October 2021 Real Producers

BOULDER COUNTY

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Providing Residential, Commercial and Industrial Inspections within the Boulder Metro Area Sewer Scoping Radon, Mold, Lead and Asbestos Testing

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McDonald

Protecting What Matters!

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Top Producer: Producers: Justen Meet the Staufer Lovatos

Partner Profile: Details by Doner

Realtor on the Move: Amy Labourde Clark

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Why Homesnap Is Quickly Becoming the Go-To Real Estate App

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16

Boulder Community County Event: Assessor Ring in the Cindy Spring Braddock

Tax Information: Property Taxes

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TA B L E OF

CONTENTS 10 08

18

Top Producer: Producers: Justen Meet the Staufer Lovatos

Partner Profile: Details by Doner

Realtor on the Move: Amy Labourde Clark

24

26 22

28

Why Homesnap Is Quickly Becoming the Go-To Real Estate App

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16

Boulder Community County Event: Assessor Ring in the Cindy Spring Braddock

Tax Information: Property Taxes

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ARCHITECTURE Rodwin Architecture Scott Rodwin 1245 Pearl St., Ste. 202 Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 413-8556 RodwinArch.com

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CAR DETAILING Details By Doner Eric Doner (408) 476-1233 CLEANING/ MAID SERVICES MOLLY MAID (303) 428-1994 mollymaid.com CONCRETE WORK Azteca Concrete LLC. Jorge Castro (720) 363-0841 ww.aztecaconcrete.net FLOORING McDonald Carpet One (303) 449-0011 mcdonaldcarpetone boulder.com

HOME INSPECTION Beagle Home Inspections LLC. (303) 731-6891 beaglehomei nspections.com BOULDER HOME INSPECTOR Brett Duryea (303) 678-8006 boulderhomeinspector.com Inspections Over Coffee (303) 500-3378 InspectionsOverCoffee.com Steel Rhino Jim Michael (303) 920-7276 Steel-Rhino.com

HOME STAGING SERVICE denim & duke Jen Hill (630) 277-7476 www.denimandduke.com MORTGAGE LENDER Highlands Mortgage Carrie Nash (303) 478-7696 cnash.com PAINTING -- RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Freshcoat Painters-Longmont (720) 619-6169 FreshCoatPainters.com/ longmont

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Lauren Hansen Contributing Writer

Cindy Braddock Contributing Writer

If you are interested in contributing or nominating REALTORS® for certain stories, please email us at John.Mendez@realproducersmag.com.

DISCLAIMER: Any articles included in this publication and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views of The N2 Company d/b/a Real Producers but remain solely those of the author(s). The paid advertisements contained within the Boulder County Real Producers magazine are not endorsed or recommended by The N2 Company or the publisher. Therefore, neither The N2 Company nor the publisher may be held liable or responsible for business practices of these companies. NOTE: When community events take place, photographers may be present to take photos for that event and they may be used in this publication.

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AIR CONDITIONING Squeaks Services (303) 280-5765 www,squeaksservice.com

FOUNDATION REPAIR Van Matre Construction LLC (303) 668-2222 BoulderContractors.com

ARCHITECTURE Rodwin Architecture Scott Rodwin 1245 Pearl St., Ste. 202 Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 413-8556 RodwinArch.com

HEATING & COOLING Meyers Heating & Air, Inc. (303) 442-6640 meyersheatingac.com

CAR DETAILING Details By Doner Eric Doner (408) 476-1233 CLEANING/ MAID SERVICES MOLLY MAID (303) 428-1994 mollymaid.com CONCRETE WORK Azteca Concrete LLC. Jorge Castro (720) 363-0841 ww.aztecaconcrete.net FLOORING McDonald Carpet One (303) 449-0011 mcdonaldcarpetone boulder.com

HOME INSPECTION Beagle Home Inspections LLC. (303) 731-6891 beaglehomei nspections.com BOULDER HOME INSPECTOR Brett Duryea (303) 678-8006 boulderhomeinspector.com Inspections Over Coffee (303) 500-3378 InspectionsOverCoffee.com Steel Rhino Jim Michael (303) 920-7276 Steel-Rhino.com

HOME STAGING SERVICE denim & duke Jen Hill (630) 277-7476 www.denimandduke.com MORTGAGE LENDER Highlands Mortgage Carrie Nash (303) 478-7696 cnash.com PAINTING -- RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL Freshcoat Painters-Longmont (720) 619-6169 FreshCoatPainters.com/ longmont

ROOFING Roof Check Inc. (303) 678-7828 Roof-Check.com TITLE COMPANY Fidelity National Title 4875 Pearl East Circle Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 810-7567 fntcolorado.com

MEET THE

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TITLE INSURANCE First American Title Insurance Company 4940 Pearl East Circle, Ste 104 Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 449-8442 FirstAmColorado.com

John Mendez

Publisher John.Mendez@ realproducersmag.com 303-596-1685

PHOTOGRAPHER Tiny Dragon Photography (312) 208-1305 TheHeadShotGal.com RADON TESTING AND MITIGATION Affordable Radon Services LLC (303) 859-5600 affordableradon services.com

Liv Berger

Photographer theheadshotgal.com 312-208-1305

Ashley Chandler

Associate Editor content.co@realproducersmag.com

Danielle DePaolo Staff Writer

Kim Ash

Ad Manager ads.colorado@n2pub.com

Lauren Hansen Contributing Writer

Cindy Braddock Contributing Writer

If you are interested in contributing or nominating REALTORS® for certain stories, please email us at John.Mendez@realproducersmag.com.

DISCLAIMER: Any articles included in this publication and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views of The N2 Company d/b/a Real Producers but remain solely those of the author(s). The paid advertisements contained within the Boulder County Real Producers magazine are not endorsed or recommended by The N2 Company or the publisher. Therefore, neither The N2 Company nor the publisher may be held liable or responsible for business practices of these companies. NOTE: When community events take place, photographers may be present to take photos for that event and they may be used in this publication.

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a note from the publisher

BOULDER COUNTY

As most of the managing brokers will tell you, the $1M average home value in Boulder is here to stay! Without having new homes being developed the average home values will continue to be strong for the foreseeable future.

Affordable housing – what is that anymore? Signs of affordability used to be in Longmont and leaned out to Erie, but anymore Boulder County has become unaffordable for most people looking to find a home if they work in Boulder.

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Hwy 7 – Arapaho, Hwy 36, the Diagonal – Hwy 119, Broadway – Hwy 93 all are starting to see traffic levels of pre-pandemic. Getting into Boulder or the commute will continue to have 80K to 90K of folks commuting into Boulder to work each day.

How is the average home value of Boulder at $1M and longer commuting time driving up home values – it all comes down to low to no inventory. Offers well over asking price is or was almost the norm for the past 4 to 6 months. My neighbors talk about selling, but the question of where to they take their equity and move to? Most of my neighbors could not afford to move back into their current neighborhood if they sold their home today.

We’ll be reaching to some of you, top producers, to ask your opinions of the following: How do you see Boulder County providing affordable housing?

How do you see the home value in the city of Boulder staying at $1M? What percentage of your sales are investors or equity groups?

Outside of Boulder County, what would you consider the next top single-family development and why?

What would be some questions for the Boulder County Tax Accessor?

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a note from the publisher

BOULDER COUNTY

As most of the managing brokers will tell you, the $1M average home value in Boulder is here to stay! Without having new homes being developed the average home values will continue to be strong for the foreseeable future.

Affordable housing – what is that anymore? Signs of affordability used to be in Longmont and leaned out to Erie, but anymore Boulder County has become unaffordable for most people looking to find a home if they work in Boulder.

ESSENTIAL IMAGES TO LAND YOU THE JOB, THE BUSINESS, OR THE DATE!

As a professional Home Stager and Styling Specialist, I remove the stress of Preparing your client’s home.

Hwy 7 – Arapaho, Hwy 36, the Diagonal – Hwy 119, Broadway – Hwy 93 all are starting to see traffic levels of pre-pandemic. Getting into Boulder or the commute will continue to have 80K to 90K of folks commuting into Boulder to work each day.

How is the average home value of Boulder at $1M and longer commuting time driving up home values – it all comes down to low to no inventory. Offers well over asking price is or was almost the norm for the past 4 to 6 months. My neighbors talk about selling, but the question of where to they take their equity and move to? Most of my neighbors could not afford to move back into their current neighborhood if they sold their home today.

We’ll be reaching to some of you, top producers, to ask your opinions of the following: How do you see Boulder County providing affordable housing?

How do you see the home value in the city of Boulder staying at $1M? What percentage of your sales are investors or equity groups?

Outside of Boulder County, what would you consider the next top single-family development and why?

What would be some questions for the Boulder County Tax Accessor?

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TAKE 10% OFF

your services in the month of October with mention of this ad

 Partnering with the top Realtors in Boulder and Surrounding areas  Non-vacant/Occupied lite staging  Use your client’s furnishings  Save significate $ for your clients  Help Buyers see full potential

Meet Jen & Duke!

@roofcheckinc

Winter Blues got your Furnace feeling down?

8 • October 2021

GIVING YOU PEACE OF MIND...

ONE HOME INSPECTION AT A TIME!

How about $25 off your next emergency repair?

Exp 03/31/2022 *Coupon limited to one per customer

Thank you all for your continued support, we truly hope to inform and inspire the Boulder County real estate community. If you have any questions, comments – good or not so good – we welcome your input!

BOULDER HOME INSPECTOR INSPECTIONS | RADON TESTING | INFRARED

Regards,

(303) 442-6640

Contact, Liv Berger | (312) 208-1305 | theheadshotgal.com

DenimAndDuke.com (630) 277-7476 DenimAndDuke@gmail.com

JOHN MENDEZ Publisher Boulder County Real Producers 303- 596- 1685 John.Mendez@RealProducersmag.com @realproducers

1750 55th Street, Suite D Boulder, CO 80302 www.meyersheatingac.com realproducersmag.com

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Lovatos meet the

If anyone knows the true meaning of strength, courage, teamwork, and overcoming obstacles, it is realtors and former professional triathletes Michael and Amanda Lovato. In 1999, Michael and Amanda met for the first time at a triathlon in Montreal. When they first met, they immediately knew it was the beginning of something truly special. In 2001, they decided to take a leap of faith and move to Colorado for love.

Ironically, Michael and Amanda did not begin their careers in real estate, however, with strength, courage, and a lot of love they have created a powerhouse real estate firm.

of her real estate career learning the industry and primarily referring business to her partner. However, at the end of 2012, Amanda decided to

As stated, the Lovatos are not Colorado natives. Amanda was born and raised in Southern Maryland, while Michael, originally from New Mexico, moved here from Austin.

Amanda attended the University of Tennessee where she received a Bachelor of Science degree. While attending college, she ran Track and Cross-Country. Michael attended the University of Texas where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree.

In 2006, Amanda decided it was time to pursue a new passion. Since she always had a fascination for the industry, she chose to obtain her real estate license. During that time, she was still competing as a professional triathlete and wanted to maintain the status, so she spent the early years

top producers

or six of her friends and asking them to no longer think of her as a pro athlete, but to think of her for their real estate needs. Through that method, both her business and reputation began to grow rapidly, and at the end of that first year, she had closed ten transactions.

Michael became a realtor in 2017, shortly after Amanda gave birth to their second child. Amanda clearly remembers lying in the hospital with her newborn son in her arms, not long after delivery, and simultaneously taking an important call regarding an appraisal on a property she was representing. After seeing this, Michael knew Amanda could use a helping hand. That moment birthed the plan of them partnering as real estate agents.

Now, after all this time of being a team, they attribute much of the credit for their successful business and marriage to their past lives as professional triathletes.

retire from professional racing and embarked full-time on developing her real estate career. She chose to grow her business by first identifying five

After several long years of working solo and building Lovato Properties, Amanda welcomed the chance to grow

By Danielle DePaolo Photos by Liv Berger, the Headshot Gal

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Lovatos meet the

If anyone knows the true meaning of strength, courage, teamwork, and overcoming obstacles, it is realtors and former professional triathletes Michael and Amanda Lovato. In 1999, Michael and Amanda met for the first time at a triathlon in Montreal. When they first met, they immediately knew it was the beginning of something truly special. In 2001, they decided to take a leap of faith and move to Colorado for love.

Ironically, Michael and Amanda did not begin their careers in real estate, however, with strength, courage, and a lot of love they have created a powerhouse real estate firm.

of her real estate career learning the industry and primarily referring business to her partner. However, at the end of 2012, Amanda decided to

As stated, the Lovatos are not Colorado natives. Amanda was born and raised in Southern Maryland, while Michael, originally from New Mexico, moved here from Austin.

Amanda attended the University of Tennessee where she received a Bachelor of Science degree. While attending college, she ran Track and Cross-Country. Michael attended the University of Texas where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree.

In 2006, Amanda decided it was time to pursue a new passion. Since she always had a fascination for the industry, she chose to obtain her real estate license. During that time, she was still competing as a professional triathlete and wanted to maintain the status, so she spent the early years

top producers

or six of her friends and asking them to no longer think of her as a pro athlete, but to think of her for their real estate needs. Through that method, both her business and reputation began to grow rapidly, and at the end of that first year, she had closed ten transactions.

Michael became a realtor in 2017, shortly after Amanda gave birth to their second child. Amanda clearly remembers lying in the hospital with her newborn son in her arms, not long after delivery, and simultaneously taking an important call regarding an appraisal on a property she was representing. After seeing this, Michael knew Amanda could use a helping hand. That moment birthed the plan of them partnering as real estate agents.

Now, after all this time of being a team, they attribute much of the credit for their successful business and marriage to their past lives as professional triathletes.

retire from professional racing and embarked full-time on developing her real estate career. She chose to grow her business by first identifying five

After several long years of working solo and building Lovato Properties, Amanda welcomed the chance to grow

By Danielle DePaolo Photos by Liv Berger, the Headshot Gal

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her company with the recent addition of Michael to her team, which includes her amazing Transaction Coordinator, Jenny Lampert, and her wonderful buyers’ agent, Lisa Chesney.

“IT IS NOT ABOUT THE NUMBER OF SALES OR INCOME,

Amanda’s favorite aspect of being a realtor is meeting new people and helping them find their “dream home.” She especially loves working with first-time home buyers and seeing their excitement when they finally close on a home. One of Michael’s favorite aspects of being a realtor is the challenge of learning how to succeed in a highly competitive pool of great realtors.

BUT BEING

An aspect they both can agree upon is that being a realtor does call for working long, strenuous hours. Being parents of two small children, they have learned to set hard boundaries in order to have family time.

ABLE TO HELP A VARIETY OF FAMILIES WHILE

A core driver for Amanda is that she absolutely dislikes disappointing a client and not being able to meet their expectations. And as the years progressed, Amanda has found that her strengths lie within being an excellent communicator and “straight shooter.”

SPENDING TIME WITH MY WIFE.

Over the years, they have been able to formulate the equation for success. Amanda

believes this equation comes from being able to balance both family and work life.

For Michael, he states “it is not about the number of sales or income, but being able to help a variety of families while spending time with my wife.” Currently, one of their favorite properties they have sold is 4795 Valhalla Drive, a beautiful, four-acre property in Boulder.

Another true passion of Amanda’s has also become a central piece of Lovato Properties’ mission: supporting their charity of choice, Believe Ranch and Rescue, which is a Longmont-based non-profit which rescues horses who are destined for slaughter. Being able to support this charity that is near and dear to the Lovatos’ hearts is a key component of their drive to succeed in real estate.

During their free time, they enjoy spending time with their two small children: Valentine (7) and Zane (4.)

As a family, they enjoy horseback riding, skiing, hiking, traveling, and enjoying the stunning Colorado scenery. Being that the family has a love for the outdoors, both Valentine and Zane are involved in sports.

Right now, Valentine loves to ride her pony Marilyn Monroe and attend swim team, while Zane loves his time at Thorne Nature Preschool.

Michael and Amanda Lovato truly love being realtors and are willing to go the extra mile to help any of their clients. They have built a very successful business based on referrals.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to them by phone at (303)-717-6069 or by email at Amanda@lovatorealestate.com. Please also visit their website at lovatorealestate.com.

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her company with the recent addition of Michael to her team, which includes her amazing Transaction Coordinator, Jenny Lampert, and her wonderful buyers’ agent, Lisa Chesney.

“IT IS NOT ABOUT THE NUMBER OF SALES OR INCOME,

Amanda’s favorite aspect of being a realtor is meeting new people and helping them find their “dream home.” She especially loves working with first-time home buyers and seeing their excitement when they finally close on a home. One of Michael’s favorite aspects of being a realtor is the challenge of learning how to succeed in a highly competitive pool of great realtors.

BUT BEING

An aspect they both can agree upon is that being a realtor does call for working long, strenuous hours. Being parents of two small children, they have learned to set hard boundaries in order to have family time.

ABLE TO HELP A VARIETY OF FAMILIES WHILE

A core driver for Amanda is that she absolutely dislikes disappointing a client and not being able to meet their expectations. And as the years progressed, Amanda has found that her strengths lie within being an excellent communicator and “straight shooter.”

SPENDING TIME WITH MY WIFE.

Over the years, they have been able to formulate the equation for success. Amanda

believes this equation comes from being able to balance both family and work life.

For Michael, he states “it is not about the number of sales or income, but being able to help a variety of families while spending time with my wife.” Currently, one of their favorite properties they have sold is 4795 Valhalla Drive, a beautiful, four-acre property in Boulder.

Another true passion of Amanda’s has also become a central piece of Lovato Properties’ mission: supporting their charity of choice, Believe Ranch and Rescue, which is a Longmont-based non-profit which rescues horses who are destined for slaughter. Being able to support this charity that is near and dear to the Lovatos’ hearts is a key component of their drive to succeed in real estate.

During their free time, they enjoy spending time with their two small children: Valentine (7) and Zane (4.)

As a family, they enjoy horseback riding, skiing, hiking, traveling, and enjoying the stunning Colorado scenery. Being that the family has a love for the outdoors, both Valentine and Zane are involved in sports.

Right now, Valentine loves to ride her pony Marilyn Monroe and attend swim team, while Zane loves his time at Thorne Nature Preschool.

Michael and Amanda Lovato truly love being realtors and are willing to go the extra mile to help any of their clients. They have built a very successful business based on referrals.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to them by phone at (303)-717-6069 or by email at Amanda@lovatorealestate.com. Please also visit their website at lovatorealestate.com.

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Show Pride in Your Ride Detailing for Discerning Owners

Eric detailed two valuable vintage vehicles and transformed them from years of neglect and abuse – to auction-ready condition. And he recently treated our family SUV with Ceramic coating. If you want it done right, see Dr. Detail!

– Brett Miller, Car Enthusiast & Collector

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Show Pride in Your Ride Detailing for Discerning Owners

Eric detailed two valuable vintage vehicles and transformed them from years of neglect and abuse – to auction-ready condition. And he recently treated our family SUV with Ceramic coating. If you want it done right, see Dr. Detail!

– Brett Miller, Car Enthusiast & Collector

408-476-1233 ERIC.DONER@OUTLOOK.COM

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partner profile

DETAILS BY DONER

At the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d ’Elegance, Eric shadowed the show judges to learn what earned and deducted show points. He eavesdropped on their comments to learn what was required for a car to win both recognition and to enhance its collectible value.

By Ruth Gnirk, Staff Writer

As he approached retirement age, Eric’s interests moved to building show-worthy modified Hondas and Acuras that won several awards. Upon retiring from the corporate world in 2005, Eric worked as a consultant while maintaining and “tweaking” his own vehicles.

He lived in Silicon Valley for five years where he became deeply involved in the California car culture. He annually attended the prestigious car shows and collector auctions during Monterey Car Week. There he met celebrity owners and observed the technicians who meticulously prepared their valuable historic cars for display.

Eric Doner has always had an eye for detail and a passion for doing things right. After decades of serving others and modeling excellence, Eric found a great way to combine his devotion to service with a hobby he loves. Having your vehicle cared for by Eric Doner is a wise investment; he will clean, polish, and protect your vehicle as if it were his own.

Eric has always been a “car guy.”

Growing up in Ohio, he was immersed in building model cars from kits. He even created special builds from leftover parts.

As a proud competitor, he won an award at a model show at his local YMCA. 16 • October 2021

His father, an insurance agent, fancied convertibles, and Eric always ensured that he drove a clean car. He was encouraged in his early car care training by family friends and car enthusiasts who taught young Eric about the importance of waxing in the shade, cleaning out the door sills, and taking pride in your work, even if others don’t see all of the effort put into the job.

Eric bought his first car at age fifteen and worked on restoring it before he could drive legally. In high school, he worked in an auto body shop where he prepped cars for repainting, and detailed used cars for dealers. This led to working on friends’ cars, adding custom touches and special paint treatments.

After graduating from high school, and active duty in the Air Force,

Doner continued to “trick out” vehicles during his college years. He converted a Volkswagen cargo van into a camper and painted it Championship white with blue racing stripes to replicate the finish of the original Shelby Mustang GT350.

After college Eric owned sports cars and won his first car show trophy with his custom painted MGB/GT.

Eric holds himself accountable to the highest standard of excellence. “I am often accused of doing more than I am paid to do,” he chuckled. “There is no traffic jam on the extra mile.” The fact is, Eric doesn’t have to work. He does what he does because he loves it! “All those small issues make a big difference” quipped Eric. “That’s why they call it detailing!”

Eric has observed that often the way people and companies care for their cars and commercial vehicles reflects their standards and values. “If they show up in a messy vehicle, what kind of message does that send to their potential customers?” asked Doner.

True to form, Eric still lives his life in the fast lane. He recently raced his 2018 Audi S3 at Bandimere Speedway, turning the quarter-mile in 10 seconds at 110 mph. As you

Publisher’s Recommendation: I meet with everyone who partners with us – Real Producers and, in this case, I also had my car detailed with Eric – Details by Doner. I have to say that I normally keep my car’s appearance up but after seeing what he has done with my car, I am over the top impressed with his work. If you or if you have someone needing to have their car, SUV, or truck detailed, this is the person or the place to have it done!

Throughout his successful business career, he drove and meticulously maintained multiple eye-catching domestic premium cars and SUVs. An unwilling participant in a corporate reorganization, Eric founded Achievement Training Corporation, an advisory firm focused on improving workplace culture, talent engagement, and business performance.

He became a sought-after trainer and speaker, wrote several articles, and published two books: Plan to Win, and How to Properly Orient New Salespeople. @realproducers

After moving to Colorado, Eric was asked by a relative to detail a car for resale that had been parked under a tree and neglected for two years. While it took him a week to clean the car and restore the paint finish, Eric brought the car back to life to find a home with a proud new owner. This led to requests from other relatives and friends, and his new business Details by Doner was born. Eric genuinely enjoys what he does so much that he prefers to call it his “paid hobby.”

would expect, it turned heads because his car performed so well and looked so great!

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DETAILS BY DONER

At the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d ’Elegance, Eric shadowed the show judges to learn what earned and deducted show points. He eavesdropped on their comments to learn what was required for a car to win both recognition and to enhance its collectible value.

By Ruth Gnirk, Staff Writer

As he approached retirement age, Eric’s interests moved to building show-worthy modified Hondas and Acuras that won several awards. Upon retiring from the corporate world in 2005, Eric worked as a consultant while maintaining and “tweaking” his own vehicles.

He lived in Silicon Valley for five years where he became deeply involved in the California car culture. He annually attended the prestigious car shows and collector auctions during Monterey Car Week. There he met celebrity owners and observed the technicians who meticulously prepared their valuable historic cars for display.

Eric Doner has always had an eye for detail and a passion for doing things right. After decades of serving others and modeling excellence, Eric found a great way to combine his devotion to service with a hobby he loves. Having your vehicle cared for by Eric Doner is a wise investment; he will clean, polish, and protect your vehicle as if it were his own.

Eric has always been a “car guy.”

Growing up in Ohio, he was immersed in building model cars from kits. He even created special builds from leftover parts.

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His father, an insurance agent, fancied convertibles, and Eric always ensured that he drove a clean car. He was encouraged in his early car care training by family friends and car enthusiasts who taught young Eric about the importance of waxing in the shade, cleaning out the door sills, and taking pride in your work, even if others don’t see all of the effort put into the job.

Eric bought his first car at age fifteen and worked on restoring it before he could drive legally. In high school, he worked in an auto body shop where he prepped cars for repainting, and detailed used cars for dealers. This led to working on friends’ cars, adding custom touches and special paint treatments.

After graduating from high school, and active duty in the Air Force,

Doner continued to “trick out” vehicles during his college years. He converted a Volkswagen cargo van into a camper and painted it Championship white with blue racing stripes to replicate the finish of the original Shelby Mustang GT350.

After college Eric owned sports cars and won his first car show trophy with his custom painted MGB/GT.

Eric holds himself accountable to the highest standard of excellence. “I am often accused of doing more than I am paid to do,” he chuckled. “There is no traffic jam on the extra mile.” The fact is, Eric doesn’t have to work. He does what he does because he loves it! “All those small issues make a big difference” quipped Eric. “That’s why they call it detailing!”

Eric has observed that often the way people and companies care for their cars and commercial vehicles reflects their standards and values. “If they show up in a messy vehicle, what kind of message does that send to their potential customers?” asked Doner.

True to form, Eric still lives his life in the fast lane. He recently raced his 2018 Audi S3 at Bandimere Speedway, turning the quarter-mile in 10 seconds at 110 mph. As you

Publisher’s Recommendation: I meet with everyone who partners with us – Real Producers and, in this case, I also had my car detailed with Eric – Details by Doner. I have to say that I normally keep my car’s appearance up but after seeing what he has done with my car, I am over the top impressed with his work. If you or if you have someone needing to have their car, SUV, or truck detailed, this is the person or the place to have it done!

Throughout his successful business career, he drove and meticulously maintained multiple eye-catching domestic premium cars and SUVs. An unwilling participant in a corporate reorganization, Eric founded Achievement Training Corporation, an advisory firm focused on improving workplace culture, talent engagement, and business performance.

He became a sought-after trainer and speaker, wrote several articles, and published two books: Plan to Win, and How to Properly Orient New Salespeople. @realproducers

After moving to Colorado, Eric was asked by a relative to detail a car for resale that had been parked under a tree and neglected for two years. While it took him a week to clean the car and restore the paint finish, Eric brought the car back to life to find a home with a proud new owner. This led to requests from other relatives and friends, and his new business Details by Doner was born. Eric genuinely enjoys what he does so much that he prefers to call it his “paid hobby.”

would expect, it turned heads because his car performed so well and looked so great!

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AMY

realtor on the move

I

By Danielle DePaolo · Photos by Liv Berger, the Headshot Gal

n 15 years as a realtor, Amy LaBorde has seen her share of ups and downs in the real estate market.

She credits “lots of gratitude and a little dose of faith” to her success in building a thriving business and a strong, interconnected community where the lines between her personal and professional networks in Boulder are blurred.

I find my creative outlet through my work.” She has been fortunate enough to gain experience in both residential real estate and income properties and loves working with every type of client from “first-timers to second homers”. Amy absolutely adores the Boulder area and the community she has found here over 22 years in this town. She gets to work with many friends, their families, and referrals, and many of her clients have become lifelong friends. Getting to see her friends and clients put roots down in the community she calls home is one of the things that continues to fuel Amy’s passion for her work.

In 1999, Amy moved to Colorado from Athens, GA. She attended the University of Colorado Boulder where she studied international affairs and political science.

At the age of 27, Amy did something extremely strategic and purchased her first rental property. After learning the ins and outs of managing her own property, she decided to get her real estate license and start her own property management company. This would in turn become a fortuitous avenue for building a prolific network of investor buyers and sellers seeking to add to and exchange their portfolios. After growing her client and referral lists, she was able to then sell off the property management business and set her focus entirely on sales

Over the years, Amy has worked with a variety of investment properties, from short-term rental condos to multi-unit commercial buildings. This past June, Amy hit a monumental accomplishment selling a large portfolio of student rental properties on 10th and College. Amy loved every minute of this project since she was able to utilize so much of the experience she accumulated over the years and work with some of the best in the industry.

Amy got her real estate license in 2006. It was still a fast-paced sellers’ market, just about at its peak. A few years later,

Real estate has provided a deep passion for Amy. “Problem-solving, creating win-win outcomes and creative marketing strategies are how

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AMY

realtor on the move

I

By Danielle DePaolo · Photos by Liv Berger, the Headshot Gal

n 15 years as a realtor, Amy LaBorde has seen her share of ups and downs in the real estate market.

She credits “lots of gratitude and a little dose of faith” to her success in building a thriving business and a strong, interconnected community where the lines between her personal and professional networks in Boulder are blurred.

I find my creative outlet through my work.” She has been fortunate enough to gain experience in both residential real estate and income properties and loves working with every type of client from “first-timers to second homers”. Amy absolutely adores the Boulder area and the community she has found here over 22 years in this town. She gets to work with many friends, their families, and referrals, and many of her clients have become lifelong friends. Getting to see her friends and clients put roots down in the community she calls home is one of the things that continues to fuel Amy’s passion for her work.

In 1999, Amy moved to Colorado from Athens, GA. She attended the University of Colorado Boulder where she studied international affairs and political science.

At the age of 27, Amy did something extremely strategic and purchased her first rental property. After learning the ins and outs of managing her own property, she decided to get her real estate license and start her own property management company. This would in turn become a fortuitous avenue for building a prolific network of investor buyers and sellers seeking to add to and exchange their portfolios. After growing her client and referral lists, she was able to then sell off the property management business and set her focus entirely on sales

Over the years, Amy has worked with a variety of investment properties, from short-term rental condos to multi-unit commercial buildings. This past June, Amy hit a monumental accomplishment selling a large portfolio of student rental properties on 10th and College. Amy loved every minute of this project since she was able to utilize so much of the experience she accumulated over the years and work with some of the best in the industry.

Amy got her real estate license in 2006. It was still a fast-paced sellers’ market, just about at its peak. A few years later,

Real estate has provided a deep passion for Amy. “Problem-solving, creating win-win outcomes and creative marketing strategies are how

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@realproducers

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Problem-solving, creating

WIN-WIN OUTCOMES and creative marketing strategies are how I find my

CREATIVE OUTLET THROUGH MY WORK.

the market crashed and the tides turned. After surviving a few tough years during the recession as still a relatively new agent, Amy adopted the mindset of “riding the wave.”

Seeing how the economics are always shifting has helped her adapt to an ever-changing market. In this industry, she really enjoys how each sale provides new insights and strategies.

Amy states, “no two deals are the same. As realtors, we are always

challenged with a new problem to solve. It is our job to learn how to take these challenges in stride.”

she enjoys hiking and catching up with friends, preferably on a sunny patio, people watching on pearl street.

During her free time, Amy adores spending time with her friends and her four-year-old daughter, Mia. Amy and Mia are quite the mother-daughter duo! They enjoy seeing live music, pool time (Mia is learning how to swim,) gardening, crafts, and cooking together.

When Amy has some free time,

Amy LaBorde has built a unique brand for herself over the past fifteen years. Her clients adore her and she has been able to create a growing business through referrals and strategic marketing. It is her ultimate goal to build long-term relationships with her clients, far beyond just being happy with their home purchase.

You can reach Amy at (720)-771-8271 or email her at homes@amylaborde.com 20 • October 2021

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Problem-solving, creating

WIN-WIN OUTCOMES and creative marketing strategies are how I find my

CREATIVE OUTLET THROUGH MY WORK.

the market crashed and the tides turned. After surviving a few tough years during the recession as still a relatively new agent, Amy adopted the mindset of “riding the wave.”

Seeing how the economics are always shifting has helped her adapt to an ever-changing market. In this industry, she really enjoys how each sale provides new insights and strategies.

Amy states, “no two deals are the same. As realtors, we are always

challenged with a new problem to solve. It is our job to learn how to take these challenges in stride.”

she enjoys hiking and catching up with friends, preferably on a sunny patio, people watching on pearl street.

During her free time, Amy adores spending time with her friends and her four-year-old daughter, Mia. Amy and Mia are quite the mother-daughter duo! They enjoy seeing live music, pool time (Mia is learning how to swim,) gardening, crafts, and cooking together.

When Amy has some free time,

Amy LaBorde has built a unique brand for herself over the past fifteen years. Her clients adore her and she has been able to create a growing business through referrals and strategic marketing. It is her ultimate goal to build long-term relationships with her clients, far beyond just being happy with their home purchase.

You can reach Amy at (720)-771-8271 or email her at homes@amylaborde.com 20 • October 2021

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$2.5 MILLION DONATED THIS YEAR TO HELP END MODERN-DAY SLAVERY.

Did you know there are more victims held against their will today than ever before? That’s why The N2 Company – the company behind this publication and 850+ others like it – is financially committed to end human trafficking.

FOR EVERY AD SALE WE MAKE, N2 DONATES ENOUGH MONEY TO FREE 2 SLAVES FROM CAPTIVITY. The average Fortune 500 company donates about 1% of their profits to charity. The N2 Company donates 2.6% of their gross revenue.

Thanks to the businesses within these pages, our Area Directors, and readers like you, we’re able to break the chains of this horrible reality.

Visit n2gives.com to learn more about our fight.

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$2.5 MILLION DONATED THIS YEAR TO HELP END MODERN-DAY SLAVERY.

Did you know there are more victims held against their will today than ever before? That’s why The N2 Company – the company behind this publication and 850+ others like it – is financially committed to end human trafficking.

FOR EVERY AD SALE WE MAKE, N2 DONATES ENOUGH MONEY TO FREE 2 SLAVES FROM CAPTIVITY. The average Fortune 500 company donates about 1% of their profits to charity. The N2 Company donates 2.6% of their gross revenue.

Thanks to the businesses within these pages, our Area Directors, and readers like you, we’re able to break the chains of this horrible reality.

Visit n2gives.com to learn more about our fight.

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boulder county assessor

and analysis. This degree has allowed Cynthia to not only excel in her role but truly understand the local topography. She is a data-driven individual who loves to collect and analyze data. She also enjoys working with digital mapping since “maps can display property value and provide an insight of the community.”

By Danielle DePaolo · Photos by Liv Berger, the Headshot Gal

Cynthia was hired by the Boulder County Assessor’s Office in 1995. Over the past twenty-six years, she has held various roles and titles all of which allowed her to receive increasing responsibilities. Not only does she enjoy working with the people of the town, but she prides her success

CYNTHIA BRADDOCK HAS LED A SUCCESSFUL & PERTINENT CAREER WITHIN THE CITY OF BOULDER. on her staff. Over the past year, her staff has exceeded all expectations and has been able to overcome the many obstacles the pandemic created. As a team, they have been able to implement new values and serve the community better than before. The one difficult aspect her team faced was serving the community from a distance. However, after some speed bumps, Cynthia and her team found ways to overcome this obstacle by means of enhancing current technology.

During her tenure, Cynthia states that almost every property she has worked with is her favorite. She loves history and each property has its own unique story. In her free time, Cynthia enjoys spending time with her husband and their beautiful blended family.

They have eight grandchildren (with one on the way.)

She is a proud resident of Louisville and has lived in the community for over thirty years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their children, and their grandchildren. They enjoy hiking and kayaking as a family. One of her favorite pastimes is walking her dog Hudson around the neighborhood.

Braddock Being a Colorado native and understanding the landscape, architecture, and agriculture has allowed Cynthia Braddock to thrive in her role as Boulder County Assessor.

Cynthia began her role in 2017 to fill the seat left vacant by retirement.

In 2018, the people elected her as Accessor where she has continued her current term up until January 2023.

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As a County Assessor, Cynthia establishes the property value for taxation.

This means that she establishes property value on all “real” and “business personal property. Real property encompasses residential, commercial, and industrial sides of the land. In the state of Colorado, property assessment is done differently since all states have a different set of laws. In her role, she establishes value every two years, abides by statues and constituents for the state, sets value for agricultural land, manages the

assessment process of property value in the state of CO for taxation. Every year she established value for business personal property (business assets).

It is her main mission for the beneficiaries (property owners) as citizens of the community to ensure they are benefiting from the value of property.

Cynthia Braddock has led a successful and pertinent career within the city of Boulder. Over the past 26 years, her accolades are unmatched and she absolutely loves her city.

Cynthia’s background is quite extensive. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in geography and focused on geographic information systemic mapping @realproducers

Please feel free to call Cynthia at (720)-779-1977 or email her at cbraddock@bouldercounty.org.

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and analysis. This degree has allowed Cynthia to not only excel in her role but truly understand the local topography. She is a data-driven individual who loves to collect and analyze data. She also enjoys working with digital mapping since “maps can display property value and provide an insight of the community.”

By Danielle DePaolo · Photos by Liv Berger, the Headshot Gal

Cynthia was hired by the Boulder County Assessor’s Office in 1995. Over the past twenty-six years, she has held various roles and titles all of which allowed her to receive increasing responsibilities. Not only does she enjoy working with the people of the town, but she prides her success

CYNTHIA BRADDOCK HAS LED A SUCCESSFUL & PERTINENT CAREER WITHIN THE CITY OF BOULDER. on her staff. Over the past year, her staff has exceeded all expectations and has been able to overcome the many obstacles the pandemic created. As a team, they have been able to implement new values and serve the community better than before. The one difficult aspect her team faced was serving the community from a distance. However, after some speed bumps, Cynthia and her team found ways to overcome this obstacle by means of enhancing current technology.

During her tenure, Cynthia states that almost every property she has worked with is her favorite. She loves history and each property has its own unique story. In her free time, Cynthia enjoys spending time with her husband and their beautiful blended family.

They have eight grandchildren (with one on the way.)

She is a proud resident of Louisville and has lived in the community for over thirty years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their children, and their grandchildren. They enjoy hiking and kayaking as a family. One of her favorite pastimes is walking her dog Hudson around the neighborhood.

Braddock Being a Colorado native and understanding the landscape, architecture, and agriculture has allowed Cynthia Braddock to thrive in her role as Boulder County Assessor.

Cynthia began her role in 2017 to fill the seat left vacant by retirement.

In 2018, the people elected her as Accessor where she has continued her current term up until January 2023.

26 • October 2021

As a County Assessor, Cynthia establishes the property value for taxation.

This means that she establishes property value on all “real” and “business personal property. Real property encompasses residential, commercial, and industrial sides of the land. In the state of Colorado, property assessment is done differently since all states have a different set of laws. In her role, she establishes value every two years, abides by statues and constituents for the state, sets value for agricultural land, manages the

assessment process of property value in the state of CO for taxation. Every year she established value for business personal property (business assets).

It is her main mission for the beneficiaries (property owners) as citizens of the community to ensure they are benefiting from the value of property.

Cynthia Braddock has led a successful and pertinent career within the city of Boulder. Over the past 26 years, her accolades are unmatched and she absolutely loves her city.

Cynthia’s background is quite extensive. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in geography and focused on geographic information systemic mapping @realproducers

Please feel free to call Cynthia at (720)-779-1977 or email her at cbraddock@bouldercounty.org.

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One of the most beneficial aspects of HOMESNAP is PROVIDING CLIENTS WITH THE MOST ACCURATE DETAILS

WHY

about interesting homes right at their fingertips.

Is Quickly Becoming the Go-To Real Estate App for Agents

home. With Homesnap, consumers are empowered to take control of their home search and agents can focus on connecting with clients and delivering value in a more thoughtful way.

SAFETY TIMER HOMESNAP’S FEATURES

Beyond booking showings, accessing up-to-date MLS data, and messaging clients and colleagues, Homesnap is equipped with a myriad of additional features and functionality to improve safety and marketability.

By Lauren Hansen, CEO, IRES MLS

SEARCH BY COMMUTE

In today’s increasingly digital world of real estate, staying up to date with the industry’s latest trends and tools is crucial to any agent’s success. With more real estate brokers in Colorado than homes for sale, real estate professionals in the Centennial State are turning to real estate apps to transform their on-the-go workflows in an attempt to get a leg up in this incredibly competitive market. And one of the best tools agents have found to both support their professional needs as well as the needs of their homebuying or selling clients is Homesnap.

Built for agents and consumers, the Homesnap app leverages multiple listing service (MLS) information and enhanced property features to empower real estate professionals with accurate, timely data.

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set a budget, and Homesnap takes it from there to create a comprehensive campaign with a unified brand presence.

CONNECTING WITH CLIENTS VIA HOMESNAP

One of the most beneficial aspects of Homesnap is that consumers have access to much of the convenient MLS information available to their agent, providing clients with the most accurate details about interesting homes right at their fingertips. From photos to property statuses, all listing information is supplied by partner MLSs, such as Information and Real Estate Services (IRES), a Lovelandbased regional MLS that serves Boulder, Weld, Larimer, Logan and Morgan Counties, and housed directly within Homesnap. Even better, agents can message their clients within the app, and if the client doesn’t have the app, Homesnap can send them information via a text message or email.

Gone are the days in which agents are constantly scouring the MLS to find the perfect

@realproducers

Commute time is a critical factor when buyers are searching for a new home. Homesnap’s Search

By Commute feature allows buyer clients to easily see whether a home is within their desired commute time without having to actually make the drive. Simply plug in up to five addresses, and the tool can reveal a sweet spot for commuting between multiple workplaces, daycare, schools or the gym.

AD CREATION WITH HOMESNAP PRO ADS

Digital marketing can be difficult for any agent, but Homesnap removes the complexity, guesswork, and much of the effort from the marketing process. From graphic design, keyword research, and precision targeting to setting up an ad campaign for each listing, Homesnap’s Pro Ads does everything for you — no matter how many platforms on which you’re advertising. Simply preview the ad,

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When viewing an unfamiliar property or meeting with new clients, safety is one of an agent’s foremost concerns.

With Homesnap’s Safety Timer, agents are able to set a safety timer or send a distress alert. Once an agent is within 2,000 feet of a property, they can set the timer, inform Homesnap how long they expect to be at the location, and select their emergency contacts to alert in the event of an emergency. Agents can stop the timer or add time as they go, but if the timer expires, emergency contacts will be alerted.

RELATED AGENTs

Not viewable by anyone outside that MLS, Homesnap’s Related Agents helps busy real estate professionals remember how they are connected to one another. Agents can select a property’s listing agent for detailed contact information, recent sales and transaction statistics, or they can instantly message that agent directly to understand whether they’ve collaborated on past transactions or find a colleague who has worked with that agent before.

TRUSTED PROVIDERS

Oftentimes, clients want their agent to

refer them to a trusted appraiser or handyman to determine a home’s true value or conduct renovations or repairs. Homesnap’s Trusted Providers feature allows agents to directly add industry contacts, choose from a preselected list of adjectives and phrases like “Knowledgeable” and “Responds Quickly” to describe them, and even create a custom blurb for each provider. With Trusted Providers, agents can showcase their extensive network and better serve their clients by quickly sharing relevant, trusted referrals.

Clearly, Homesnap isn’t just another real estate app with some useful bells and whistles. The platform’s awesome features and robust functionality make it the go-to platform for real estate professionals looking to make their jobs easier. IRES subscribers have access to Homesnap Pro at no additional cost, and it has been exciting watching them find new ways to incorporate Homesnap as a tool to grow their businesses.

About the Author:

Lauren Hansen is the CEO of Information and Real Estate Services (IRES), a regional MLS based in Loveland, CO.

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One of the most beneficial aspects of HOMESNAP is PROVIDING CLIENTS WITH THE MOST ACCURATE DETAILS

WHY

about interesting homes right at their fingertips.

Is Quickly Becoming the Go-To Real Estate App for Agents

home. With Homesnap, consumers are empowered to take control of their home search and agents can focus on connecting with clients and delivering value in a more thoughtful way.

SAFETY TIMER HOMESNAP’S FEATURES

Beyond booking showings, accessing up-to-date MLS data, and messaging clients and colleagues, Homesnap is equipped with a myriad of additional features and functionality to improve safety and marketability.

By Lauren Hansen, CEO, IRES MLS

SEARCH BY COMMUTE

In today’s increasingly digital world of real estate, staying up to date with the industry’s latest trends and tools is crucial to any agent’s success. With more real estate brokers in Colorado than homes for sale, real estate professionals in the Centennial State are turning to real estate apps to transform their on-the-go workflows in an attempt to get a leg up in this incredibly competitive market. And one of the best tools agents have found to both support their professional needs as well as the needs of their homebuying or selling clients is Homesnap.

Built for agents and consumers, the Homesnap app leverages multiple listing service (MLS) information and enhanced property features to empower real estate professionals with accurate, timely data.

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set a budget, and Homesnap takes it from there to create a comprehensive campaign with a unified brand presence.

CONNECTING WITH CLIENTS VIA HOMESNAP

One of the most beneficial aspects of Homesnap is that consumers have access to much of the convenient MLS information available to their agent, providing clients with the most accurate details about interesting homes right at their fingertips. From photos to property statuses, all listing information is supplied by partner MLSs, such as Information and Real Estate Services (IRES), a Lovelandbased regional MLS that serves Boulder, Weld, Larimer, Logan and Morgan Counties, and housed directly within Homesnap. Even better, agents can message their clients within the app, and if the client doesn’t have the app, Homesnap can send them information via a text message or email.

Gone are the days in which agents are constantly scouring the MLS to find the perfect

@realproducers

Commute time is a critical factor when buyers are searching for a new home. Homesnap’s Search

By Commute feature allows buyer clients to easily see whether a home is within their desired commute time without having to actually make the drive. Simply plug in up to five addresses, and the tool can reveal a sweet spot for commuting between multiple workplaces, daycare, schools or the gym.

AD CREATION WITH HOMESNAP PRO ADS

Digital marketing can be difficult for any agent, but Homesnap removes the complexity, guesswork, and much of the effort from the marketing process. From graphic design, keyword research, and precision targeting to setting up an ad campaign for each listing, Homesnap’s Pro Ads does everything for you — no matter how many platforms on which you’re advertising. Simply preview the ad,

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When viewing an unfamiliar property or meeting with new clients, safety is one of an agent’s foremost concerns.

With Homesnap’s Safety Timer, agents are able to set a safety timer or send a distress alert. Once an agent is within 2,000 feet of a property, they can set the timer, inform Homesnap how long they expect to be at the location, and select their emergency contacts to alert in the event of an emergency. Agents can stop the timer or add time as they go, but if the timer expires, emergency contacts will be alerted.

RELATED AGENTs

Not viewable by anyone outside that MLS, Homesnap’s Related Agents helps busy real estate professionals remember how they are connected to one another. Agents can select a property’s listing agent for detailed contact information, recent sales and transaction statistics, or they can instantly message that agent directly to understand whether they’ve collaborated on past transactions or find a colleague who has worked with that agent before.

TRUSTED PROVIDERS

Oftentimes, clients want their agent to

refer them to a trusted appraiser or handyman to determine a home’s true value or conduct renovations or repairs. Homesnap’s Trusted Providers feature allows agents to directly add industry contacts, choose from a preselected list of adjectives and phrases like “Knowledgeable” and “Responds Quickly” to describe them, and even create a custom blurb for each provider. With Trusted Providers, agents can showcase their extensive network and better serve their clients by quickly sharing relevant, trusted referrals.

Clearly, Homesnap isn’t just another real estate app with some useful bells and whistles. The platform’s awesome features and robust functionality make it the go-to platform for real estate professionals looking to make their jobs easier. IRES subscribers have access to Homesnap Pro at no additional cost, and it has been exciting watching them find new ways to incorporate Homesnap as a tool to grow their businesses.

About the Author:

Lauren Hansen is the CEO of Information and Real Estate Services (IRES), a regional MLS based in Loveland, CO.

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tax information

PROPERTY TAXES Provided by Cindy Braddock, Boulder County Assessor

Nobody likes to pay property tax. They may understand why, appreciate what property taxes do for their community, support the need for property tax, and still not like paying them. The Colorado Constitution and State Statutes establish a process for revenue. All revenue from property taxes is used locally, within the county.

The assessor’s office is the first step in the calculation of property taxes. In Colorado, assessors are elected to serve their community by providing fair and equitable valuations of properties, which lead to fair and equitable taxation.

The realtors in our community play an important role in the valuation and taxation process. Realtors are partners and advocates for what is best for property owners. Realtors notice and report on trends and patterns in the marketplace. They are the first to know the condition of

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the market, if it is increasing or decreasing, what is going on with the housing stock, what is keeping owners in their homes or inspiring them to purchase something new.

The advocacy of realtors within the community and with the assessor’s office ensures that the fairness of property valuation is tested and improved upon.

Many property owners turn to their realtors to test how reasonable their property value is. Realtors are a good source of this information because of their intimate knowledge of property, of neighborhoods, of the surrounding area, of trends and patterns.

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Working with the Colorado Constitution, the Colorado State Statutes, and what they require, assessors appraise and establish values for all properties in their county on May 1 each year. In Boulder County, approximately 120,000 real property ownerships receive a new value on May 1 in the odd-numbered year. In the even number year, property values only change if there has been new construction, demolition, or some other change in the property that impacts value.

Residential property is valued using the market comparison method; sales

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collected from a specified period are analyzed and the results applied to the properties that did not sell. Most all other properties types are valued by considering cost, market, and income methods of valuation.

The state Legislature establishes the rate at which different properties are assessed. The assessment rate determines the amount of the market value that taxes will be calculated from. Currently, residential is at 7.15% of market value, and most other property types are assessed at 29% of market value.

Taxing districts receive summary valuation information from the Assessor and use this information to calculate their budget needs. They send their proposed mill levy to the board of county commissioners in late December each year for approval.

The approved mill levies are used to calculate the taxes that the county treasurer sends out to property owners early in the next year.

(Jan 1, yearly) § 39-1-105 provides that all property is to be listed and valued as it exists Jan 1 of each year.

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1. If you are helping a client with a property valuation appeal, pay attention to the appeal deadlines.

2. If the appeal deadline on June 1 is missed, an abatement of property taxes appeal can be filed after January 1 the next year to have values reviewed.

3. Assessors are required to use data from an 18-month to 2-year data collection to establish values. The sales information in data collection period is always in the past – we never current sales. This reappraisal cycle, the data collection period is July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2020.

4. Make sure the description of the property is correct. Assessors don’t have the legal right to enter a property, we depend on the property owner and other public sources to describe a property. The records may not be correct; let the assessor’s office know.

5. What is going on in the neighborhood? Has the assessor’s office shown they understand what is going on and how it is impacting the value of the property?

Assessors and realtors both provide valuable services to our community. We ensure fair value is set for properties at the point of sale and the point of taxation. The revenue funding based on fair values means property owners pay their fair share for the services that make Boulder County a great place to live.

The revenue formula for property taxation is Market Value * Assessment Rate = Assessed Value Assessed Value * Mill Levy = Property Taxes

The last steps of the revenue process are the billing, collection and distribution are the responsibility of the elected county treasurer.

Special districts such as fire districts, library districts, cities, counties, and school districts receive these funds to provide services.

Jan-2021 May 1

PROPERTY VALUATION & TAXATION (REVENUE) IS CALCULATED USING THIS FORMULA:

Actual Value * Assessment Rate = Assessed Value Assessor’s Office Sets

(Tax jurisdictions set)

August 15

Appraisal Date (June 30, on even years) § 39-1-104 (10.2)(A) CRS - states sales shall be adjusted to final day of the data gathering period

NOV*

NOD**

(May 1, yearly)

(August 15, yearly

CO State Legislature sets

Assessed value * Mill levy/1000 = Taxes

REAPPRAISAL YEAR

2 4 - M O N T H D AT A C O L L E C T I O N P E R I O D

Assessment Date

Some things to remember when supporting a property owner with their property value concerns:

Treasurer’s Office Collects taxes and disburses revenue

Jan-2022

INTERVENING YEAR

* NOV - Notice of Value. The document used by the Assessor to inform property owners of the value of their property. ** NOD - Notice of Determination. The Assessor's decision regarding the property appeal.l @realproducers

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tax information

PROPERTY TAXES Provided by Cindy Braddock, Boulder County Assessor

Nobody likes to pay property tax. They may understand why, appreciate what property taxes do for their community, support the need for property tax, and still not like paying them. The Colorado Constitution and State Statutes establish a process for revenue. All revenue from property taxes is used locally, within the county.

The assessor’s office is the first step in the calculation of property taxes. In Colorado, assessors are elected to serve their community by providing fair and equitable valuations of properties, which lead to fair and equitable taxation.

The realtors in our community play an important role in the valuation and taxation process. Realtors are partners and advocates for what is best for property owners. Realtors notice and report on trends and patterns in the marketplace. They are the first to know the condition of

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the market, if it is increasing or decreasing, what is going on with the housing stock, what is keeping owners in their homes or inspiring them to purchase something new.

The advocacy of realtors within the community and with the assessor’s office ensures that the fairness of property valuation is tested and improved upon.

Many property owners turn to their realtors to test how reasonable their property value is. Realtors are a good source of this information because of their intimate knowledge of property, of neighborhoods, of the surrounding area, of trends and patterns.

Jan-2019

Working with the Colorado Constitution, the Colorado State Statutes, and what they require, assessors appraise and establish values for all properties in their county on May 1 each year. In Boulder County, approximately 120,000 real property ownerships receive a new value on May 1 in the odd-numbered year. In the even number year, property values only change if there has been new construction, demolition, or some other change in the property that impacts value.

Residential property is valued using the market comparison method; sales

Jan-2020

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collected from a specified period are analyzed and the results applied to the properties that did not sell. Most all other properties types are valued by considering cost, market, and income methods of valuation.

The state Legislature establishes the rate at which different properties are assessed. The assessment rate determines the amount of the market value that taxes will be calculated from. Currently, residential is at 7.15% of market value, and most other property types are assessed at 29% of market value.

Taxing districts receive summary valuation information from the Assessor and use this information to calculate their budget needs. They send their proposed mill levy to the board of county commissioners in late December each year for approval.

The approved mill levies are used to calculate the taxes that the county treasurer sends out to property owners early in the next year.

(Jan 1, yearly) § 39-1-105 provides that all property is to be listed and valued as it exists Jan 1 of each year.

28 • October 2021

1. If you are helping a client with a property valuation appeal, pay attention to the appeal deadlines.

2. If the appeal deadline on June 1 is missed, an abatement of property taxes appeal can be filed after January 1 the next year to have values reviewed.

3. Assessors are required to use data from an 18-month to 2-year data collection to establish values. The sales information in data collection period is always in the past – we never current sales. This reappraisal cycle, the data collection period is July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2020.

4. Make sure the description of the property is correct. Assessors don’t have the legal right to enter a property, we depend on the property owner and other public sources to describe a property. The records may not be correct; let the assessor’s office know.

5. What is going on in the neighborhood? Has the assessor’s office shown they understand what is going on and how it is impacting the value of the property?

Assessors and realtors both provide valuable services to our community. We ensure fair value is set for properties at the point of sale and the point of taxation. The revenue funding based on fair values means property owners pay their fair share for the services that make Boulder County a great place to live.

The revenue formula for property taxation is Market Value * Assessment Rate = Assessed Value Assessed Value * Mill Levy = Property Taxes

The last steps of the revenue process are the billing, collection and distribution are the responsibility of the elected county treasurer.

Special districts such as fire districts, library districts, cities, counties, and school districts receive these funds to provide services.

Jan-2021 May 1

PROPERTY VALUATION & TAXATION (REVENUE) IS CALCULATED USING THIS FORMULA:

Actual Value * Assessment Rate = Assessed Value Assessor’s Office Sets

(Tax jurisdictions set)

August 15

Appraisal Date (June 30, on even years) § 39-1-104 (10.2)(A) CRS - states sales shall be adjusted to final day of the data gathering period

NOV*

NOD**

(May 1, yearly)

(August 15, yearly

CO State Legislature sets

Assessed value * Mill levy/1000 = Taxes

REAPPRAISAL YEAR

2 4 - M O N T H D AT A C O L L E C T I O N P E R I O D

Assessment Date

Some things to remember when supporting a property owner with their property value concerns:

Treasurer’s Office Collects taxes and disburses revenue

Jan-2022

INTERVENING YEAR

* NOV - Notice of Value. The document used by the Assessor to inform property owners of the value of their property. ** NOD - Notice of Determination. The Assessor's decision regarding the property appeal.l @realproducers

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