Buy and Sell Real Estate in Metro Denver
With Christine Dupont-Patz
Learn About Buying
Real Estate In Denver
Learn About Selling
Real Estate In Denver
Buying Real Estate In Denver
Buying a home is a complex journey with thousands of decisions to be made along the way. Having guidenace you can count on is essential to buying a new home and negotiating the best price.
Initial Goals
- Get to know you better
- Go over your wants and needs for your new home
- Outline the buying process
- Share current market information
- Answer all your questions
- Determine if I am the broker for you
Important Questions We’ll Cover
- What would the perfect transaction look like to you?
- Do you need to sell your current home to buy your next one?
- Are you currently working with a lender? (And if not, I’m happy to make recommendations)
- What locations/areas would you like to focus on?
- Do you prefer detached (single family) or attached (condo)?
- Do you want a new build or older home?
- What size lot would you like?
- How big do you want your home, in terms of square footage? How would you like to use that space?
- How many bedrooms and bathrooms do you need?
- What type of garage or parking do you need – single, double, attached or detached? Off-street parking?
- Any other specific features or comments?
- What do you like to do on the weekends?
The Process
- Define your goals, research your options, make your plans
- Get pre-approved for a loan
- Set your budget
- View homes
- Make an offer and negotiate with the seller
- Review Title Commitment
- Schedule a Home Inspection and Appraisal
- Secure your financing
- Close the deal
Negotiating
When you find the home you want to buy, it’s time to make an offer. With your input, and utilizing my designation as a Certified Negotiation Expert, I will write up your purchase contract to officially make the offer that includes the sale price, your earnest money deposit amount, terms of purchase, preferred closing, and possession dates, and other conditions.
We will carefully review these dates and terms to be sure they accurately express your intended offer. I am happy to address all of your questions along the way to be sure you understand.
Once your offer is written, I will present it to the listing broker for their to present to the seller. It may be accepted, countered, or rejected. If your offer is not accepted as is, I will help you through the negotiations for the counteroffer.
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The best journey takes you home.
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Selling Real Estate In Denver
Selling your home is a complex journey with thousands of decisions to be made along the way. Having guidance you can count on is essential to selling your home for the right price, in the shortest amount of time.
Initial Goals
- Get to know you better and understand your goals and timeline.
- Answer all your questions
- Ask you important information
- Share current market information
- Present my marketing plan
- Determine how we can work together
My Services
I’m here to guide and advise you through the process. We’re a team, working together.
- Prepare a comparative market analysis
- Refer other professionals if needed (stager, contractors, etc.)
- Present all offers to you
- Facilitate negotiations utilizing my designation as a Certified Negotiation Expert
- Monitor progress – ensure everything is on track
- Inform you of obstacles that may threaten a closing
- Monitor the buyer’s loan approval
- Be present at closing to ensure a successful transaction
Important Questions We’ll Cover
- What would the perfect transaction look like to you?
- What drew you to this home when you bought it?
- What is your favorite feature of this house?
- What do you like about your neighborhood?
- What are some nearby amenities, such as restaurants or shopping?
- What don’t you like about it?
- Why are you moving?
- How soon do you need to move?
- Is price or timing more important?
- What are you looking for from your broker?
- Do you anticipate major challenges in selling your home?
- What will you do if your home doesn’t sell?
The Process
My overall strategic plan to help you determine the highest possible selling price for your home:
- Present a list of suggested repairs, if necessary, and recommend reputable repair companies
- Take professional pictures for marketing purposes
- Share your home with my extensive network
- Enter your home in the local listing service
- Advertise your home to ensure the greatest exposure to buyers
The Marketing Plan
Make Your Home Look Its Best
- Hire a professional photographer to take photos
- Assist with cleaning and staging (if needed)
- Create custom property brochures
Create Buzz
- Share in the MLS as a ‘Coming Soon’ listing to the real estate community (if desired)
- Prepare for an Open House (if desired)
Achieve Maximum Exposure
- Syndicate your listing to a wide range of websites, including Zillow, Trulia, Realtor.com, REColorado, Next Door, Denver Post, RE/MAX, and more!
- Share and boost a custom post about your property through my social media accounts
- Broadcast a custom Eflyer to all Denver metro area brokers
- Mail out a Just Listed postcard to a strategic audience
About Me
Asking me where I’m from can turn into a really long conversation. As an Air Force brat, I went to 12 different schools growing up – from Tucson to Boston, and then on to England. I know the thrill and sadness of venturing out to a new state or just a new neighborhood.
I bought my first house with my husband when I was 21 – we had to eat potatoes for months to save up for the down payment. Even with 8% interest, we knew that buying a house would give us financial stability. Fast-forward a couple of decades, we now own several rental properties and can personally attest to the power of home-ownership.
In my previous career, I taught Art and Architectural History at Metropolitan State University of Denver. I received my Masters from the University of Colorado, and taught Egyptian, Byzantine, Medieval, Renaissance and Contemporary Art and Architecture. Researching and finding answers to my clients’ questions comes naturally to me, and I can help you navigate Denver’s unique combination of domestic architecture.
What came of all of this? A Realtor who has high visual and analytical skills, and empathy for the emotional roller-coaster of moving. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling your existing home, or moving from another state, I strive to empower each of my clients to make confident real estate decisions. My goal is to help maximize my client’s investment and help them achieve the life they desire.
When I’m not working, I love to travel to any location with water, play with my dog named Ginger, and prepare over-complicated recipes.
Have any questions? Ready to get started?