The Platinum Group, Realtors® 6760 Corporate Drive Suite 300 Colorado Springs, CO 80919
SUZANNE HOLLAND GRI, MCNE REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT
Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
719.331.0192 Suzanne@SuzanneHolland.com
SUZANNE HOLLAND
SuzanneHolland.com April 2019 Real Estate Market Report
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Featured Listing 5777 Brave Eagle Drive OFFERED AT $482,900
Stage for Success 81% of Buyers are able to visualize a house as their future home when it has been staged* *2015 Profile of Home Staging, Reported by National Association of Realtors
IS YOUR HOUSE SET UP TO QUICKLY GRAB THE ATTENTION OF POTENTIAL BUYERS?
Depersonalize
Light & Bright
Squeaky clean
Organize
Remove your memorabilia so buyers can imagine making their own memories.
Buyers want a clean start; you want to maximize your value. Tidying up your house allows buyers to see the home’s true value and possibly make a higher offer.
Boost the mood by opening curtains or blinds and leaving lights on for showings.
Remove any unnecessary personal items (family pictures, memorabilia, etc.) to make your house appear larger.
PRESENTED BY SUZANNE HOLLAND
Angela-Marie and Thomas, Let me help you prepare your house for a successful sale. Call me at 719.331.0192 to get started today!
Seamless set up
Make sure buyers can easily move from one room to the other without having to walk around awkwardly placed furniture or belongings.
PREPARED ESPECIALLY FOR ANGELA-MARIE AND THOMAS STEVENS
Positive focus
Highlight the positive focal points or unique features in your house with decor or furniture arrangements to let the buyer see how it may benefit them.
2019 Market Snapshot
FEATURED LISTING BY SUZANNE HOLLAND
February 2019 16.4 Months Average Supply in the Last 15 Years = 8.2 Months
Average Days on Market
43
# of Months of Supply by Price Range
8.4 Months 5.3 Months 4.4 Months
Historical Average = 67
2.3 Months 1.5 Months 0.5 Months
0.3 Months
0.5 Months
List Price vs. Sale Price
99.4% Historical Average = 98.3%
$331,104
+5.9%
Average Sales Price February 2018
Months of Inventory
$350,736 Average Sales Price February 2019
1.1 Historical Average = 8.2
800
# of Homes
Sold
700 600 500 Average Sales Price Change
+4.6%
300 200 100
Historical Average = +3.3%
Year-to-Date
400
86.8% Market Concentration
0
The above information is exclusively provided to you by The Platinum Group, Realtors for the purposes of providing a general understanding of the local real estate market conditions in El Paso County, Colorado. Based on information from the Pike Peak REALTOR Services Corp. (“RSC”), for the period 1985 through present. RSC does not guarantee or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by RSC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market. Historical averages reflect the past 15 years activity.
5777 BRAVE EAGLE DRIVE Colorado Springs, CO 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 3,805 Sq. Ft. OFFERED AT $482,900 Gorgeous Wolf Ranch home that has been beautifully maintained! Enjoy the benefits of a move in ready home with many custom features inside and out. Amazing outdoor living space with custom in ground lighting to stamped concrete patio with firepit. Cozy front porch to
relax on. Walking distance to parks and schools. Minutes from Powers Corridor, Military Bases and I-25. Sought after school district 20. Neighborhood rec center with indoor/ outdoor pool, walking areas, and open space. Hardwood floors through the main level.
5 STEPS TO TAKE BEFORE YOU START HOME SHOPPING Once you’ve decided to buy a home, it’s tempting to jump right into your home search. However, rushing into home shopping before you’ve properly prepared can lead to mistakes, frustrations and extra expenses. Here are five things to do before you ever set foot in a home for sale.
5. Build up your cash reserves: Prepare to have the funds you’ll need for your down payment and closing costs. By following these steps and the advice of your agent and lender, you’ll have a better chance for a smooth, affordable, and stress-free home purchase
1. Get mortgage-ready: Contact your mortgage professional for a credit review, mortgage consultation and loan preapproval. 2. List your must-haves: Create a list of wants and needs to help you prioritize homes during your search. 3. Review a residential purchase agreement: Look over a sample real estate contract with JASON TWITCHELL Sr. VP of Residential Lending | 719 579-9010 your agent to get familiar with the form. Jason.Twitchell@dkmortgage.com | www.JasonTwitchell.com 4. Prepare to be flexible: Expect a few bumps and JASON NMLS 191922 / COMPANY NMLS 2551 / EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY compromises on the way to finding your home.
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