6 Things That Turn Buyers Off

If you want to make sure buyers don’t turn up their nose at your home, make sure to steer clear of these six buyer turnoffs.

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When buyers walk into properties, there are a number of things that might make them decide against submitting an offer. Today, we’ll discuss six of the most common and most serious buyer turnoffs.

1. Stains. Especially if you have pets or children, avoiding stains can be nearly impossible. However, as you prepare to put your home on the market, it’s crucial that you remove all traces of such blemishes before buyers set foot through your door.

2. Unpleasant odors. Again, children and pets can make it hard to keep a home smelling fresh, but sellers must always thoroughly deodorize their properties before listing them. A good deep cleaning and some lightly scented candles should do the trick.

3. Harsh or unattractive lighting. Listings must be shown in their literal best light to succeed, so if your lighting fixtures are dim, open your blinds to compensate. 

Some tasteful accents can make a house feel more like home to potential buyers, but tacky design choices are sure to have the opposite effect.

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4. Outdated bathrooms. Kitchens and bathrooms are some of the most important rooms in any home, so if your bathroom looks like it came straight from the 1960s, it’s time to make some simple aesthetic changes to fix that.

5. Clutter. Clutter doesn’t just make rooms look smaller, it also makes them look dirtier, as well. Decluttering is essential when it’s time to sell.

6. Over-the-top decor. The phrase “too much of a good thing” definitely applies here. Some tasteful accents can make a house feel more like home to potential buyers, but tacky design choices are sure to have the opposite effect. So keep things neutral, modern, and subtle.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Big House, Small Yard vs. Small House, Big Yard

When you are buying a home, there are two general combinations that each provide different benefits to you, the buyer—would you rather have a big house and a small yard, or a small house with a big yard?

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Should you buy a big house with a smaller yard or a smaller house with a big yard? Today I will discuss the pros and cons of each scenario.

Big House/Small Yard:

With this combination, you’ll have a lot of entertainment space inside. Additionally, large families tend to buy larger homes, since they’ll inevitably have more bedrooms. Other options include an in-home theater, a library, a game room, a rooftop deck, or a multi-car garage.

The cons of this arrangement must be considered as well. With a larger house, you will undoubtedly have a larger utility bill, as well as more to clean. And, of course, you will not have much space in your yard.

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Think through whether you and your family will benefit from more inside space or more outside space.

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Small House/Big Yard:

If you are an outdoor person, this is a great combination. You have a lot of area to walk, think, entertain, and add certain features, like a pool, clubhouse, greenhouse, or a guest house. What is more is that all that outside space lends you quite a bit of privacy. You will not have as much to clean, and likely the utility cost will be lower.

There are drawbacks here as well. Naturally, this combo will require a large amount of landscaping to maintain—sprinklers, fences, trimming, mulching, and so on—but perhaps that is something you enjoy doing. On the inside, you will have less to maintain, but also less room to spread out or entertain with.

When you are thinking about purchasing a home, think through these pros and cons; decide whether you and your family will benefit from more inside space or more outside space. Also consider the neighborhood you would like to live in, as that will affect what is available to you.

The Anderson Group is good at helping you find the best fit for you and your family, so if you need any help finding a home to suit your needs, please reach out to us. We are here to make your life better because of real estate.

What’s Our Home Selling Secret Weapon?

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Today I wanted to share something with all of you that is going to become more and more important as we continue to transition into a buyer’s market. I’m talking about our 151-point marketing guide, which is something we give to all of our clients who ask us to market their home. We wanted to go through some of it with you today, so you can see what all the fuss is about.

Our 151-point marketing system is great, and details every step of the process. However, the secret weapon we really want to share with you is our blueprint. It’s a flowchart of our entire sales cycle. If you are wondering what and how we are going to sell your home. When someone asks us what we are going to do differently to get their home sold quickly and for more money, this is what we pull out. We can tell you, with confidence, that our 151-step marketing system takes an active approach to marketing your home, which is what you want in this market. 

If you have any questions about our 151-point marketing plan or our blueprint, please give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to send you a copy of the 151-point guide free of charge, just let us know!

What Are the Pitfalls of Buying a New Home in Denver?

In today's video, Ryan Anderson discusses why you need a real estate agent, even when you are building new.

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Hey everyone, welcome back. Today I wanted to share with you some important information if you've been thinking about buying a new home. A lot of people in Denver have been purchasing brand-new homes lately. This is a great idea for a lot of buyers, but there are some drawbacks you should know about before purchasing. We want to help you avoid these pitfalls. 

We highly encourage our clients, our friends, and our family to use a real estate agent when buying a new house. Here are a few reasons why working with the Anderson Group is essential to a successful transaction:

• We are your advocate in the transaction. We only have your best interest at heart, and we want to give you the best advice possible so you can get the best price and best terms on a purchase. 
• We help choose the right lot location.
• We advise you on lender selection. Builder's lenders tend to have higher rates than normal.
• We help you negotiate your deal the right way, so you don't overpay, and you get favorable terms.
• Biweekly walkthroughs are the norm for us, whereas some don't do them at all.
• We can help you set a strict budget, so you don't spend more on a home than you are comfortable doing. 
• We can advise you on the best resale options for maximum value.
• We help keep track of your costs.
• We arrange for a home inspection prior to the home closing, as well as an inspection 11 months after closing.

Buying a new home in Denver is like buying a FSBO. The builder, and the builder's agent, don't have your best interest at heart, so you need someone who does. If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in the Denver area, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

Anderson Group: How to Use Absorption Rates to Sell for Top Dollar

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Today I'd like to explain a concept that can sometimes be confusing to people. I'm talking about absorption rates, and they are a very important metric in the real estate industry. 

In a buyer's market in real estate, there are a lot of homes for sale, so this means that the buyers can pick and choose what homes they would like to buy. In a seller's market, you have a low inventory of homes, so sellers can really get what they ask for because buyers don't have a lot to choose from. In a neutral market, there is an even amount of sellers and buyers, and nobody is in an advantageous position. 

So, the absorption rate is a measure of how quickly homes are getting bought up by buyers. This is the rate at which available homes are sold in a specific real estate market during a given time period. It is calculated by dividing the total number of available homes by the average number of sales per month. This helps us to gauge how quickly we can sell your home and it's also beneficial when we come to price your home attractively. 

If you ever need any help buying or selling real estate in Denver, please don't hesitate to contact me or my team. The market in Denver is absolutely on fire right now, so please contact us and we'd be glad to assist you!

How to Avoid Codependency When Selling

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Today we're going to continue our discussion of my book, Maximum Value, and we'll be speaking about codependency and pricing. 

Codependency is a situation where a lowball buyer places an offer on a home, and in return the seller raises the price of the property thinking that the buyer and the seller will meet somewhere in the middle. The thing with codependent relationships is that they just don't work out. When the seller raises the price of the home, they are pricing themselves out of the market. 

Unfortunately, this sort of stalemate can happen in a seller's market. The truth is that you need to price your home slightly below/above the market value. This strategy usually attracts the most buyers and will get you a good price on your property. 

If you would like to learn more about this, please feel free to reach out to me. The Denver real estate market is constantly shifting, so please don't forget to use me as a resource.

...and also, don't forget to tune in next time where I'll be discussing magnetism and how it functions in the selling process.

Meet our Preferred Lender, Giuseppe Battaglioli

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Meet our Preferred Lender, Giuseppe Battaglioli

When you are purchasing a new home, the last thing you want to worry about is surprise fees and an unaffordable mortgage. We are very excited to be joined today by our preferred lender, Giuseppe Battaglioli. We refer all of our clients to Giuseppe because his team makes a 3-pronged guarantee that you just can't beat.

What Giuseppe and his company promise is incredible. They guarantee that they will close your loan on time, under budget, with no surprises. This means that they will close your loan by the time you need it, cheaper than you budgeted for, and with no extra or surprise fees involved. The systems that they have in place from over 12 years in business allows them to make this guarantee and to have nice, smooth transactions. 

Their promise isn't the only reason we refer them. It is so important to have efficient systems in place like this team does. It can make all the difference during a transaction. 

If you are looking to get a loan, give Giuseppe a call. And as always, if you are interested in buying or selling real estate here in Denver, reach out to us. We would love to help you out with whatever you need.

Your Guide to New Home Construction

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There has been a huge rise in new home construction in the Denver area lately. Both large and small construction companies are buying up a lot of land all over the Denver area and building most of their homes from the dirt up. We want you to be informed about the building process and know what to look for when building a home. 

It is rare you will find a house that has already been built that is just waiting there. Most of the time, new homes are already spoken for and there are a lot of buyers who have already bought their land, their builder, and their plan. It is usually a 8-12 month process in building a new home. We would like to share with you 3 keys that come up when building a new home and how you should handle them.

1. Choose a reputable builder

  There are a lot of builders out there in the Denver market, but not a lot with good reputations. If you end up hiring a builder with a bad reputation, you will end up paying for their mistakes down the road. We have experience with many builders in the area and can give you great advice on who to hire.

2. Choose the right lot

 The right lot means everything. You want to choose one that is in a prime location, not one that is next to power lines or a property that has bad drainage.

3.Choose the right floor plan

 Focus on a floor plan that works. Always think about the plan with your end goal for the property in mind. How are you going to be able to sell or rent your property down the road? 

These 3 keys are really important when looking at a property and looking to build. There are a lot of advantages to building in this market including great incentive pricing, new building products, and new energy efficient design options. If you have any questions about the building process or about the Denver real estate market in general, please feel free to give us a call.