Keep reading for an industry secret One overlooked benefit of having agent representation is the relationships agents have with others in the industry. Whether it's an offer that comes in from an agent who is known for getting deals done or a lender being used who has the reputation of being easy to get ahold of, relationships with others in the industry can impact your transaction most positively! When I look back at the beginning of my career, there are things I wish I would have done differently, but the one thing I'm proud of is how I prioritized building relationships in this field. There are so many lenders, agents, contractors, and inspectors I know I can call who will be happy to help me out. When it comes to buying or selling in 2024, those relationships are invaluable! It's more than the highest offer. It's more than good terms. 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THE HIGHEST OFFER *DOESN’T ALWAYS* WIN

1. Do you even HAVE to sell your home before you buy? A lot of sellers are surprised to learn they don't have to sell before they buy their next home. This can take a lot of stress off your plate because you don't have to worry about decluttering and organizing and staging. Sure, there's fresh paint and clean floors to worry about, but this can feel much more manageable for some. Also, don't forget that when you pay your monthly mortgage payment, you pay for the month you were there (not for the month ahead). Because of this, you actually skip a payment! Let's say you close on your new house in May. Your next payment won't be due until June! 2. Does selling your home have to be so complicated? This is a tough question and ultimately only one you can answer. *Technically* you could throw a sign in your yard and list your home "as is" and call it a day. BUT you are likely selling yourself and your home short when you do this. When you take the time and invest a little money into preparing your home for the market, you are more likely to net more money in the sale of your home. Pro Tip: Don't start "preparing" your home for market without first talking to your agent! I don't want you wasting your time or money on something that isn't necessary or that won't yield you higher profits in the end! 3. How would you rather spend your time: scrolling listings online or setting up your new house and making it feel like HOME? Your time is precious and how you spend it matters. Sure, the "dreaming" phase of selling and buying a new home is usually a part of the process, but it doesn't have to last forever. I help *Colorado* sellers go from "overwhelmed" to "I can totally do this," and I've got room on my calendar for you! Let's meet for coffee (my treat!) and make a plan together so you can stop the scroll and GET HOME! Feel free to take my Seller Survey Questionnaire to help you get better organized as well! https://www.modernagentsellerq.com/adrienne-wilson <div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none"><figure><img src="https://quicktours-static.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agent_richtext/20240508070423.png" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-size="," data-align="none" data-percentage="auto,auto" data-file-name="image.png" data-file-size="793152" data-origin="," style=""></figure></div>

IF THIS IS YOU, ASK YOURSELF

Look at you, adding equity to your home while making it a place you love, even if it's not your forever home. The fresh coat of paint. The new landscaping. And even the more "boring" stuff like a new water heater! These are all making your home a more beautiful and enjoyable place to live! Most homes gain equity over time, but when you invest in your home in these ways, you can increase your equity even more! But where should you start? Not all home projects are created equal, so I put together a little list of ideas for rebels like you! Swipe to see a list of home improvement projects that usually add the most value to your home (all according to Remodeling’s most recent Cost vs Value Report). As always, every home and neighborhood is different, so if you're considering any of these projects but are concerned about your potential return on investment (ROI), DM me! You can show me your plans and I can help guide you in the right direction! Now, get on with your bad self and make your (not so forever) home AMAZING! <div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none"><figure><img src="https://quicktours-static.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agent_richtext/20240508070054.png" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-size="," data-align="none" data-percentage="auto,auto" data-file-name="image.png" data-file-size="144518" data-origin="," style=""></figure></div><div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none"><figure><img src="https://quicktours-static.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agent_richtext/20240508070200.png" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-size="," data-align="none" data-percentage="auto,auto" data-file-name="image.png" data-file-size="1011056" data-origin="," style=""></figure></div>

Such a rebel

There’s nothing better than the feeling of clean sheets. I think we ALL agree! My favorite thing to do is take a long, hot shower and climb into my bed with sheets straight from the dryer - best night's sleep ever! We wash our sheets a lot. But what about the rest of our linens? The guest room bedding, and the blankets stuffed away in our storage ottomans and linen closets. Time to wash them all! A new year is here and it will be so nice to have blankets, towels, and sheets fresh from the laundry! Here’s a bonus tip for making them smell and feel their freshest – replace dryer sheets with dryer balls and add a few drops of your favorite essential oils before throwing them in the dryer. My favorite combo is 3 drops of Lavender and 2 drops of Eucalyptus. Your linens will smell like they came straight from the spa! PRO TIP: If you’re thinking of selling &amp; need new linens, opt for white! It creates a clean, crisp &amp; refreshed feel. <div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none"><figure><img src="https://quicktours-static.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agent_richtext/20240508065417.png" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-size="," data-align="none" data-percentage="auto,auto" data-file-name="image.png" data-file-size="2103603" data-origin="," style=""></figure></div>

AGREE OR DISAGREE?

Taking the "yikes!" out of navigating the market with this post (you'll wanna save this!) But first, the caption...Buyers and sellers are much more educated with what's happening in the market. They are researching information online long before they ever reach out to an agent. (This is why I take the time to share so much on here with you, because I want to make sure you're getting accurate info!!) With all the information out there, it can be easy to find yourself feeling analysis paralysis. In other words, you have SO MUCH INFO that you're just paralyzed and not sure what to do next. So consider this post the skinny. It's what you really need to know about the market right now, especially if you're considering buying or selling in 2024.Swipe the carousel to get the skinny <div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none"><figure><img src="https://quicktours-static.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agent_richtext/20240418113341.jpg" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-size="," data-align="none" data-percentage="auto,auto" data-file-name="Screenshot 2024-04-19 073102 11.jpg" data-file-size="102412" data-origin="," style=""></figure></div> <div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none"><figure><img src="https://quicktours-static.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agent_richtext/20240418113353.jpg" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-size="," data-align="none" data-percentage="auto,auto" data-file-name="Screenshot 2024-04-19 073115 22.jpg" data-file-size="100562" data-origin="," style=""></figure></div> <div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none"><figure><img src="https://quicktours-static.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agent_richtext/20240418113402.jpg" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-size="," data-align="none" data-percentage="auto,auto" data-file-name="Screenshot 2024-04-19 073127 33.jpg" data-file-size="112483" data-origin="," style=""></figure></div> <div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none"><figure><img src="https://quicktours-static.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agent_richtext/20240418113411.jpg" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-size="," data-align="none" data-percentage="auto,auto" data-file-name="Screenshot 2024-04-19 073137 44.jpg" data-file-size="149153" data-origin="," style=""></figure></div>

What You Really Need to Know About Buying and Selling

Accepted Offer Checklist Day 1 Spring is in the air and so is opportunity!Dive into the vibrant real estate market this season with confidence. In a competitive market, I shine as your trusted Agent, guiding you to your dream home.Getting my Buyer’s offers accepted is my superpower! I have tried and true strategies I implement when a competitive offer scenario arises that will help their offer be the one the Sellers pick! I packaged up a checklist of these exact strategies that I’m sharing FOR FREE! All you have to do is click the link below or send me a DM and I’ll shoot a copy straight to your inbox!<a href="https://www.modernagentoffer.com/adrienne-wilson">https://www.modernagentoffer.com/adrienne-wilson</a>​ Accepted Offer Checklist Day 2Mind over MarketThe market seems to be shifting every 5 minutes, it's no wonder the thought of buying a home can feel paralyzing. I spend my time showing up in this space and educating potential and future home buyers on these topics for this exact reason. I want to keep you AHEAD of the curve. I want to be your virtual resource for all things real estate and Colorado life. I want you to have the smoothest home-buying experience possible– not one that’s full of ups and downs. But the only way that will work is if you take a few steps back and PREPARE! To kick this off, I will be spilling all my tips for mentally preparing for house hunting in a competitive market over the next few days! <div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none"><figure><img src="https://quicktours-static.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agent_richtext/20240408110034.jpg" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-size="," data-align="none" data-percentage="auto,auto" data-file-name="Screenshot 2024-04-09 070026.jpg" data-file-size="35012" data-origin="," style=""></figure></div> Accepted Offer Checklist Day 3STEP 1: Get yourself a buyer’s agent (the first step in mentally preparing for house hunting in a competitive market)!<ol><li>Hiring a buyer’s agent is so important. You wouldn't run to the opposing team's coach to ask for advice on how to beat their team, would you? You want a home coach (aka agent) working on YOUR behalf.</li><li>Having a professional represent you during your home purchase is CRITICAL (especially in a crazy market).</li><li>A buyer’s agent will not only find and show you homes that meet your criteria, they will also educate you on the market you’re buying in, let you know what to expect, the prices homes are selling for...all the things.</li><li>When you do find the house you want to write an offer on, they will also negotiate on your behalf and make sure you have all of your ducks in a row!</li><li>Think of your Real Estate Agent like your house-hunting instruction manual. Instead of having to Google your way into oblivion throughout the entire process, you will know exactly what to expect every step of the way.</li></ol>Here’s the deal: If you are even remotely thinking about making a move right now, DM me. I'd love to hear about your home goals and help you establish a timeline and game plan that works best for you.So jump in my DM’s and let’s do this! Stay tuned for tomorrow’s tip for mentally preparing for house hunting in a competitive market! <div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none"><figure><img src="https://quicktours-static.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agent_richtext/20240408110143.jpg" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-size="," data-align="none" data-percentage="auto,auto" data-file-name="Screenshot 2024-04-09 070135.jpg" data-file-size="15210" data-origin="," style=""></figure></div> Accepted Offer Checklist Day 4STEP 2: Submit a pre-approval with your offerI share my list of lender recommendations with my clients so that you can have your official pre-approval letter ready to go before you even start house hunting. Fact– a seller in this market will not even consider your offer if you don’t have a pre-approval letter submitted with it so be prepared and cross this off your list first. You, as the buyer, also need to know how high you can comfortably go (broken down into a monthly payment and taking taxes into consideration). If you want to be taken seriously, you have to be able to show that you’re qualified to buy the house. PLUS, this is HUGE for your own peace of mind because you'll know what to expect for a monthly payment before you even submit your offer!Tomorrow I’m sharing STEP 3 for how to mentally prepare for house hunting in a competitive market! <div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none"><figure><img src="https://quicktours-static.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agent_richtext/20240408110336.jpg" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-size="," data-align="none" data-percentage="auto,auto" data-file-name="Screenshot 2024-04-09 070329.jpg" data-file-size="30781" data-origin="," style=""></figure></div> Accepted Offer Checklist Day 5STEP 3: Be prepared to compete with other offersIn most price ranges, there are currently more buyers looking for homes than there are homes for sale. Supply and demand are telling us that it’s a seller's market. This means that when you find that "perfect for you" house, it might also be “perfect" for 3 or more other buyers. This leads me to the next thing to keep in mind:Be prepared to move quickly!I hate to go all Beyonce on you, but “if you liked it then you should’ve put an offer on it?” As cheesy as that is, it rings true right now!As your agent, I will break down market stats for you like “average days on the market” so that you can see how quickly things are moving and we can plan accordingly. When a house you like hits the MLS that checks the boxes on your wish list, you’ll want to make arrangements to tour it as soon as possible and then make a decision on whether or not you want to move forward ASAP. I'll be in contact with the listing agent during this time to see if they have any other offers and what's important to the seller at that time.You might think, "Well I don't want to be rushed!" But when I take my clients through each step of the way and explain things to them, by the time we're ready to write an offer, they're not feeling "rushed." They're feeling confident! Trust the process! <div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none"><figure><img src="https://quicktours-static.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agent_richtext/20240408110444.jpg" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-size="," data-align="none" data-percentage="auto,auto" data-file-name="Screenshot 2024-04-09 070437.jpg" data-file-size="42369" data-origin="," style=""></figure></div> Accepted Offer Checklist Day 6STEP 4 (and final step to mentally preparing for house hunting in a competitive market):Be prepared to offer more than the list price.By now you’ve likely heard that homes are selling for more than their list price. This is not true for all homes and all price ranges, so ask your agent what's happening in your market. In our mountain markets, there is a good chance you will have the upper hand as a Buyer.This is why having that pre-approval and understanding of your budget is so crucial to starting the house-hunting process. If you fall in love with a home, you want to be clear on how much above the offer price you can comfortably and financially go so that you don’t end up over your head.The question I always recommend buyers ask themselves is: “If I lost out on this house because my offer was X amount too low, how would I feel?"You need to determine X and then figure out what number you feel is too high as well. That will help you make informed decisions vs emotional ones and prevent any buyer’s remorse down the road!Let’s recap what you need to do to be mentally prepared for house hunting in a competitive market:<ul><li>Hire a buyer’s agent first so that you are educated and READY</li><li>Be prepared to submit a pre-approval with your offer</li><li>Be prepared to compete with other offers</li><li>Be prepared to move quickly</li><li>Be prepared to offer more than the list price</li></ul>Do you have questions? Drop them below so I can help!And last but not least, I wanted to let you know about my Accepted Offer Checklist! I packaged up all the tips I share with my buyers to help their offer stand out in a competitive market and turned it into a PDF checklist that I’m sharing for free! It covers the strategies I implement with my buyers when a competitive offer scenario arises! Comment below, click the link, or send me a DM to get your copy now! <a href="https://www.modernagentoffer.com/adrienne-wilson">https://www.modernagentoffer.com/adrienne-wilson</a><a href="https://www.modernagentoffer.com/adrienne-wilson"></a>​ <div class="se-component se-image-container __se__float-none"><figure><img src="https://quicktours-static.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/agent_richtext/20240408110634.jpg" alt="" data-rotate="" data-proportion="true" data-size="," data-align="none" data-percentage="auto,auto" data-file-name="Screenshot 2024-04-09 070614.jpg" data-file-size="49740" data-origin="," style=""></figure></div>

Make Your Offer Stand Out in a Competitive Market

Ever wondered why Market Value matters more than Assessed Value when pricing your property? Here's the scoop: Market Value: It's the real deal! It reflects what buyers are willing to pay and sellers are ready to accept. Your trusted real estate professional considers factors like location, condition, and current market trends to determine the true worth of your property. Why Trust Us?: We're not just about numbers. We're your pricing partners! With our expertise, we provide accurate pricing guidance and ensure effective negotiation in the marketplace. Your satisfaction is our priority! Importance for Appraisals: When it comes to appraisals, relying on market value ensures your property is accurately evaluated. A well-priced property based on market value can lead to a smoother appraisal process and help secure financing for buyers. Options for Valuation: Don't settle for guesswork. Get a FREE tax assessment from the County Assessor's office for a starting point. Or opt for our professional Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) for a deeper dive into your property's value. Ready to Price Right?: Let's chat! Trust your real estate professional to guide you through the pricing process and maximize your property's potential. Contact us today! Adrienne970-317-4255 Kayla 303-421-2253

Understanding Property Valuation: Trust Your Real Estate Pro!

Double tap if you are guilty of checking your home's “estimate” online. (I’m over here with my hand over my eyes but I promise not to judge! However, if you’re considering selling your home, please don’t rely on this online number to tell you how much your home is worth because if I had to guess I would say that the online estimator hasn’t been inside your house. That means they have NO idea what condition it’s in, what updates you’ve done, or the age of any of your mechanicals. So there is a chance that the number on the screen isn’t accurate, for better or worse! If you want to find out an accurate price for what your home could sell for, DM me, and let's grab coffee! Then we can tour your home, learn about it, and provide you with a market analysis that takes homes that are actually comparable into consideration when determining an accurate list price. Want to learn what else you should do if you’re considering selling? Drop a comment below or click the link below to request a copy of my free guide! https://www.modernagentselling.com/adrienne-wilson

10 Things you Must Do if you are Thinking of Selling your Home

Q: You see a house online that matches your EXACT style, but here’s the catch: no walk-in
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 A. Definitely look – I can always buy a wardrobe or 2 from IKEA
 B. NEXT! (If you saw my current closet, you would understand immediately)
 C. Continue looking but keep it in the back of my mind because it did have that lovely fireplace
 I’ve always dreamed about
 D. Make an appointment to see it – I prefer to keep things super organized so a walk-in closet
 would help but I could make it work without one
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THE HIGHEST OFFER DOESN’T ALWAYS WIN