Selling a Home in the Denver Metro Area : Arvada Aurora Brighton Broomfield Golden Highlands Ranch Lakewood Littleton Parker Thornton Westminster Home Market Analysis Market Equity Assessment Home Values Is it a Good Time to Sell?

Thinking of Selling a House or Condo in the Denver Metropolitan area?
FREE Homeowner Resources from Expert & Real Estate Agent with REMAX Alliance - Anthony Rael

Home appreciation rates in many Denver area communities have been skyrocketing the past seven + years as severe inventory shortages were being driven by extremely high buyer demand due to historically low mortgage interest rates. Combined, they pushed housing prices upwards in unimaginable ways! At one point during the frenzy between 2020-2022 ("the Covid years") it was common for listings to sell $10,000 to $400,000 over the list price (...no that's not a typo) and buyers had to be extremely aggressive with their contract terms with offering things such as "appraisal gaps", limited inspections or even waiving them (really bad idea), appraisal waivers, non-refundable earnest money, ultra-fast closings between 14-21 days and offering sellers the flexibility to remain in the home post-closing (rent-free) up to 60-days. It was truly unprecedented. Let's have coffee and I'll share more about Denver's fast-changing market so you're prepared with all the right tools.

Entering spring 2024, consumers are wondering if this is a seller's market or a buyer's market? My answer is YES to both! Much of what's currently happening is a combination of several dynamic factors so consequently there's no way to answer this question without first knowing what your housing goals and objectives are. It's a complicated real estate market and more than ever you need someone to protect your interests. Anthony Rael - REMAX Alliance offers full-service brokerage options designed to help sellers maximize the equity in their property. I help sellers throughout the Denver metro area including including Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Brighton, Broomfield, Castle Rock, Denver, Golden, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, Littleton, Parker, Thornton, Westminster, Adams County, Arapahoe County, Denver County, Douglas County & Jefferson County. I love educating, so if you're interested in having a candid conversation about how this ever-changing market you may impact you as a seller or buyer, I'm here for you. Call any time - 303/520.3179.

Contrary to what you are hearing in the news or on social media, there has never, ever been a "standard commission". Listing commissions remain negotiable today, just as they've for many decades. Any articles or click-bait links suggesting sellers and buyers are going to save thousands of dollars on the sale and purchase of a property are misleading and require additional context so you can educate understand on what's actually happening in the Sitzer-Burnett suit. In a nutshell, starting July 2024, every MLS in the United States will be prohibited from advertising offers of buyer broker compensation. Also known as a Buyer Broker "co-op" or "co-broke" represented the amount a buyer's agent would be paid by the listing agent, seller or home builder if they successfully represented a buyer who closed on the property. Additionally, any real estate agent working with a buyer will be required to enter into a written agreement with the buyer. In other words, before an agent can show any property, they MUST have a written contract with you that informs the buyer they will be responsible for compensating their agent's brokerage firm, UNLESS the agent can successfully negotiate the fee be paid by the listing agent, seller or home builder as part of the purchase contract. While I understand and appreciate the need for full transparency, the proposed changes will most certainly have unintended consequences for both buyers and sellers. In any case, I'm here to advise and counsel you through the upcoming changes so we can successfully pivot and continue putting you in the best possible position to buy and sell real estate. I will be posting articles and frequently asked questions soon. Stay tuned...

Use my free Seller's Toolbox to learn about things sellers should consider before listing your Denver area home for sale, frequently asked questions or to request a FREE comparative market analysis to determine how much your Denver area home is actually worth.  Use the website to learn about what factors influence your asking price, get tips on preparing and staging your home for sale, and information on avoiding foreclosure.  Finally, make sure your real estate agent is a REALTOR®.

2024 Home Seller's Guide Selling Your Home? Investment Protection Program - Exclusive Offer to Clients who previously hired me to purchase! Thinking About Selling Your Home? FREE Home Market Equity Assessment - How Much Equity Do You Have? FREE RPR Home Market & Neighborhood Reports - Find Out How the Market is in your Neighborhood Denver Area Housing Stats & Trends - Everything you need to know about the Denver Real Estate Market Things Every Seller Should Know & What to Avoid Factors that Influence the Price of Your Denver Area Home Fair Housing Laws - what every seller should know about Fair Housing Frequently Asked Seller Questions How Much Will it Cost to Sell Real Estate & Homes in the Denver area? How will your Home be Marketed? Should You Hire a REALTOR? How Real Estate Agents Are Paid & Impact of the 2024 Sitzer-Burnett / NAR Litigation Listing Agent Compensation Real Estate Listing Agent Commissions Is there a "standard commission?" Buyer Broker Offers of Compensation Is your Real Estate Agent a REALTOR®? Reviews & Recommendations on Realtor.com Meeting with an Agent or Realtor & Deciding Who to Work With Understanding the value of a Denver REALTOR® Does Your Agent or Realtor offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee? My marketing expertise is extensive. I roll out the red carpet to ensure the best possible outcome for YOU and guarantee a transformational experience that no only ensures you made the right choice to hire me but one you'll want to share with your friends & family. Seller references upon request or read my reviews & testimonials on realtor.com Are Commissions Negotiable? Of course they are just as they always have been. There's a lot of talk about listing commissions and lawsuits filed. In a nutshell, sometime in the summer of 2024, agents will no longer be able to advertise the compensation being offered to buyer brokers in the MLS. In recent years, this was something the industry felt would provide transparency to buyers and seller. However, the DOJ feels that this is actually making agents "steer" buyers towards properties that paid more. I personally don't agree because when REALTORS (like me) take an oath to put the consumer first, that means we're obligated to show every available property to a buyer - regardless of the compensation paid to the brokerage firm. But perhaps there were agents who didn't run their business in a moral or ethical way and this necessitated the change. Additionally and more importantly, the DOJ wants to ensure buyers and sellers completely understand how agents are compensated for their professional services. Sellers must understand that as part of the overall listing commission negotiated with the listing agent was a % that was split between agents in order to secure a successful sale. Sellers were never obligated to compensate the buyer's agent who successfully brought a buyer to the closing table. In most cases, once a seller understood that the listing agent was splitting the fee with another broker, it made it easier to digest because 99% of the time, they thought the listing agent was keeping all of it! Moving forward, listing brokers will need to do a better job taking time to explain the pros and cons of offering a shared broker "co-op" or declining altogether and seeing how the market reacts. At the end of the day, agents will need to be more transparent of the process ("explaining how the sausage is made"). Some will do it better than others and some will be too intimidated to have the conversation that they'll just leave the business and find something else to do. This will actually help flush out many of the bad agents who rushed to get their license like roofers after a hail storm. The impact in Colorado is expected to be minimal because our state-approved contracts via the Colorado Real Estate Commission are so well written, that we have been transparent and compliant for quite some time. My wife thinks I'm crazy, but I really, really enjoy the process of walking through the Exclusive Right to Sell Listing Contract, Exclusive Right to Buy Contract and the various Disclosures. I love teaching others and walking clients through the contract gives me a way to talk about the benefits and risks involved in a real estate contract and stressing the seriousness of this legal binding venture they are about to embark on. My commitment to maintaining open, honest and direct communications has served me throughout the past two decades in this business. Misc. Resources Community Resources Preferred Colorado Service Providers & Contractors Tool Loaning Program Complimentary Tools for Homeowners Free Stuff 101 Ways to Praise a Child - FREE refrigerator magnet Avoiding Foreclosure Avoiding Foreclosure - Colorado Foreclosure Hotline & Foreclosure Resources Seller / Homeowner Services Anthony Rael - REMAX Alliance, offers full-service & limited-service brokerage options - both designed to help sellers maximize the equity in their homes so they can pursue other investment opportunities. I'm a Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE) so rest-assured, I will advocate aggressively and effectively to protect your best interests and ensure you walk away with as much of your hard-earned equity as possible. Call Ants' (303) 520-3179 INVESTMENT/PROTECTION Investment Protection Program - Exclusive Offer to Clients who previously hired me to purchase!

 

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If you would like to sit down for coffee and discuss the Denver Real Estate market, just call me anytime at 303-520-3179.  Anthony Rael, REMAX Alliance offers professional & trustworthy real estate services to buyers & sellers throughout the Denver metro area including including Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Brighton, Broomfield, Castle Rock, Denver, Golden, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, Littleton, Parker, Thornton, Westminster, Adams County, Arapahoe County, Denver County, Douglas County & Jefferson County.

Leverage my life-long knowledge of the Denver Metro area - from homes, condos, lofts or investment properties, new homes builders, schools & local amenities to reliable & trustworthy business partners like mortgage brokers & home contractors to maximize your investment, secure your future and realize the home of your dreams.