Moving Check List

Post author By remaxtraditions
Post date February 6, 2019
Categories In Buying a Home, Selling a Home

Change of address cards:

Post Office
Charge Accounts
Subscriptions
Friends
Relatives

Disconnect utilities

Get refund for any deposits made and advise where final bills are to be sent…

Water
Electric
Gas
Telephone
Cable
Fuel
Trash Removal

Cancel deliveries

Milk
Newspapers
Other

Transfer memberships

Church
Clubs
Civic Organizations
Netflix
Amazon

Transfer bank accounts

Checking
Savings
Safe Deposit Box
Have bank recommend affiliate in new city

Other areas

Make arrangements with moving company
Check with insurance agent on coverage of life, car and household goods in route to new home
Obtain school records for children
Obtain birth and baptismal records for all family members
Obtain medical records
Obtain legal records
Check to see if your Will must be rewritten when moving across state lines
Veterans notify your draft board or VA office
Have drug prescriptions refilled

Get Referrals for moving companies from RE/MAX Traditions, Inc. at 303-772-3800

Showing Tips for Selling Your Home

It’s Important That Your Home Shows Well

We’re also aware that it can’t always be perfect. After all, you and your family must live there, too. Develop a routine that will allow you to pick up and be prepared to show in a reasonable period without duress…a 45 minute countdown, for example. This means that certain things must be done in advance. For example, beds should be made up first thing in the morning and dirty dishes placed in the dishwasher after use so that you needn’t rush around tending to this matter at the last moment. This way you can prepare for each showing in an organized, un-hassled routine.

Showings Checklist

Pick Up Every Room

Check counters, floors, halls and stairs. Straighten up or remove newspapers, magazines, mail, toys, clothing, recreation gear, snack glasses and dishes.

Turn On All The Lights

Even those in closets and storage rooms. Electric lights have an amazing capability for creating an illusion of lightness, airiness and spaciousness.

Open All Drapes, Shades and Blinds

Do all that you can to create a bright and light ambiance.

The Bedrooms

Make up the beds, neatly and attractively, early in the morning. This is a job you don’t want to have to do when you learn that the buyers will b there within the hour.

The Kitchen

Be sure all countertops are clear and “squeaky clean”. Wipe down appliances. Be sure all dishes are in the dishwasher or cleaned and put away. The sink should be clear and clean.

Clean Air

Keep air fresheners in closets, bathrooms and kitchen. Be especially careful to keep kitchen odors fresh: coffee brewing or a cinnamon coffee cake baking in the oven have a lasting, inviting effect.

Music, Music, Music

Perhaps you can’t have something baking in the oven every time, but soft, pleasant background music may be very effective.

Fireplace

A warm, cozy fire may be just the extra touch that turns the trick.

Air-Conditioning

If the weather is warm and sultry, have it operating.

The Bathrooms

Keep a set of fresh, attractive towels in each room that you can change instantly.

The Entryway

It’s the first and last impression that your buyers will have of your home – make it a good one! Check it regularly for sharpness.

Selling Tips for Outside of Your Home

Outdoors Is As Important As Indoors!

Walk the property with a pad and pencil. List anything that you think is less than satisfactory without regard to cost or time. You can review the list afterwards to determine what you can and can’t repair.

The House

Take a close look as you walk the property. Clean anything that looks unkempt or dirty; repair or replace anything that looks loose, dingy, rusted or broken. Make sure the door bell works. Replace a tired-looking mailbox; clean the exterior light fixtures and wash the windows. Try to spot hanging or rusty gutters, crooked antenna, loose shingles or shutters.

The Yard

Turn and weed the bed; trim the trees and shrubs. Lay in ground cover. Mend the fence, fix the gate latch. Pick up litter. Consider a landscaping/lawn service.

Outdoor Furniture

Examine and spot paint your outdoor furniture. If it’s rusty or un-repairable consider disposing of the pieces.

Front Entry

It’s the first thing your buyers see as they stand and wait for the door to open. It’s worth the extra effort to spruce it up.

The Garage

The time has come. Discard virtually everything in the garage that hasn’t been used for a year.

Home Inspections

About Home Inspections

Home buyers should never skirt the property inspection, which is crucial in finding warning signs for the presence of asbestos, radon, lead paint, mold, poor air quality, and structural flaws, among other potential problems.

Though no house is perfect, most buyers hope to concentrate the average $6,000 spent in the first six months of homeownership on furnishings and accessories; not a new roof or furnace. Contact us for a home inspection referral

Why Get a Home Inspection?

If you were to buy a used car, wouldn’t you have it inspected by someone who know a thing or two about a car? Homes can cost ten times more than your car, so why wouldn’t you give your new investment at least as much concern as the car you drive?

While a home may not leave you on the side of the road, it can put you in a financial fix, an unexpected financial situation or a legal matter.

Start With a Reputable Home Inspector

Buyers are urged to hire reputable home inspectors, checking their experience, standards, and membership in either the American Society of Home Inspectors or the National Association of Home Inspectors. The chosen professional will give buyers a list of items the inspection will cover, but it is only a “visual observation.”

In Colorado, most sellers provide buyers with a disclosure form outlining all known problems.

But buyers should still hire their own termite inspector; consider having mold spores tested; and pay attention to environmental concerns, such as underground fuel-storage tanks, asbestos, water quality, and lead paint. Many buyers are unaware of the dangers and costs of ridding a home of these problems, having overlooked these issues while concentrating on safety, a good neighborhood, price and resale potential.

Call RE/MAX Traditions, Inc. at 303-772-3800

Buying a Home For The First Time

Whether you have spent years saving and preparing to buy a home, or you still aren’t sure if it is something you can even dream of, the questions surrounding a first-time home purchase can feel endless. You can find the answers – and peace of mind – by working with RE/MAX, the industry leader in experience and service. Contact Us or Choose an Agent

Should You Use An Agent?

If you were about to spend $100,000 or more in an investment, you might consider thinking about how to purchase, what to purchase and the legal stipulations that go with that purchase. The first time can be a bit overwhelming. But, there’s good news – you don’t have to do it alone! RE/MAX Traditions agents are here to help guide you and avoid costly pitfalls and make your home buying experience a good one.

First Time Buyers Guide

Prequalify for a loan

Being prequalified for a loan determines how much house you can afford. It also allows you to move more swiftly when you find the right house, especially when you aren’t the only interested buyer.
Shop for mortgage rates and terms

A difference of even half a percentage point can make a huge difference in how much you pay over the life of a loan. For example, the difference in the monthly payment on a $100,000 mortgage at 8 percent vs. 7.5 percent is about $35 per month. Over 30 years, that’s $12,600.
Using a buyer agent

A buyer agent is legally responsible for representing the buyer’s interest in a real estate transaction. Generally, the buyer agent is compensated by the seller at the time you purchase a new home. The buyer’s agent is your advocate. He can assist you in deciding which home to purchase by pointing out benefits and detriments of the properties you view, negotiating on your behalf, suggesting lenders, discuss the pros and cons of different types of financing, and finally get you tot he closing table secure in the knowledge that you have made good decisions. Before you decide, have a Realtor®explain the advantages and disadvantages of using a buyer agent.
Features that help or hurt resale value

In some areas, a swimming pool actually detracts from a home’s value and makes the home harder to sell. In neighborhoods with two-car, attached garages, a single-car or detached garage may impact the home sale and future value. Your Realtor can point out features that hurt, as well as those that help, resale value.
Rate the houses you tour

After touring each home, write down what you liked and didn’t like. Develop a rating system which will help you narrow the field down to the house that’s the best for you. Afeter viewing two homes, eliminate one. Then compare it to the third home. Again, eliminate one. This way, you always fovus on only two homes at at time, making the process less confusing.

Call RE/MAX Traditions, Inc. at 303-772-3800

Selling Tips for Inside Your Home

Clean! Clean!

Have the carpet shampooed; wax the floors, wash the walls, windows, drapes and lighting fixtures. Consider engaging a cleaning service, recognizing that it is a justified moving expense.

Kitchen and Bathrooms

Clear off counter tops. Leave your canisters and little else. Maximize the available counter space. These rooms should be gleaming. If unsightly, have the tub re-caulked and remove mineral deposits and grime from the shower walls. Clean the stove, microwave and refrigerator.

Primary Storage Area

Like the garage, its time has come to be liberated. Remember, you can do it now and benefit with a more attractive home on the market, or you can do it several months from now, in the process of moving when there is no advantage. Do it now.

Repairs

Identify and repair dripping faucets, sticking or creaking doors, etc. When people see areas of disrepair they begin to wonder whether there may be other unseen problems.

Closets

Remove out of season clothing. Organize your clothing and the shoes on the floor. Remove all clutter from cabinets and closets.

Furniture

The less furniture, the larger a room appears to be.

A Light Appearance

As a rule, do everything to lighten the appearance of the home. Raise the blinds, open the drapes and use light colors. Repaint any room beginning to look shabby.

RE/MAX Traditions Website Upgraded!

Post author By remaxtraditions
Post date November 1, 2014
Categories In 2013

Flashback

RE/MAX Traditions has served the Longmont community before the internet, smart phones and tablets. We’ve adapted, grown and continued to serve our community as time passes.

Our first website was published in 1998. A glimpse of our then “modern” website is quite different than today!

Visit our new Website!

Mobile Friendly!

RE/MAX Traditions has revamped our website just for you! Whether you are on a mobile device, laptop, desktop or phone, our website is ready to use! Find more information, faster and easier than before!

Listings

New cities!
Our agents may be based in Longmont, but we serve the entire Colorado Front Range! Now, you can find listings in all the top cities!

Photos
You wouldn’t buy a car sight unseen, and real estate is no different. We’ve put larger photos on the real estate searches to help you find the right home for you. We have also added a scrolling photo slideshow on the details pages so you can sit back, relax and see if the property is right for you.

Our Agents

We have several new agents. Now, you can find them with ease! Search through our agent page or filter our agents by last name using the alphabet tool.

We hope you enjoy the changes we’ve made to our site. If you have any questions or wish for more information on the real estate services we provide, please contact us!

Thank You Longmont Community

Post author By remaxtraditions
Post date September 17, 2011
Categories In 2011

A Big Thank You to Our Community
The Benefit Golf Tournament for Olivia was a huge success thanks to our Longmont and surrounding community. Together, you made a huge difference:

167 Golfers
35 Hole Sponsors
Multiple contributions, giveaways and donations

Bringing a total of over $17,000!

Thank you Longmont! You are appreciated and recognized for your part in helping those in need.

Benefit Golf Tournament

Teams

Olivia Current Benefit Golf Outing / Tournament

Post author By remaxtraditions
Post date August 4, 2011
Categories In 2011

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Avoid Foreclosure

Post author By remaxtraditions
Post date January 15, 2010
Categories In 2010

Are you in danger of losing your home to foreclosure? RE/MAX Traditions wants to help you. Watch the video below to learn more about the laws concerning foreclosure or read more about the free program for Colorado Residents. Help may be available to you, contact an agent quickly before it is too late.