Denver, CO

Democratic National Convention

02-26-08

Bob Schenkenberger - Denver Real Estate: Real Estate Agent in Greenwood Village, CO

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Denver is the proud host for the Democratic National Convention this August. It is projected that there will be a severe housing problem for all of the delegates. If you are planning on being in the Mile High City August 25th-28th, and you don't have hotel reservations, IT'S TOO LATE! Booked, Gone, Later, Thanks for trying! Space is so limited that they are talking about delaying the start of Denver Public Schools academic year, such that they can utilize the facilities, buses, etc. for the convention.

The economic impact of the convention will be 10's of Millions of Dollars, not to mention all the great, FREE, publicity our great city will receive. So a definate feather in the city's cap. That is, unless you are one of the many people without a place to stay!

I wanted to let everyone know of a great resource for housing during this time. Rent DNC is a group that is finding housing for the convention go'ers. You can check them out at http://www.rentdnc.com/

This is not only a great resource for conventionees, but also for anyone in the Denver area looking to get away from the huge influx of people, and make some cash at the same time!

Depending upon the location of your home, you can potentially rent your property for the convention for many thousands of dollars per bedroom! Now if you are in the ‘burbs, it is not as likely to bring in big bucks, but if you are within walking distance, or a short cab ride of Downtown, you could really cash in!

The question is, How much would it take for a Republican to Rent his home to a Democrat for the convention?

For all the details go to http://www.rentdnc.com/ and http://www.demconvention.com/

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Why sellers miss out on the most valuable marketing tool - home staging

02-26-08

Victoria Mahoney, Realtor and Certified Home Stager

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Sellers miss out on the most valuable marketing tool, which is home staging, because the Realtor they hire is not educated regarding the value of home staging. As a certified home stager, and a Realtor with over 14 years of experience, sellers choose a Realtor because they "assume" we can sell their home faster and for more money than the competition. However, 95% of my contacts for home staging over the Internet is from the homeowner/seller - NOT the Realtor. They comment that their Realtor knows little or nothing about the subject and suggest "they" find a home stager. You're kidding me, right? With that said, we (Realtors) don't look so "cutting edge" and smart.

Why is it the homeowner knows more about the subject than Realtors? Home staging has been in the news for years, and with the popularity of the shows on HGTV, most people (homeowner/seller) have an idea what home staging is.

All Realtors are not created equal. Some Realtors think they have an "eye for design," therefore, they do not need to hire a home stager for a consultation before their listing goes on the market. The truth is, very few Realtors have an "eye for design." Realtors are experts in the field of real estate - not necessarily designers. The two do not go "hand in hand." And, even if the Realtor does have an "eye for design," it doesn't mean they feel comfortable giving their seller an honest evaluation of their home.

Some Realtors think the home staging consultation fee is money they can save. Whose best interest are we working for? Home staging is in the seller's and Realtor's best interest. Especially when statistics show that homes sell 50% faster. That translates into getting paid 50% faster. I'd rather have a closing (that's when we get paid, right?) in half the estimated days on the market, wouldn't you?

Some Realtors think home staging is only for "high end" homes (owner-occupied & vacant). What? Are you saying your high-end seller is more important? Would you rather rack up the days on the market on your less expensive homes vs. high-end homes? Our goal is to sell homes faster and for more money - all homes. How would your seller feel if they found out you only staged high-end homes?

Realtor teams are popular. They represent a group with unique areas of expertise selling a home. What better team member than a home stager?

Realtors can set themselves apart from their competition. Realtors can add value to their marketing plan by offering a home staging consultation from a certified home stager. Home staging will set the seller's property apart from the competition too. It's a win-win!

Realtor Benefits:
Less days on the market, Less marketing dollars, Higher commission checks at closing, plus Happy Sellers!

Seller Benefits:
Less days on the market, Faster sale at the best price possible, More money for replacement home. Happy sellers refer their Realtor!

Home Staging Costs Less Than a Price Reduction!

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Is Denver back?

02-25-08

Michael Clarkson

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Is Denver back?

Since December 2007, strong news has been published about the Denver real estate market. As noted in the flash message on this page (immediately to the right), Denver has been touted as having:

A projected "Top 5 Market" as identified in a National Association of REALTORS®.
- Click here to see this report on my Mile High Home Hunter site. (You will need to open it as "read only" as it it password protected.)
A "Top 10 Job Growth Market" as identified by Monster.com.
- Denver is experiencing 14% year-over-year job growth.
- Click here to see the statistics.
A city in a "Top 10 Fastest Growing State", as seen in this Realtor® Magazine Article
- Click here to see the article.

Does this mean that there is no better time to buy? Only you can answer that for yourself, based on your personal circumstances. However, the news is not what you are hearing on the local media. (For up-to-date market data in selected markets, please click over to my blog at http://www.milehighmls.com/.)

However, here is some information from the National Association of Realtors® that seems to support the belief that Denver is coming back:

Kind regards and happy home hunting!

Michael Clarkson

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Love Art & Need a Vacation ~ The Denver Art Museum has An Amazing New Show "Inspiring Impressionism"

02-22-08

Jane Wallace CRS, Denver Real Estate

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I was lucky to be invited to a private preview reception at the Denver Art Museum of the Fabulous New Show "Inspiring Impressionism" The show Opens to the Public Tomorrow Feb 23 and Runs to May 25, 2008. If you need a Vacation and Love Art, This exhibition features 100 works of art from nearly 70 museums and private collections around the world. I feel so privileged to have this in Denver and even more privileged to live only 1 block away from the Denver Art Museum In Denver's Art & Museum District The Golden Triangle. This Exhibition was organized by the Denver Art Museum in collaboration with the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, and the Seattle Art Museum.

Denver Art Museum Plaza

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$3.00 per gallon? $4.37 Billion Profit!

02-21-08

Bob Schenkenberger - Denver Real Estate

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ConocoPhillips is the "Mystery Buyer" for the Louisville, Colorado campus of Sun Microsystems. For the past month, We've been talking about the shell company that bought the large property and most speculation was leaning towards either Microsoft, or Google as the purchaser. Now we find out it's Conoco/Phillips?

I'm disapointed, yet I don't know why. I was hoping some sexy, high tech company was going to be the puchaser. ConocoPhillips, just isn't that sexy.

What I do find interesting, is the proposed plan for the campus will be for a "Worldwide training center" and "Global technology center" Conoco says it will use the facility to research hydrogen fuel cells, solar and wind power, along with cleaner diesel fuel, made with renewable resources.

After further review, I like the clean energy campus better than a Google office complex!

What do you think?

ps. As a side note of interest, Conoco paid $58.5 Million for the property. Which based upon it's profit of $4.37 Billion last quarter, it took about one day's profits to pay it off in full! How you doin' at $3.00 per gallon?

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