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Tips for Ensuring Smooth Observatory Park Real Estate Transactions


September 26, 2018

Buying a home is a business transaction that is fraught with many emotions. You might have fallen in love with the home, but you still have to negotiate a price, set up an inspection, settle on timelines, and so forth. Having a good real estate agent on your side is crucial to help your Observatory Park real estate transaction go as smoothly as possible. 
Here are some other tips to keep in mind during the process.

Consider Your Offer Carefully

Many homebuyers want to go in with a “lowball” offer, but this doesn’t necessarily work in today’s competitive market. Plenty of homes in the Denver area end up with multiple offers, which can often drive the price above what the home is listed for. Here are some things to consider with your offer:
  • The price of comparable properties
  • The number of days the home has been on market
  • The proposed length of escrow before the closing date
  • Requests to the sellers to pay the closing costs
  • The results of the inspection and whether repairs are needed to the home before closing
  • Financing issues
Once you do find a house you like, it’s important to submit your offer quickly because competition for single-family homes is high. If you wait, someone else could swoop in and put the home under contract before you even have a chance.
Here are some additional tips from the professionals at Realtor.com on home buying in a competitive market: What Is a Seller’s Market? A Tough Road for Homebuyers.

Realize You Are in a Seller’s Market

When you present an offer in today’s market, there is a good chance there will be competing offers. It’s a good idea to submit your best offer right from the beginning. Be sure you have your financing in order so there is no reason for the seller’s to immediately reject your offer if they get one that is more solid. Keep in mind too that closing date, requests for closing costs, and other concessions can play a very powerful role in the seller’s decision to accept your offer over others.

Finalize the Real Estate Transaction

Once you are finally under contract for a home, it can be a huge relief. When you are working with a good real estate agent, he or she will help to keep you on task while you wait for the closing date because there is still plenty to do, much of which is time sensitive. You’ll need to finalize the details on the following:
  • Financing
  • Appraisal
  • Inspections
  • Property insurance
  • Title search
  • Closing procedures, including setting a closing date
Buying a home in today’s competitive real estate market can be a real challenge. There are a lot of factors to consider, deadlines that have to be met, and terms that have to be negotiated. Your buyer agent can help you stay on task and ensure you present a strong offer that results in an acceptance. 
Make sure your Observatory Park real estate transaction goes smoothly by having an experienced real estate agent by your side. Let Elevation Realty be your guide in managing those tasks. Contact us today.