Barb Schlinker The Real Estate Voice

Insider Access to Off Market Homes are also called the VIP buyers. They have access to not only the houses that are on the market by every real estate company from all the big box brokerages, but they also have VIP access to our coming soon listings. We do the home buyer workshop for all buyers and it's really designed to educate home buyers about the home buying process. We walk them through the process and home warranties. To learn more about this, call Barb Schlinker directly her at 719-301-2461 or email Barb at coloradobarb@gmail.com.

​Most Common Question:  How is The Real Estate Market?Market Statistics​Pricing Considerations​Market Outlook​Free Report:  ​    How to Get The Price ​You Want and NeedWhy is Over Pricing a Problem? Many sellers say..​“I can always come down..right?”Yes, however in some price ranges, steep price reductions make buyers think something is wrong with the house.What if my home is priced too low would I leave $ on the table?​Many people think they have to accept an offer at their asking price…​Market value is what buyers are willing to payBut my agent told me my home was worth a number then we never got an offer, why did this happen?​It doesn’t matter why my agent says its worth WHAT MATTERS ONLY IS what the buyers ARE WILLING TO PAY​Some agents over-inflate their opinion of value just to get the listing then try to influence you down later.Interest Rates DO Affect the Buying Power of What Buyers for Comfortable Paying for a Home.To order a FREE Hot List:​10 Best Buys Of Homes Not Online​ visit ​www.SellForMyPrice

If your house is not selling in a Hot Market, don't be discouraged.  It may not have anything to do with you, your house or or the market. I’m about to share with you The Top Three Reasons Houses Don't Sell in a HOT MARKET and what you can do about it. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT ALL OF THESE THINGS ARE IN YOUR CONTROL! Stay Tuned for the end of this video when you can get a chance to receive a FREE report on HOW TO SELL A HOUSE THAT DIDN’T SELL.# 1 – CONDITION! Even in a soft / buyer’s market homes in good conditions will sell fast. Go Visit Some new construction model homes and observe how they present the home.  Everything is new and Fresh, They SMELL Good. So if you have DRAMATIC PAINT, especially BROWNS AND ORANGES, TIRED USED / STAINED CARPET, PET ODORS AND BAD CURB APPEAL are EASY, INEXPENSIVE FIXES.# 2 – CHOOSING THE WRONG AGENT – MARKETING! If an Agent DOESN’T KNOW how to PRESENT YOUR Home in BEST LIGHT, it could cost you either NO SALE or THOUSANDS IN REDUCED SALES PRICE. Many people only TALK t

For those who cannot buy a home right now, we have access to an investor who will buy a home for full price with cash if we can find someone who is willing to rent a home in their criteria in for at least one year.  Nick Grassi, one of the Broker Associates at Parker St Claire Realty is an expert in helping soon-to-be home buyers enter this home ownership option. The renter can purchase that home at any time and stay in that home for at least 5 years and they are not obligated to buy that home is their plans change.  Many people may not qualify for a traditional mortgage or not be ready to buy a home right now because they may own a home elsewhere or they may need to work on improving their credit.  The credit and income requirements to use this program are less restrictive than a typical mortgage. They do not care if the tenant had a bankruptcy or other credit issues recently. The investor only requires a 550-credit score and a household income of over $50,000 to qualify.  This investor is interested in inve

The number 1 question we get when teaching our Home Buyer Seminars is …Are we in a real estate bubble? Not only was Colorado Springs ranked the top real estate markets to buy a home, but even national experts such as Core Logic predict home values will continue to increase for the next 5 years. Industry experts are predicting that interest rates will rise. When home buyers must pay higher Interest rates, it means they will have higher payments and homes will be less affordable.  The out of pocket costs to buying a home are very low. You do not have to have perfect credit but with good credit with a score above 640, you buy a home with only $1000 down.  We have a great graph that outlines the cost of waiting to buy a home. Even with a tiny bump in interest rates it could mean $100 more a month and $32,000 over the life of the loan in order to own a home. The market is also impacted by rising interest rates. Even a small jump in interest rates affects home sales by reducing the amount of homes sold and the home

Dean Gary is a real estate broker who specializes in south Denver and Douglas county. Every year he promotes the Colorado Freedom Festival on June 29th that supports veterans, military & their families here on the home front with suicide prevention. To bridge the gap between America and the Military/Veteran communities. One of the supporting charities, America Soldier Network is a hands-on organization that raises awareness and funding to tackle the psychological and emotional battles affecting veterans on the home front such as PTSD, CTE, TBI, homelessness, unemployment and reintegration. Dean Gary did not serve but promotes this event every year because the military defends the freedom we enjoy here in the United States of America. The amazing artists include: QueensRyche, Extreme, Great White, SteelHeart & Vixen and many more. To order your tickets visit: http://www.FreedomFestColorado.com or call Dean Gary at 303-660-3326.Buying a home in Colorado is a great investment so Dean and Barb are offerin

Barb Schlinker is featuring her new listing at 2467 Spanish Oak Terrace, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. The lovely remodeled patio home has Pikes Peak views to the front and backs to a golf course. Patio homes are designed to enjoy either a detached or attached single family home in which the Home Owners Association maintains the yard and handles snow removal and trash removal. The allows people who do not want to maintain the exterior the freedom to travel yet enjoy the benefits of living in a single family-type home.Her hot new listings at 865 Dawn Break Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 is the perfect starter home priced in the upper mid $200s.  This is a great home for a first-time home buyer on something more affordable and not too large. Barb’s listing on 1155 Westmoreland Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 is a remodeled ranch-style home that backs to open space with stunning views of Pikes Peak, Cheyenne Mountain and the front range. The seller is offering private financing on this beautiful home located just

As buyers walk through homes there are many things that could turn a buyer off from wanting to buy your home. These top 7 things buyers will hate about your house are simple things most of which a seller can fix before they put their home on the market.  However, if these 7 things are left as-is it could be the reason houses don’t sell. Starting with dramatic paint as the number 1 thing buyers will hate is something most sellers can easily take care of.  Dramatic paint colors often appear much brighter or a different color in digital photos causing the buyer to pass it by before they even schedule a visit to the home. While popcorn ceilings are a little more difficult to remove, popcorn ceilings are another thing home buyers hate. Homes built in the mid-1970s that have popcorn ceilings could have a hazardous material call asbestos in the ceiling material, causing a very expensive repair.  Home sellers should be aware of this issue and find out if their ceilings have asbestos. The popularity of colors of hardw

Barb Schlinker the real estate voice of Colorado discusses what new home buyers want in a home and gives suggestions to sellers to attract the best buyers. She also discusses with Richard Randall why home buyers should consider getting a Home Warranty. They are inexpensive and will provide an insurance policy on all the house systems such as furnace, hot water heater, appliances, plumbing and electrical.  If a system fails the buyer pays a small deductible, typically $75.  Then the warranty company will send a contractor out to repair or replace the system at no extra cost.Barb highlights her new hot listings for sale including 2467 Spanish Oak Terrace, Colorado Springs, CO 80920, a patio home with Pikes Peak views and backs to a golf course.  A patio home is a detached or attached single family home in which the lawn care, snow removal and trash removal is done for your.She also has a lovely ranch style home near UCCS that has been completely remodeled, backs to open space with stunning views of the entire f

Barb Schlinker and Richard Randall talk people who need to downsize to a smaller home or move close to grand kids. There are 7 key steps to make your downsize experience go smoothly. Step 1 is to determine what you want and where you want to go. Next is to plan your move well in advance. We provide a moving checklist that makes your downsizing experience easier.  The checklist includes planning to re-purpose things you no longer need and take it 1 room at a time. Its best to plan ahead of your move and avoid waiting until its must move. Barb Schlinker offers a free report:  '7 Tips to Help You Downsize'.  To order your report visit http://www.DownsizingMistakes.com or call Barb at 719 301 2461.

The Barb Schlinker Real Estate Show on KVOR AM 740 provides homes buyers and sellers the latest tips and news on how to buy and sell real estate in the Colorado Springs area. Barb Schlinker and Richard Randall discuss the Colorado Springs Home Prices & Home Values.  Barb and Richard talk about the how the current market is very active under a $400,000 sales price, in which there are bidding wars for many homes. The importance of pricing your home appropriately while taking into consideration condition, location, and sales around you are important factors in deciding on a price for your home.  Many homes for sale in the Colorado Springs area will sit on the market for longer periods of time if the home is priced too high. Getting a great real estate agent to help you decide on appropriate pricing is very important and a part of your marketing strategy to get the most amount of money when you sell.  As an example, Barb Schlinker recently competed for a listing in which Zillow and 3 of her competitors recomm