Checklist for Selling Your House this Winter

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is talking to us about something that is on everyones mind, "Is There A Housing Crisis On The Horizon?" What does Dear Ally think? #DearAlly says: In her humble opinion, NOPE! Why is this such a big topic of discussion? Well... let's look at a few things ?? The Last Market Collapse We Saw: Predatory Lending, Irresponsible Loans, Huge Inventory ?? What We Are Seeing NOW: Qualified Buyers With La

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is walking us through the steps of multiple offer situations for sellers! Here are some highlights: ?? Hire an experienced realtor, someone who: ??Knows your area ??Has experience in successfully negotiating multiple offers ?? Has great communication ?? Talk strategy BEFORE you list your property (will you let other buyers know about other offers, how many and how much?) ?? Consider a “pause c

The ongoing project of Uptown 240 in Dillon. What Is Uptown 240? Uptown 240 is a "work in progress" condominium development in Dillon, Colorado. The project was started a couple years ago, and has yet to reach completion. Many residents are wondering why that is. What Will Uptown 240 Be Like When It's Finished? These residences are a collection of 80-luxury mountain and lakeview condominiums located just steps away from Lake Dillon. They boast a mountain-casual vibe combined with chic modern design and a

Appraisal Gap is, and if it's a tactic you should use when purchasing or selling a home! Here are some highlights: What Is An Appraisal Gap? An Appraisal Gap is a discrepancy that occurs when a buyers offer is higher than the actual appraised value of the property they want to buy. What Is An Example? Say you make an offer on a property listed for $700,000 and it only appraises for $600,000, the Appraisal Gap comes in here- this means you're willing to pay the difference (to a certain amount). When Wo

Have you ever wondered if you were using the right grade of gasoline in your vehicle here in Summit County? There’s a lot of debate going around that using high octane fuel at altitude is necessary, but is it? Dear Ally sets the record straight!

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is talking to about us about local Internet Services, and why it's a good idea to look into this before purchasing in a specific area. Here are some highlights: ?? Why is looking into internet services important? ?? Especially in this day and age, many people are working remotely. Internet Services are usually something that gets looked over when looking for a property. ?? Will that informatio

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is walking us through what an Appraisal Gap is, and if it's a tactic you should use when purchasing or selling a home! Here are some highlights: ??What Is An Appraisal Gap? ?? An Appraisal Gap is a discrepancy that occurs when a buyers offer is higher than the actual appraised value of the property they want to buy. ?? What Is An Example? ?? Say you make an offer on a property listed for $700,

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly? segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into ANSWERS! Today she is walking us through using Real Estate investments for your children's education.

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is walking us through Capital Gains Tax, and a new idea called the Delaware Statutory Trust (DST). Here are some highlights: What can a DST do for me: A DST is a great way to utilize your 1031 funds until you find a property you actually love and want to purchase. A DST permits fractional ownership of a single property, or a portfolio of properties, which can qualify as the replacement property

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is walking us through the differences between an INVESTMENT PROPERTY and a SECOND HOME! Here are some highlights: ?? SECOND HOME - A second home is a property that you intend to occupy for part of the year or visit on a regular basis. ?? INVESTMENT PROPERTY - An investment property is purchased primarily for income-generation and are often rented out for the majority of the year. ?? WHY DOES T

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is walking us through the steps of staging your home to get ready to sell! Here are some highlights: ?? THE RULE OF THREE: ?? NO MORE THAN 3 ITEMS ON WALLS OR COUNTERS For example: Your mantle above your fireplace, no more than 3 items should be on that mantle. You have a large wall in your living room, no more than 3 pictures on that wall. CLUTTER is not your friend when selling your property

Ally Has Eight Possible Options For You: ?? Negotiate Seller Possession After Closing -This means allowing the seller of the property you’re looking to buy, to remain in the house. This could be for either a few days or a few months while they look for their new property. ?? Move Into A Short-Term Rental -Try to find something to move into while you sell your property. That way you can purchase that property with no contingencies. ?? Submit A Contingent Offer -Some brokers will say this is impossible. W

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is walking us through the steps of preparing your house before selling it! Here are some highlights: ?? First impressions MATTER in Real Estate ?? Even in this hot seller’s market! Each room should look clean and decluttered with no overt damage in sight! Clean clean clean is the name of the game! ?? Why Is This Important? ?? When buyers walk into your home, they are searching for a reason to e

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is walking us through Summit Real Estate's list of preferred service providers! Are you looking for someone to help with a remodel of your home? Are you looking for a plumber, painter, carpet cleaner, or even a doctor? We've got you COVERED! Here at Summit Real Estate, we believe in working with Service Providers you can count on! We've curated a great list of people who we trust to help you wi

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today I'm discussing what home prices look like for the new year! Do you have a question for Dear Ally? Text her at: (970) 389-1234 Are you interested in finding out the VALUE of YOUR HOME? Click the link in our BIO to find out! . . . . . #summitrealestate #allisonsimson #dearally #realestateadvice #realtorsmakegoodneighbors #realestateinsights #realestatemarket2022

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Have you ever heard the term Strategic Market? Well don't worry if you haven't heard this term... the truth is we haven't either! Today Allison is discussing what it means and how it relates to our market here in Summit County! Do you have a question for Dear Ally? Text her at: (970) 389-1234 Want more information on Ally and the rest of the Summit Real Estate Team? Visit our website: summitrealestat

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is talking to us about appraisals! Today's buyers often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal. This is because high buyer demand and low housing supply are driving this super intense competition! So what is your best move for the appraisal process, tune in to find out! Do you have a question for Dear Ally? Text her at: (970) 389-1234 Want more information on Ally and

Allison Simson | Summit Real Estate | Summit County Colorado | Realtor Summit Area Specialist Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist SummitRealEstate.com Office: 970-468-6800 Direct: 970-389-1234 Facebook: @SummitRealEstateColorado Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitrealestatecolorado/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-france-simson-9a65607/ Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is talking to us about:

Allison Simson | Summit Real Estate | Summit County Colorado | Realtor Summit Area Specialist Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist SummitRealEstate.com Office: 970-468-6800 Direct: 970-389-1234 Facebook: @SummitRealEstateColorado Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/summitrealestatecolorado/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-france-simson-9a65607/ Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is talking to us about

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is walking us through the importance of having a checklist for selling your house this winter! Do you have a question for Dear Ally? Text her at: 970-389-1234 Want more information on Ally and the rest of the Summit Real Estate Team? Visit our website: summitrealestate.com #summitrealestate #srethebrightchoice #realestateadvice #realtorsmakegoodneighbors #winterchecklist #sellyourhome #summitc

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is walking us through the 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange! Do you have a question for Dear Ally? Text her at: 970-389-1234 Want more information on Ally and the rest of the Summit Real Estate Team? Visit our website at SummitRealEstate.com

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is walking us through what the 2% Colorado Withholding Tax is!

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is answering the question that is on everyone’s mind…Will home prices in Summit County fall this year? Many people are asking the same thing. Whether you’re a potential homebuyer, seller, or both, the answer to this question matters for you. Check out her video as she breaks down what’s happening with home prices, where experts say they’re headed, and how this impacts your Summit County goals!

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is answering a question that a lot of people are looking for and answer to… What is going on with short term rentals in Summit County? This is a topic that has a lot of home owners in Summit County confused! One thing we know for sure is ?? Unincorporated Summit County put a moratorium on for 9 months of short term rental permits being granted, so in February 2023, we’ll see what’s happening! Tun

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she is giving us an update ON TOP of an update about Uptown 240 and the infamous crane! Do you have a question for Dear Ally? Text her at: 970-389-1234

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she’s talking to us about GAS, not that kind of gas… ethanol free gasoline! The Dillon Marina is now selling ethanol free gasoline year round! Why is this important? Well… * Ethanol disintegrates and degrades fuel systems in anything that sparks * Things like marine motors, snowmobiles, weed whackers lawnmowers, chainsaws. * These motors aren’t typically used everyday like automobiles, so the ethanol

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turns them into answers! Today she’s talking to us about why we are STILL in a seller’s market, contrary to what people are saying. ?? Even though the supply of homes for sale has been growing this year, there’s still a shortage of homes on the market. And that means conditions continue to favor sellers today! ?? Tune into our video to learn more! Do you have a question for Dear Ally? Text her at: 970-389-1234 Want more info

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turn them into answers! Today she’s talking to us about where most of Summit County home buyers come from. ?? Where do you think most of Summit County buyers come from? Texas? California? The Midwest? Tune into our video to learn more! Do you have a question for Dear Ally? Text me at: 970-389-1234 Want more information on myself and the rest of the Summit Real Estate Team? Visit our website: summitrealestate.com

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turn them into answers! Today she’s talking to us about how long it will take to sell YOUR Summit County home. ?? Are you looking to start the process of selling your Summit County home? Are you unsure of where to start? Don’t worry, we can help. Contact us today! Do you have a question for Dear Ally? Text me at: 970-389-1234 Want more information on Allison and the rest of the Summit Real Estate Team? Visit our website: summit

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turn them into answers! Today she’s talking to us about the difference between list to sales price ratio, and what that might mean for you when you’re selling your Summit County home! ?? Are you looking to start the process of selling your Summit County home? Are you unsure of where to start? Don’t worry, we can help. Contact us today! Do you have a question for Dear Ally? Text me at: 970-389-1234 Want more information on Allis

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turn them into answers! Today she’s talking to us about how long it will take to sell YOUR Summit County home. ?? Are you looking to start the process of selling your Summit County home? Are you unsure of where to start? Don’t worry, we can help. Contact us today! Do you have a question for Dear Ally? Text me at: 970-389-1234 Want more information on Allison and the rest of the Summit Real Estate Team? Visit our website: summit

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turn them into answers! Today she’s talking to us about our service providers list. ?? Are you looking to start the process of selling your Summit County home? Are you unsure of where to start? Don’t worry, we can help. Contact us today! Do you have a question for Dear Ally? Text me at: 970-389-1234 Want more information on Allison and the rest of the Summit Real Estate Team? Visit our website: summitrealestate.com

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turn them into answers! Ever wondered what the strange ski runs and trail names at Keystone came from? Tune in above to find out! For a fun trivia question, don’t miss the end of the video! YOU MIGHT JUST WIN A PRIZE ?? Do you have a question for Dear Ally? Text me at: 970-389-1234 Want more information on Allison and the rest of the Summit Real Estate Team? Visit our website: summitrealestate.com

Join Allison Simson in her #DearAlly segment as she takes YOUR questions and turn them into answers! Thinking about selling your home but afraid you missed the “peak”? Don’t worry, @allisonsimson is here to ease your mind about selling your property! Do you have a question for Dear Ally? Text her at: 970-389-1234 Want more information on Allison and the rest of the Summit Real Estate Team? Visit our website: summitrealestate.com