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7 Things You Must Know Before Putting Your Colorado Springs Area Home Up for SaleSegment 3What are some of the top things a home sellers must know before putting their Colorado Springs area home up for sale?The traditional ways of selling homes have become increasing less and less effective on today’s market. Not Preparing the home for Buyers Eye..Neutrals Colors & Move in Ready WORK!OVER PRICING Most home sellers want top dollarYou will actually GET top dollar if you DO NOT over priceSelling a Home is More Complicated Than Buying a HomeYou need a real estate professional We offer a FREE, in- home consultationWhat your home will sell for in this market How much you will put in your pocket when it sellsYou can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comIf you want a FREE Report:Home Sellers:  9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and for Top Dollarvisit www.SellYourHomeMistakeFREE.com or call 719 301 3900You can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comWhat are some of th

How to Sell High_ Avoid These Three Mistakes When Selling Your Colorado Springs Area HomeSegment 2How to Sell High: Avoid These Three Mistakes When Selling Your Colorado Springs Area HomeHow does a home seller decide what price to set when selling their home?1.Pricing a home appropriately Price too high Price too lowPrice too high and slowly walk the price downYou can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comWhat About Pricing according to those automated valuations?Pricing too lowAgents suggesting a PRICE TOO LOW Other Agents Said it was worth UNDER $500KI sold it for $575KIf Sellers took the other agents advice – cost $75000!Thinking of Moving?Tips on how to prepare and position your home to command top dollarGet a great idea on how much your home will sell for in this marketCall us at 719 301 3900If you want a FREE Report:Home Sellers:  HOW TO GET THE PRICE YOU WANT AND NEEDvisit www.SellForMyPrice.com or call 719 301 3900You can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comDo

When are the Real Estate Prices Going to Stop SoaringSegment 1When are the Real Estate Prices Going to Stop SoaringDo you see any signs of this real estate market slowing down?The Market is Still Very StrongInventory down by 61.3% Only 583 Homes on MarketShould be Over 2500 Homes on the MarketNumber of Home Sales UP by 36.2%Average Sales Price UP by $55,627 Since JanuaryCould the Housing Market Correction is Here?Drop During COVIDSurge After COVIDMortgage Applications DOWNYou can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comBuilders are Building at 15 Year HighHOUSING STARTS UP 17% IN ONLY 2 YEARSMOST WE HAVE SEEN IN OVER 15 YEARSHousing Starts Increase of Inventory will Go UpThinking of Moving?Find out How We Help Our Home Sellers Get The MOST Money When You Sell BarbHasTheBuyers.com or call 719 301 3900You can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comWhat are some other things potential home sellers should know?Peaked early May – 30% in AverageReal estate is all about supply an

Tax Breaks for Real Estate Investors Could be Ending under Biden & Hot New ListingsSegment 4Tax Breaks for Real Estate Investors Could be Ending under Biden & Hot New ListingsDo they have to pay Capital Gains taxes on the profit each time they sell?You can reach me at 719 301 3900 VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comRecent news indicates the Biden Administration plans to RAISE TAXES!Biden Administration removed the Tax Deferral Loophole Best Tax Break for Real EstateConsider Selling your Rental Property SoonWhat we do:  We HelpIf you would like to order our FREE Report:Sell By Owner and Save the Commission visit www.SaveTheCommissionSellByOwner.com or call 719 301 3900You can reach me at 719 301 3900  VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comHot Listings7820 Cyprus Rd, CS CO 80908, Mid $500sEdmondstown Dr, 80923, Mid $400s3380 Stagecoach Rd, CS CO 80908, Mid $700s160 Arequa Ridge Dr, CS CO 80919, Upper $400s17890 W Cherry Stage, Cs CO 80921, Low $800s6834 Simcoe Dr, CS CO 80925, Upper $400s2611 Avalanche Hts, CS CO 80

Should I Sell or Rent My Home This 2021Segment 3Should I Sell or Rent My Home in 2021?What are some of the pros and cons of selling the home vs renting the home out?#1 The Mortgage Will get Paid off at closing.#2 TitleHome owners are keeping it in some situationsI’ve helped thousands of home seller command top dollar for their homes.Home equity line of creditBiggerPockets.comInvestment CalculatorLegal Aspect of Owning a RentalLease AgreementsHandling DepositsHandling Repairs and MaintenanceHandling EvictionsYou can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comWhat are some other issues that home owners should consider when deciding whether or not to sell a home or rent it out?Tax consequencesYou can reach me at 719 301 3900 Visit: www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comUp next:Tax Breaks for Real Estate Investors Could be Ending Soon & some Hot New Listings

How a Divorce Affects Your House, Mortgage & Taxes 2021Segment 2How a Divorce Affects Your House, Mortgage & Taxes?What are the things homeowners need to know about the house, the mortgage and taxes when facing a Divorce?#1. Get some non-emotional trusted advisors around you:#2 The Four Basic OptionsWe are offering a FREE Report:How to Avoid the Costly Mistakes in the Midst of a Divorce? visit www.YourHomeSoldDivorce.com or call 719 301 3900What about the Mortgage and Taxes?#1 The Mortgage Will get Paid off at closing#2 TitleTitle Requires to See Divorce Decree#3 Taxes No Different:You can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comIf you want a FREE Report:How to Avoid the Costly Mistakes in the Midst of a Divorce? visit www.YourHomeSoldDivorce.com or call 719 301 3900Next:Selling n Rental Home – How to Handle all the Issues and Keep Your Sanity

Reasons why a house would NOT sell in this marketSegment 1Reasons why a house would NOT sell in this marketWhat are some things reasons why a home would not sell now?We are in the business of selling homes – guaranteed.Home NOT Selling is 3 issues:Pricing is MarketingNobody wants a project UNLESSThey can get it for A LOT LESSWhat’s Wrong with These Pictures?What Most Agents Do:The least they canShow pictures of EVERYTHINGPost and Hope!What WE DO - PROMOTION:Attract the right buyers withPreparationPricing correctlyPromoting correctlyItem # 1: PreparationAssumption Item # 2: Promotion MistakesMillion Dollar Discount Agent ExampleItem # 3: The Most Likely BuyerFREE Report on the27 Tips to Sell Your Home FAST and for TOP Dollar VISIT www.www.TipsToSellFast.comThinking of Moving?Find out how we AVERAGE getting our sellers an extra $28,400, BarbHasTheBuyers.com or call 719 301 3900You can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comWhat are some other reasons why a home is not selling?Pricing!Pricing

What Makes Some Homes Fly off the Shelf and Others Not + Hot New ListingsSegment 4What Makes Some Homes Fly off the Shelf and Others Not + Hot New ListingsWhat makes some homes FLY off the shelf and others sit there?My Team is designed to help home sellers get the MOST MONEYStars are Aligned to get top dollar#1 PricingMarket ExpertisePricing REALISTICALLY vs OPTIMISTICALLYCOMMANDS TOP DOLLAR#2: PREPARATION#3: HIRE THE AGENT WITH THE BUYERSMATCH OUR BUYERS TO YOUR HOME!FREE MOVING VAN!You can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comTell Us About Some Hot New Listings You Have Coming UP?7820 Cyprus Rd, CS CO 80908, Mid $500sEdmondstown Dr, 80923, Mid $400s3380 Stagecoach Rd, CS CO 80908, Mid $700s160 Arequa Ridge Dr, CS CO 80919, Upper $400s17890 W Cherry Stage, Cs CO 80921, Low $800s6834 Simcoe Dr, CS CO 80925, Upper $400sSneak Peak: Leoti Dr, Cs CO 80915, Upper $300sSneak Peak: 5937 Revelstoke Dr, CS CO 80924 Upper $500sYou can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.com

Trade Up Mistakes and How to Avoid Them When Moving Up to Another HomeSegment 3Reasons why a house would NOT sell in this marketWhat are some things reasons why a home would not sell now?Home NOT Selling is 3 issues:Option 1: Sell the Home!PricingPreparationPromotionPricing:Pricing is MarketingIf it needs work – don’t price it high!If not – Price Realistically vs OptimisticallyNobody wants a project UNLESSThey can get it for A LOT LESS.•What’s Wrong with These Pictures?What Most Agents Do:The least they canShow pictures of EVERYTHINGPost and Hope!What WE DO - PROMOTION:Attract the right buyers withPreparationPricing correctlyPromoting correctlySOLUTIONS to the Real Estate Catch 22 – How to Avoid Getting Stuck with Two Homes You can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comWhat are some other things a seller can do?BEST OPTION: Do Not HAVE to Sell to performHire us to Guarantee the Sale Of Your HomeHOW IT WORKS:Establish a price we both agree on2.You Receive an offer UP Front3.You can Still Ac

Why So Few Homes are on the Market NowSegment 2Why Are There Much Fewer Homes on the Market?Rising Home PricesLow Interest RatesInventory of Available homes is at RECORD LOWMore Reasons for Fewer Homes for Sale!New Construction Not Keeping UPLumber Prices HighSlowing Spec Homes“Even if Colorado could somehow double the number of housing permits issued, the Colorado Association of Homebuilders told the Problem Solvers it would still take three years or more to meet demand.”Elephant in the Room63% of the People Selling will be Buying Another Home.Only 6% Potentially in Forbearance.Home Sellers:Free Report on the Home Sellers:8 New Marketing Laws to Sell for up to 11% MoreVisit Website:  www.BarbHasTheBuyers.com click on the Green Button on the upper right corner or call us at 719-301-3900You can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comWhat are some other things that are causing fewer people to put their homes up for sale?Escalating Prices!Recent Survey of would be Home Sellers31% Worried about

8 Things Sellers Need to Know in Todays MarketSegment 1Eight Things Sellers Need to Know in Today’s MarketWhat are some things Home Sellers should be prepared for before they put their homes on the market?Preparation is KEY18 Step ChecklistThen the Marketing Systems Get Activated16 Key System ActivationMarket demand is HighShowing, Inspection Chaos Worse Than Ever!We put Controls in place to give our clients Peace of MindWhat Most Agents DoTell sellers to Tolerate overwhelming Onslaught of ShowingsEncourage Acceptance of the First Offer in within 1 day or less!What WE DO:Marketing systems Attract ALL the buyers Give them ALL a chanceItem # 1: PreparationAssumption NOT DOING THIS...Could cost a home Seller Thousands!This Home Seller Lowered their Price to Get a Sale!OTHER AGENT’SFAILED MARKETING MISTAKEItem # 2: Market Knowledge MistakesUsing the Wrong Data5000 agents 74% sell 3 or less homes A YEAR!SOLE Reliance is on the Recent LOWER SalesNot Understanding Market TRENDSNot Understanding Market DEMANDNot Unde

Top 7 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early & Some Hot New ListingsSegment 4Top 7 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early & Some Hot New ListingsIt’s interesting to note that:How long you plan to stay in the homeWhether or not it makes sense to add Years to the MortgageThe cost of RefinancingThinking of Refinancing? Consider:IF plan to stay, paying off your mortgage as fast as possible is the best way to go:Fact: A typical 30-year mortgage takes 21 years just to pay down LESS THAN HALF of the principal of your loan!Fact: For a $435,000 30-year mortgage at 3.0%, paid monthly with no extra down total amount paid would be $660,231!There are several ways to prepay a mortgage•Make an extra mortgage payment every year•Add extra dollars to every payment•Apply a lump sum after an inheritance or other windfall•Some combination of the aboveThe Banks GET THEIR INTEREST MONEY FIRST!Make Bi Weekly Payments Make an Extra House Payment Each Quarter = $65,000 savings on interest4. Bring Your Lunch to Work, apply extra $100

What if the Appraiser Does NOT Think the Home is Worth the Sales PriceSegment 3What if the Appraiser Does NOT Think the Home is Worth the Sales PricePrices are spikingSellers are reaching for the moon on pricesBidding wars ARE COMMONOptions:  Lower price to appraisalJust Say NO! Buyer to make up diff in cashNegotiate in betweenHaystack StoryThe Elephant in the Room – Bidding OVER its ValueI see agents try to get a contract then….Appraisal low…weeks later, try to get it for a LOWER PRICE!WE STAY AHEAD OF THE VALUE / APPRAISAL ISSUEAt our office – we look a value many times:First meeting with sellerJust before we go on MLSWhile Presenting OFFERSAt APPRAISAL VISITWHAT CAN BE DONE IF THE APPRAISAL COMES IN LOW?LOW VA appraisal Can be challengedFHA and Conventional Great comps and communication with appraiser•APPRAISAL GUARANTEES•Attractive to Sellers•BEST Agents:Understands AppraisalsKnows Market Trends Knows how to Properly Select Similar SalesMANY OFFERS NOW ARE ANTICIPATING THE ISSUE.To Find out:Home ValueHow

27 Fast and Easy Fix Ups to Get the Best Price for Your Colorado Springs AreaSegment 227 Fast and Easy Fix Ups to Get the Best Price for Your Colorado Springs AreaWhat are some fast and easy fix ups to help home sellers get the best price when they sell their homes?Pretty homes Always Sell Fast.Most sellers assume their home is Selling AS ISSMALL improvements can go a long wayThe high-cost things include:Roof replacementsFurnace replacementsElectrical panelStructural stuff But Most Updates are Quick Easy and Low Cost!Pre-Planning with our team can help go you ready to sell worry freeHere is a low cost one:DECLUTTER!Storage sheds not expensiveRent a storage spaceRooms full of stuff look smallFocus on:Living RoomsKitchenMaster BedroomAnother of the 27 tips:Focus on the Basics:Neutral paint, no DRAMA!Fresh NEUTRAL PAINT CAN GIVE BACK 107% ROIRepair broken stuffWe Do NOT Photograph Closets or Garages unless there is something special about themCloset Rule of Thumb:  Everything off the floorHere is another low-cos

Why Selling Your Home to Wall Street Corporations Can Cost you ThousandsSegment 1Why Selling Your Home to Wall Street Corporations Can Cost you ThousandsAre the values accurate and what is the downside of taking those deals?When we ask home sellers what they believe their home is worth, most say “Zillow says my home is worth X”Selling Wall Street may be EASY But… Is it the Best Price??? We are having a Wall Street Buyer INVASION!The Industry Calls them “iBuyers”What do iBuyers Know about your home?They see pictures ONLYThey don’t know your HOME They don’t know BENEFITS The GOAL: a FLIP YOUR HOME AND MAKE A PROFITWall Street Gets the PROFIT!!!!Companies like:Zillow Open DoorRealtor.com Average of the Homes Around You to Come up with Their “Guestimates”Their Data is INACCURATE!The DATA MINERS:Showings - ACQUIRED BY ZillowWhy I FIRED Showing Service Bought by Zillow:Zillow is a real estate COMPANY Using them would share my Seller Contact infoUsing them would share my Listing Activity & Feedback DataBig Tech

The Top 10 Reasons You Should Call the Barb Schlinker Team for Your Next Move & Hot New ListingsSegment 4The Top 10 Reasons You Should Call the Barb Schlinker Team for Your Next Move & Hot New ListingsOur team consists of:Agents2 Lead CoordinatorsOperations ManagerMarketing ManagerManaging BrokerVideo / Media ManagerSocial Media ManagerDatabase ManagerAnd me – The Team LeaderWhy does a team matter?It means:More marketingmore exposuremore offersmore MONEYAccomplishments:We help people buy and sell homes dailyI also serve as a guest speaker for top real estate agents in North America The Real Estate VoiceHighlights my upcoming listings on the showYouTube channel has over 944 subscribersYou can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comSnapshot of Our VIP Sellers Service:Key Website Exposure Access to Barb’s Database of over 25,058 Buyers-In-Waiting Home Sale Guarantee ProgramHome Enhancement Listing Program HELP Professional Photography & DroneProfessional StagingCancellation Guarant

Frequently Asked Questions for Home SellersSegment 3Frequently Asked Questions about Selling a HomeWhat are the top frequently asked questions from home sellers about selling their homes?544 SF Homes on the Market in El Paso Teller and Elbert Counties Home values have increase by 20.1% in just 1 year!Agents were recommending a price $75,000 UNDER what I sold their home forMore people will move in 2021 We are offering a Free Report entitled the : Top Frequently asked questions when selling a home.What improvement will I need to do to get my home ready for sale?We come out, and take the grand tourGet a great idea on how much your home will sell for in this marketHow much you will put in your pocket when it sellsVisit www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comClick GREEN Button or call 719 301 3900How does a home seller pick the best real estate agent for me?Should I sign a long-term contract when hiring an agent to handle the sale?People do NOT sell a home very often!Communication issuesLegal IssuesDisclosure IssuesAgent IssuesM

Home Selling Checklist – How to Sell for Up to 11% MoreSegment 2Home Selling Checklist – How to Sell for Up to 11% MoreHow much difference does home sale preparation make when selling a home?What do we need to do and what NOT to do to get our home ready for sale?Small investment = Big ROIBuyers Want HGTVUnless it’s priced accordinglyYou Need an Agent That Knows:What to do and what NOT to do to get top $To Fix or Not FixPosition the Home with Pricing and Improvements to Get Top DollarMarketing Strategy:Updated Homes = Top DollarAggressively Priced homes = Top DollarHomes Priced Realistically vs Optimistically = Top DollarYou can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comIs it simply how the home looks?Yes these are the top 8 things a home seller must consider1.Pricing it Realistically vs Optimistically2.Pick the Right Agent 3.Prepare the Home for Sale4.Home is Exposed Properly5.Agent is responsive to buyer demand6.Agent understands negotiating for top dollar7.Agent knows how to process the proj

Home Staging and Why Most Agents Don’t Bother to Stage a  homeSegment 1Why Most Real Estate Agents Don’t Bother To Stage A HomeWhy do most agents not even bother to stage a home for sale?a.Studies for NAR indicate 53% of agents DON’T Stage!b.The average agent spends less than $89 per month on any kind of marketingAny business should have:Marketing Budget Cost of SaleIndustry Training not focused on marketingAgents CHARGE their clients for PHOTOS!State contract says the agent pays for marketing!The Impact of NOT Staging...Why Don’t Agents Stage?You can reach me at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comHow do you think these restrictions will affect the current real estate market?If you are thinking of making a move:Sell – Top DollarBuy – with Low Interest RatesFind out what a buyer will pay for your home in this hot market. Call: 719 301 3900 You can reach me at 719 301 3900 Home Selling Checklist – How to Sell for Up to 11% More

Top Improvements that Command the Most Return on Your Investment & Hot New ListingsSegment 4What are Home Buyers Looking for in Homes in this Market?Start with a Budget in Mind – If you are making improvementsFocus on Systems that need to be replacedCOSMETIC REPAIRSKitchens Many are painting oak cabinets white – really popular nowBathrooms LandscapingIf you are thinking of putting your home on the market and want to discuss how to get ready  AND have us Match Our Database of Buyers in Waiting with your homegive us a call at 719 301 3900 OR VISIT www.BarbHasTheBuyers.comHot New Listings15330 Ridgelfield Ln, Cs, CO 80921, $634,99918434 Dunes Lake Dr, Monument, CO 80132, Under $499,9997175 Pfost Dr, Peyton Co 80831: $37500017890 W Cherry Stage Rd, CS CO 80921, Upper $700sSneak Peak:Cyprus Rd Lovely Ranch on 3 Acres, Mid $500s - Handy Man SpecialSneak Peak:Simcoe Dr, Colorado Springs CO Upper $400sSneak Peak:Alder Springs Rd, CS, Under $300k3380 Stagecoach Rd, CS CO 80908, Mid $700s, 5 Acres with barn & b