1.    Focus/depersonalize/accessorize- Remove the clutter!  You want your house in the best shape to sell it fast, so make it look organized and clean. We all know you have laundry and kids and they have toys but a Buyer wants to see your home in the best possible condition.  Remove the personal pictures in your home and clean out your closets to make them appear larger. If you need to, start packing away your seasonal clothes.  You may even consider storing those boxes of year books and children’s clothing in an off-site storage facility or relative’s basement. Once you have removed all the clutter you may think your house looks empty. A few well placed accessories (Odd numbers are preferable) will do wonders. When decorating, imagine a triangle and place objects at each point.
2.      Create curb appeal- The outside of your home is the first thing a potential buyer will see, so make sure it’s in tip top shape. Mow the lawn, hose down the walk ways, remove any cobwebs, clean the front door, also wash the windows.
3.      Fix it up and Clean it up- Make any repairs you have been putting off, as well as recaulking the shower areas and replacing any burnt out light bulbs (make sure darker areas in your home show well by selecting a bulb with the appropriate wattage) don’t forget to fill in any nail holes, wipe down the window sills, clean the oven (yes, they will look), bleach sinks and bathtubs, dust the blinds, clean the windows and last, but one never to forget…always make the beds before you leave.
4.     Freshen up- Let some air in. Open the windows for at least 10 minutes to eliminate any stuffiness. Cut up a lemon and run it through the garbage disposal to freshen up the kitchen, and add bleach to all the toilets. Invest in a plug in air freshener.
5.      Let there be light! Open the drapes and blinds and let the sun shine in. If you have a particularly dark room, purchase a floor lamp that will bounce light off the ceiling.  Good photo’s can get the Buyer to the home but only the best conditions can help you sell.  Turn on all the lights before you leave.
6.      Bring the outside in- Grab your garden sheers and go to town. Clip fresh cut flowers, twigs, fern stems, dried leaves, hand picked fruit, you name it. You will be amazed at how fresh and clean your house looks (and smells) by utilizing what you have in your own backyard.
7.      Play music- Playing soft music can help create a soothing environment and camouflage neighbor and traffic noise.
8.      Create areas- A common misconception is that a room looks bigger if all the furniture is pushed up against the walls. To create a more inviting space, float the furniture away from the walls and create a cozy conversation area.
9.      Be Switzerland- Keep it neutral. Painting a room a fresh neutral color will help tone down any dated features in the space. Bold walls have a way of reducing offers and price, so it’s best to go with neutrals. If you have any rooms with questionable colors, invest in a gallon of Neutral paint and get painting!
10.    Color me beautiful - Purchase some new throw pillows for couches and beds to freshen up the area. Get creative with art work: frame Campbell soup labels for kitchen art work, frame pretty wallpaper for art work in the living room, put some toothbrushes in a shadowbox for fun bathroom artwork.

Remember you can only make one first impression on buyers…make it your best!

For a Superior Home Search visit www.marcussells.com

1.    Focus/depersonalize/accessorize- Remove the clutter!  You want your house in the best shape to sell it fast, so make it look organized and clean. We all know you have laundry and kids and they have toys but a Buyer wants to see your home in the best possible condition.  Remove the personal pictures in your home and clean out your closets to make them appear larger. If you need to, start packing away your seasonal clothes.  You may even consider storing those boxes of year books and children’s clothing in an off-site storage facility or relative’s basement. Once you have removed all the clutter you may think your house looks empty. A few well placed accessories (Odd numbers are preferable) will do wonders. When decorating, imagine a triangle and place objects at each point.
2.      Create curb appeal- The outside of your home is the first thing a potential buyer will see, so make sure it’s in tip top shape. Mow the lawn, hose down the walk ways, remove any cobwebs, clean the front door, also wash the windows. 
3.      Fix it up and Clean it up- Make any repairs you have been putting off, as well as recaulking the shower areas and replacing any burnt out light bulbs (make sure darker areas in your home show well by selecting a bulb with the appropriate wattage) don’t forget to fill in any nail holes, wipe down the window sills, clean the oven (yes, they will look), bleach sinks and bathtubs, dust the blinds, clean the windows and last, but one never to forget…always make the beds before you leave.
4.     Freshen up- Let some air in. Open the windows for at least 10 minutes to eliminate any stuffiness. Cut up a lemon and run it through the garbage disposal to freshen up the kitchen, and add bleach to all the toilets. Invest in a plug in air freshener.
5.      Let there be light! Open the drapes and blinds and let the sun shine in. If you have a particularly dark room, purchase a floor lamp that will bounce light off the ceiling.  Good photo’s can get the Buyer to the home but only the best conditions can help you sell.  Turn on all the lights before you leave.
6.      Bring the outside in- Grab your garden sheers and go to town. Clip fresh cut flowers, twigs, fern stems, dried leaves, hand picked fruit, you name it. You will be amazed at how fresh and clean your house looks (and smells) by utilizing what you have in your own backyard.
7.      Play music- Playing soft music can help create a soothing environment and camouflage neighbor and traffic noise.
8.      Create areas- A common misconception is that a room looks bigger if all the furniture is pushed up against the walls. To create a more inviting space, float the furniture away from the walls and create a cozy conversation area.
9.      Be Switzerland- Keep it neutral. Painting a room a fresh neutral color will help tone down any dated features in the space. Bold walls have a way of reducing offers and price, so it’s best to go with neutrals. If you have any rooms with questionable colors, invest in a gallon of Neutral paint and get painting!
10.    Color me beautiful - Purchase some new throw pillows for couches and beds to freshen up the area. Get creative with art work: frame Campbell soup labels for kitchen art work, frame pretty wallpaper for art work in the living room, put some toothbrushes in a shadowbox for fun bathroom artwork.

Remember you can only make one first impression on buyers…make it your best!

For a Superior Home Search visit www.marcussells.com

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Net in-migration to Colorado from other states growing – Among 25 to 44-year-olds, Colorado is the most popular state for those relocating, with many citing outdoor activities like skiing, tons of great trails for Biking and Running and a Huge Number of Skateparks. Colorado ranked 5th among states for domestic net migration, in total numbers, after Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Washington. That’s an improvement from the state’s 10th-place ranking from 2001 to 2009. Let Florida and Arizona have their retirees — Colorado is drawing 25- to 44-year-olds — the age group launching careers and forming families. Read article:

http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_19741406

1) Just get going.  You do not have to have millions of dollars of equipment to send a video that looks good.  Most phones can now film high quality video.

2) Improve what you do.  You might not be great at first but like anything practice.  Also get a few lights and maybe a len or two and add to your ability to produce good stuff.  (great lens for phones can be found at www.photojojo.com)

3) App it up.  There are also a number of great Apps that can help your pictures improve.  Try camera+ if your on Iphone.

Before.

After (with camera +)

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(see Residential listings continue to fall, home prices up - Median sales prices increased for detached units in Fort Collins, from $225,000 to $234,845 year-over-year in October.  In Loveland-Berthoud, median sales price for detached listings increased year-over-year for the third month in a row, from $211,000 in October 2010 to $215,000.  Median sales price for detached listings in Greeley-Evans increased year-over-year for the second month in a row, from $124,900 in October 2010 to $135,000 last month.  Read article:
http://www.ncbr.com/article.asp?id=60869

Secondly with Interest Rates at such an amazingly low price you can find a lot of Buyers out looking and you can upgrade into your next home at a great cost per month.  A home purchased today cost on average $160 less a month then they did a year ago at this same time.  If you are not looking to Move up you might consider investing.

(see Vacancies plummet, rents rise in Fort Collins/Loveland 

PrecisionREO was designed and developed by professional REO specialists in the Northern Colorado region in order to provide valuable assistance to the asset management industry.  Primarily focusing on the Northern Colorado area (Fort Collins was recently named a Top Place to Live in the U.S. and Greeley was in the TOP 3 worst hit by foreclosure), we have set out obvective to assist the community through this current foreclosure epidemic.  With some of the most beautiful views and vistas in Rocky Mountain Range, we are fortunate to have such a high quality of living.  However, like most of the country, we too suffer from foreclosures in real estate.

Our statistics aren’t the worst in the country (refer to stats now), however, we are feeling a slight crunch in REO.  By placing a strong focus on quality BPO values, strong buyer and investor relationships, and quick disposition we are seeing a rapid improvement in the cycle from pre-foreclosure through the eviction and eventually listing processes.

If you or someone you know needs help with Northern Colorado foreclosure information, listings, or statistics please feel free to get in touch with us.  We are big proponents of education and networking.

We are here for your REO needs.  We bring precision to your assets.