Real Estate News with Terri Taydus, AHWD, CNA, CRS, GRI

Take a look at what's happening in the world of real estate for Boulder County, the City of Westminster, and Broomfield.

Tight inventory creates challenges for both home buyers and sellers; home buyers struggle to be competitive (I have several strategies up my sleeve! Thinking about buying?  Let's connect and talk about what takes to get your offer noticed and accepted!), home sellers struggle to understand that even though a potential buyer may be willing to pay more for their home, it is still important to price it correctly and skillfully analyze all offers to avoid appraisal pitfalls (I can help!  Let's chat!)

Please click the links below to see what is happening in the local markets:

BOULDER COUNTY

BROOMFIELD

WESTMINSTER

Please CLICK HERE to see what is happening in the real estate market, in the city of Broomfield CO!

Thinking of buying or selling?  I can help!  Please reach out to me directly at Terri@BoulderColoradoProperties.com with any questions.

If you would like to know what the condo / townhome market is doing, please ask.

Please CLICK HERE to see what is happening in the real estate market, in the city of Broomfield CO!

Thinking of buying or selling?  I can help!  Please reach out to me directly at Terri@BoulderColoradoProperties.com with any questions.

If you would like to know what the condo / townhome market is doing, please ask.

Please CLICK HERE to see what is happening in the real estate market, in the city of Westminster CO!

Thinking of buying or selling?  I can help!  Please reach out to me directly at Terri@BoulderColoradoProperties.com with any questions.

If you would like to know what the condo / townhome market is doing, please ask.

What did I do during 2020?  I earned my CRS Designation!  I am proud to join this elite group of Realtors!

If you are looking to make a move in 2021, I would love the opportunity to assist you!

CLICK HERE for a very short video.

Happy New Year!

If you are thinking of selling, you will need help negotiating, marketing to the broadest possible audience, and ideally, navigating multiple offers (hint: the highest offer price may not be your best offer  

CLICK HERE to see what the experts have to say about the 2021 real estate market.

Even in today's sellers' market, setting the right price for your house is one of the most valuable things you can do.  According to the U.S. Economic Outlook by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home prices nationwide are forecasted to increase by 4.5%in 2021.

CLICK HERE to read more...

Please CLICK HERE to see what the real estate market is doing in Boulder County.  This report is for single family homes only.  If you would like the market stats for condos and townhomes, please reach out to me directly.  

For a customized valuation of your home, please ask. I am happy to provide a complimentary, no obligation, valuation for you

Please CLICK HERE to see what the real estate market is doing in the City of Westminster.  This report is for single family homes only.  If you would like the market stats for condos and townhomes, please reach out to me directly.  

For a customized valuation of your home, please ask. I am happy to provide a complimentary, no obligation, valuation for you.

Today's real estate market has high buyer interest and low housing inventory.  With so many buyers competing for a limited number of homes, it's more important than ever to know the ins and outs of making a confident and competitive offer.  

CLICK HERE to learn the five keys to success for this important stage in the homebuying process.

Here is your Market Update for the Boulder County CO single family home real estate market.  This post represents single family homes only.  If you would like stats for condos and townhomes, please reach out to me directly and I will send the market information directly to your inbox; no cost or obligation.

Please CLICK HERE to view the market report in it's entirety.

Are you, or do you know anyone that is looking to sell in the Boulder County area?  I work with both home buyers and sellers, and offer a very competitive listing package that I would love to share!  My consultations are always free!

Here is your Market Update for the Westminster CO single family home real estate market.  This post represents single family homes only.  If you would like stats for condos and townhomes, please reach out to me directly and I will send the market information directly to your inbox; no cost or obligation.

Please CLICK HERE to view the market report in its entirety.

Are you, or do you know anyone that is looking to sell in the Westminster area?  I work with both home buyers and sellers, and offer a very competitive listing package that I would love to share!  My consultations are always free!

Here is your Market Update for the Broomfield County CO single family home real estate market.  This post represents single family homes only.  If you would like stats for condos and townhomes, please reach out to me directly and I will send the market information directly to your inbox; no cost or obligation.

Please CLICK HERE to view the market report in it's entirety.

Are you, or do you know anyone that is looking to sell in the Broomfield area?  I work with both home buyers and sellers, and offer a very competitive listing package that I would love to share!  My consultations are always free!

While the best timeline to buy a home is different for everyone, the question remains: Should I continue renting or is it time for me to buy? The answer depends on your situation and your future plans. 

With interest rates at a record low, now may be the time for you to take the leap and own a home of your own!

CLICK HERE for some thoughts to help you decide if you're ready to own a home of your own. 

To see the current market stats for the City of Broomfield Colorado, please CLICK HERE.

Do you know someone looking to buy or sell a home in Westminster, Broomfield, or anywhere in Boulder County, please contact me.  I offer a very comprehensive and competitive marketing package to my home sellers, and I make a point to go the extra mile for home home buyers.

Excellent service should not cost more, it should be expected!

To see the current market stats for Boulder County Colorado, please CLICK HERE.

Do you know someone looking to buy or sell a home in Westminster, Broomfield, or anywhere in Boulder County, please contact me.  I offer a very comprehensive and competitive marketing package to my home sellers, and I make a point to go the extra mile for home home buyers.

Excellent service should not cost more, it should be expected!

To see the current market stats for the City of Westminster Colorado, please CLICK HERE.

Do you know someone looking to buy or sell a home in Westminster, Broomfield, or anywhere in Boulder County, please contact me.  I offer a very comprehensive and competitive marketing package to my home sellers, and I make a point to go the extra mile for home home buyers.

Excellent service should not cost more, it should be expected!

I have two questions…

 1. If you have sold a home in the past 5 to 7 years, what did your Realtor® do that you really liked?

 2. If you could   list your home, with a full and comprehensive marketing package (including a fabulous print and virtual presence), as well as additional services provided by your Realtor®; (and paid for by your Realtor®) such as: 

• A pre-listing appraisal from a professional, licensed appraiser
• A staging consultation and one month’s staging for any two rooms (or a professional staging consult on how to use your own furnishings to stage)
• A home warranty to cover you during the listing period and that will be passed along to the buyer for the first year post-closing (this will help make your home more desirable)
• A professional move out OR pre-listing clean (your choice)

     Other service options, arranged by your Realtor®, that can be paid for after you close from the proceeds of the sale (i.e. no out of pocket cash up front): 

• Concierge service that can help you with everything from minor repairs (including those that need to be done for the buyer’s home inspection); to minor updates, to full room remodels – to help you yield the most return from the sale of your home!
• An organizing / packing service to help you get organized and pack for your impending move!

AND, if services like this didn’t cost you any more in listing agent commissions than the services of the average Realtor®?   Would this be appealing to you?

I would love to hear from you!  Please post your responses so that I can learn what is most important to you!

Here is a short list of unique services that I offer when selling your home.  These services are available to any home seller that is committed to working with me, however these services can make all the difference to a divorcing couple that needs and wants to focus on their emotional and financial well-being for both themselves and their family, vs. all of the minute details of their move..  

Let me take some of the stress of selling your home off of your shoulders.

I offer:

• A pre-listing appraisal– This is not to be confused with a full appraisal.  The pre-listing appraisal is performed by a reputable, local, licensed real estate appraiser.  The appraiser will do a drive by of your home, and that, combined with any information that I provide, and using the available comps in the area, will determine a value for your home.
  1. If you would like a full appraisal, I will cover half the cost, which means your cost would only be $275 paid directly to the home appraiser (please note: extremely large homes, homes with acreage and / or multiple out buildings, etc. will cost you a bit more).  This can be a significant savings compared to the $500 - $1,000 a standard appraisal could cost.

• Home repair or updating via Curbio – Curbio is a third party concierge service that I have chosen to partner with to assist my home sellers.  Curbio is a concierge service that can assist you with home repairs, and any updating you would like to do to yield you the most money the market will warrant for your home.  I connect you with Curbio, and they do the rest.  No tracking down contractors, or repair people.  Curbio is paid directly out of your proceeds at closing, so no stress or bickering over who pays what.

• Home staging – Depending on your needs, I can have my home stager meet with you and provide a list of items that she feels needs to be done in order for your home to show its best, using your own furnishing; this is a service that I provide to you at no additional cost.  Or, if you would prefer to have your home professionally staged, I will have my stager stage your home and I will pay for the first month of staging for any two rooms (you would be responsible for any move in / move out charges, as well as any additional month’s staging).

• Professional listing or move out cleaning – I will pay to have your home professionally cleaned; you choose if you would like it cleaned at the time of listing, or if you would prefer a professional move out clean so you do not have to be bothered with it.

COMING SOON: Organizing and packing service!

My goal is to be of assistance to you.  Of course this list does not include all of my standard marketing, consulting services, knowledge, experience and compassion.  If you would like a full list of my marketing services, please ask.

These services are reserved for home sellers that commit to working with me and sign a Listing Agreement.

If I can be of assistance to you, or anyone you know, please contact me, or feel free to share my contact information.  Discretion and excellent service are always my top priority.

Here is your monthly market update for single family homes in Boulder County Colorado.  If you would like the stats for condos and townhomes, or if you would like a personalized market evaluation for your home, please contact me; I am happy to help!  

CLICK HERE to see the market stats for the city of Boulder County, for August 2020.

Here is your monthly market update for single family homes in BroomfieldColorado.  If you would like the stats for condos and townhomes, or if you would like a personalized market evaluation for your home, please contact me; I am happy to help!  

CLICK HERE to see the market stats for the city of Broomfield, for August 2020.

Here is your monthly market update for single family homes in Westminster Colorado.  If you would like the stats for condos and townhomes, or if you would like a personalized market evaluation for your home, please contact me; I am happy to help!  

CLICK HERE to see the market stats for the city of Westminster, for August 2020.

What is the value of a good home warranty?  PRICELESS!  A good home warranty can not only save your money on expensive home repairs, it can reduce stress knowing that you are covered.  You can't put a price on security and a good night's sleep. 

That is why I purchase a home warranty for every one of my home buyers and sellers.  When you buy or sell a home with me, I want you to enjoy the process and not worry about costly repairs.  

I use 2-10 Home Warranty.  Please CLICK HERE to see a short video clip of the value, and peace of mind, a home warranty can provide.

If you know anyone looking to buy or sell a home, please give me a call!  I offer a very comprehensive marketing package for my home sellers, and am skilled at writing competitive offers for my home buyers.

Monthly Market Update for Boulder County.  I work with home buyers and sellers all throughout Boulder County, Broomfield and Westminster in beautiful Colorado!

Thinking of buying a home?  Do you want to know what your home is worth?  Please reach out; I am happy to help!

CLICK HERE to see July's market update for Boulder County.

Monthly Market Update for the City of Broomfield.  I work with home buyers and sellers all throughout the City of Broomfield, Westminster and Boulder County.

Thinking of buying a home?  Do you want to know what your home is worth?  Please reach out; I am happy to help!

CLICK HERE to see July's Market Update for the City of Broomfield. 

Monthly Market Update for the City of Westminster.  I work with both home buyers and sellers all throughout the City of Westminster, Broomfield, and Boulder County.  

Thinking of buying a home? Do you want to know what your home is worth? Please reach out, I am happy to help.

CLICK HERE to view the market update for the City of Westminster

With interest rates hitting record lows, mortgage lenders are being pushed to the max.  Many mortgage companies are actively trying to hire more support staff, however with little time to train, it’s a learn as you go process for many, which also takes its toll on the process.

 With mortgage lenders being overwhelmed with record numbers of refinances and purchases, this also backlogs the title companies…and the home appraisers…and so on, and so on.

 So what does this mean to you:

• Make sure, if possible, that your contract dates allow for enough time to get the job done.   Make sure your Realtor® speaks to your lender and sets realistic contract dates as they pertain to you obtaining a loan.
• Get all of the documentation to your lender in a timely fashion.
• Be flexible if possible, in regards to time of day you close; the title company may have limited hours and staff during the current health crisis, so you may not get the exact time that you would like on closing day.

Other businesses that pertain to the sale of your home or purchase of a new home may be impacted as well!

• Home inspectors may have a backlog because of the rush to purchase while the rates are low.
1. This includes secondary services such as a sewer line scope, and Radon.
• Your Realtor® may not return your text, email or phone call quite as quickly as they normally would; they too are busy, and having to be extra diligent to insure their buyers’ purchases and sellers’ sales are making it to the closing table while navigating all of the backlogs.
• Home warranty companies are feeling the pinch!    
1. With more people working from home, home warranty companies are struggling to keep up; appliances and HVAC systems are being used much more than normal, and breakage is occurring.

IF YOU ARE A PAST CLIENT OF MINE, WITH A HOME WARRANTY FROM 2-10 HOME WARRANTY, PLEASE READ:

• If you need to make a claim during these crazy backlogged times, please do NOT call the claim center!  To expedite your claim, please follow these two steps:
1. File your claim online
2. If you are in need of assistance, please bypass the claims line and contact my sales rep directly, and let her know that you are my past client:

 Karen Hyman

2-10 Home Warranty

(303) 229-9071

khyman@2-10.com

It’s a great time to buy or sell a home!  Work with an experienced Realtor® to help you navigate your way to a successful closing, and be sure to do your part to sign and provide documents in a timely fashion, in order to keep your transaction moving along and meeting deadlines.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any assistance.

In today's fast-paced world where answers are just a Google search away, there are some who may question the benefits of hiring a real estate professional when selling a house.  The reality is, the addition of more information can lead to more confusion.  A real estate agent can be your essential guide, but truth be told, no all agents are created equal...CLICK HERE to read more.

Here is your monthly Market Update for June 2020!

This update is for single family homes within Boulder County, the City of Broomfield, and the City of Westminser.  If you would like a market update for attached homes (i.e. condos and townhomes), please ask.  I am happy to provide you with a Market Update and send it directly to your inbox, at no cost or obligation.

CLICK HERE to see the Boulder County stats.

CLICK HERE to see the City of Broomfield stats.

CLICK HERE to see the City of Westminster stats.

If you have any questions, or if you or someone you know are looking to buy or sell a home, please reach out; I am only a call, text, or email away.