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Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick Collins

If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from The Collins Team - your professional Colorado Springs Real Estate Agents.

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Why Should You Get a Home Inspection?

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2018/05/07

Why should you order a home inspection before you close on a property? I’ll explain today.Want to Buy a Home?Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home?Get a Home Value Report Do you need to get a home inspection when buying a home? Absolutely. The home inspection is very important. When you walk through a house, you’re going to look at the floor plan, the rooms, and the area. You won’t necessarily be inspecting the home. You need to know about any latent defects in the property, so hire

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The Top 3 Things to Do Before Moving into Your New Home

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2018/04/23

Before you move into your new home, you should make sure a few things are taken care of within it. Here are our tips. Want to buy a home?Search All Homes Want to sell your home?Get a Home Value Report Today’s topic is the top three things to do before you move into your house. Without further ado, let’s get to it: 1. Cleaning and improvements. If you want to change the flooring or paint the walls, it’s much easier to do before you move all of your furniture in. The same goes for a

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What 3 Questions Should You Ask a Listing Agent When...

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2018/03/21

If you’re interviewing an agent to sell your home, there are three very important questions you must ask them. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale As a home seller, there are many questions you can ask a Realtor when interviewing them, but here are three questions that are especially important that you do ask: 1. What sets you apart from other Realtors? Look at the technology they have and the access they have and make sure

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New Homes vs. Resale Properties

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2018/02/28

How do you know if you should buy a new home or resale home? I’ll explore the pros and cons of each today. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Which is a better investment—new homes or resale homes? I get this question a lot from buyers. Ultimately, it all depends on your perspective. A new home is a great investment if you’re looking for a low-maintenance home. If you’re looking for everything under warranty and you don’t

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What’s the Difference Between a Pre-Qualification and...

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2018/02/13

If you’re a homebuyer in our market, it’s better to get pre-approved than pre-qualified. Here’s why. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale What’s the difference between being pre-qualified and being pre-approved? Which one should you strive for as a homebuyer? Being pre-qualified involves just getting on the phone and having a short conversation with a lender. They’ll take some basic information from you, and how they qualify

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A Few Ways to Increase Your Home's Value

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2018/01/29

When it comes to adding value to your home, there are a few tried-and-true tips I recommend. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale If you want to add value to your property, there are two main areas where you should focus your improvements: kitchens and bathrooms. They say that kitchens and bathrooms sell houses, and that is absolutely true. People spend a lot of time in these two rooms, which means any improvements you make

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What Comes After the Home Inspection?

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2018/01/11

After the home you’re looking to purchase has been inspected, what comes after? Today I have some advice about what steps you should expect to come after. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale A home inspection is the process in which an inspector comes to the house being sold to find out any potential issues with the home that could affect its value. But what do you do after that initial inspection is over? Today, I’d like to give

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3 Tips for Negotiating a Home Sale

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2017/12/13

Today I’d like to give you three tips for negotiating a home sale. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Today I have three tips that will help give you an edge when it comes to negotiating a home sale. 1. You’ve got to know before you go. Begin with the end in mind. If you do this, it takes away a lot of the emotion out of negotiating a home sale. Negotiating a home sale shouldn’t be personal. 2. Know your motivation. If you’ve

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How to Master the Psychology of Home Showings

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2017/11/21

Mastering the psychology of a home showing involves applying a few key tasks here and there. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Here are a few tips to help you master the psychology of your home showing. First, depersonalize and declutter. You’ve probably heard these terms before on HGTV, and for good reason. By “depersonalize,” I mean take down things like personal pictures. You want the buyer focused on the details of your

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Did You Know That Overpricing Can Reduce Your Home's...

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2017/11/06

Overpricing your home comes with a few different pitfalls. Today, I’ll be talking about three, specifically. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Sellers, listen up: Don’t overprice your homes. Doing so can carry a few pitfalls. If you overprice, you won’t receive multiple offers or be as competitive in today’s market. In fact, overpricing your home will eventually reduce its value. Also, you aren’t going to get as much

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Should You Use Zillow to Estimate Your Home’s Worth?

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2017/10/09

If you want to get an accurate valuation of your home, have a real estate professional walk through it instead of using Zillow. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Should you get a home valuation from Zillow? You can. It’s one way to get a home valuation, but I don’t think it’s the best way. The best way is to have a real estate professional like myself meet you at your property and walk through it with you so you can get

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Why You Should Stop Renting and Start Owning

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2017/09/22

Is it better to rent or own? A lot of people ask this question. To me, the answer seems obvious. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Is it better to rent or buy? This is a question on the minds of a lot of people in today’s market. However, it seems like an obvious answer to me. Then again, I’m in real estate. Nevertheless, I think you might be interested in hearing my insider’s opinion on why it’s better to buy. First

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Are Pre-Listing Inspections Worth It?

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2017/09/11

Sellers often ask me whether or not a pre-listing inspection is worth it. The simple answer is yes. But why is that the case? Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale Sellers ask me all the time whether or not pre-listing inspections are important. The answer is, undoubtedly, yes. While you aren’t required to do them, they can be very helpful to the transaction. By doing a pre-listing inspection and making any recommended

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How Can You Get Your Kids Excited About Moving?

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2017/08/22

There are many things you can do to make a move fun for your kids. Here are a few of them. Want to Buy a Home?Search All HomesWant to Sell a Home?Get a Home Value Report I grew up as a military brat, so my family moved around a lot. My parents were great about getting us involved in different activities to make the process more fun. One thing they did was pull out a map and have us guess where our new home was. We also guessed the distance between where we lived and where we

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How Long Does It Take to Close on a Home?

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2017/08/02

When buying a house, the length of your closing period depends on you and what type of loan you get. Want to buy a home?Search All Homes Want to sell your home?Get a Home Value Report How long does it take to close on a home? The length of the closing period depends on the buyer and the type of loan they get. Getting a loan constitutes the longest part of the closing process. If you don’t use a loan and buy your home with cash, however, you can close within 10 to 14

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How Important Is the Final Walkthrough?

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2017/07/19

The final walkthrough should be the last thing you do before closing and it’s incredibly important. Want to Buy a Home?Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home?Get a Home Value Report Today I want to discuss the thing you do right before closing: the final walkthrough. This step is essential because it allows us to go through all of the inspection items the seller has agreed to complete and make sure they are done to our satisfaction. Also, this is a great time to make sure there is no

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What to Do When You're Buying and Selling at the Same...

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2017/07/06

Today I wanted to share some tips with you that will make it easier for you to buy and sell a home at the same time. Want to Buy a Home?Search All HomesWant to Sell a Home?Get a Home Value Report The biggest concern when buying and selling a house at the same time is getting stuck with two homes or ending up without a home at all. Here are some things we do to make sure that doesn’t happen to you: We will make sure we list your home at the right price. That way it doesn’t stay on the

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Are You Ready to Own a Home?

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2017/06/15

How do you know when you’re ready to buy a home? I have a few tips to help you come up with a strategy. Want to sell your home?Get a FREE home value report Want to buy a home?Search all homes for sale A lot of buyers will ask me, “How do I know when I’m ready to buy a home?” I recommend that you go see your real estate professional. We’d love to talk you through the process. As a certified real estate strategist, I can put a plan together to help you determine exactly when you’re ready

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How Do You Determine How Much Home You Can Buy?

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2017/06/07

If you want to accurately determine how much home you can afford to buy, there are two professionals you must speak with. Want to Buy a Home?Search All HomesWant to Sell a Home?Get a Home Value Report Buyers ask me all the time, “How do we determine how much we can afford for the new house we’re looking at?” First, speak to a lender before you start shopping for a home. They can give you accurate information regarding your debt-to-income ratio and your FICO score, which are the two key

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Don’t Overlook These Housing Needs During Your Home...

Colorado Springs Real Estate Podcast with Patrick... ·

2017/05/23

Here are few things most buyers don’t think about that you should consider carefully if you’re starting your home search. Want to Buy a Home?Search All Homes Want to Sell a Home?Get a Home Value Report When starting a home search, buyers often think about factors like the number of bedrooms, the square footage, and maybe even the location of the home in town. Here are few things most buyers don’t think about that you should consider carefully if you’re starting your home search because

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