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Welcome to Flat Rate Realty Group’s blog, a premier resource tailor-made for homebuyers, sellers, and investors exploring Colorado real estate in Colorado Springs and beyond. Our mission is clear: to empower you with trusted, actionable real estate knowledge that drives confidence and success in your property journey.

With today’s real estate market evolving rapidly, having an expert guide can make all the difference. That’s why our blog combines in-depth market analysis, detailed how-to guides, insider tips, and regional neighborhood insights — all framed by the proven Flat Rate Realty model of exceptional customer service paired with flat-fee savings.

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March 28, 2018

FSBO Sellers – The Real Estate Agent Is Not Your Enemy

If you are selling your home without a real estate agent, you need to realize the agents in your area are not your enemy. In fact, they may prove very useful in moving your property. 

FSBO Sellers – The Real Estate Agent Is Not Your Enemy

 A common mistake made when people decide to list their home for sale by owner is to assume real estate agents are to be avoided. This is a mistake for a number of reasons and can significantly hinder your efforts to sell the property. Consider the following. 

 A majority of buyers will use a real estate agent to locate and make offers on real estate. I am sure this is hardly a shocking revelation to you. Given this fact, many FSBO sellers make the mistake of treating real estate agents rudely.

 If you receive a call from an agent, you need to realize the person offering their services may be the same person that calls a week later with an interested buyer. If you burn bridges by being rude or hanging up on real estate agents, you run the risk of missing out on potential buyers.

 Even if a real estate agent does not bring a buyer, they can still be of assistance to a FSBO seller. Put bluntly, the real estate agents contacting you expect you to eventually give up trying to sell your property on your own.

 Although incorrect, this assumption leads them to view you as a potential client down the road.  The negative aspect of this is they will continually contact you. Ah, but there is a positive aspect as well.

 A real estate agent that sniffs a potential client can be very helpful. To generate credibility with you, they will give you an astounding amount of help for free.

 

Posted in Sellers Resources
March 27, 2018

Funding Your Flip

Funding Your Flip

Real estate investments are quite expensive. Not only do you need the money to purchase the property you will be flipping but you will also need money for the improvements, repairs, and renovations that need to be made along the way. Unfortunately, the real estate business is a tricky business and there aren’t very many traditional lenders that are willing to go full out in support of your real estate investment business venture.

 This means you are going to have to either fund a good portion of the expenses yourself or you are going to have to find some other means of financing your house flip. First things first, the less you pay in interest the more money you bring home. You do not want to max out your credit cards in search of profits from a house flip if it can be avoided. Merchant accounts aren’t much better but they can help you keep better track of exactly how much money you are spending on the flip and some will even give you 90 days same as cash (this is great if you can complete the process within 90 days).

 It should be said that these aren’t methods that are endorsed by the writer but they are definitely possibilities when it comes to funding your house flip. The best-case scenario is that you would have the money to play with and assume no real risk in the house flipping process but very few people trying to get started in real estate investing have that luxury.

 That being said, one way that is extremely risky (especially if you are nearing retirement age) is to cash out your retirement funds. This is not attractive for many reasons not the least of which are the facts that there are hefty penalties for doing this and you are risking your retirement security. It is an option however if you are in a bind for your flip. If your flip is successful it’s water under the bridge, the money can be returned or reinvested and the profit from your flip can then help fund subsequent flips or other types of real estate investments.

 If you discuss things carefully with your family and decide that you are all willing to take the risk you can also risk your home by taking out a second mortgage for the funds. Again this is not the preferred method because the assumed risk is great for the security of your family. It is very important that everyone involved be aware that flipping houses is a risky investment. Not only is it risky because you aren’t experienced but the real estate market is fickle. Your house could sit for several months requiring costly carrying costs before it sells.

Forming a partnership is another way to share the risks and help lighten the burden when it comes to flipping houses. Keep in mind that this is a stressful business venture and should be treated as a business venture. For this reason a volatile or fledgling friendship may not be the best risk for a venture such as this.

If you do choose a partnership you need to carefully discuss the type of financial and labor investment that is expected of each partner and the share of profit that each partner expects to receive as well.

You should also consider carefully whether you are willing to risk the friendship for the sake of profits or would you rather go with a partnership that isn’t a close friend (most real estate investment groups have people willing to help with the financial side and assume the risk for the lion’s share of the profits).

 Banks will typically fund a portion of the property costs if you can come up with an adequate down payment and show them a well thought out business plan. Do not rely on banks however if you have poor credit, lack a business plan, or do not have a sizable chunk of your own money to invest in the venture.

Posted in Buyers Resources
March 26, 2018

10 “No Money Down” Ways to Buy Real Estate

Turn the Television on any Sunday morning and you’ll find yourself in the middle of a “how to buy real estate” infomercial. Can you really buy a house with no down payment? Can you really make thousands or millions of dollars buying real estate? Of course, the answer is “yes” and “no”. The real question is, are you willing to pay anywhere from $500 to $5000 for the information, classes, and hotline? Most important are you self-disciplined enough to follow the program.by 

Before spending money on these costly packages, here are my best ten “no money down” methods to buy real estate. If you’re self-disciplined and prepared to hear the word “no” several times before you get a “yes”, then perhaps you can buy a house without a down payment.

 10 “No Money Down” Ways to Buy Real Estate

1. First is to check out the many new zero down programs now available from lenders. Especially, if you’re a fist time buyer! Also FHA and VA have loans that may not be zero down, but are very close.

 2. Borrow money for the down payment – Borrow the money from family, friends or a business partner at a high interest rate or a percentage of the profit when the property is sold

3. Raise the price and lower the terms – Offer the seller more than he is asking provided he is willing to accept the down payment in the form of a note. If the seller is asking $150,000 with $15,000 down and willing to carry the balance of $135,000. Try offering $155,000 in the form of a promissory not instead of cash. The seller gets a little more money for the additional risk.br 

4. Borrow against a life insurance policy – Many life insurance policies’ let you borrow against the policy for the purpose of investing in real estate or other investments.br  

5. Use other property as collateral – Create a note on existing property that you or a partner own and use it as the down payment for the property you are buying.

 6. Home equity loan – Home equity loans are generally easy to qualify for as long as there is adequate equity in the property.

7. Seller refinance – Have the seller refinance the property, receiving the cash he needs from the proceeds of the new loan, the buyer gives the seller a note for the balance of the seller’s equity.

8. Find an investor – There are many people who have money but no time. Their current profession keeps them too busy. Work out a deal where they put up the money and you split the profits when you sell.

9. Lease with option to purchase – Lease a property with the right to buy it at some future time. Provide for the rental payment to be credited towards the down payment if you decide to exercise your option.

10. Give them something they need – If the seller is planning to purchase something in the future that you own or can buy, use it as a trade. This can be anything such as furniture, boat or motor home.

Posted in Buyers Resources
March 25, 2018

FSBO Real Estate

Buying FSBO real estate, or houses for sale by owner has its own particular problems and opportunities. Doing business with an unfamiliar seller who believed he understand enough to handle the whole thing by himself can be annoying; however, it can likewise be very lucrative if you are ready. First, you need to know the FSBO seller.

Individuals try to sell a property themselves for one main purpose: To save the sales commission. Unfortunately for them, they usually underestimate the cost and complexity of going it alone. They'll often get frustrated and tired of the process, and be ready to drop the price and be done with it. If you help them solve their problems, your reward can be a good price for a good investment. Just keep the following in mind:

  1. A seller isn't an agent. You have to be more careful in what you say and ask. Avoid negative comments about the house. Like it or not, the truth is that it's difficult to get a good deal if the seller doesn't like you.

2. Sellers think they're being smart. If you encourage that belief, they'll be more open to your offer. If they have a good idea, tell them so. It's not unethical to make people feel good about themselves when negotiating.

3. FSBO real estate has often been on the market a long time. Seller's are usually tired of the process and want it to be done. This means you'll get a better price if you are willing to close quickly and easily.

4. Seller's usually don't have a plan. They don't know where to close, where to buy a title policy, where to keep a good faith deposit, etc. Have simple solutions ready for all these problems. If you walk the seller through the procedure while allowing him to feel in total control, you'll both be better off.

5. Avoid issues and return later. Once a seller has invested more time with you in a discussion, he'll be more motivated to give you what you want.

6. Sellers have sometimes paid more than expected. Classified promotion and other costs have previously eaten into their made-up additional FSBO profit. You may want to be generous in discussing the many closing costs - with the understanding that you get your price and/or terms.

Real estate professionals will tell you that most houses "for sale by owner" net the seller less than those sold by an agent. By the time a seller realizes this, it's often too late to recover his money and time spent. At this point, he usually just wants to get the thing sold as easily and quickly as possible. If you help sellers with that, you can get a good deal on FSBO real estate.

Posted in Sellers Resources
March 24, 2018

1031 Exchange Companies

The simplest way to start a 1031 Exchange deal is to contact a good Exchange Company. The information regarding the exchanger, time and place of the closings and a contract copy to sell the abandoned property are the initial papers to start the method.

From this data, the company creates exchange documents and forwards them to the legal representative or buyer. The lowest commission charged on a normal deferred exchange is $600.

A 1031 Exchange, similar to any real estate transaction, consist of balancing opposing pressures in promptness and quality. So, companies in this line are aware of pressures and design their service to satisfy both.

Good establishments manage all phases of the exchange. They offer service that is fast, simple to use and supported by experience. In good companies, knowledgeable legal representative are the directors. The senior staff will be vast in experience with respect to investment property dealings. The specialized group of legal representative mostly deals with more complex opposite and build-to-suit exchanges.

The major factors that distinguish a good and bad exchange company are promptness, service and the security they offer the customer.  Promptness lies in the speed at which the company arranges the document. The documents are then sent to the closing table, letting the seller to close and continue with the exchange.  Service is the skill in preparing all documents needed for the exchange, comprising reminders of 45 and 180-day time limits and extensive complimentary consultations.

Security is in the form of an absolute assurance on exchange funds from Insurance Companies: high importance fidelity bond coverage and Professional Liability insurance cover.

Nowadays, banks are working with Exchange Service providers.  One of the largest independent banks in Chicago is The Cole Taylor Bank of Chicago , and it combined with Nationwide Exchange Services (NES) of Cupertino in California in a long-term alliance for handling Cole Taylor's tax-deferred 1031 Exchange business. 

This Chicago bank focuses in serving the business banking, real estate lending and wealth management of closely-held and family owned small and mid-sized companies. Cole Taylor Bank is an Equal Housing Lender.

Nationwide Exchange Services is a leading Qualified Intermediary for Tax-Deferred 1031 Exchanges and has led thousands of successful 1031 Exchange dealings. It is applying advanced technologies and secure business practices to enhance standards of financial security, visibility and customer service to establish new values for products and services in 1031 tax-deferred Exchanges.

The pact allowed the Bank come to be part of the NES team and profited in becoming the primary financial custodian for NES in the Midwest Region. The agreement also assisted the bank to provide  their customers a stretched set of tax-deferred 1031 Exchange products, such as reverse and build-to-suit exchanges, at the most reasonable cost arrangement.

The schemes from NES joint with the bank Cole Taylor's financial security and brand recognition has driven assurance in the customers.  Collaboratively, they bring diverse advantages to all 1031 customer sets, right commercial developers and corporate entities to individual investors.

March 23, 2018

FSBO - How to Sell the Buyer on Your Asking Price

When determining what kind of an asking price to attach to an FSBO home, there are several points to consider.  Because you have omitted a third party – a real estate agent – asking price can be more flexible.  Still, you need to be sure the price you set on your home is reasonable and fair – for both you and the buyer.

Get an Appraisal

Obtain a house appraisal from a qualified appraiser.  One recognized by lending companies and banks.  Interestingly enough, banks and mortgage companies do not lend money to homebuyers based on the value attached to the property by a real estate agent.  This is so since they do not regard real estate agents valid evaluators.  And for a good reason!

Most times, a real estate agent’s reasonable market study does not signify the real market value of a home. So, guard yourself by getting an assessment done by a professional evaluator, one that will provide a precise, impartial assessment of your home.

An evaluator computes a property’s worth using a direct sales evaluation approach – based on the actual selling, not asking price, of similar properties in your neighborhood.

Even a property owner can get a comparatively precise assessment of their property. Through undertaking a little research, making use of an online house appraisal service, and by collecting data from the interactive Home Price Information Services available in many major cities.

Set a Reasonable Asking Price

Without having to think through a real estate agent’s fraction of the selling price, as a “for sale by owner” homeowner you have more freedom when deciding on an asking price.  However, make sure the price you attach to your home is realistic. 

While you can set the price a little higher than the house appraisal if location or other aspects of the property are especially desirable, it is in your best interest to be conservative when attaching an asking price on your home for sale by owner.

Several buyers will make a reasonable offer on a reasonably priced FSBO home they like, however will shun making any bid if the asking price is set excessively high.

Buyers are typically warned by a buyer broker or lawyer to bid lower or at the evaluated value.  Even so, except the market is slow in your area, setting your asking price at 3 to 4% over the appraised value of your home will not discourage most serious buyers.

Selling the Buyer on Your Asking Price

After setting a reasonable price on your home based on the house assessment, sell the buyer on your asking price.  There are advantages to buying a FSBO house.

First, the selling process is less complicated for both the seller and the buyer. Finding a buyer is often faster, too.  A large percent of FSBO homes that sell were originally listed with a real estate agent, before the homeowner became frustrated and took matters into their own hands.

In some cases, the asking price of a home FSBO can fall by 6 to 7% from what the real estate agent had it listed for, and yet put more money in homeowner’s pocket while saving the buyer big bucks!

Enhance Your Chances of Making a Quick Sale

To increase chances of making a quick sale, advertise wisely.  Advertising online using resources like Virtual Real Estate Listings can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars in newspaper advertisements and other forms of advertising.

For a reasonable, one-time fee, a full page ad complete with color pictures is made available to interested parties around the clock, 7 days a week.  And placing an inexpensive one or two line notice that includes the online ad’s URL in area newspapers will prove one of the most cost-effective ways to advertise your FSBO home.

Posted in Sellers Resources
March 22, 2018

Staging Your Home for Sale

In the effort to get top dollar when selling your home, staging, or the art of showcasing your home is vital. But how to emphasize the selling points of a home while making sure that it is attractive to a wide selection of buyers? There are some basic steps that you can observe in order to give your home the showing that it deserves.

It is usually a good idea to try to disassociate yourself from your home. This may be a difficult thing to do but remember, your favorite aspects may not appeal to all buyers. Try to see your home as something that simply needs to be sold, much like any other product. Removing your precious photos and curios can help viewers to place themselves in your home. It is important that the prospective buyer can see themselves living in your home. Your home should be as warm and welcoming as possible. It should make people want to live there.

 Now take a quick look through your home, is there a fair amount of unused things lying around? This is a great point to clean up any outstanding clutter and junk. During a showing, your home should be clean and simple. A minimalist approach is good for it will allow viewers to visualize their own possessions in your home. Another good thing to remember is that buyers are likely going to open all closets and cupboards. It is a good idea to ensure that these areas are clear and organized. This will also speak highly of you as a homeowner.

 Small repairs can make a world of difference. Cosmetic fixes can also raise the value of a home and increase your bargaining power. However, do not rely on a cosmetic fix for a problem that requires a more permanent solution! Make sure that drawers and closets open and close smoothly and without a hitch. Ensure that faucets do not drip and that there are no water stains in the sinks and tubs. The more time you spend cleaning and detailing your home, the better it will show.

Do not forget the exterior of the home either. There are a variety of things that you can easily do to improve the curb appeal of your home. Ensuring that the yard is neat and tidy with mown lawns and clear walkways make the home more inviting and more likely to grab a viewer's attention.

It is a good idea to remove any decorative items such as drapes or fixtures that you will be taking with you. This can save a lot of time and heartache when closing time comes and the buyer wants certain items that were seen during the viewing but was not for sale.

Now it is simply a matter of your home showing to interested buyers. This is where your choice of Realtor really makes a difference. Hopefully, this list will help your home to show to its full potential!

Posted in Sellers Resources
March 21, 2018

FSBO: Some Things To Remember

If you check any info on FSBO homes, one style that continues to surface is the need for proper promotion and publicity for homes. However, without a real estate agent and their usually large advertising budget, how can this be achieved? Fairly easily actually, you just need to think innovatively.

Try to reason like a realtor, what steps would you take in order to ensure the maximum amount of exposure for a home that you are selling? Which kinds of media would you utilize? Create yourself a plan of action that involves all of these and execute it as quickly as possible.

 

Now, what goes into the plan? Well, first think about where your home is going to be seen and noticed first. Most homes for sale these days are first viewed on the internet. This being the case you may want to entertain the thought of paying for an MLS listing. This gives your home a huge amount of exposure as well as making it known to realtors and home buyers across the nation. Internet marketing is becoming more and more necessary with home sales, another great idea is to find a national FSBO website that offers to list and list your home there. This will also increase the amount of exposure that the home gets and you can never have too much of it.

 

After this step, the more traditional form of home marketing come into play, such as the sign on the lawn. Don't skimp on your sign. It may not sound like much but a professional quality sign is a great attraction for buyers. You may be the home's owner but during this process, you will need to be it's salesman too and this will involve a certain amount of emotional detachment from the home.

This will be difficult but it is necessary. Of course, you will have your favorite aspects of the home but you will have to let viewers have the choice to develop their own favorites. Try to hold a few open houses as well. The more chances that people have to see your home, the better your chance is of selling.

Posted in Sellers Resources
March 20, 2018

Relocation Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs is a great place to live. You can find a good bit of history, and a wonderful new home, just as you have always dreamed. Find a realtor in Colorado Springs and start looking for your new home now.

When it comes to finding a good realtor agent in Colorado Springs, you might want to look at several areas like the Internet research engines, an internet newspaper, and from any friends or family that you might know in the area.  As for the area, you should first know a little bit about the history of the area and get a local introduction. You can find many links to quality agents and real estate right here on these pages.

About the history of Colorado Springs: Colorado Springs was founded in 1871 and is the second-largest city in Colorado.  It has changed over the years from a Victorian spa resort to a major city.  Colorado Springs has the city life, but still with the small town charm.  It has over fifty attractions and many regions.  As for the atmosphere that you can find in this region, Colorado Springs is mostly a vacation hot spot.

 In fact, Colorado Springs draws in more than six million visitors per year and that is a lot of people, but it is also a region that provides many jobs at the same time. One of the regions of Colorado Springs is Pikes Peak.

 

Pikes Peak is known as the “gateway” to all the outdoor adventures of Colorado.  It is located about eighty miles south of Denver’s airport and is less than two hours away from the most popular slopes located in Colorado and six miles from downtown Colorado Springs.  There are many things to do, all the time in Colorado Springs.

 

Peaks Peak is one of the number one tourist attractions because there is so much to do.  The peak is open all year round and 7am-7pm from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  You will only need reservations for the Cog Railway and the cost practically costs you nothing.  To hike the mountain, can take all day.

 

There are so many more things that a person can do on the mountain that is great for all ages.  Pikes Peak is the most visited mountain in the world, doesn’t it sound so great to be part of Colorado Springs? The views located at the Summit House shows off the best scenery in Colorado Springs and you will find it all quite exciting.

 

Aside from The Summit House, there is no other restaurant located near Pikes Peak and it serves thousands of people every day, if you are close to this location you should stop by and have a look yourself, you will certainly not tire of it.

Many of the realtor agents in the Colorado Springs area have been in business for decades, so you know homes are bought and sold all the time, no matter what type of home you may be dreaming about, you can find it here.

The agents in this area care more about introducing others to Colorado and will usually give tips about all the things that are offered in the area.  You will also find that the whole town gives off this friendly and homey atmosphere. You can depend on a real estate agent to help you find that dream home.

In fact, many people do decide to move to Colorado Springs because of the atmosphere and simplicity and also because of the beautiful scenery.  Colorado Springs is one of the most known areas of Colorado and when people visit the area, many decide to stay.

How wouldn’t want to stay considering that Colorado Springs has so much to offer everything rather they are old or young. There are schools, museums, and so much to do, that the entire family will enjoy living in this area.

When Realtor agents in Colorado Springs realize that you are relocating to the area, they will most likely go all out to show you a good time. You will usually be given a map of all the streets, highways, schools, shopping areas, and major landmarks from your realtor and then they will most likely show you the high points of the city. Many will give their customer’s tips on where to get the best food or services. Who knows, maybe once you settle in your new home, you will bring other to the Colorado Springs area, if you want to sell homes as well!

Because there is so much opportunity in the area, eventually a person may want to invest in the city.  Colorado Springs is a great investment, rather it is buying a house or running your own business.  Many businesses in the area end up making great profits because of the activities that draw in tourist.

There is no real off-season when you live in Colorado Springs. When a person checks out the region with their realtor, there is much evidence to the fact that it is a great place to relocate and offers so many opportunities to the average American entrepreneur. With the high amount of traffic and people throughout the region, many types of new industry and businesses find it easy to establish and build a business.

Once it is realtor agents in Colorado Springs, you will want to first find out what area it is that you want to move to and then you can find a realtor quickly.  You may want to search in some neighborhood of Colorado Springs that are just as lovely and class as the Springs and still be close to your job in the city. If your workplace is outskirt of town, you will see the highways are very easy to get to and will reduce the time of your shuttle.

You can purchase a home You can purchase a home that is located exactly where you want because the construction business in the area is continuously growing, but most don’t stay on the market long.  That’s why you should make an offer on a home as soon as you find something that you like, so you don’t miss out on something you really want to own.

The Colorado Springs area is a good investment because travelers come to Colorado Springs all the time and want to relocate to the area once they have seen just how beautiful the area really is.  In fact, don’t be surprised if someday a person rings the doorbell giving you an offer, but that type of thing doesn’t really happen every day, but you know what we mean!

Houses in this area are so hot that everyone wants to live in Colorado Springs. The property may seem a bit expensive, but considering that it could eventually be double or three times worth what you paid, it’s a good investment.

Real estate in the Colorado Springs is practically a goldmine since people travel thousands of miles each year just to go to the slopes or visit the Summit House, located on top of the world’s most visited mountain. Colorado Springs is definitely a place you would want to invest your money in because it is forever changing and expanding.

The value of the real estate in this area is only going to climb, as the scenery and the atmosphere is something that a lot of people from around the US are seeking, getting out of the big cities, to smaller, seemingly more rural like areas.

When it comes to the real estate salespeople in the Colorado Springs area, clients find that they are very down to earth and eager to educate their clients on the history of Colorado Springs as well as the area’s diverse offerings.  For a family that has different ideas or pictures of the perfect place to live, Colorado Springs has it all.

Just by simply asking your agent about the area, you will become overwhelmed with fun facts and interesting historical stories.  It is a nice place for families as well as an enjoyable place for those who are single. You know an area is a great place to live when people travel the entire world just to spend a day there.  Colorado Springs is a very safe and dependable place to relocate.

Posted in Real Estate News
March 19, 2018

FSBO Guide-Valuable Tips for Successful FSBO

FSBO Guide-Valuable Tips

FSBO is shortened form of  FOR SALE BY OWNER. At times it is known as FISBO or FIZBO. The term FSBO is used to refer to individuals who are going to sell their property themselves without any help of real estate agent/company. A real estate business trend is rising daily. These days’ individuals don’t want to pay real estate commission fees for agents to help in selling their own property. At times property owners have to pay thousands of dollars in order to sell their property.

 

Internet plays an important role in real estate business as well. Property owners can show their properties on the Internet and can simply sell their property without paying any fee to brokers. There are numerous real estate companies that are ready always to assist the owners to sell their properties. The public chooses FSBO just because they want to actively involve in the entire advertising procedure. FSBO enables them to save a large amount of money at the time of selling their own houses.

FSBO gives several listing services that are the finest option for the owners. MSL is the top tool to decrease the job of professionals. Real estate owners can make a good amount through selling their property using local newspapers. They don’t need real estate agents for the ads. Online publicity can draw more buyers since most people search on the Internet for a good piece of land.

Real estate owners can simply get a great amount of their house by following some points. They should decide the precise value of their home and also use some money to repair the building so that buyers like the property. They should talk over with their friends, relatives, and others about their property. You should try to sell your real estate at the real market price. You can also advertise in newspapers, publications or websites etc.

For a successful FSBO, you should know complete details of your property like sq footage/lot sizes / restrictive covenants. You should understand all contracts, offers, and acceptance etc. You can also consult an attorney to make the best deal. You should tell important features of your property.

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