over 50% of real
estate sales are cooperative sales; that is, a real estate agent
other than yours brings in the buyer. Your agent acts as the
marketing coordinator, disbursing information about your property
to other real estate agents through a Multiple Listing Service or
other cooperative marketing networks, open houses for agents,
etc. The REALTOR® Code of Ethics requires REALTORS® to utilize
these cooperative relationships when they benefit their clients.
Advertising is part of marketing. The choice of media and frequency of advertising depends a lot on the property and specific market. For example, in some areas, newspaper advertising generates phone calls to the real estate office but statistically has minimum effectiveness in selling a specific property. Overexposure of a property in any media may give a buyer the impression the property is distressed or the seller is desperate. Your real estate agent will know when, where and how to advertise your property.
There is a misconception that advertising sells real estate. The National Association of REALTORS® studies show that 82% of real estate sales are the result of agent contacts through previous clients, referrals, friends and family, and personal contacts.
Security
When the property is marketed with the agent help, you do not
have to allow strangers into your home. Agents will generally
pre-screen and accompany qualified prospects through your
property.
Negotiating
The negotiation process deals with much the same issues for
both buyers and sellers, as noted above under the buying process.
Your agent can help you objectively evaluate every buyer's
proposal without compromising your marketing position. This
initial agreement is only the beginning of a process of
appraisals, inspections, and financing -- a lot of possible
pitfalls. Your agent can help you write a legally binding,
win-win agreement that will be more likely to make it through the
process.
Monitoring, Renegotiating and Closing
Between the initial sales agreement and closing (or
settlement), questions may arise. For example, unexpected repairs
are required to obtain financing or a cloud in the title is
discovered. The required paperwork alone is overwhelming for most
sellers. Your agent is the best person to objectively help you
resolve these issues and move the transaction to closing (or
settlement).
How Do Real Estate Agents Get Paid?
Real estate agents or brokers are generally paid through the
sales commission paid by the seller when a transaction closes.
Agents have expenses and financial obligations just like you, so
it will be to your mutual benefit if you choose a real estate
agent and stick with that person. The agent will respect your
loyalty and respond with a sincere commitment to you.
Why A REALTOR®?
All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate
licensees who are members of the National Association of
REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display
the REALTOR "®" logo on the business card or other
marketing ands sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to
treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe
to a strict code of ethics and are expected to maintain a higher
level of knowledge of the process of buying and selling real
estate. An independent survey reports that 84% of home buyers
would use the same REALTOR® again.
You Be the Judge!
Real Estate transactions involve one of the biggest financial
investments most people experience in their lifetime.
Transactions today usually exceed $100,000. If you had a $100,000
income tax problem, would you attempt to deal with it without the
help of a CPA? If you had a $100,000 legal question, would you
deal with it without the help of an attorney? Considering the
small upside cost and the large downside risk, it would be
foolish to consider a deal in real estate without the
professional assistance of a REALTOR®!