Selling your home

6 Must Dos for a Successful Sale

2023-03-23

6 Essential Tips for a Successful Sale: How to Maximize Your Home’s Potential Selling a house can be a daunting process. In order to get the best price, careful planning is essential. Here are some essential tips for a successful sale: Tip 1: Research Your Local Area Before putting yourContinue Reading

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Homes for Sale By Owner Fort Myers – Just Don’t Do It
For Sale By Owner

In today’s real estate market, it seems like every agent has a friend who recently sold their house for more than they expected. Or, a friend who recently signed a contract for more than they expected. Or, a friend who recently closed on a property for more than they expected. Read more

Mistakes Sellers Make When Remodeling For Re-Sale
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Investing in your home by remodeling or renovating is an excellent way to increase its value. However, a significant renovation project can quickly turn into a disaster, especially for those who are inexperienced. Let's take a look at four of the more common home renovation mistakes that homeowners make and Read more

Should You Paint Your Home Before You List?
Painting Your Home Before You List

Real estate agents know that color psychology is not an exact science when it comes to selling a home, but there are basic principles that marketing pros use to sell everything from greeting cards to automobiles. Much of it has to do with color. Yes, the colors you put on Read more

How to Make the Best Improvements for Your Home – Getting the Best ROI on your home remodel
Home Repairs With the Best ROI

Home Improvement: How to Make the Best Improvements for Your Home - Getting the Best ROI on your home remodel

Listing Your Home

The Dos and Don’ts When Selling Your Home – Listing Agent Tips for Listing Your House for Sale

2022-12-27

The Ultimate Beginners Guide to Get Your Home Ready to Sell – Checklist for dos and do nots The moment you sign a contract you can start working on getting your home ready to sell. The process of moving into contract might seem simple, but it’s actually fairly involved. ItContinue Reading

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Colorado Real Estate: What You Should Know Before Selling Your House
Selling Your Home

Just because it is a seller's market doesn't mean you don't need a good real estate agent. Also, people think they don't need to market their home in a seller's market. That is completely untrue and a way to not maximize your profit. So many real estate listing agents slack Read more

Real Estate Inventory Denver Colorado
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A dramatic example is the change in the median sale price of a home in metro Denver since 2009 to $215,252. Real estate information firm Yardi Matrix recently released a report showing that the average rent for apartment buildings in Denver has risen a quarter of a percent faster than Read more

Mountain Homes – What Types of Inspections do I Need?
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What Types of Home Inspections Are There for Mountain Homes? - Radon Test - Sewer Line Test - Water Line Test - Foundation Inspection - Roofing Inspection - Insulation Inspection - Lead Paint Testing - Basement or Crawlspace Inspection

Naples FL Real Estate Agents – Naples Florida Real Estate Agents
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Naples FL Real Estate Agents - Naples Florida Real Estate Agents When looking to buy a house, it can be a daunting task. After all, there are millions of homes for sale across the country, meaning that there are a lot of people looking for houses to buy as well. Read more

Zillow Business Model

Zillow Website Business Model – How Zillow Makes Money

2022-10-10

Zillow is one of the worst things to happen to the real estate market since Dodd-Frank. Zillow is nothing more than a data mining and advertising platform for new real estate agents. They tried to be “real estate agents” and failed miserably because they don’t know real estate. They knowContinue Reading

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Finding the Best Real Estate Agent Near You
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Everyone knows a real estate agent or two. That person you know may not be the right agent for you. Don't feel bad if you don't hire a friend or relative for buying or selling your home. Agents usually specialize in a certain type of property. That may not be Read more

Top Listings Denver Foothills
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Discover the Dreamiest Real Estate Listings in Evergreen, Conifer, Morrison, Golden, and Lakewood, Colorado!

Homes for Sale By Owner Fort Myers – Just Don’t Do It
For Sale By Owner

In today’s real estate market, it seems like every agent has a friend who recently sold their house for more than they expected. Or, a friend who recently signed a contract for more than they expected. Or, a friend who recently closed on a property for more than they expected. Read more

Is Colorado Home Inventory Ever Going to Ever Pick Up in 2021? Good News – It Already Is
Colorado Home Inventory

It has been a rough year for buyers buying homes in Colorado. Inventory has been lower than it ever has been. Areas like the Denver Foothills have had low inventory and sky rocketing home values for a year now. Things are already looking better for buyers in Colorado and the Read more

For Sale By Owner

Homes for Sale By Owner Fort Myers – Just Don’t Do It

2022-04-28

In today’s real estate market, it seems like every agent has a friend who recently sold their house for more than they expected. Or, a friend who recently signed a contract for more than they expected. Or, a friend who recently closed on a property for more than they expected. These anecdotes have become so prevalent that we often hear phrases like, “Realtors make more than FSBOs.” While the phrase may sound like a compliment, it can be harmful. A FSBO is a home seller who acts as their own agent, without the support of an agent or a real estate firm. Continue Reading

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2022 is a Great Year To Upscale or Downsize Your Home
Upsize or Downsizing in 2022

Homeownership is one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. With housing markets constantly changing, it can be hard to know what’s best for your family. But there's good news! There are many homes on the market that are perfect for either upsizing or downsizing. Check Read more

Homes for Sale Naples Florida – Buying a Home in Naples FL
Homes for Sale Naples FL

The city of Naples has a host of amenities and activities that make it the perfect place to call home. For many people, the first impression of Naples is a good one. Several factors contribute to this, including the lack of homes for sale. This lack of homes for sale Read more

Fix And Flip Investment In A Sellers Market
Fix-and-Flip

To increase your chances of succeeding in the US real estate market in 2021, consider putting together an experienced and reliable repair and rollover team. Having another real estate professional who can handle your sale for you will give you time to focus on the next opportunity to fix and Read more

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Dan Skelly – Real Estate Agent Colorado and Florida

2022-04-22

Dan Skelly is a real estate agent/broker/owner/realtor in Evergreen, CO and Marco Island Florida. Dan is the best at what he does. If you are looking for the best Realtor in Colorado or Florida Dan is your man! He specializes in horse properties, ranches and luxury homes in Colorado. In Southwest Florida, he works with waterfront homes and condos and luxury homes. He can help with any type of property at any price point. Dan works with buyers and sellers. His high-tech marketing will help you sell your home fast and for the right price.Continue Reading

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Evergreen Colorado – Why it is the Best Denver Mountain Town
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Evergreen Colorado is located within a relatively short drive of a wealth of outdoor recreation. The city is committed to maintaining a small-town feel with friendly people, great schools, and strong public services.

Homes for Sale Evergreen Colorado
Homes for Sale

Homes for Sale Evergreen Colorado: A Comprehensive Guide. There is low home inventory in Evergreen and the Denver Foothills but you can still find homes for sale in Evergreen, Colorado. The Prices on homes has gone up considerably in the last few years, just like the real estate market in Read more

Naples Area MLS Market Update
Naples Florida MLS Market Update

Those seeking to buy their dream homes in Naples this February had a lot to choose from as the overall inventory surged to 2,835 from 1,225 in February 2022, a whopping 131.4% increase! The surge can be attributed to the post Hurricane Ian scenario, where many sellers were compelled to Read more

The Top Museums in Denver, Colorado
Denver Colorado

History Colorado is an excellent museum for the history buff and even if you aren’t very interested in history, the tour is so amazing that you will love it anyway. I love taking a tour and learning so much about the state I call home. It is a wonderful way Read more

Naples Florida Neighborhoods

2022-04-07

If you’re moving to the area and looking for the best places to stay in Naples, Florida, check out this neighborhood guide. Below we discuss the best areas in Naples, FL to help you find the best one for you. Your Naples real estate agent will help you find your neighborhoods. Read on for an overview of the best areas in Naples. As you can see, Naples has a variety of neighborhoods. Continue Reading

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Top Listings in The Denver Foothills – Luxury Mountain Living March 2023
Luxury Homes Denver Foothills

The Denver foothills are a picturesque location for anyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors and a rural lifestyle. With stunning mountain views, charming small towns, and a range of outdoor activities available, it's no wonder that many people are drawn to this area.

Zillow Website Business Model – How Zillow Makes Money
Zillow Business Model

Zillow is one of the worst things to happen to the real estate market since Dodd-Frank. Zillow is nothing more than a data mining and advertising platform for new real estate agents. They tried to be "real estate agents" and failed miserably because they don't know real estate. They know Read more

Why Local Boutique Real Estate Companies Rock: Why should you choose a local boutique real estate company over a national one?
Orson Hill Realty Luxury Agents

Choose a small local real estate company and not a national one. Just for starters money national companies make are put back into markets that don't help you. They charge franchise and hidden fees. The agent usually has a large split so they can't reduce your rates as much as Read more

What is the Difference Between an ILC and a Land Survey?
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What is the difference between and ILC and a Land Survey? Most title companies and lender will accept an ILC which is cheaper than a land survey but aren't as exact or time consuming as land surveys. Usually, a county or town will require a more detailed survey for building Read more

Platinum Real Estate Florida

Platinum Real Estate

2022-04-05

Platinum Real Estate Dan Skelly owns a real estate brokerage company in Colorado. He decided to branch out to sell real estate in his beloved state of Florida! Since he has spent most of his life in Florida, he knows the people, the market and real estate in Florida. Dan Skelly of Platinum Real Estate is here to help.Continue Reading

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Is Colorado Home Inventory Ever Going to Ever Pick Up in 2021? Good News – It Already Is
Colorado Home Inventory

It has been a rough year for buyers buying homes in Colorado. Inventory has been lower than it ever has been. Areas like the Denver Foothills have had low inventory and sky rocketing home values for a year now. Things are already looking better for buyers in Colorado and the Read more

Should You Paint Your Home Before You List?
Painting Your Home Before You List

Real estate agents know that color psychology is not an exact science when it comes to selling a home, but there are basic principles that marketing pros use to sell everything from greeting cards to automobiles. Much of it has to do with color. Yes, the colors you put on Read more

Colorado Real Estate Agents Are Writing Offers That May Endanger Buyer’s Earnest Money
Buyers Earnest Money

When there is a seller's market people get into emotional buying. The one person in the transaction that should be level-headed and not let the emotional decision to be made is the buyer's agent. Sometimes buyers want a home so bad they make decisions they shouldn't A buyer agent should Read more

Colorado Luxury Homes and Real Estate
Colorado Luxury Homes

Will the Colorado luxury home market continue to rise? We say yes! The demand has never been higher and inventory has never been so low. 2021 is a great year for seller in all price points including the luxury sellers. As a luxury real estate agent, I have seen an Read more

Fix-and-Flip

Fix And Flip Investment In A Sellers Market

2022-03-19

To increase your chances of succeeding in the US real estate market in 2021, consider putting together an experienced and reliable repair and rollover team. Having another real estate professional who can handle your sale for you will give you time to focus on the next opportunity to fix and turn over without having to worry about handling the details of a real estate transaction. Having a good agent on your home team will easily save you a lot of headaches.Continue Reading

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6 Must Dos for a Successful Sale
Selling your home

6 Essential Tips for a Successful Sale: How to Maximize Your Home's Potential Selling a house can be a daunting process. In order to get the best price, careful planning is essential. Here are some essential tips for a successful sale: Home Selling Tips Tip 1: Research Your Local Area Read more

DIY Your New bedroom Before You list Your Home
DIY Do it Yourself Improvments

Taking on the task of renovating your home can seem like an awful lot of work, but there are ways to do this that require a lot less energy and just a little bit of money. Whether you're looking for an instant home revamp or are readying your home to Read more

What is Real Estate – Defined
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Real estate is land with permanent improvements, both natural and artificial, including water, trees, minerals, buildings, houses, fences and bridges. Real estate differs from personal property i.e. Things that are not connected to land, such as cars, boats, jewelry, furniture and agricultural equipment.

Denver Mountain Real Estate Agents – Buying and Selling a Mountain Property is Not For City Agents
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Before deciding to sell your home, it's helpful to have a clear understanding of how much it will cost. Whether you're repainting things, replacing roof membranes, or just paying taxes, you're going to have to pay some bills. Let's take a quick look at some of the real costs you Read more

Home Staging

Staging Your Denver Mountain Home: What You Need to Know Before Selling Your Home – Evergreen, Conifer, Morrison and Golden

2022-02-26

Staging Your Denver Mountain Home: What You Need to Know Before Selling Your Home – Evergreen, Conifer, Morrison and Golden. Staging is the process of creating a home’s desired look for sale. This can vary from home to home, but it generally entails turning your home into something more appealing to potential buyers. There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when deciding whether or not this is the right time for you and your family to sell your Denver mountain home.Continue Reading

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Luxury Homes – Buying and Selling Helpful Tips
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Colorado Luxury Homes The price of the house is too high and it will remain on the market for several months without a sale. Too high a price - the risk of leaving a stale house on the market; the price is too low and you may end up getting Read more

The Top Museums in Denver, Colorado
Denver Colorado

History Colorado is an excellent museum for the history buff and even if you aren’t very interested in history, the tour is so amazing that you will love it anyway. I love taking a tour and learning so much about the state I call home. It is a wonderful way Read more

Real Estate Market News Denver Colorado and Denver Foothills
Denver Real Estate

In any market, including Denver and the Denver Foothills the prudent investor is always looking for ways to increase their ROI. With the constantly fluctuating real estate market, it can be difficult to find new strategies that give an investor a solid return. That’s why we’ve compiled this brief update Read more

What are the Best Ski Resorts in Colorado
Colorado Ski Resorts

Most people that go skiing in Colorado say "it's the best skiing I've ever experienced." The list below will help you find all of the best Colorado Ski Resorts so that you can start planning your trip.

Luxury Homes Fort Myers

Luxury Real Estate Fort Myers Florida

2022-02-19

Are you looking for luxury real estate? Fort Myers is a beautiful city for those interested in buying or selling. With the many gorgeous homes and neighborhoods, it’s a buyer’s market. The weather is beautiful year-round and the community is one of a kind. Whether you are looking to build your dream home or if you are thinking of listing your current property, this blog post will break down what makes Fort Myers so great. We hope that you find these insights helpful when deciding where to buy luxury real estate in Florida.Continue Reading

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What are the Different Types of Home Mortgages? FHA, VA, Conventional, USDA and Jumbo.
Home Loans

Mortgages are one of the most important decisions for any homeowner. The mortgage you choose will not only dictate how much money you spend on interest but also the type of property you can purchase. Knowing your options is key to making a decision that'll work best for you.

Golden Colorado Real Estate – Guide to Buying a Home in This Great Denver Mountain Town
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Homes for Sale Golden Colorado - Golden Real Estate A Guide to Homes for Sale in Golden Colorado - A Fun, Informative Guide If you're looking for a new home, it's important to know what to expect. From where to find homes for sale in Golden Colorado, to the different Read more

Realtors Are no Different Than Real Estate Agents. The Cult is Not Worth the Dues
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When I first became a real estate agent years ago I thought you had to be a Realtor (because my Keller Williams firm required it). I started to realize just how worthless the organization was. It is basically a lobbying group that pays politicians (RPAC) to vote the way NAR Read more

Dan Skelly Launches Another High Tech Website for Buyers and Sellers
Dan Skelly Real Estate Website

lways been ahead of any other real estate company when it comes to technology. Times have not changed. In order to change with the times for the ever growing real estate industry, Dan has launched a site to help buyers and sellers with all their real estate needs.

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Getting Your Home Ready to Sell: Getting Ready to List so You Sell Fast!

2022-02-15

Selling a home can be a stressful process. It’s hard to know where to start and what to do first. You may have heard horror stories from friends or family about the process of selling a home, but don’t worry! There are some things you can do to help make the process less difficult. In this blog post, we will discuss how to get your home ready to sell in order to minimize stress and maximize results. Read on for helpful tips and advice that will help you get your house ready for its new owners! Selling your home can be a challenging and stressful experience. Whether you’re planning to move, renovate, or just need to sell your house because of financial hardships, we know it can be difficult.Continue Reading

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Denver Foothills Towns: What Towns are Part of the Denver Foothills?
Denver Foothills

The Denver Foothills comprises of Evergreen, Conifer, Morrison, Bailey, Golden and the wide range of various little mountain towns. The region is lovely with moving slopes and mountain sees, with huge loads of open air exercises and what should be done. There are extraordinary climbing spots, incredible skiing spots, tubing Read more

Why Local Boutique Real Estate Companies Rock: Why should you choose a local boutique real estate company over a national one?
Orson Hill Realty Luxury Agents

Choose a small local real estate company and not a national one. Just for starters money national companies make are put back into markets that don't help you. They charge franchise and hidden fees. The agent usually has a large split so they can't reduce your rates as much as Read more

First Time Home Buyers – Tips for Your First Home Purchase
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Buying your first home can be an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. There are so many things to think about and so many details you need to handle. Here is some advice on how to buy a house as your first home. Even before we all became adults, we heard people Read more

Luxury Home Builders in Colorado
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Luxury Home Builders in Colorado: Is Building a Luxury Home the Best Option in 2021? When inventory is low people always turn to building their luxury homes. This may not be the right choice for everyone. Luxury home builders are seeing a slight uptick as they always do in seller Read more

Selling Your Home During a Divorce

Selling Your Colorado Home During a Divorce – Colorado Divorce Listing Agents

2022-02-03

Selling your home during a divorce is not any different than a normal sale. Maybe just a little more emotional strain. We will work tightly with your divorce attorneys to make sure there is no money left on the table and everyone is as happy as they can be in the hard situation of selling your home in Colorado during a divorce. We are your expert divorce listing agents in Colorado. Evergreen – Conifer – Morrison – Lakewood – Littleton – Denver – Golden Continue Reading

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Why You Should Never Sell Your Home For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
For Sale By Owner FSBO

Why You Should Never Sell Your Home For Sale By Owner (FSBO) There are a million reasons to not sell your home as a For Sale By Owner Owner (FSBO). FSBO sellers must think about security. Although using a real estate isn't 100% guaranteed safety there is a much higher Read more

Top Listings Denver Foothills
Denver Foothills Real Estate (2)

Discover the Dreamiest Real Estate Listings in Evergreen, Conifer, Morrison, Golden, and Lakewood, Colorado!

How to Find the Right Real Estate Agent In Evergreen, Colorado
Real Estate Agent

An experienced real estate agent will always understand your situation and choose the best for you because he knows the correct market value. Selling your property is not easy, and you may face delays, especially if you plan to move and buy a new home. The buyer has made an Read more

Zillow Fails Again – This Time With Driving Up Home Prices by Flipping Houses
Luxury Homes and Real Estate Agents

Zillow is no longer in the real estate flipping game. The reason? They were terrible at it. Zillow needs to realize they are nothing more than a website. They shouldn't be brokers or real estate agents. They also shouldn't be in the home pricing game because my dog can price Read more

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Luxury Homes – Buying and Selling Helpful Tips

2021-12-11

The price of the house is too high and it will remain on the market for several months without a sale. Too high a price – the risk of leaving a stale house on the market; the price is too low and you may end up getting less than itContinue Reading

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How to Find the Right Real Estate Agent In Evergreen, Colorado
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An experienced real estate agent will always understand your situation and choose the best for you because he knows the correct market value. Selling your property is not easy, and you may face delays, especially if you plan to move and buy a new home. The buyer has made an Read more

Luxury Denver Mountain Homes
Luxury Mountain Homes

The Luxury Denver luxury home market is on fire. The luxury prices continue to rise as people are seeking a luxurious lifestyle in the Denver Mountains. You can get into a luxury mountain home for around $3 Million. That is if you can even find a Denver mountain luxury home Read more

Real Estate Agents Golden CO Orson Hill Realty
Real Estate Agents Golden, CO

Why Real Estate Agents in Golden, CO Feel it is Still a Good Time to Invest in Golden, CO Real Estate. Golden, CO real estate is a great investment. At any given time, there are certain cities or neighborhoods that are going through rough patches. This makes it the perfect Read more

Inventory is picking up – Buyers are seeing more homes for sale 2022
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Home shoppers may have to put in more time and effort to find the right property, but they have a better chance of finding it. With fewer buyers competing for each home on the market, buyers may be able to negotiate better deals and have more flexibility in terms of Read more