Things That Might Turn Buyers Off - Breckenridge Real Estate

Just a few things to think about!!

I am sure that the following might be a big turn off for any potential buyers

A MESSY YARD

MESSY ROOMS

SMELLY ROOMS

ANIMALS THAT ARE HOME ALONE

It is Friday afternoon and I am ready for the weekend. It is beautiful out and looks like we are going to have a beautiful weekend with lots of sunshine.

If you are looking for Breckenridge Real Estate or Real Estate in Summit County, Co please stop in and visit with one of our experienced real estate agents.

Ten Peaks Sotheby's International Realty

69 Marksberry Way

Breckenridge, CO 80424

970.453.0550

SPRING FORWARD

TIME CHANGE - AHEAD ONE HOUR

When we change our clocks

Most of the United States begins Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November. In the U.S., each time zone switches at a different time.

In the European Union, Summer Time begins and ends at 1:00 a.m. Universal Time (Greenwich Mean Time). It begins the last Sunday in March and ends the last Sunday in October. In the EU, all time zones change at the same moment.

Now that the days are longer some of us are tempted to take a beautiful afternoon drive in the mountains. If you find yourself in Summit County, CO and would like to look at some of the available properties please stop by and visit with one of our experienced agents at:

Ten Peaks Sotheby's International Realty

69 Marksberry Way

Breckenridge, CO 80424

970.453.0550

Real Estate for Sale in The Highlands At Breckenridge - Breckenridge Real Estate

Out of the of the Breckenridge Real Estate the homes for sale in the Highlands at Breckenridge represent some of the finest home building, design, and luxury living in the world! The Highlands at Breckenridge is one the exclusive neighborhoods in Summit County. Having a home here really means "You have Arrived"! Right now the average price for the homes for sale in the Highlands is over 1.6 million and trust me when I say, to own a house in the Highlands at Breckenridge at that price is amazing! Along with the prestige of owning in the Highlands at Breckenridge, you located in some of the best scenery mother nature can provide! Great wooded lots, pristine mountain views and the prestige of living in one of the most exclusive areas are just a few reasons you would want to have your second home here!

When you live in The Highlands at Breckenridge there is a sense of awe. The Highlands at Breckenridge is the premier mountain community in Breckenridge Real Estate. The alluring mountain vistas, these luxury homes and lots enjoy access to wetlands, open spaces, world-class golf, wooded parks and historic flume trails for the year-round pleasure of hikers, bikers, golfers and cross country skiers. The Highlands at Breckenridge takes full advantage of Breckenridge town services and amenities, including water, sewer, underground utilities and paved roadways.

Located in the Highlands at Breckenridgeis the World-Class, Jack Nicklaus designed, 27-hole, golf course! The course was opened in 1985 with just 18-holes and has since added another 9-holes! Rated at 4 1/2 stars be Golf Digest in their "Places to Play" and one of their top place to play in the nation! Not to mention Zagat rated!

In the winter this area transforms into one of the BEST Nordic Centers in the state! People come from all over to test their skills at cross-country skiing, and snow-shoeing. They even offer horse-drawn sleigh rides!

If you are interested in looking at any of the homes for sale in the Highlands at Breckenridge please contact any of our experienced agents at Ten Peaks Sotheby's International Realty.

What do homebuyers want? Great Article from Trulia

I read this article today and thought it is worth sharing.

What do homebuyers want? Recently they told us! Trulia Staff sat down with a user group and had a discussion on what they look for when hiring a real estate agent. Here’s what they had to say (in order of importance):

Guest Blogger: Cassy Rowe, Lead Mobile Interaction Designer at Trulia.com

1. Honesty and Credibility

Win them over with the truth!
When these buyers talked about honesty and credibility, it often came with stories about past negative experiences with agents. The stories were about agents trying to push them towards a more expensive purchase and a strong dislike for the false sense of urgency they feel agents create when it comes to placing an offer on a house. Buyers have expressed how hard it is to trust anyone in today’s real estate market so it’s even more important for agents to help them feel comfortable.

2. Area Familiarity

Do your neighborhood homework!
These buyers place a high importance on finding an agent who not only sells homes in a specific neighborhood, but also knows that neighborhood well. They want an agent who knows all about the schools, local parks, safety, restaurants and even the secret gems the neighborhood has to offer.

3. Good Follow Through

You say it, you do it.
During the conversation our buyers constantly verbalized their frustration with agents who didn’t do what they said. Email me, call me and send me the things you say you will. It seems like such a small thing to ask for. Do what you say, combine it with some honesty, and you’ll be an agent buyers feel comfortable working with.

4. Organization

Keep it in order.
You’re honest, you know the area like the back of your hand, and you try your hardest to follow through but it’s just so hard to keep track of your to-do lists and return every phone call. Buyers are expecting agents to be organized and put together. There are a ton of tools out there to help with this. (We love Evernote!)

5. Good Listener

Everyone is unique. Treat them like it!
Users want an agent to listen to them with a blank mind. I heard phrases such as “pigeon hole”, “judge”, “they aren’t listening”, “tell me what I want”…etc. come up in our discussion. Users don’t want an agent to assume they need A just because they hear B. They want an agent who listens to what they want and will ask as many questions as required to really understand who they are and what they are looking for.

Make sure you get those references too- recommendations and testimonials followed closely in the 6th position.

These characteristics come straight from prospective home buyers searching on Trulia. Breckenridge real estate offers a wide variety of choices when it comes to finding the right property. Luxury homes, mountain cabins, townhomes, condos and acreage are available for homebuyers looking to settle in this wonderful mountain town. To buy or sell in the Breckenridge Real Estate area or any other area in Summit County, contact the experienced real estate professionals at Ten Peaks Sotheby's International Realty.

If you would like more information about buying or selling in Breckenridge or any other area in Summit County, contact the experienced local real estate professionals at Ten Peaks Sotheby's International Realty. For Free listing alert updates check out our website at http://www.tenpeakssothebysrealty.com/