5 Reasons to Hire a Realtor

1. Real Estate Education & Experience- Henry Ford once said that when you hire people who are smarter than you are, it proves you are smarter than they are.
2. Agents are Buffers -If you're a seller, your agent will filter all those phone calls that lead to nowhere. They will also eliminate people that just want to look at your home. They want to induce serious buyers to immediately write an offer.
3. Neighborhood Knowledge- Agents either possess intimate knowledge or they know where to find the information about your neighborhood. They can identify comparable sales to help you decide the best price to list your home at.
4. Negotiation Skills & Confidentiality-Top producing agents negotiate well because, unlike most buyers and sellers, they can remove themselves from the emotional aspects of the transaction and because they are skilled. It's part of their job description.
5. Develop Relationships for Future Business-The basis for an agent's success and continued career in real estate is referrals. This means that your agent wants to make sure you are happy and satisfied. It also means that an agent who stays in the business will be there for you when you need to hire an agent again.

If you are interested in selling or buying a new home or just want to know what your house is worth - call me.

Greg Portlock
RE/MAX Momentum
303-521-7325
www.freedenversearch.com

5 Things to Do to Get Your Yard Ready for Summer

1. Clean up all the old debris from last year - leaves, sticks etc.
2. Rake all the dead grass from your lawn (use a de-thatcher on your mower or a stiff rake)
3. Fertilize with a slow release fertilizer.
4. Check your lawn mower for any needed maintenance (loose nuts or bolts, sharpen your blade, inspect the oil)
5. Fire up the sprinkler system and check for any broken heads or leaks.

**Did you know that a nice lawn can increase your property value by as much as 15%???

If you are thinking about selling your home or buying a new one  - call me!
Greg Portlock
RE/MAX Momentum
Brighton, Colorado
303-521-7325
www.FreeDenverSearch.com

Curious About How Much Your Home is Worth?

There is a great website you can visit if you are interested in what the current market value is of your home in Brighton, Thornton, Henderson, Ft. Lupton and the surrounding areas.  You can visit it at www.zillow.com and there is lots of information.  It's a free website and you don't need to sign in or share any information to use it.  You can view a satellite image of your home as well as other homes in your neighborhood. Check it out and let me know what you think!
Thanks,
Greg Portlock
RE/MAX Momentum
303-521-7325
Free Online Home Search

www.FreeDenverSearch.com

Free Denver Home Search

I have a great tool for searching homes in the Denver area online.  It's called http://www.freedenversearch.com/. The really nice thing about it is that you can get e-mails when any new properties become available immediately.  You decide what the search criteria is - you can even sort it out by school district or price range.  You are in complete control of the home search.  Maybe you are in going to be in the market for a new home in the near future or later- you decide! Check out http://www.freedenversearch.com/.

Thanks,
Greg Portlock
RE/MAX Momentum
303-521-7325