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437 Stuart Street | Denver | Sold
We won a fierce bidding war for our first-time home buyer on this one beating out 10+ other offers! Their heart was set on a home where she could have a roommate and would be a good investment…and we got it!
How to Avoid Hiring a Lousy Buyer’s Agent
Quick real estate lesson: Agents make money through commissions. We get a percentage of the transaction every time we help someone buy or sell a home.
Know who pays the commission? The seller.
Since buyers don’t pay commissions, they often think it doesn’t matter what agent they choose to work with. But it does matter. A whole lot, actually.
33421 Stagecoach Blvd. | Evergreen | Sold
Want to live in the quiet of the mountains but need easy access to city amenities? Then welcome home! This newly renovated 4 bed 3 bath with bonus room home is situated on 2 full acres adjacent to a first-plowed school bus route. 10 minutes to I-70 and only five to a supermarket and numerous retail stores & restaurants.
8018 S. Fultondale Way | Aurora | Sold
“Heather was so awesome to work with. We were out-of-state buyers. She was so great about education on the area and showing us houses over Zoom. She was very thorough walking us through every step of the process. Best Realtor ever!!!” - Maryn, proud new owner of this beautiful home
This Blog Post is Not About Climate Change
Mostly, though, it’s about sustainable homeownership—ways to meet our needs today without negatively affecting future generations’ ability to meet theirs.
We’ve discovered loooootttts of first-time home buyers are concerned about taking up more space on the planet. So we thought we’d offer some of our favorite tips on being a more eco-friendly human.
An Applewood rambling ranch was the perfect home for these buyers!
“We bought our house in 2007 with great guidance and assistance from Lane Walsh. She put together a comprehensive list of houses within our budget and desired area. We travelled our area of interest (even in difficult weather conditions) and found exactly what we had hoped to find!”
5632 S. Curtice Street | Littleton | Sold
“A joy to work with! Absolutely a pleasure to work with Heather and her team. She is incredibly knowledgeable, honest, and fun to look at houses with. She worked with us in a very challenging market and helped us find a house we love.” - Jesse and Josh, proud owners of this new Littleton townhome
Found their first home, in a tough seller’s market AND within their budget!
“Lane treated us with respect and never questioned our desires and priorities. She understood our minimal budget and found us something that was wonderful, not just acceptable. Even after everything was signed and paid for, she continues to check in every so often to make sure everything is right and just to see how we are doing.”
First-time home buyers, competitive seller’s market, no problem!
“She is exceptionally knowledgeable and an incredibly skilled negotiator. If you are looking for a sharp, astute realtor who will have your back every step of the way, look no further! Heather is the real deal.”
How Homeownership Benefits Your Community
Owning your own home has a ton of personal perks: Privacy, agency, stability… and a sure path to long-term wealth. Yes, please!
But here’s the thing: The benefits of buying a home aren’t limited to you and your bank account. Given our country’s history of housing discrimination, homeownership is also a form of activism.
962 S. Perry Street | Denver | Sold
We beat out several other offers using these strategies. In a competitive seller’s market, fierce negotiation is essential!
She is exceptionally knowledgeable and an incredibly skilled negotiator. If you are looking for a sharp, astute realtor who will have your back every step of the way, look no further! Heather is the real deal.
8267 Quay Court | Arvada | Sold
Beautiful home three blocks from Lake Arbor Park! The hard stuff has been done for you: electrical panel and hot water heater replaced 2016; kitchen appliances new within last few years!
These first-time home buyers found their South Park Hill dream home…under list price!
“Since Heather came highly recommended by multiple people, we were optimistic that she would be a good fit, and were not disappointed. We were consistently impressed by her responsiveness, patience, willingness to answer any and all questions, and willingness to go to bat for us during challenging negotiations.”
1642 Cherry Street | South Park Hill | Sold
In a competitive seller’s market, fierce negotiation is essential! We were able to get this below list price in the incredible South Park Hill neighborhood!
This 3 bed/2 bath home is nestled on a tree-lined block and is completed by its private and serene back yard perfect for relaxing among the xeriscaped vegetation and water feature.
A fairy garden in a large yard is what these first-time home buyers wanted…and that’s what they got!
“Heather made sure we understood every aspect of what was happening throughout the process, setting us up to make good decisions. We felt like she had our backs no matter what, and her negotiation skills are on point!”
They wanted to be able to walk to everything in Downtown Denver so we found the perfect condo in Writers Square!
“We enjoyed working with Heather very much! From first contact to closing, Heather was always very responsive. She helped us navigate uncharted territory and was very patient as we slowly narrowed down our choices.”
Three Things NOT to Worry About With Your First Home
When people start looking for their first home, they’re wide-eyed, broad-smiled, and giddily optimistic about finding exactly what they’ve always wanted.
Because we love you, we just want to warn you against that “exactly” idea.
Don’t mishear us: You’re making a big investment, so you get to be choosy and you should never, ever settle. We just want you to be particular about the right things.
Four Costly Mistakes Sellers Make (Even Though It’s a Sellers’ Market)
When you start to seriously consider selling your home, it’s normal to be concerned about making the most money possible. The tough truth is that lots of people simply don’t know how to make and keep the most money possible from their home sale. And they end up making unfortunate decisions that cost them tens of thousands of dollars.