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We couldn’t be happier

“Jennifer Blake provided us with top rated, quality service during every aspect of the home buying process in Colorado. We have worked with many realtors before and Jennifer went well beyond any expectations – she not only listened to and understood our needs, she coordinated everything for us and provided post closing assistance on a number of details. Honestly, Jennifer is one of the most patient and professional person I have come in contact with – we live in Pennsylvania and completed the purchase of this property from across the country -without ever seeing the property until closing day! As you can imagine we had a lot of questions, Jennifer promptly answered EVERY question and stayed in constant contact with us every step of the way. We couldn’t be happier with our property and the overall experience we received working with Jennifer Blake.

Very happy customers.” -Sheldon & Michele Henry (out of state buyers in Golden)

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I was beyond pleased with Jennifer

“I was beyond pleased with Jennifer.  Jennifer was refreshingly honest, diligent, determined, patient and caring.  She offered fine counsel, advised against potentially poor decisions and was very patient with my very particular want list.  She was incredibly proactive in going after what I was looking for when it didn’t seem to be available on the market.  I am one happy home owner! -MJ E. (Buyer in Canyon Club Denver) 

 

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Absolutely loved working with Jennifer

“We absolutely loved working with Jennifer. She was fantastic and really listened to us about what we wanted and helped us find it. She was patient, kind, hardworking, and extremely professional. I would highly recommend her to anyone and know that when we want to buy our next home, we will absolutely reach out to her first.” – Kirby and Lisa V (First time buyer in Denver)

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Amazing REALTOR®!

“Jennifer is an amazing realtor! She helped us find/close on our new dream home and sell our old one in less than 30 days which was perfect. When we started looking she gave us great advice on how to get started with both looking for our new home and getting our old home ready for sale. Every step of the process was seamless due to Jennifers’ expert knowledge of the industry/area as well as her thorough research around the things that were specific to us and our needs. Jennifer was super patient with our thousands of questions and she was persistent where she needed to be to make sure we were being fully taken care of. We were doing all of this during a very stressful time in other aspects of our life but she made sure this was one thing we didn’t have to stress over. We would absolutely love to work with Jennifer again and we highly recommend her to anyone in need of a great agent!” -Gus & Missi D. (Buyer in Copperleaf Centennial and Seller in Thornton) 

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Jennifer Blake is very attentive and resourceful

“Jennifer Blake is very attentive and resourceful especially in this competitive market. As a first time buyer, I felt like a fish out of water when I began the process but with Jennifer’s guidance and expertise, I was able to feel confidant in my choices and negotiations. She is truly an excellent Agent and she works diligently to assure her clients feel secure and informed. I will absolutely be a repeat client with Jennifer Blake and I would recommend her to anyone in need of a Real Estate professional, especially first time home buyers since she is extremely seasoned at providing a sense of calm confidence to a nervous first timer.” -Stephanie D. (Buyer in Aurora)

 

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Jennifer Blake is QSC Platinum!

Jennifer Blake, is a multi-year award winner from RatedAgent.com for providing extraordinary customer service. The award is in recognition of earning 100% client service satisfaction, achieved by only the top 1-2% of real estate professionals. Customers are contacted and surveyed after closing by Leading Research Corporation (LRC).

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Free money for Denver home buyers 

Home buyers across the Denver Metro may qualify for a down payment and closing cost grant of up to 4% of your loan through the Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus program.  Participating municipalities including but not limited to Denver, Littleton, Centennial and Englewood are sharing a pool of $15 Million available to home buyers who qualify, to bring home ownership within reach. This program is expected to last through 2014; however it’s available on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds run out.

Several guidelines to qualify include:

  • Household income of $91,100 or less for two or fewer persons or $103,000 for three or more;
  • Minimum FICO score of 640 and ability to meet standard loan guidelines
  • Participate in a homebuyer counseling session;
  • Purchase a home in one of the jurisdictions participating: Denver, Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Brighton, Broomfield, Centennial, Dacono, Edgewater, Englewood, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton, Parker, Sheridan, Thornton, Westminster or Wheat Ridge; and
  • Utilize a lender who is approved to offer this program.

To find out if you qualify contact a lender to explore your specific income, debt and credit factors. If you are seeking a lender, I’d be happy to supply a list of preferred lenders who have offered excellent service to previous home buyers.

Additionally, the city and county of Denver offers a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) to first time buyers who qualify for a federal tax credit of up to $2,000.  This program is available through December 31, 2014.

For more information on the Metro Mortgage Assistance Plus program visit their website by clicking here.

For more information on the MCC program visit their website by clicking here.

I’m here to serve and answer your questions if you’re thinking of buying a home in the Denver metro area – Jennifer Blake, Denver Realtor®

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Staging Checklist

Buying a home is an emotional decision and most buyers form an opinion of the property in the first 7-10 seconds. Sellers who want to maximize their proceeds should be open to “staging” their home to remove distractions and neutralize the property to appeal to the largest pool of buyers. Many Sellers will be able to do most of the work for minimal expense, but there will be man hours involved. Sellers who invested $500 on staging recovered over 343% of the cost when they sold their home, according to Homegain.com. Also, According to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), the average staging investment is between 1 and 3% of the home’s asking price, which generates a return of 8 to 10%.

Prior to marketing your property and beginning showings here are several tips to “staging a house to sell”:

  1. Curb appeal is the buyer’s first impression of your home. For no money you can tidy up your yard by removing leafs, weeds, pruning shrubs, trimming trees and keeping the lawn manicured. For little money you can create a welcoming entrance with flowers, a freshly painted door and updating outdated light fixtures.
  2. Kitchen is the heart of the home. For no money you can clear countertops, clean every surface in the kitchen including appliances and organizing the refrigerator and pantry. For little money you can paint tired cabinets – a neutral white or espresso brown with updated hardware currently appeal to the majority of buyers. If your appliances don’t match, it is likely going to be worthwhile to replace the mismatched look with consistent pieces – all stainless steel appliances or all white appliances for example.
  3. Bathrooms are critiqued closely by buyers. For no money you can scour each bathroom, making them shine and nicely display a plush matching set of towels. For little money consider replacing the vanity and faucet, add molding around the mirror and replace old caulking around the tub to give the bathroom an updated look.
  4. Neutral color pallets should be used throughout the home; there may be rooms that would benefit from a fresh coat of paint. Having difficulty selecting the right color, here are several of Sherwin Williams most popular colors: Sea Salt, Nimbus Gray, Agreeable Gray, Popular Gray and Revere Pewter.
  5. Make sure floors are in good condition. If flooring is worn or stained it may be worthwhile to refinish or replace – consult with your REALTOR before investing in new flooring, the return will depend on market conditions and the property’s price point.
  6. Pack up the clutter, remove distractions, possibly re-arrange or eliminate furnishings and artwork. Not sure on this, consult with a professional.
  7. Clean. Clean. Clean. Declutter. Declutter. Declutter. Clean. Clean Clean. If you have the time and you enjoy cleaning then scour from top to bottom, most prefer to use a professional cleaning service right before the home goes on the market.

If you’re reading this because you’re selling, the purpose is to only take on projects that will yield a return on your investment. DO NOT invest in any renovations before speaking with your REALTOR. Some projects may be worthwhile but this will be property dependent.

Selling your home is an important task. Contact Jennifer Blake for a free evaluation of your home and to discuss the services she’ll include to maximize your profits. I’m here to understand your goals, provide professional service and deliver outstanding results.

Jennifer Blake, Denver Realtor® (303)842-2306

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