RE/MAX Alliance – Getting our Clients Relocated the Smart Way!

When deciding to sell or buy a home with RE/MAX Alliance you are not only working with the number one franchise in Colorado but you are working with a company who is dedicated to helping make your move simple and efficient.  As part of the perks of hiring RE/MAX Alliance to represent you in your real estate venture, you are eligible for certain benefits that will help with your relocation.  It doesn’t matter if you are moving from Voorhees, New Jersey to Louisville, Colorado or from Aurora, to Evergreen, Colorado; we can all use some additional perks when relocating.  Here are some that I think are well worth it!

So, we have all heard of smart phones, but have you ever heard of a smart box?  Smart boxes are portable pods that make moving and storage easier than you could ever image.  Colorado’s SMARTBOX Company offers lightweight affordable moving containers that completely blow PODS out of the water!  These smart boxes are brought to your home or business and delivered for you to your new location or stored in a secure warehouse facility.  Unlike their competitors, SMARTBOX offers storage and moving solutions without long term commitments.  Also because these boxes come in a smaller size, 5x8x7, you can customize the space you need without wasting money on a huge oversized pod.  Furthermore the small compact size of the smart box is much more visually expectable to HOAs and will not damage concrete when loaded and unloaded.

If you need to hire a professional moving company RE/MAX Alliance clients are offered a special discount from a local moving company called Johnson Storage & Moving.  This company also offers mini mobile storage crates that hold approximately one room of furniture each.  For only $124 for the initial delivery of up to 5 crates and another $124 for the subsequent redelivery, you can move your entire 5 room home!

Last but not least, as part of RE/MAX Alliance’s complete real estate services, you are entitled to discounts at Sears on TV’s, lawn and garden supplies, mattresses and appliances!  A special partnership between the Great Indoors & Sears and RE/MAX Alliance has been established which our clients can take advantage of certain discounts and in store consultations.  All you have to do is let your RE/MAX Alliance Realtor know that you are interested in this offer and they will contact their specialist who will meet you at your local store location.

36 Hours for Kids Radiothon - Give today!

Starting yesterday February 20^th Alice 105.9 began their 12^th annual 36 Hours for Kids Radiothon which supports the Children’s Hospital of Colorado through the Children’s Miracle Network.  Being broadcast live today from the Children’s Hospital in Aurora this event will run through February 22^nd until 6 pm.  RE/MAX Alliance is a proud supporter of this fundraiser and is participating in the radiothon today and tomorrow.  We are asking for all of our associates help in making this event a greater success then year previous.

The Miracle Network was founded to help as many children as possible in the home state of which the money is raised. Helping children and their families by raising funds for children’s hospital related costs, is the main goal. The Children Hospital of Colorado does not turn away any family because of inability to pay. 
36 Hours for Kids makes the difference between life and death, and peace and grief for so many local families.  Since 2011 the Children Miracle Network has raised over 4.3 billion dollars which comes from caring people like you.  Every dollar counts!

Call now to show your support for families of children in need in our community at 1800-458-kids!

Stories from families who have and are receiving help from the Children’s Hospital of Colorado because of the funds collected by this particular event are being shared with listeners in an effort to demonstrate how exactly your contribution can make a world of difference in their lives.  Last year during this three day event, Colorado raised over 1.8 million dollars with the help of 5,500 new pledges and over 750 community volunteers.

You can make a difference today by becoming a miracle maker, no donation is too small! 

With the support of RE/MAX Alliance’s Vice President, Kim Hawkins, we hope that you take the time to listen to the live broadcast and call in with a contribution.

To learn more about the radiothon and how you can support the Children’s Hospital of Colorado visit: http://www.childrenscoloradofoundation.org/listen.

What Is Your Colorado Home Saying to Potential Buyers? Buy Me vs. Pass

When you are trying to sell your home, you want to make sure it is conveying the right message to potential buyers.  Although it may have suited your needs in the past, it might not be presenting its best foot forward if you do not take steps to ensure that it does.

When listing your home in any market but especially in ones that are super competitive like in Golden, Colorado, your ultimate goal is to sell it quickly and for a good price.  The best way to make sure that happened is to go through it and fix those problems that will most stand out to homebuyers.  Even if a homebuyer is looking for a fixer-upper, most will turn and run in the opposite direction if your house screams, “Huge project!” Repairing the fundamental aspects of the home will at least say to homebuyers, “I have a good shell and can be worked with.”

It is totally understandable that most homeowners do want to invest more money into a home they will be leaving soon, but if you consider the return on your minimal investment it is usually well worth it.  Beside a little bit of money, time and effort are usually what really makes a difference.  Even if your home is completely outdated, cleaning it is so important.  This includes all spaces inside and outside the home.  Just by removing dead shrubs, raking, and hosing off the exterior will boost your old home’s curb appeal and hopefully have buyers saying, “Not bad, I can work with this.”

Along with repairs and cleaning you really want to consider staging, depersonalizing, and de-cluttering your home.  Don’t get confused this is totally different from tidying things up a bit! The best way to do this is to box up your personal items that you do not use on a regular basis and re-arrange furniture to make the home more presentable to viewers. By doing so will allow homebuyers the opportunity to visualize their personal belonging in the space and have them saying, “Yes, I can see myself living here.”

Also pricing your home appropriately conveys a message even before the first potential buyer step foot over the threshold. A home that is overpriced will usually be recognized as so and will not even be considered for a showing.  Likewise homes that are underpriced may have some potential buyers and savvy realtors asking, “What is wrong with this house?”  

Your listing agent will be your best resource for making sure your home is saying the right thing to buyers.  It is to your best advantage to use their knowledge and experience to make sure your home will stand out above the rest!

Colorado Homes For Sale

There is no doubt about it, Colorado real estate is hot!  Home sales all over the state hit record highs last year for the first time since the housing market plummeted and have lead to positive projections for the upcoming year.  With low inventories and eager homebuyers, Colorado is seeing absorptions rates which indicate homes in our state are selling in less time. Although this is a general assertion, some markets are seeing more interest from buyers than others. 

The various housing market sectors in Colorado are different for each city and each price range, but typically speaking homes that are priced under $350,000 are flying off the proverbial real estate shelf and getting seriously competitive offers. In areas where real estate is strong like Broomfield, Arvada, Longmont and Centennial, homes in this range are a great investment and a fair price.  Included in this price range you will find everything from condos and townhomes to modest single family and newly constructed homes.

Homes priced under $500,000 are also seeing great interest from buyers in communities like Denver, Louisville, Boulder, Fort Collins, Castle Rock and Colorado Springs. Many of these cities have been recognized by national publications for being a great place to live and raise a family which has largely contributed to the fast pace of this market.  For $500,000 the kind of real estate you can purchase in the above mentioned areas varies greatly.  For instance in Boulder this price range might buy a luxury 2 bedroom 1 bathroom condo as were it could probably buy you a very nice, updated older home in Denver’s highly coveted Washington Park.  

Although they are taking a much longer time to sell, luxury homes for sale in Colorado which cost $750,000 and more, are still desirable especially in areas like Cherry Hills Village, Boulder, Denver, Niwot, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Aspen.  A large portion of these sales are due to the community’s popularity, reputation and seasonal tourism. Investment and vacation properties are also huge in these and other mountain areas and accounts for a big portion of the luxury real estate market.

  

Colorado: It's a State of Mind and a Way of Life!

If you have recently decided to move to Colorado, we want to say congratulations!  Colorado is an amazing state that offers beautiful scenery, an active lifestyle, forward thinking industries, and a rich American culture. Residents of Colorado come from a variety of backgrounds, which helps to make our community diverse and interesting.   

Despite our differences the one thing most of us Coloradans have in common, is our genuine love for our state and compassion for our neighbors. I personally have never lived in a state where everyone I meet is just happy to be alive, healthy and breathing fresh air.  Moving to Colorado was definitely the best thing I ever did, and I hope you will find the same to be true. In an effort to help make your move as rewarding as possible, here is our guide to being a Coloradan.

Location is key. First of all if you haven’t already selected a city in which to reside, choosing the best location for your family will make a world of difference in how your relocation goes.  Yes it’s true that most cities and towns in Colorado are beautiful and offer similar amenity but choosing the right location is a critical decision. Every one of our top three cities offers a slightly different way of life.  Denver, Colorado is one of the most happenin’ places in American and offers residents a sophisticated urban setting.  This community is great for people who love the hustle and bustle of city life and want to be were all the action and commerce is.  Colorado Spring is Colorado’s second major location and offers residents a more suburban city setting which is centered on family life and military interests.  Boulder, Colorado, or “The Republic of Boulder” as locals call it, is an entity in itself that seems to live outside of traditional constraints and sits on the forefront of modern eco-friendly living. 

Establishing your life. After you have moved and transferred over everything, it’s time to start living like a Coloradan. Coloradans are active, friendly and involved.  The best way to get things started is to exploit what you love and find others who are interested in the same things.  Participation counts the most in this aspect and will help to make your move to Colorado that much more beneficial.  What ever your passion is, there is certainly a social group out there that is dedicated to it in Colorado.  Whether it’s skiing, painting, hiking, being a mom, or loving your dog; Colorado residents love to share what they like with others. So be social and invite other people, especially your neighbors and coworkers, into your life through mutual interests.

Be environmentally conscious. If you didn’t recycle in the last state you lived in, its time to make a change.  Mother Nature and the gifts she has given us, is not something most Colorado residents take lightly.  In places like Boulder and Denver, recycling and composting is not only a means of disposing trash but it’s a way of life.  This is also true when it comes to waste and energy consumption.  The biggest trend in Colorado living is eco-friendly everything!