Surprise! A Nice Flip on Lower Chautauqua [Worth A Look]
by Osman Parvez ---- You may have noticed that I rarely write disparaging remarks about specific properties. Occasionally, I see something so horrendous (or hilarious) that I'll share it with you. You'll find my collection of these pics under the staging label in the sidebar. Why don't I throw more listings under the bus? They're obviously out there. The reason is because I regularly negotiate with other agents on behalf of my clients. My goal is to help buyers and sellers get the best deal possible. Walking into a negotiation, the most important quality I have is trust. [...]
Hitler Learns the Truth about Zillow
by Osman Parvez --- Funny, this reminds me of a conversation I had earlier this week.
A SELLER Loses The Bidding War – A Cautionary Tale
by Osman Parvez Sellers can lose a bidding war, too. Here's how it happens. Imagine that you've listed your house with a well regarded, highly experienced Realtor. He's priced it right, the property is staged, the listing photography is perfect. The first weekend your house is on the market, you get a ton of showings. Your agent calls to let you know the good news. Multiple offers are coming in. Sounds good, right? Here's where it goes wrong. A week after you go under contract, the buyer you chose gets cold feet. Perhaps in [...]
Boulder Market Slows, House Sales Drop 26% [Analysis]
by Osman Parvez Here's something no other Boulder Realtor will tell you. The Boulder market slowed during the 4th quarter of last year and dramatically hit the brakes during the 1st quarter of 2014. Take a look at the following chart. You're looking at the change in sales volume during the quarter vs. same period a year earlier for the City of Boulder. For houses, sales volume dropped 5% during 4Q13 and then fell a whopping 26% during 1Q14. For condos, the drop was less severe. Volume fell 9% in 4Q13 and then 7% during 1Q14. [...]
