Town Transfer Fees In Summit County Colorado, transfer fees on the sale of property are relatively common. Breckenridge, Frisco, and portions of Copper Mountain and Keystone all have transfer fees that must be paid at Closing. Private transfer fees have been rare but a building permit fee could be changing that for properties in the […]
Prepare to Sell Your Home for Top Dollar with these 7 Tips
What is your relationship with your Colorado Agent?
When you buy or sell real estate in Colorado you have two relationships you can have with your Colorado agent. Your agent can be a Transaction Broker or a Buyer or Seller Agent. Transaction Broker Relationships Most agents prefer to be a neutral third party and act as Transaction Brokers. Sometimes they don’t point out […]
Avoid Taxes on Your Real Estate Sales
Radon is a real concern in Summit County
Radon gas is an invisible, odorless gas that is naturally occurring in our environment. It dissipates in the air so, in general, it is harmless. The danger occurs when it gets trapped in spaces like our home and builds up. You and your family could be breathing in radon gas and you wouldn’t even know […]
Don’t Become a Victim of Wire Fraud
Cybercriminals are targeting home buyers and sellers nationwide. Below are Tips on how to protect yourself from wire fraud and other scams from the Colorado Division of Real Estate. How do the wire fraud scams work? Often the computer hackers monitor email exchanges between the parties of a real estate transaction and gain specific information, such […]
4 Things You Must Do Before Selling
Spring in Summit County is when most of the ski areas close, the snow is still falling but the temperatures are getting warm enough it is melting, and owners start thinking about selling. Keep in mind, there are things you must do before selling. Here are 4 things every homeowner should do when preparing their […]
6 Reasons to Sell Now
This year the market dynamic is creating new opportunities for sellers. You don’t want to miss out by not capitalizing on that opportunity. Here are 6 reasons to sell now. 1. A lot of people are in town for Spring Break. March means an influx of Spring Breakers from all over the country. Many of our […]
Why Do I Need a Real Estate Agent in a Hot Market?
Not Living in Colorado will Cost you 2% More
The state of Colorado charges non-residents 2% of the sale price when they sell their vacation home or investment property. Believe it or not, it’s not a penalty for those unlucky people that don’t live in Colorado, it’s actually an incentive for them to file a Colorado tax return. If you are a non-resident you […]