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CHAPTER THIRTEENWHY HIRE AN AGENTChapter 13 in SELLING SECRETS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS talks about why you should hire an agent to help you sell your house.  So, after you have read my book

CHAPTER TWELVEBARGAINING CHIPS  Chapter 12 in SELLING SECRETS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS talks about types of bargaining chips and when to use them when negotiating with the buyers.There are

CHAPTER ELEVENTHE DOS AND DON’TS OF NEGOTIATINGChapter 11 in SELLING SECRETS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS suggests that you don’t let opinions, emotions, and ego get in your way Remember

 CHAPTER TENBE A POWER NEGOTIATORChapter 10 in SELLING SECRETS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS talks about some key points of negotiating with your buyers. You know what motivates you to sell, but you

CHAPTER NINEFINDING BUYERSChapter 9 in SELLING SECRETS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS talks about using the internet, but not relying on that alone. Agents have websites that are directed at buyers. Their

CHAPTER EIGHTLEARN FROM OTHER’S MISTAKESChapter 8 in SELLING SECRETS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS go over a few mistakes that could cost you thousands of dollars. Here are a few things other

CHAPTER SEVENCOMMON SELLERS MISTAKESIn Chapter 7 of  SELLING SECRETS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS  we will look at several mistakes that a seller will make. First is the issue of pricing. If

CHAPTER SIXHOW TO MARKET YOUR HOMEThe first five chapters of SELLING SECRETS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS    gave some insight into the do’s and don’ts of selling as well as

CHAPTER FIVE THE THREE D’SIn Chapter 5 of Selling Secrets You Can't Afford To Miss we look at what you can do to prepare your house for showing. These are referred to as “The Three D

CHAPATER FOURUPGRADING WITH ROI IN MINDIn Chapter 4 of SELLING SECRETS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS it talks about whether or not upgrading with return of investment (ROI) in mind is a good idea. How

CHAPTER THREESTAGING WITH PURPOSE“Staging with Purpose” is the third chapter in SELLING SECRETS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS. The purpose of staging is to make your home visually appealing

CHAPTER TWOPARETO’S PRINCIPLEIn my SELLING SECRETS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS book Chapter 2 “Pareto’s Principle” explains Vilfredo Pareto’s 80/20 rule and how it applies

CHAPTER ONEFIRST STEPS TO HOME SELLINGChapter One of SELLING SECRETS YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS talks about the first steps to selling your home.  Location is at the top of the list on setting

 One of the reasons that I got into real estate was to help sellers get their home sold as quickly as possible and for as much as possible.  If you are interested in getting some selling

                      ARE YOU THINKING OF SELLING?Are you thinking of selling your home or know someone who is? If you are not sure where to

WHAT DOES A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HAVE TO OFFER?That would depend on what you want. Do you want a golf course, swimming pool, bike and walking trails close by?  Would you travel more? Folks who

SPRING IS IN THE AIR SPRING CLEANINGSpring cleaning means something different to everyone. Cleaning out the closets; opening the windows that have been closed and time to let in some fresh air,

Buying a home is a big investment and it could be a decision that creates many questions in your mind.What do I do first?How do I shop for a home loan?What kinds of loan programs are there?How can a

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU RETIRESo, what do you want to do when you retire?  Not too sure?  Maybe we can ask someone who is already retired for some suggestions.As for me, I would like to live

I just wanted to touch base and see what your plans are moving forward in 2021.Are you looking to buy in a specific area? Do you know what your wants and don't wants are?  How many bedrooms and

Just two days till the end of 2020 and the first day of 2021. This is the time of year we make resolutions; some we keep and some we don't keep.Making resolutions is easy but, keeping them is a

Have you been thinking lately about putting away your yard tools, shovels, and turning off your sprinkler system for good?  Then maybe you are ready for retirement and would like to move to a+

With all the holidays that come up this time of year we all start to reflect on the importance of family and friends.  I would like to take time out and think about how wonderful all of them

Centennial at Riverwalk in Littleton offers many amenities right in the community such as a club house compete with pool and spa fitness center, billiards and banquet facilities.  Conveniently

Are you ready to retire and do all the traveling, hiking, golfing, and spending all the time you want with your family?Close to I-225 and Hampden there is a lovely retirement community. 

Are you ready to retire and do all the traveling, hiking, golfing, and spending all the time you want with your family?In Denver and the surrounding area there are 57 retirement communities. 

Are you looking for a condo in a high rise?  Be sure and check out Riverpointe in Littleton.  On their website they describe themselves as "A retirement community with amenities for those

Click below to see what Windsor Gardens has to offer.  This is a beautiful 55+ community with a nine hole golf course, restaurant, community center, swimming pools and they offer many

WHAT IT MEANS TO GET PRE-QUALIFIEDPre-qualification is seen as the first step in the mortgage process. It is a snapshot that gives you an approximation of the mortgage you might qualify for. 

WHAT IS A REVERSE MORTGAGE?A reverse mortgage allows borrowers access to their home equity without the burden of mortgage payments. WHAT ARE SOME ADVANTAGES TO A REVERSE MORTGAGEIt can be used to

WHAT NEXTNow that you have found out what you can qualify for and you know what your down payment will be it is time to start thinking about where you want to live and how much home you want.