Fly it Forward with Karen S. Schaefer Karen S Schaefer

If we were on ‘Jeopardy!’, that would be my answer.   Do you know the question?   If you guessed “Should I sell my home this year?”   The answer is “HECK YES!”

Nearly every day, I get a call from one of my clients or their friends or family members and they ask me the million- dollar question. “Is this a good time to sell my home?”  HECK YES!

No one knows what this market will do over the next year or so, or if the rates will increase.  But what I can tell you is, TODAY, the prices have never been higher, and we have never seen a stronger pool of buying power due to historically low interest rates.  There is currently 57% less inventory than last year at this time and the Buyers are purchasing it twice as fast for a higher price.

Ultimately, only you and your family know when it’s the right time to sell.   And, if you want to give me a call to discuss your options and pricing, I would be glad to sit with you and evaluate the details, no strings attached.  If you do decide to sell this year, Pete and I will be right there with you.  “HECK YES!”

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Colorado Sweet Spot. 

Since this month is all about Love, let’s talk about the love currently being experienced throughout the Rocky Mountains. Who and what is driving our market to record high pricing and record low inventory!

Welcome back to another episode of Real Estate News with Karen Schaefer. When it comes to deciding to either Buy or Sell a Southern Colorado Property in Teller or El Paso County - -What is your next move? 1. Pivot or Giant Leap to the Left or Right? 2. Is it time to sell or hold steady and weather the storm? 3. The effects of an election, an already  long run in a strong economy and COVID 19  may cause you to think seriously about selling 4. Are we really protected by the mountains or are we vulnerable like the rest of the nation?  You can find out more information about Buying and Selling Southern Colorado property in Teller and El Paso County by visiting my website at www.PeakPriceColorado.com

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Open Houses for Charity
Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode of On the Treadmill with Karen Property Marketing and Home Selling Secrets. I’m Karen Schaefer with RE/Max Properties and Peak Price Colorado and I’m glad you are here!
One of my goals in Real Estate is to continually find fun and unique ways to contribute to the local community while serving my clients. A few years back, I started incorporating Open House Events with a local Charity or cause that my clients support. I simply married the theme of the Open Houses with a Charity. Here a few of my favorites:

1. Food Bank donation during the Holidays – this one works great during certain times of the year.

2. A "Sock Drive for the Homeless" during the colder months. Here’s how it works, new home buyers come the Open House and bring a new pair of socks to donate. I add another pair to match the donation. We ended up donating a couple hundred pairs of socks during a time of year when they are badly needed.

3. Donate to a local family in need. Often times, you’ll find a family in the area that could use some help or support.

Hosting Open Houses in combination with a local Charity or cause draws people in and makes them feel great about participating and contributing.”

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How many homes are actually on the market right now in Teller and El Paso Counties?

Hi Everyone! Welcome to another episode of ‘On the Treadmill with Karen.’ I’m Karen Schaefer with Peak Price Colorado at RE/MAX Properties, Inc.

This weekend, I had a friend, who is thinking of selling her home, ask me exactly how many homes are on the market right now. It’s a loaded question as you can divide this in so many ways such as price, location, type of structure and so on. But to answer her question, I did a search of the most desirable and sought after segment which is an existing home with a wood frame and between the price of $300-$500K.

This means, I did not include things like new builds, townhomes or manufactured homes. Having said that, in Woodland Park, there are 12. In the Ute Pass, including GMF, Cascade and Chipita Park, there are 4 and this one really surprises me but in Colorado Springs, there are 76.

Considering we have total population between these areas of just under 500,000 in Colorado Springs, over 8,000 in Woodland Park and another couple of thousand around the Ute Pass area that means we have 92 listings serving nearly 510,000 people!

In case you are wondering, that isn’t very many. As a matter of fact, it is down right scarce! So what does this mean? Well, for Sellers, it still means it’s a Sellers market. Things are priced high and still moving quickly so don’t fall prey to those discount agents that try to convince you that your home is worth less than you can actually get.

And for Buyers it means you need to be prepared. Work with your agent to get to the right homes first and leave the questionable ones as plan b. Be flexible when making offers. Depending upon the home and the area, talk to your agent about the possibility of multiple offers and how to win. There are various strategies beyond price such as accommodating the sellers deadlines or post rent back, quick closing, minimal inspection items and the list goes on. A savvy agent will coach you on the different terms to compete. Don’t be afraid and don’t throw in the towel. The right home in Woodland Park, Colorado Springs or the Ute Pass is out there and waiting for you but it’s just a different kind of game.

Thanks for joining me everyone! Have a great day and I will see you next week for the next episode of Property Marketing and Home Selling Secrets with Karen S. Schaefer. 

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The ONE thing you must do to successfully market your home
There are a million things that can be a part of the marketing campaign for your Teller County or El Paso County home but the biggest happens before you ever put your home on the market.
It’s called a pre-marketing campaign.
What’s that? It’s when a smart agent gets your home out to the public, in a legal and ethical way, in order to market your home before it ever comes on the market. This pre-marketing campaign creates excitement, anticipation, and desire.
And, I think the best 3 methods of doing a pre-campaign in the Teller County or El Paso County markets are:
1) An online preview video showcasing your home.
2) An announcement to the neighborhood and an invite to a nosy neighbor Open House.
3) Professional photos used as teasers leading up to the listing.
And there are an abundance more tips on getting your home pre-marketed, listed and sold all of which we will cover on further episodes of On the Treadmill with Karen.