RE/MAX Alliance Agent Kevin Chambless Shares His Thoughts on the Highlands Ranch Real Estate Market!

RE/MAX Alliance agent Kevin Chambless answers questions regarding the current real estate market and what’s happening specifically in the Highlands Ranch area. Chambless has been successfully helping real estate buyers and sellers for 6 ½ years. In 2011, he has assisted over 30 families, closing over $9 million in real estate. Nearly all of Chambless’s business comes from referrals. However, he is happy to help anyone with their real estate needs.

Chambless has Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Finance from the University of Colorado and continues his education in areas that he thinks will benefit the people he works with; earning various real estate designations such as the GRI, CNE, and CDPE. He is active in his church and is a proud husband and father of two wonderful girls. They have lived in Highlands Ranch for 12 years.

What are today’s consumers most concerned with when it comes to buying and selling real estate?

What I often see is that the biggest concern expressed by buyers and sellers is price. There is no doubt that price is important. However, often overlooked is the need by the parties to move forward into the next phase of their lives. Given the challenge in selling houses the last few years, consumers are more aware of resale considerations when making their purchase decisions.

RE/MAX Alliance Agent Amanda DiVito Parle Receives Colorado Young Professional of the Year Award!

Amanda DiVito Parle, a thirty-year-old Platinum Club and Hall of Fame member with RE/MAX Alliance in Arvada, has been awarded the Colorado Young Professional of the Year Award by the Colorado Association of REALTORS®.

Each year, the Colorado Young Professionals Network (CYPN) rewards an individual with this top honor that has demonstrated leadership, conducted good business, while utilizing REALTOR® principals and has made a positive impact in the real estate community. The award is given to an individual that is under the age of 40 and is voted on by a committee made up of CYPN Advisory Board members and the previous year’s recipient and the Colorado Association of Realtors (CAR) staff liaison.

RE/MAX Alliance Recognized By The Colorado Association of REALTORS®!

RE/MAX Alliance, one of the largest RE/MAX franchises in the world, is proud to announce that for the third year in a row they have been acknowledged as the top real estate contributor to CARHOF by the Colorado Association of REALTORS®.

CARHOF (Colorado Association of REALTORS® Housing Opportunity Fund) is a charitable foundation created in 1990 to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing for all in Colorado. CARHOF collects interest on real estate escrow accounts and donates the money to nonprofit and public agencies that assist low to moderate income families with their housing needs.

RE/MAX Alliance Agent Joanne Eskildsen Sells Unique Log Home in Record Time!

In this demanding real estate market, selling a home in record time for full-price rarely happens. RE/MAX Alliance agent Joanne Eskildsen accomplished that goal when she sold her personal residence in Greeley in a matter of hours after placing an on-line advertisement.

Eskildsen has been an active Realtor for thirty-four years and is a former president of the Greeley Area Association of Realtors. She has been associated with RE/MAX Alliance in Greeley since 2011.

RE/MAX Alliance Touts High Involvement in Local Realtor® Associations

Each year, many local Realtors® are elected to their local Board of Realtor® associations. These positions reflect a certain level of commitment of time and expertise to their communities and industry. The local Realtor® associations are involved in many things—from taking a stance in political issues involving homeowners or real estate professionals, to raising money for local charities, or supporting the local housing authorities, and more.

RE/MAX Alliance is proud to announce this year’s involvement on the local board associations in Fort Collins (FCBR), Loveland-Berthoud (LBAR), and Greeley (GARA) are as follows:

RE/MAX Alliance Agent Mark Kruse Shares His Thoughts on the Denver Central Real Estate Market!

RE/MAX Alliance agent Mark Kruse answers questions regarding the current real estate market and what’s happening specifically in the Denver Central area. Mark has lived in Denver for most of his life (30 years). He is a Colorado native and graduate of CU Denver with a bachelor’s degree. He has been in Real Estate for the past 7 years and currently holds CRS, GRI, ABR and SRS designations. Kruse has been nominated as a 5280 5 Star Real Estate Agent the last two years and is a huge supporter of the Children’s Miracle Network and American Diabetes Foundation.

What are today’s consumers most concerned with when it comes to buying and selling real estate?

Buyers I have worked with have expressed concerns regarding the volatile real estate market over the last 3 to 4 years. If purchasing a home today, they may not be able to sell for any change of life situation in the future. They are also concerned about overpaying in today’s market, even if it is for that perfect home. I think buyers have seen that when the market changes they do not want to be upside down in their mortgages.

RE/MAX Alliance Agents Win 3rd Place In Chili Cook-Off

Congratulations to RE/MAX Alliance - Evergreen agents for taking 3rd place in the 10th Annual Big Chili Cook-Off held at the Evergreen Lake House on September 11, 2011.

The agents were awarded 3rd place in the Red Chili category for Chef Suzanne Anderson’s chili. Pictured in the photo from left to right is Dawn Kempf, Katherine Fleet, Suzanne Anderson & Cindy Detlefs. Other agents who participated but are not pictured in the photo are Maureen Bonk & Brad Eich.

The day featured a chili cook-off competition, live music, the Firefighter's Challenge competition, juried Art Show, photo booths, and children's activities.

For more information on the Big Chili Cook-Off, click here.

RE/MAX Alliance Agents Ed and Marilyn Getsch Share Their Thoughts on the Westminster Real Estate Market!

RE/MAX Alliance agents Ed and Marilyn Getsch answer questions regarding the current real estate market and what’s happening specifically in the Westminster area. The Getsch’s have been Westminster residents since 1972. Graduates of the University of Northern Colorado, they have multiple designations in real estate, most recently the CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert®). They are actively involved in the Westminster community and the Adams County District 50 Education Foundation. They also take a great deal of pride in serving at their local church and supporting the Children's Miracle Network, Make a Wish Foundation, and the Westminster Legacy Foundation.

What are today’s consumers most concerned with when it comes to buying and selling real estate?

Buyers in the 2011 market are, without question, looking for the most living space in a home. First-time buyers or "move-up" buyers from our experience are concerned about the low interest rates. We frequently see buyers asking sellers to pay a portion of the closing costs. Sellers are becoming more realistic when it comes to the bottom line asking price on their home. Buyers are narrowing down their desired neighborhood, floor plan and price range much faster in our Westminster neighborhoods.

RE/MAX Alliance Agent Denice Reich A Top 100 RE/MAX Associate

RE/MAX Alliance is proud to announce that agent Denice Reich has been named to the top 100 of all RE/MAX Associates. By special invitation from RE/MAX founder Dave Liniger, Reich participated in the RE/MAX Symposium. The Symposium gathers together the top 100 RE/MAX agents. There are over 90,000 RE/MAX brokers worldwide. Reich ranked number 85 out of the top 100 for 2010!

This year’s Symposium was a two-day event that included speakers Dave Liniger and Margaret Kelly, CEO of RE/MAX. The agents participated in smaller break-off meetings throughout the event where they had the opportunity to discuss ideas. “This was hands down one of the best meetings I have ever experienced,” said Reich. “The ideas discussed from other top brokers around the world were incredible!” The top agent from Italy, Israel and Mexico were also in attendance.

RE/MAX Alliance Welcomes Agent Kristie Nelson To Their Denver Central Office!

RE/MAX Alliance is pleased to announce that agent Kristie Nelson has joined the RE/MAX Alliance family. She will continue to be a source of real estate knowledge for her clients and customers out of the Denver Central office.

“I am very excited to be part of such a wonderful organization,” said Nelson. “I wanted an opportunity to elevate my career and grow my business. I have always believed if you want to be the best you need to surround yourself with the best.”

Nelson, a Colorado native, was born into a real estate family and raised in South Denver. She has been active in real estate for over six years.

RE/MAX Alliance’s 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises Over $70,000 for Children’s Hospital!

RE/MAX Alliance is pleased to announce their annual Charity Golf Tournament, supporting the Children’s’ Miracle Network, has been another great success. This year’s tournament, held on August 8th, 2011 at the Riverdale Dunes and Knolls Golf Club in Brighton, Colorado, raised a record-breaking amount of $70,607. 100% of the proceeds raised by the golf tournament go to Children's Hospital in Denver.

The RE/MAX Alliance Children's Miracle Network Golf Tournament has always been about giving back to the children in the community while enjoying a great day of golf at the same time. Real estate associates, community members, business sponsors, and a handful of very special Children's Miracle Network Champions all participated to make this a record-breaking year. Last year’s tournament raised just over $68,000.

RE/MAX Alliance Agent Danna Hinz Shares Her Thoughts on the Louisville/Lafayette Real Estate Market!

RE/MAX Alliance agent Danna Hinz answers questions regarding the current real estate market and what’s happening specifically in the Louisville/Lafayette area. Danna is a Boulder Native and has lived in Boulder County for most of her life. Danna has been a real estae agent since 1999 and joined RE/MAX Alliance in 2001. She received the prestigious Hall of Fame award in 2009 and the Platinum Club in 2008. Her designations include ABR, CDPE, GRI, and IRES.

What are today’s consumers concerned with when it comes to buying and selling real estate?

Resale has always been an issue. Luckily this area has very stable schools and low crime rates. That always helps your resale ability. Sellers always want top dollar and buyers want a deal. Smart shopping and good comparisons for property values will help you to make sure you’re not under selling or over paying.

RE/MAX Alliance Agent William Hopkins Earns Real Estate Short Sale Designation!

RE/MAX Alliance recently welcomed agent William Hopkins to the Central office in Denver, who has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE) designation. The newly acquired designation will allow William to assist homeowners in danger of foreclosure.

Homeowners that face the possibility of foreclosure can greatly benefit from a Certified Distressed Property Expert®, who will present the homeowner with options, solutions, and effective methods to deal with the situation. By choosing the Short Sale method, homeowners may repay the mortgage owed on the property to the bank at the price the home sells for if the lender accepts and agrees to do so, even in the event the home sells for less than what is owed on the property. As property values are impacted, this method can save homeowners from the danger of foreclosure and the possibility of bankruptcy.

RE/MAX Alliance Continues to Grow!

RE/MAX Alliance is proud to announce that RE/MAX Action Brokers of Northern Colorado has become part of the RE/MAX Alliance organization. RE/MAX Action Brokers brings twenty-one professional Realtors and principals Pete Cowdin and Jerry Crawford to Colorado’s largest locally owned real estate company.

Crawford said that RE/MAX Alliance and RE/MAX Action Brokers were competing in the same market. “There was an overlap of market penetration,” he said. “RE/MAX Alliance’s technology is superior to any small to mid-size company.” Crawford also noted that RE/MAX Alliance has great marketing tools and exposure, and has progressive thinking. “It made sense for a small company to join a large organization like RE/MAX Alliance,” he said. “They are Colorado’s finest real estate company.”

RE/MAX Alliance Broker Cynthia Parker Shares Her Thoughts on the Denver Housing Market!

RE/MAX Alliance broker Cynthia Parker of the Denver Central office recently sat down with Mike Landis of Channel 7 news to discuss the state of the local real estate market. According to Parker, contracts written in the Denver housing market in June/2011 were up 22.5% compared to June/2010.

Click here to watch the video.

“This is the first full year that we haven’t had any artificial economic stimulus,” Parker said, referring positively to the increase in contracts written. “That is very, very important.”

For buyers considering getting into the market, Parker noted there is still significant inventory available and mortgage interest rates continue to be close to historic lows. For buyers who have experienced credit or financial issues in the past, Parker said there are financing programs available for those who have had problems. “Don’t be scared,” she said. “Be reasonable and come-back into the market before those interest rates rise.”

RE/MAX Alliance Agents to Host the Sixth Annual Stapleton Community Garage Sale!

The Sixth annual Stapleton Community Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, July 16 and Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 8:00am to 1:00 pm. This event is exclusively organized and sponsored by RE/MAX Alliance agents Diana and Michael Kearns, and this year they expect to have over 300 homes participating.

This event has generated a great deal of support from the Stapleton community and neighboring cities that this year individual homes and buyers will be able to participate on both Saturday and Sunday. The event is one of the largest sales in the Denver area and one of the most anticipated events of the year in Stapleton. There is no cost to join in or to come out and enjoy a day of browsing a wide selection of items.

Submit your 4th of July photos.

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Every year American's celebrate the 4th of July, America's Independence with barbecues, picnics, fireworks and family gatherings. Share how you celebrated your 4th of July weekend by submitting your photos of how you rang in the country's 235th birthday.

We will be dedicating two full pages to allow you to share your photos with other RE/MAX Alliance associates and members of your community. Photos don't need to be professional, some of the best memories are caught candidly with a digital point and shoot or a disposable camera.

To submit your photos via email, please email them to economicoutlook@homesincolorado.com. The deadline to submit photos if Friday July 8th.

We look forward to seeing all the great fun you had over the holiday weekend!

RE/MAX Alliance Agent Jamie Kimbrough Shares Her Thoughts on the Castle Rock Real Estate Market!

RE/MAX Alliance agent Jamie Kimbrough answers questions regarding the current real estate market and what’s happening specifically in the Castle Rock area. Jamie has been a resident of Castle Rock for the past 15 years. Jamie has served on various committees in the community, more particularly on the Castle Rock Chamber Board of Directors for two stints - recently serving as their Chair from 2009-2010. She also received the Chamber’s Volunteer of the Year award in 1998. With over 26 years in the real estate industry, Jamie has received several productions awards. Since joining RE/MAX Alliance in 2004, she has received either 100% Club or Executive Club status every year. Her credentials include: GRI, CRS, CDPE, AHS, and she recently earned membership in The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.

What are today’s consumers most concerned with when it comes to buying and selling real estate?

Buyers consistently look for what they perceive as the best buy they can get in this marketplace. And, these are buyers that are in all price ranges. It’s still a Buyer’s Market out here and will continue to be for another couple of years in my opinion.

RE/MAX Alliance Remodels Denver Tech Center Office To Better Serve The Needs Of Consumers!

RE/MAX Alliance recently remodeled their Denver Tech Center office to better serve the needs of their customers, clients, staff and associates. The office is located at 5350 S. Roslyn St. #150, Greenwood Village, CO 80111.

The office occupies a premier location in the Denver Tech Center and Greenwood Village area and is home to over 50 experienced RE/MAX Alliance agents. The office services all of Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, The Preserve, Greenwood Village and surrounding commercial and residential real estate areas.

RE/MAX Alliance Tees It Up for the 18th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting Children’s Miracle Network!

RE/MAX Alliance cordially invites you to clean off your clubs, stock your bag full of balls and join us to celebrate the 18th annual RE/MAX Alliance Children’s Network Golf Tournament on August 8th, 2011 at the Riverdale Dunes and Knolls Golf Club in Brighton, CO.

For the past seventeen years, RE/MAX Alliance has been honored to put on such a wonderful event that through the years has touched the hearts and lives of so many involved with the Children’s Miracle Network. The RE/MAX Alliance Charity Golf Tournament has always been about giving back to the children in the community while enjoying a great day of golf at the same time! The 2010 tournament raised over $68,000! 100% of the proceeds raised by the golf tournament go to Children's Hospital in Denver. RE/MAX Alliance has been a strong supporter and sponsor of Children's Miracle Network since 1992 and annually donates nearly $120,000 to the organization through various company fund-raising programs and Realtor participation.

RE/MAX Alliance Agents Jamie Kimbrough and Lin Miklas Expand Their Knowledge In the Luxury Home Market!

Jamie Kimbrough and Lin Miklas with RE/MAX Alliance Castle Rock recently completed a luxury home marketing training course offered by The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing held at the RE/MAX University (RU).

The course -- which covered such topics as demographics of the affluent, lifestyle segmentation, trends and amenities in today’s luxury homes, and creating a marketing plan for multimillion dollar properties – was developed by Laurie Moore-Moore, Founder of the Dallas-based Institute and author of the book, Rich Buyer, Rich Seller! The Real Estate Agents’ Guide to Marketing Luxury Homes.

Kimbrough and Miklas are award-winning RE/MAX Alliance sales professionals with over a decade of successful real estate transactions, and specialize in the South Metro Denver market.

RE/MAX Alliance Takes Great Pride In Giving-Back to The Community!

The primary objective of any company or organization should be to make their community a better place to live. Chad Ochsner, Broker Owner of RE/MAX Alliance, believes if you help those less fortunate, everyone benefits.

“Real estate is a service oriented industry,” said Ochsner. “Realtors are called upon to serve, volunteer and donate their time and efforts to help others. Being actively involved in community fundraising events and local charities is a way of giving back.”

RE/MAX Alliance’s principal company involvement over the years has been the Children’s Miracle Network, including 10 years of volunteering for the Alice’s 36 Hours for Kids radiothon. The 2010 RE/MAX Alliance Charity Golf Tournament was held in August at the Riverdale Dunes and Knolls Golf Club in Brighton, Colorado. The tournament raised a record breaking $67,063. All of the funds were donated to Children’s Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network.

RE/MAX Alliance Agent John Dewitt Shares His Thoughts on the Greeley Real Estate Market!

RE/MAX Alliance agent John DeWitt answers questions regarding the current real estate market and what’s happening specifically in the Greeley area. John has been a Greeley resident since 1994 and is active in the local community. He has served as Chairman of Upstate Colorado Economic Development since 2008, served two terms as President of the Greeley Area Realtor Association and one term as Vice President of the North East District for the Colorado Association of Realtors. He currently coaches baseball, football and is the keyboardist for the band Lil Dreamer.

What are today’s consumers most concerned with when it comes to buying and selling real estate? Today’s consumers want to make sure that they are making a smart purchase. It’s not always all about the money. Instead it’s what a buyer can get for that money.

RE/MAX Alliance Welcomes Agents Don and Julie Riedel To Our Loveland Office!

RE/MAX Alliance welcomes agents Don and Julie Riedel to the Northern Colorado team. Don and Julie each have over 35 years of full time Realtor experience and work as partners in their real estate business. They look forward to providing the expanded services that the worldwide RE/MAX system offers.

“After working as RE/MAX agents for over 15 years and then experiencing a handful of other great companies, we still felt our greatest production would be achieved in the RE/MAX organization,” Don said. “We are really excited about the wonderful opportunities that RE/MAX gives to their associates, allowing us to “run our own program”.”

RE/MAX Alliance Agent Merry Whyman Receives A Community Citizen Service Award!

The Enterprise Grange #25 in Arvada recently awarded the Community Citizen Service Award to RE/MAX Alliance agent Merry Whyman. Merry is with the RE/MAX Alliance office in the Westminster/Broomfield area.

“I’m honored for the recognition and for receiving this wonderful award,” Merry said. “It was a very nice ceremony and presentation at the annual Community Service Night which was held on April 13th.”

Merry has been active in the real estate industry for twenty-eight years. She has spent the last eighteen years with RE/MAX Alliance. She credits her longevity to her passion for the business and the personal fulfillment she gets from helping families and individuals find the right home.

RE/MAX Alliance Recognized as #1 in the U.S. at the 37th Annual RE/MAX Convention in Las Vegas!

RE/MAX Alliance was honored at this year’s RE/MAX Annual Convention by receiving two major awards during the awards celebration. The first award recognized RE/MAX Alliance as the largest RE/MAX network of offices in the United States, with the follow-up award announcing that RE/MAX Alliance is #2 for Sales Volume in the U.S. and #6 in the world!

“The owners of RE/MAX Alliance attribute the awards to our amazing associates who have adapted while growing and thriving in a challenging market. They are still being successful in the business and providing their clients with quality service,” said Chad Ochsner, Broker Owner of RE/MAX Alliance. “The awards…simply put….are our retention awards for 2010.”

RE/MAX Alliance Agent Marnie Long Shares Her Thoughts on the Fort Collins Real Estate Market!

RE/MAX Alliance agent Marnie Long answers questions regarding the current real estate market and what’s happening specifically in the Fort Collins area. Marnie has been in real estate for the past 15 years and has assisted over one hundred families with their real estate needs. She has lived in Colorado since 1992 and currently serves her clients out of the Fort Collins RE/MAX Alliance office.

“I absolutely love what I do!” Marnie said. “I continually commit to delivering my clients the highest level of service while maintaining my ethics and solid business practices.”

What are some positive signs in the Fort Collins real estate market? Fort Collins has seen the overall supply of homes drop which will help balance out the Northern Colorado market. High-end homes are beginning to show signs of life again while the number of days on the market has dropped for lower to middle-end homes.

RE/MAX Alliance Agent Amanda DiVito Parle Receives AYP Leadership Award!

Realtor Amanda DiVito Parle, a thirty-year-old Platinum Club and Hall of Fame member with RE/MAX Alliance in Arvada, has been awarded the Arvada Young Professionals (AYP) Leadership Award for her outstanding service and commitment to the Arvada Community.

A selection committee of 12 AYP members meets annually to review the year’s nominations and select the winners of this award. AYP selects ten leaders to receive this prestigious Leadership Award that have shown innovation, entrepreneurship, professional accomplishment, community leadership, and are under the age of 40.

RE/MAX Alliance Vice President Recognized by the Children’s Miracle Network for Her Years of Support!

RE/MAX Alliance Vice President Kim Hawkins has donated her time and energy to the Children’s Miracle nonprofit organization for over twenty years; being actively involved with their work in support of The Children’s Hospital.

Denver based radio station Alice 105.9 recently held their annual Alice’s 36 Hours for Kids Radiothon, which dedicates airtime to broadcast stories of strength and survival live from The Children’s Hospital. This year celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Radiothon. Hawkins has volunteered at every one.

“I honestly believe that children are our future and we are so very blessed to have Children’s in our backyard,” Hawkins said. “The patients, their realistic approach to challenges, their constant smiles and laughter, how can you not have passion and commitment.”

RE/MAX Alliance Wraps-Up Another Successful Agent Sales Mastery Day Event!

Each year RE/MAX Alliance provides their associates the opportunity to attend RE/MAX Alliance’s Sales Mastery Day. An event that brings the entire organization together for educational sessions, break-out panels, sales strategies, and updates on current and future technology tools.

This year’s event was held on February 7th at the Qwest Learning & Conference Center in Lakewood. In addition to the RE/MAX Alliance agents, staff and management, a number of sponsors and vendors were on-site to promote their services and products.

RE/MAX Alliance Agent Nicki Thompson Shares Her Thoughts on the Arvada Real Estate Market!

RE/MAX Alliance agent Nicki Thompson answers questions regarding the current real estate market and what’s happening specifically in the Arvada area. Nicki earned her Colorado real estate license in 2002 and is a member of the Jefferson County Association of Realtors. She is the recipient of RE/MAX Alliance 100% Club and is the number one relocation agent for RE/MAX Alliance in Colorado, serving homebuyers moving to Colorado from locales throughout the globe.

What are today’s consumers most concerned with when it comes to buying and selling real estate?

Value. Value. Value. Today’s buyers are savvy, knowledgeable, and are buying for resale. They are not only buying “to fit their needs”, but they are also “buying out of fear”. Does this neighborhood have good schools? Will the neighbor next door ever repair his roof? Does this house back to a busy street? Does it front a school? If the house fits their needs and all the other variables create a feeling of security…they will buy and (everyone take a deep breath)…THEY WILL PAY MARKET VALUE! Market Value is at a low and they know that!

RE/MAX Alliance Agent Denice Reich Recognized by RE/MAX International!

RE/MAX Alliance agent Denice Reich was recently presented a certificate by Gail Liniger, co-founder and vice president of RE/MAX International, acknowledging her thirty-five years of outstanding service to the real estate industry.

“It was a highlight in my career,” Denice said, when asked what it meant to receive the certificate. “Gail has always been my hero in this company. RE/MAX has afforded me incredible opportunities to create such a successful business. I am deeply grateful to Dave and Gail Liniger for their magical idea.”

RE/MAX Alliance Agent Amanda DiVito Parle Is Young and Driven!

Realtor Amanda DiVito Parle, a thirty-year-old Platinum Club and Hall of Fame member with RE/MAX Alliance in Arvada, is a true testament to being young, driven and successful. Ms. Parle was elected as the youngest Director on the Jefferson County Association of Realtors (JCAR) Board at twenty-four, and is the youngest top-producing Realtor at RE/MAX Alliance.

Calling herself young and motivated, Ms. Parle acknowledges her narrow focus is real estate. Her knack for building relationships and her no-nonsense approach has gained her a great deal of respect in this highly competitive industry.

Ms. Parle is the youngest daughter of seasoned real estate professional Joe DiVito. Under Mr. DiVito’s mentorship, the youngest DiVito child was groomed for a future in real estate. As a youngster, she spent hours at her father's side answering phones, filing paperwork and observing the work of the man who would become her coach and business partner.

RE/MAX Alliance Agent Chris Davis Shares His Thoughts on the South Denver Real Estate Market!

RE/MAX Alliance agent Chris Davis answers questions regarding the current real estate market and what’s happening specifically in the South Denver area. Chris has been in business in the South Denver area since 1996 and has been a resident of Denver for 26 years.

What are today’s consumers most concerned with when it comes to buying and selling real estate?

With the real estate market in a current suppressed state, buyers are putting more focus in chasing after “the deal”. They really need to see the value in what they are buying.

Home Staging Secrets

As seen in January's issue of RE/MAX Alliance's Economic Outlook. Click here to view issue.

Highlight your home’s strengths and appeal to the greatest possible group of prospective buyers with these home staging tips. Start with saying bye bye to clutter and depersonalizing your home. Of course your home reflects your personality, style and taste, however it is about creating a blank canvas that is ready for a new home buyer to visualize their dream space. One of the major contributors to home clutter is too much furniture. When I am staging a home to be prepared for market I often whisk away half of the owner’s furniture. This way the home looks much larger. So take a hard look at your furniture groupings. Is everything pushed against the walls? Try to furnish your space by floating furniture away from walls. Reposition sofas and chairs into cozy conversational groups, and place pieces so that the traffic flow in a room is obvious. Not only will this make the space more user friendly, but it will open up the room and make it seem larger.

RE/MAX Alliance Launches A New Exclusive Consumer Driven Digital Magazine!

RE/MAX Alliance has launched their new exclusive online digital magazine, the Economic Outlook. The digital magazine was distributed to over 800 RE/MAX Alliance agents, managers and staff across the Front Range on Tuesday January 18th.

The digital magazine includes a monthly overview of what is taking place in the various real estate markets across the Front Range…from Castle Rock to Evergreen to the Boulder Valley to Northern Colorado. Included is also a wide-range of useful information tailored to provide consumers insights into the current state of the mortgage industry, how-to features, home tips, a kid’s page and more!

The magazine is similar to a traditional print magazine, but it is more flexible and environmentally conscious since it’s online and digital.

“Technology has become one of the key factors in maintaining and growing a company and organization in today’s business environment,” said Chad Ochsner, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX Alliance. “At RE/MAX Alliance we’ve continued to upgrade and improve our technology oriented services. Providing our associates with a direct-online-client communication tool, we believe the Economic Outlook digital magazine is a step in the right direction.”

The Economic Outlook distributes monthly and is a FREE publication for consumers. To learn more about the RE/MAX Alliance digital magazine, please visit www.homesincolorado.com/economicoutlook If you are interested in receiving January’s issue and future issues, you can do so by going to www.facebook.com/remaxalliance and click on the digital magazine tab to be included on the distribution list.

Do-It-Yourself Interior Painting Is Like Money in the Bank

Trying to decide whether to do some home remodeling this year or leave your money in the bank? You can do both if you remodel with paint.

“The cost of do-it-yourself interior painting is so low, it’s almost like remodeling without touching your bank account,” says Debbie Zimmer, spokesperson for the Paint Quality Institute.

The key, of course, is investing some sweat equity.

“While a professional painter might charge up to $500 or more to paint a room, if you’re willing to provide the labor, you can complete the job for a small fraction of that amount,” says Zimmer.