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Boulder is nestled in the foothills of Colorado, where the rolling plains meet the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Located within an hour of Denver, Denver International Airport, Eldora Ski Resort and Rocky Mountain National Park and just a few hours from many of Colorado's world-famous ski resorts, Boulder is the ideal Colorado destination.
The Boulder real estate market is big and competitive. Read this article to discover what you can do to increase your success selling a home in Boulder.
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| Population 94,673 | Median Age 29.0 yrs | Household Size: 2.20 |
| Avg Commute: 18.8 min | Avg Income $44,748 | Avg Home Value: $304,700 |
| July High: 87.3°F | January Low: 19.0°F | |
Selling a home in boulder
For many homeowners, selling a home in Boulder is not the easiest thing to do, but with the following advice the process will be easier for you.
The first step in selling a home in Boulder is to find yourself a good local real estate agent. When choosing a real estate agent, the key factor in your decision should be the past success of an agent. Ask your real estate agent for a list of recently sold houses, including the opening price and the closing price. This will give you a good sense of the trends of your agent and the Boulder market. If you can get permission to contact former clients, ask them all about their experience from start to finish with the agent, including why they themselves decided to list their house with that particular agent. Make sure your agent has a current license, and feel free to question an agent about what they will do (advertising, etc.) to sell your house as fast as possible. Many agents choose to get a special E-Pro certification showing they completed courses about real estate and the Internet offered by the National Association of Realtors.
Once you find a real estate agent, do everything you can to make your home as appealing as possible to potential buyers. Make sure the outside is neat, all grass and bushes are trimmed and clutter is removed. Remove any excess furniture from the inside, and clean until your walls and floors shine. Make sure the house is well lit during any showings of the house, and a well placed potpourri bag can be the turning point for a potential buyer.
Also make sure you know about any closing costs associated with selling a home in Boulder. Be aware of commission rates with your agent, any escrow fares that may apply and fees for documentation or transfer of ownership. Selling a house is a big ordeal but can be a piece of cake if you take the right steps.
By Brian McEwan
A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®