da Vinci Realty Blog: Challenges of Selling in the Foothills of Denver Colorado

After 5 years of helping Buyers and Sellers in the Foothills of Denver Colorado, I have a pretty good idea of what the challenges are.  For this post, I will focus on selling a home here in the Evergreen, Conifer, Pine, Bailey, Genesee, Morrison mountain communities.

Everyone knows "Location, Location, Location".  That's very true and in the mountains it takes on a number of other variables.  Access, Topography, Elevation, Sun Exposure, Road Maintenance, Non Public Utilities.....these factors, in many cases, carry more weight than the Floor Plan, having Granite, or Views.  Because I have helped so many buyers in the mountains, I feel very comfortable advising my selling clients how these nuances will impact the value of their home.

Sometimes it's difficult for a homeowner to understand these because they have accepted certain challenges when they bought their home.  It's not a big deal to them.  However, they place more value on their home then may be realistic.  It only becomes apparent when we get lots of showings, no offers and consistent feedback noting those items I mention above.  We then have to adjust the price downward and that never looks good.

As a Certified Mountain Area Specialist, I can effectively guide a homeowner through the mind of buyer so when it comes time to position their home, they clearly understand what to expect.