Buying a Colorado home in Under 3 Months
Planning on buying a house in less than three months from now?
Follow these steps to find the right home at the right price:
- If you have a home to sell, see our "Sell Your Home" section... CLICK HERE
- Get pre-approved and maximize your credit score.
In today’s market your credit score will determine what you will be paying for your house. The process to maximize your score can take from months to up to two to three years so start now.
Get pre-approved now so you can determine what type/size home you can afford and how you might improve your rate.
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For Mortgage Assistance...
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Jaynee Brown
(800)716-7334 x121
Jaynee@KeyHomeTeamColorado.com
Great Tips For Helping a First-TIme Home Buyer
With home prices low and the most affordable they've been in 50 years, and an $8,000 first time buyer tax credit, now could be a good time for parents to help their children purchase a home or even an investment property. Add to that the high inventory of homes ideally suited for tirst-time buyers here in the Front Range and that spells opportunity.
Even with affordable home prices and tax incentives, still the financial requirements for some would-be first time buyers might be too high. Enter mom and dad, grandparents, or other relatives to provide the financial boost that may be needed. Let's look at a few ways you might be able to help that young person in your family make the shift to homeownership. Click here to see the ways you can help...
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What to do before getting a mortgage
What do potential home borrowers, especially first time home buyers, need to do before getting a mortgage? Today there are so many factors at play: your job, how you are paid, money in the bank, your monthly debt payments, your credit history, your credit scores, etc. Here is a summary of what you should be doing before you buy a home...
- If you plan to purchase a home in less than 3 months from now... CLICK HERE
For Mortgage Assistance...
Contact
Lonnie Glessner
(800)716-7334 x122
Lonnie@KeyHomeTeam.com
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- Make a list of new home requirements and research homes that meet those requirements.
The shopping experts encourage you to make a shopping list before you go into the grocery store to save time and money. It’s even more important to make a shopping list for amenities when purchasing a home. Take some time with the whole family to discuss your reasons for moving and what you want in a new home. Write down your must haves and would be nice if’s in prioritized order.
i.e. We need at least a 2 car garage, no less than 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. It must be at least 1500 square ft. with central air. Prefer attached garage but will settle for detached. Would like to back to open space.
To make it easier, visit our ONLINE CHECKLIST to create a report of your Must Haves, Wants, and Desires in a new home.
- Research the available properties meeting your requirements.
Before putting your home on the market, make sure the home you want is in the price range you can afford and qualify for. Start your research by previewing available homes that meet your requirements.
IMPORTANT NOTE: At this stage, look but don’t visit or contact the seller or their agent. The purpose of this research is to make sure you have realistic expectations; not to find the home of your dreams. If you visit a new home development or FSBO, don’t give them your name: hand them your agent’s card. Moving ahead of the game without representation can cost you dearly in the long run.
-- free tools to assist in your research!! --
Key Home Team’s HomeCards
If you enjoy searching the internet you can take advantage of this tool which will allow you to search for available properties.
Key Home Team eBlast
If your time is limited, eBlast is the tool for you. eBlast will automatically send you the available homes that meets your requirements.
Key Home Team Full Service Search and Updates
Just tell us what you want and we will find the available homes that meet your parameters. We will then keep you updated on any new homes that come on the market. Let the Key Home Team Experts go to work for you...FREE and No Obligations.
- Hire a REALTOR® to help you buy your new home.
It is important to know that the listing agent is representing the seller and committed to sell their home for highest possible price with the best terms. That is not in line with your goals as a buyer. Since that listing agent will normally pay the agent representing you, doesn’t it make more sense to hire your own agent?
Hiring the right REALTOR® is crucial for your success. There are five items to look closely at before making a decision.
- How do they calculate recommended selling price and what tools do they use? Price a home too low and you leave money on the table, price it too high and it will delay the sale and leave even more money on the table.
- Are they a skillful negotiator? If they are unable to negotiate their own commission, how do you think they will do with negotiating the selling price of your home?
- How are they going to market your home? Do they have a proficient knowledge of internet marketing? Are they using cutting edge marketing tools?
- Are they part of a team? If they are ill, on vacation or just unavailable, will your needs be met, will deadlines be met, will potential buyers or their agent be properly followed-up on.
- How accessible are they and do they keep you in the loop each step of the way?
- What is their track record?
Why Use Key Home Team Agents? CLICK HERE
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