Barb Schlinker | Your Real Estate Voice

Barb, as a lawyer, I am aware that selling real estate is a form of practicing law. Home sellers do not sell homes frequently, what are some Legal Mistakes to Avoid when selling a home? I Believe only Lawyers want to be dragged into lawsuits.  For most people they are very expensive and, in most cases very frustrating. There are subtle details to handle that can turn into major problems if not han...

Barb, When Buyers Do a Home Inspection, Typically they are checking to see if the home is in functional condition, what are some Inspection Blunders You have Seen and How to Sellers Watch out for Them?  1. Inspectors are NOT licensed in the state of CO 2. For our Errors and Omission Insurance to be Valid, we as licensed  agents CANNOT let an unlicensed person go in the house on their own…yet 1. We...

10 Questions You Should Ask Agents Before Selling Your Home We are back with Barb Schlinker, Barb…Barb, you know I have recommended you and your team for years.  But many people do want to interview several agents to pick the best one.  You have a report on the Top 10 Questions You should Ask Before Hiring an Agent, tell us about that.. 1.Many home sellers quickly figure out, that not all real est...

Barb, in the last segment we talked about how it’s a seller’s market, which means, in many cases, the home sellers get to choose from multiple offers, and there is a low number of available homes on the market, but you have said before that Buyers are still quite picky and will pay top dollar for the BEST homes.  What are some of the top things a home sellers must know before putting their Colorad...

Everyone talks about this hot real estate market, do you think ? Real estate is a local game based on the economy. It’s strong because of the growth of this city and the ease of obtaining financing: Space Force – also bring in Defense contractors, NASA, etc 15,000 + HIGH PAYING JOBS Amazon 1,700 + JOBS Demand for Extremely High Builders cannot build homes fast enough –  Buyers must wait 9 – 12 mon...

What Makes Some Homes Fly off the Shelf and Others Not and Hot New Listings What makes some homes FLY off the shelf and others sit there?  Our team is designed to help home sellers get their homes ready for sale. 1.All the stars are aligned to get top dollar Low Available inventory of homes Low Cost Financing 30 year fixed Conventional: 2.6% 30 year fixed VA/FHA: 2.25% Little or No Down Payment Ne...

5  Ways to Stage Your Home for Any Season Barb many of our listeners know, you and your team are the only people I would recommend and you have been here in the market selling homes for a long time.  As we go through the different holiday seasons, some people worry about whether holiday decorations are appropriate, is it ok to stage with decorations?  Yes, but do not over do it!  Here are some bas...

TOP Trends for Home Design Colors for 2021 Barb, in the last segment we talked about how it’s a seller’s market, which means, in many cases, the home sellers get to choose from multiple offers, and there is a low number of available homes on the market, but you have said before that Buyers eliminate homes online.  What are some things that a home seller can do to make their home seem on trend and...

There is some much going on right now, a contested election, a pandemic with an increase in cases, yet the real estate market remains strong, why is that and what is the latest on activity in the real estate market? The only change for us with the pandemic is we have to limit the number of showings to 4 people at a time and wear:  Masks, Gloves & Wipe Down surfaces after showing.  I believe th...

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Hottest Property Improvements That Command a GREAT Return on Your Investment Regardless of your situation or budget we can help you get ready. We have what we call the HELP program which We pre-pay for a few reasonable updates that can make the difference between sold for top dollar and NOT sold.  To find out more give us a call at 719 301 3900. What are Home Buyers Looking for in Homes in this Ma...

What are some things that will cause a person’s home to get digitally eliminated ONLINE? Yes, these are worries that keep me up at night. Home sellers might be surprised to know a few facts: The training for real estate agents in regards to marketing is very limited. There is just not much training on it. You would be SHOCKED or you may have seen some AWFUL MARKETING PHOTOS trying to entire buyers...

Home Design Trends Ushered in Having to Work and Learn from Home COVID Level ORANGE, HOW DOES THAT AFFECT THE REAL ESTATE MARKET NOW? I heard the Governor declared most of the heavily populated counties in the state under Real Estate is considered an ESSENTIAL SERVICE.  Not much as changed as far as how we do business.  Level Orange is in effect for: El Paso, Pueblo, Teller, Elbert, Teller, Dougla...

What are the Top 7 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early? Segment 4 It’s interesting to note that: So, if you are going to refinance you need to consider: How long you plan to stay in the home Whether or not it makes sense to add Years to the Mortgage The cost of Refinancing But if you plan to stay, paying off your mortgage as fast as possible is the best way to go:  Fact:  A typical 30 year mortgag...

Many of our listeners know, you and your team are the only people I would recommend and you have been here in the market selling homes for a long time.  What are some Top Home Shopping Tips for Home Buyers in This Hot Market? Start with a Budget in Mind  Be Prepared to Exceed Your Budget That is Why Getting Pre-Approved is Step One Everyone Loves Looking at Homes, it’s fun! But, Buyers need to kno...

Legal Real Estate Clauses that Help You or Hurt You in a Real Estate Transaction and What You Can Do About Them In the last segment we talked about how it’s a seller’s market, which means, in many cases, the home sellers get to choose from multiple offers, but it is a legal transaction. There are some legal clauses in real estate contracts that can help you or hurt you in a real estate transaction...

Buyers seem to have much fewer homes to choose from, what is the status of the current market and why do home buyers need to understand the market conditions? I had the privilege of going out to show homes last weekend and it was quite the journey. After that buyer viewed 10 homes and picked one, they got out bid by another buyer. They were given the opportunity to increase their offer but decline...

The Top 9 Reasons You Should Call the Barb Schlinker Team for Your Next Move and 7 Hot New Listings Barb, not all real estate agents and teams are the same, and I would only recommend your team for someone who is planning on making a move, tell us the Top 9 Reasons Our Listeners Should Call the Barb Schlinker Team when they are ready for a move:  Our Team is designed to ensure we never run out of...

Segment 3 Why the 2021 Real Estate Market will Soar Again Barb many of our listeners know, you and your team are the only people I would recommend if they have a real estate need, making a decision buy or sell a home, why do you think next year will be another record year for real estate?  Good Credit and Income -  No NEED for a Down Payment Current buyer - $324,999 home on acreage  $1000 out of p...

Segment 2  The Best Way to Shop for Homes– New Buyer Alert Barb, in the last segment we talked about how the list of available homes is very low, what are some of the best ways to shop for homes in this low inventory of homes environment?  Hire an agent that has only your interest in mind.  Buyers do not typically know how it works and just respond to who ever they connect with online.  Zillow doe...

Barb, buyers seem to have much fewer homes to choose from, why are there much fewer homes on the market? Factors: Rising Home Prices Record Low Interest Rates, yet Inventory of Available homes  At RECORD LOW,  665 homes on the market.  Compare that to 1 year ago there were over 2050 homes to choose from in the Pikes Peak Region That’s a 35% DECREASE in inventory Builders cannot build fast enough S...

Everyone is saying the market is really strong for home sellers.  But many people think all agents have to do is put the home on the market and it will automatically sell. Is that true? I’ve had home sellers tell me, agents do not do anything or why should I pay you for just 1 week a work? I get it but not every real estate agent is the same. There are so many things that come under scrutiny when...

What should potential home buyers consider when thinking of renting vs buying? People need a place to live and it’s a very personal decision.  In the past year home values rose over 11% and we have seen those double digit appreciation numbers for about 5 years.  So, with the average price of a bout $430K  A Very conservative appreciation in just 1 year is over $30,000  = 7%  If you plan to stay fo...

How the Eviction Moratorium will Affect the Real Estate Market We know that people do not live in their home the same way they have their homes on the market.  Recently we read in the news that Governor Polis put a moratorium on Evictions if the tenant can prove their financial hardship is due to Covid.  What impact will this have on the Real Estate Market?  First of all, I know there are some car...

Most buyers will do a home inspection after they buy a home. What are some of the pitfalls a home seller could run into when selling their hom Top Five Home Inspection Pitfalls 33 Physical Problems that come under scrutiny, with the inventory low, most buyers are stating they will not ask for cosmetic issues and focus on major systems, health and safety. Colorado does NOT require a license to be a...