Commission Contract Changes for 2022
Contract changes for 2022 have been released by the Colorado Real Estate Commission. These won't take effect until January 1st. Click the link below for…
Tag: negotiation
Somebody’s Watching You [Surveillance]
Surveillance in real estate listings...it's on the rise. Ever since my first year in the real estate business, I've seen video cameras and other surveillance technology…
What If The Seller is Hiding Something
---by Osman ParvezTrue story: The seller bought the house only a few years ago, but they didn't have an old inspection, service records, invoices, or…
Offer Submitted | The Waiting
by Osman Parvez----Our first offer for 2018 was submitted last night. It's on a very attractive fresh listing and multiple offers are on the table.…
Strategy by Price Range [Analyze This]
by Osman Parvez----For the last few days, I've been writing about inventory conditions in Boulder. It's time to wrap up the analysis. The following chart…
The 3 Day Rule, Bidding Wars, and the Cost of Cold Feet [Earnest Money and MLS Status]
Your Realtor's most critical job is to expertly negotiate on your behalf, as they intelligently and strategically structure a deal. In theory, experienced agents should have a…
Is Boulder Real Estate Headed for a Fall? [Analyze This]
Believe it or not, Governor Polis declared a state of emergency in Colorado almost a month ago. Should I still wait to list my home for…
Bidding Wars, Meetups and “The Talk” [Business Update]
---by Osman ParvezLast week was a good one. A few highlights: • After several months of seeing Boulder property, one of our buyer couples were successful and went…
Trust and the Case of the $160K Wire
by Osman Parvez----Last night, a friend stopped over after dinner. He told us about a recent situation at his company where a customer wired $160,000…
The Walls Have Eyes
by Osman Parvez----Sellers: Don't do this.Imagine you're house shopping. You walk into a showing with your Buyer's Agent. It looks pretty good. You start to…