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Yesterday I toured property– as if that’s a rare occurrence for me! I am typically out at least once a week touring Denver real estate. It keeps me current with the market, inventory, activity– being familiar with what’s on the market, what’s sold and is under contract gives me an edge as a Realtor. Besides, I love all the neighborhoods of Denver and touring property certainly isn’t a boring aspect of my work! I love it!

So back to yesterday– I came across this very proud old, old Denver 2-story in Five Points and had to go check it out. Here’s what I found!

• 1193 sqft on the main, 1193 sqft on the 2nd floor = 2386 total sqft/finished, no basement

• 3 bedrooms 2 1/2 baths

• Built in 1883! Wow!

• Lot size is 4720 sqft

• All brick construction except for the more recent addition on the back of the house

• No garage BUT the seller will have one built, for the right offer!

~Asking $510,000

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I’ve designed a new direct mail piece– specifically for home sellers who are considering placing their home on the market in the spring. The basic and obvious message is “plan ahead”. Here is a link to the design– I can’t emphasis enough how important it is for sellers to “plan ahead”, if they want the best results when its all said and done!

Please give me a call! And let’s put a plan together for you!

Deb Goetz, Realtor®, GRN

Denver Boulder Colorado Realty

Partner/Director, Business Development & Marketing

c: 720-628-9502

e: deb@denverboulder.com

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Based on median home prices:

#13 Snowmass (81654) – $2,995,000

#20 Aspen (81611) – $2,647,239

#28 Telluride (81435) – $2,395,000

#37 Cherry Hills Village (80113) – $2,195,000

#59 Snowmass Village (81615) – $1,773,523

#77 Vail (81657) – $1,615,516

#92 Greenwood Village (80121) – $1,495,000

For the full article on Denver Business Journal, click here!

To go directly to Forbes article, click here!

Are you considering a new home purchase? In any Colorado zip code? Please give me a call! I can help you navigate any zip code and in any price range, all over Denver, Colorado!

Deb Goetz, Realtor®, GRN

Denver Boulder Colorado Realty

Owner/Director Business Development & Marketing

c: 720-628-9502

e: deb@denverboulder.com

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I really feel honored that one of my past clients is Elizabeth Wheeler. Ms. Wheeler, is the Executive Director and original founder of Denver’s Old House Society. I had the opportunity to list, market and successfully sell her amazing Craftsman home that was located in the NW Denver, Highland neighborhood. Once that was under contract, I helped her purchase her new home, a wonderful Tudor style home in the Mayfair neighborhood. Though I am proud of the hard work I accomplished for Ms. E, as I fondly call her, I am most proud of the fact that she introduced me to Denver’s Old House Society which gives me the opportunity to see this amazing woman in action! (She surprised me with a DOHS membership at closing!)   : )

Elizabeth Wheeler, Executive Director, Founder of DOHS

I admire her tremendous amount of dedication, commitment, and genuine adoration of Denver’s old homes. Though DOHS is 3 years new, they are really all about old! Check out their website for more details– you’ll find everything from Old-House Fairs, where attendees can learn how to maintain their old (50+ yr old) homes from local professionals, to guided neighborhood sidewalk strolls in Denver’s wonderful and historic neighborhoods, while reflecting not only on the history of the neighborhood but specific historic homes that offer a glimpse into the past.

I was invited to attend the Founder’s Brunch because Ms. E wanted to give me some wonderful recognition for having helped her sell and buy her recent homes, which was very nice of her. I was honored and attended and am so glad that I did! Seeing Ms. E in her prime– speaking about how the DOHS started, its direction over the few years and where they want to be going forward was inspirational. Denver was truly missing an organization like this and the DOHS has really filled that need.

Also attending was the infamous Thomas Noel–

Tom Noel speaking about the Mayfair Neighborhood and the newly elected City Councilwoman for District 5, Marybeth Susman, sitting at the end of the table

Tom is a Denver neighborhood and history expert. He’s written several books about Colorado’s history and has a series of awesome small pocket size books, each focusing on a different neighborhood in Denver. I bought several! (a portion of the sales were going to the DOHS so I really couldn’t resist!) He lives in Montclair, one of my favorite Denver neighborhoods and one that not only I but my parents back in the early 1960′s have called home! Check out my Montclair neighborhood blog.

The brunch was a great time to meet other proud old home owners all around Denver, recognize Ms. E for her amazing efforts and enjoy some awesome food! I need to get the caterers’ number! It was awesome!

This is an organization that I will continue to be involved in and support for a long long time!

Go Ms. E!

DEB GOETZ, Realtor®, GRN
Denver Boulder Colorado Realty
Partner, Director of Business Development & Marketing

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Check-out my recent post on my Montclair Neighborhood blog–

The Historic Montclair Community Association puts on a wonderful celebration year after year! Complete with a BBQ, traditional games, a Dixieland Jazz Band and the Annual Kids Decorated Bike Race!

4th of July Picnic and Festivites in Montclair, Denver! Click here!

See you there!

Deb Goetz, Realtor®, GRN

Denver Boulder Colorado Realty

Partner/Director, Business Development & Marketing

c: 720-628-9502

e: Deb@DenverBoulder.com

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(those are not typos! “findehlp” stands for “find emergency homeowners loan program”)

Deb Goetz, Realtor®, GRN

Denver Boulder Colorado Realty

Partner/Director, Business Development & Marketing

c: 720-628-9502

e: Deb@DenverBoulder.com

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Having been selling real estate for about 10 years now– I’ve been through some ups and downs of this market and have of course seen how the lending side of this business really affected our most recent down turn. It went down farther than it has ever gone before! (at least in my 10 years!) One key factor is exactly that the mortgage side of this business is very ‘foreign’ to consumers. It’s way over complicated, the verbiage is another language and when consumers can get a loan online or by one short visit with a lender, that just doesn’t help matters.

Case in point–

I have a buyer client right now– a first time home buyer who is using his credit union for his mortgage. He is so confused by their documentation that he is calling and emailing me with concern or as he puts it “I am freaking out!” Just what does a lender think they are doing sending documents that make absolutely no sense to a home buyer, let alone a first time home buyer– in an email and saying, “I hope this clarifies your questions”.

What? I say, get on the phone and call your client! Talk them through it or better yet, suggest a meeting to review in person. First time home buyers don’t understand the lending process and certainly don’t understand the documents and all the numbers in them….

Click here to read more about this!

Geez…. 

Deb Goetz, Realtor®, GRN

Denver Boulder Colorado Realty

Partner, Director, Business Development & Marketing

c: 720-628-9502

e: deb@denverboulder.com

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And that is a direct quote from a buyer client I am working with–

As I show property with my buyer clients and tour property every week– in various Denver neighborhoods and surrounding metro area, I see many issues with homes that are on the market which could be preventing an offer… Some issue are as simple as better staging, which is an easy fix. Change some furniture and art placement, do some packing and it easily presents the property in a much better light– which means, when a buyer walks in, they feel positive about each space in the home. Sure, they ultimately may not choose your home for various reasons but why give them reasons to not choose your home?

Never under-estimate the value of good staging. If your agent isn’t able to really guide you with this process, then request a referral from your agent for a professional Stager. Honestly, staging your home can make a world of difference!

Beyond staging, I often see issues that do need a little more attention– issues that still aren’t a huge deal for the seller to take care of but can send a message you don’t want to send to the potential buyers touring the home. What kind of message? Deferred maintenance can tell a buyer you don’t take very good care of the home. Unfinished projects can also create speculation for a buyer– if this is unfinished, what else is?

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