Seller FAQ2019-04-11T04:00:58-06:00
What is the average home price in Evergreen, Colorado?2023-05-31T18:51:09-06:00

The average home price in Evergreen, Colorado, varies depending on the neighborhood, home size, and other factors. However, as of the last few years, the average home price has been increasing due to the high demand and limited supply. It’s important to note that while some homes can be found in the lower price range, luxury homes in desirable neighborhoods can significantly drive up the average.

Keep in mind that these prices can fluctuate based on market conditions. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it’s recommended to consult with a local real estate agent or use online real estate platforms that provide real-time data. These resources can give you a better understanding of the current market trends and help you make an informed decision.

Homes for Sale Evergreen Colorado
Homes for Sale Evergreen Colorado
What is the Average Home Value in Evergreen, Colorado?2021-05-31T16:36:11-06:00

The home values in all of Colorado is rising. Evergreen, Colorado home values are going through the roof. 

Close Price, Average Evergreen, Colorado Close Price – Home Value 
Month 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Jan $491,552 $755,368 $615,506 $536,948 $668,617 $644,580
Feb $463,168 $626,618 $761,377 $717,305 $773,839 $740,609
Mar $526,310 $594,321 $676,895 $577,131 $752,405 $896,203
Apr $536,466 $561,883 $699,935 $704,266 $715,426 $1,042,022
May $589,894 $619,328 $738,309 $602,969 $654,156  
Jun $526,976 $680,483 $599,077 $706,114 $708,665  
Jul $687,662 $649,207 $754,027 $711,911 $787,985  
Aug $563,818 $717,472 $636,972 $637,042 $690,520  
Sep $588,415 $564,486 $538,969 $618,989 $769,919  
Oct $485,903 $609,301 $622,529 $654,983 $788,262  
Nov $561,381 $607,125 $636,816 $608,189 $783,415  
Dec $513,975 $523,913 $587,705 $731,418 $842,430

Listing Agents

We have the best listing agents. We can list any home in Colorado. We specialize in luxury homes and horse properties but will work at any price point. We treat all clients the same. You get luxury service for any priced home. We sell your home fast and for the right price.

Buyer Agents

Our team of buyer agents for helping you find a home know the area. They are very experienced and know how to negotiate the best price for you based on the real estate market conditions. Sign up on our website for real time property alerts.

We Are High Tech

We are a high tech brokerage. We have multiple high traffic websites and market your home throughout the internet with digital marketing and on our websites. 90% of buyers find their home online. Our technology help our buyers and sellers call us to find out how!

How Aggressive Does My Offer Need to Be? How Can I Write a Competitive Offer?2021-06-02T15:24:30-06:00

As a buyer you need to write an extremely aggressive offer. It is a seller’s market right now like we have never seen. Your real estate agent will be happy to discuss your options. Orson Hill Realty has written some very creative and winning offers over the last 6 months of a very strong seller’s market. Most homes will have multiple offers. 

Making a Strong Offer

Listing Agents

We have the best listing agents. We can list any home in Colorado. We specialize in luxury homes and horse properties but will work at any price point. We treat all clients the same. You get luxury service for any priced home. We sell your home fast and for the right price.

Buyer Agents

Our team of buyer agents for helping you find a home know the area. They are very experienced and know how to negotiate the best price for you based on the real estate market conditions. Sign up on our website for real time property alerts.

We Are High Tech

We are a high tech brokerage. We have multiple high traffic websites and market your home throughout the internet with digital marketing and on our websites. 90% of buyers find their home online. Our technology help our buyers and sellers call us to find out how!

Who are the best real estate agents in Evergreen, CO?2021-05-13T19:27:09-06:00

This might shock you since this is our website, but the best real estate agents in Evergreen, CO (FOR YOU) might not be Orson Hill Realty. Although we do all 5-star reviews when this was written. Yes, you are on Orson Hill Realty’s page and for us to say that might seem odd. But It is true. As far as we are concerned we are the best real estate agents in Evergreen when it comes to everything technical regarding contracts and marketing and knowing the area But when picking a real estate agent it is important to choose someone you can work well with.  My mom once told me “Danny there is no way anyone wouldn’t like you”. I found out real fast that wasn’t the case. I think all adults know there are just some people that no matter what you can’t work with. That is one of the most important things when choosing the best real estate agent FOR YOU. I am smart enough to know that not everyone will like me. Most people do and I do great for 99.9% of the people buying or listing their home. You could possibly be the .01%. It is very important there is trust between you and your agent. If you don’t like or trust your agent there will be major problems.

We see it all the time. Someone refers their friend to an agent they just love and can’t stop talking about. Then you go and use that agent and you think they are a total baffoon. That is because you didn’t have the same chemistry and that is normal. The best thing to do is to talk to them. Get to know them and see if you can trust them, work well with them and if they know what they are doing.

We have a lot of great agents in Evergreen, CO and we still think we are the best but there might be .01% that think differently and we completely understand that and we still wish you the best even if you don’t use Orson Hill Realty…The BEST real estate agents in Evergreen, CO!

Who are the best real estate agents in Evergreen, CO?
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Is a Death on the Property a Material Fact in Colorado?2021-04-28T12:11:05-06:00

No a death in a home in Colorado is not a fact that needs to be disclosed to a buyer. It would be nice if they disclosed it but they are not required to do so. 

How Important is a Closing Date on a Contract?2021-04-28T11:17:53-06:00

It seems some states having closing dates that seem to be more of a suggestion than a hard date. Here in Colorado, the closing date is very firm. Agents, buyers, sellers and lenders should do everything they possibly can to close on that date. It may be extended as long as ALL parties agree. 
The closing date is one of the most important dates on a contract. Most sellers want a faster close. As close to 30 days is pretty standard in the current market and conditions. Some lenders are doing their best to approve loans even faster. Some are doing it in 2-3 weeks to help buyers write offers stronger that are based on loan contingencies. That is how important a closing date is in Colorado. 
To make a strong offer be sure to keep your closing at around 30 days or less. Sometimes a seller wants a longer but recently they have been looking for an early close with a leaseback for 30-60. In a seller’s market, they can get that on almost every offer.

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What is a Seller Leaseback/Post Occupancy Agreement2021-04-28T11:17:34-06:00

When a seller gets a leaseback it is (usually) between 3 days and 60 days. We are seeing a lot more seller leasebacks in this seller’s market. It is a legally binding lease and drawn up as a separate document from the purchase contract. Post occupancy agreements get very popular during a crazy seller’s market. 
It is a nice tool for sellers if they are trying to find a home in the area when inventory is low. Possession and close actual happen on closing date then the new buyer becomes the landlord of the seller.

What Contingencies are being Removed in Contracts in This Seller’s Market?2021-04-24T14:44:13-06:00

What Contingencies are Buyers Removing in Their Contracts in Colorado?

The buyers in Colorado are behaving the same way buyers all over the country are. Removing any contingency that will make their offer stronger by removing. Buyer agents are taking some pretty big risks all over the country. Basically, earnest money goes hard immediately these days. Buyers are removing all (most) of their “outs”. Call me for more details on how we will write a winning offer in a seller’s market. 303-503-8793

Should I List and Sell My Home During the Coronavirus Covid Outbreak?2021-04-24T14:15:08-06:00

The real estate market in Colorado hasn’t really seen a dip in too many indicators. One thing that we saw drop immediately was the number of showings nationwide. They are 1/2 of what they were last year this time. The one good thing we are seeing is listings come on the market. Although they are not hitting the market as fast as they normally would in this time of the year there is still new inventory everyday. Real estate is a lagging indicator of the overall economy. In 2008 we saw the housing market just collapse overnight. That is not the case here. Although the DOW has lost some value and that may get a few people out of the real estate market just do to qualifying. Read more about selling your home during Covid

What is a Variable Commission?2021-04-24T14:09:30-06:00

In a Colorado Contract for real estate a variable commission rate is self explanatory. Lets’s say the total commission rate is 6%. That is usually split as 3.2% for the listing agents and 2.8% for the buyer broker. If the listing agent also brings the buyer they must become a transaction broker. At that point the best real estate companies, like Orson Hill Realty will lower the commission rate for selling the home. They right in the contract that make their commission less or variable down to a total commission of something like 5%. The listing agent gets more than just being the listing agent and the seller saves some money. It is a win-win and Orson Hill Realty agents almost always take advantage of the variable commission.

Are the Denver Foothills Done Developing?2021-04-24T14:14:24-06:00

The short answer is no. The master plans for most areas like Jefferson and Clear Creek County filed decades ago show for more expansion in both residential as well as commercial. The are is still growing but not nearly as fast paced as years ago. With that being said the population density in most areas in these counties is incredibly low in comparison to other areas.

What is the Best Way to Market a Home for Sale?2021-04-24T14:20:16-06:00

Orson Hill Realty knows the key how to market a home that is for sale. The owner of Orson Hill Realty has an extensive marketing background and makes sure all listings are marketed to fullest extent. The only way to properly market a home in the new high world is obviously through high tech means. You need a touch of old school too but the majority of marketing needs to go into digital and done by a digital marketing expert.

What is a Pre Qualification letter?2021-04-24T14:21:34-06:00

A pre qualification or lender letter for a mortgage is basically a letter from a bank saying how much money you qualify for on your new home. It is a very easy process and very painless. It can be done in a 10 minute phone call or filling out an app on your lender’s website. They basically ask you a few questions about your income and then run your credit. The letter basically states if all the info you gave the bank is true, you will qualify for a specific amount. All sellers require a lender letter to be submitted with all offers.

What Are Contingencies in a Real Estate Contract?2021-04-24T14:22:57-06:00

There are almost countless possible contingencies in a real estate contract. For the sake of the answer to this FAQ we will talk about the most common ones. They can be consider “what ifs” for lack of a better explanation. For example one of the most common is a contingency on selling another property. So if the bank requires you to sell your current home to qualify for a loan the sale of your original home is contingent on selling your home. If this does not happen and if you terminate your contract within the contingency date of expiration you will receive your earnest money back. Keep in mind most contingencies within the contract have different dates you must act by.

What is the Average Home Sale Price in Denver, CO?2020-03-09T19:34:40-06:00

What is the average home sale price in Denver, CO?

The average home sale price in Denver, CO has been very steadily rising over the past 5 years. At the moment the last 12 month average is around $550,000. Home values have increased considerably and still rising.

Average home sale price Denver CO
What is the Average Home Price in Evergreen, CO2020-03-09T19:23:55-06:00

What is the average home sale price in Evergreen, CO?

The average home value and home sale price in Evergreen, CO is like all real estate market and it goes up and down. The average price over the last 12 months is around $700,000.

The home sale prices have continued to rise for 6 years now. It doesn’t look like it will be slowing down anytime soon.

Average home sale price Evergreen, CO
Who is the Best Real Estate Agent is Evergreen CO?2021-03-15T20:23:09-06:00

For buyers and sellers looking for the best real estate agent in Evergreen, CO they should contact Orson Hill Realty. They are the most high tech real estate company in the area. When some agents are struggling to turn on their iphone Orson Hill Realty is using all the high tech options to sell your home and help you find new listings in real time. After all you did find this website. Imagine how many other people are on this site from buyers to sellers looking for homes.

Does the Buyer Always Get Their Earnest Money Back?2021-03-15T20:28:35-06:00

This is a question I would like to answer for buyers, sellers as well as real estate agents that don’t seem to understand the concept of earnest money. The answer is NO! NO! NO! the buyer is not entitled to receive their earnest money back. If the buyer or agent doesn’t abide by dates and deadlines or terminates on something they do not have a contingency for they lose their earnest. That is the point of the earnest money. Do not assume a buyer automatically gets their earnest money back. Granted the buyer has multiple outs to get it back they still can lose it.

What Time of Year Should I List My Home?2019-12-25T12:53:33-07:00

There was a time that summer was the best time to list in any area that has a winter. Colorado for the last 5 years has not had a selling season. As far as selling in the spring you have one challenge, competition. Everyone still feels that the spring is the best time to list. Now a days right after new years is the best time to list your home. Get listed before your neighbors because we have buyers looking all year. Winter homes sell with less showings before contract.

Is There a Standard Commission Rate for Listing My Home in Colorado?2020-03-11T19:37:25-06:00

Some sellers as well as some real estate agents believe there is a set standard commission rate for selling your home. This is not the case. A real estate commission is a negotiable cost. Here at Orson Hill Realty we will always work with you on the cost of selling your home. Granted there is an amount that if you require us to go below we will simply tell you that we won’t be able to market your home in the proper way and give you the attention you deserve. We treat all our customers the same weather it is a $100,000 listing or a $100,000,000 listing. We spend a lot of time and money getting your listing in front of as many possible buyers we can. We are available way more than other agents. For that our time is very valuable but we also have very low listing rates. Give us a call and we can explain how we will market your listing for less and sell it for the right price, fast!

What is the Best Way to Determine the Value of a Home?2019-04-18T20:38:10-06:00

There is only one way to truly determine the value of a home. For buyers and sellers the only way to find the true value of a home is buy having a real estate agent or an appraiser come out and really go through your home. You can not trust ZIllow Zestimates or any other online source to give you a true value of your home. There is a reason why banks make a human come out and see your home before lending you money it. There are so many variables that go into the market price of a home. It is simply impossible for a website to tell you. It can give you and idea of market direction but not market value. Sorry for the bad the news but it is true. But don’t worry Orson Hill Realty will do this for you for free!

What are the Signs of a Buyers Market?2019-04-14T23:16:56-06:00

It’s been such a long time since we have seen a buyers market in Colorado this is going strictly off memory. When inventory starts to rise we slip into a buyers market. Then prices begin to drop and less offers are being made. As a result we start to see homes staying on the market much longer.

What Are the Signs of a Sellers Market?2019-04-14T23:13:49-06:00

There are some clear signs of a sellers market. One of the obvious is list prices increasing at a rabid rate. Another sign of seller market is homes being on the market less time. When you see a home listing on Thursday and it is off the market by the end of the weekend it is most likely a seller market. If your real estate agent tells you there are multiple offers on a home that you are making an offer on is another good indication. Some of the less obvious signs is sellers being picky with showing instructions and restricting showing times. The overall inventory can also be an indication of a sellers market.

What is the Difference Between Real Estate Agents and Realtors?2019-04-14T22:12:13-06:00

The easiest way to put it is all Realtors and real estate agents but not all real estate agents are Realtors. The advantages of working with a Realtor over just a real estate agent is ethics. Realtors are held to a higher standard of ethics. That is higher ethics with other agents as well as with the public. If you work with a Realtor you know you are working with an ethical person.

When is the Best Time to List my Home?2019-04-14T02:50:02-06:00

Many real estate agents will tell you “the best time to list your home is now!”. In the market we have had for the last 2 years this is absolutely true. The market in Colorado has been on fire every month for 2 years. When it isn’t a sellers market spring and summer is normally a better time to list. Although this isn’t always the case. The best real estate agents will tell you that sometimes you should list in fall or winter. The reason for this is the spring and summer is sometimes saturated with inventory. That means if the inventory is up too high and buyers are a little less, it is actually harder to sell your home.  So technically the best time to list your home is now!

What is Considered a Low Ball Offer?2019-04-14T00:38:34-06:00

Knowing what a low ball offer is would be market specific. When a buyer makes an offer in sellers market it needs to be closer to the list price than a buyers market. In the current market conditions in Colorado homes are selling at an average of 97-98% of current list price. The problem is many sellers are putting their homes on the market above value to see if they will get an offer in the frenzy of buying that is going on. That is why the stipulation that it is 97-98% of current list that isn’t 97-98% of original list price. A distinction that is very important. So a low ball offer is a relative figure.

What is a Material Fact?2019-04-14T00:25:47-06:00

Simply put a material fact is something with the home or property that is defective. It would also be considered anything that might be important to the buyer and might make them change their mind on the purchase. It is Orson Hill Realty’s position for all sellers to disclose everything. If you think it might be a material fact, it probably is.

Why is My ZIllow Zestimate so Different Than What My Listing Agent Says my Value is?2022-12-07T12:29:07-07:00

Just to be blunt, Zillow Zestimates are regularly inaccurate. Ask any real estate agent and they will tell that Zillow and their Zestimates are almost always wrong. An algorithm can not determine the value of a home. The only way to find the value of your home is to have your listing agent come into your home. See what kind of fixtures your have, how your floorplan is laid out. There are so many variables gone into finding the price of your home that it is simply impossible to tell the value without seeing it. Especially unique homes and yards. Find the best listing agent in your town and ask them to find the value of your home and please don’t say “Zillow say my home is worth…”. Listen to your Realtor. That is what they do all day long.

Does The Buyer or Seller Pay Realtor Commission?2019-04-14T00:28:05-06:00

When a listing agent takes a listing they negotiate a fee. They come up with a total fee, let’s say 6% that is paid by the seller to the listing agent. Then the listing agent agrees to pay the buyer agent, let’s say 2.8%. So this means the seller pays the Realtor fees for both the listing agent and buyer agent.

Do I Really Need a Real Estate Agent When Buying or Selling a Home?2019-04-14T00:28:33-06:00

It is HIGHLY recommended by just about anyone to use a Realtor for your real estate transaction. It is what agents do all day and night. There are so many levels and possible legal repercussions with going at it on your own. For buyer, why not? Seller pays fees. For sellers, why not? Agents market your home and do everything for you.

Should I Stage My Home While It’s Listed?2019-04-13T23:27:40-06:00

Statistics do show homes sell faster when staged. The other school of thought is that the home looks bigger and people can also picture their “stuff” in there when it is a blank canvas. Also in our crazy market staging may be more of a hassle. When things are going under contract in a couple days.

Should I Restrict Times Agents Can Show My Home?2019-04-13T23:51:43-06:00

You should do your best to not restrict showing times. You should also approve all showings unless it is absolutely impossible to show. It is very important because buyer agents set homes up to show in sections and need to make the best of their time and the buyer’s time. You should also not reschedule for this reason as well. This area has a lot of out of town buyers also. This means if buyers are only in town for a day or two you might be sending a potential buyer home without previewing your home.

What is This Seller Property Form You Gave Me to Fill Out?2019-04-13T23:53:40-06:00

The seller’s property disclosure is a form that needs to be filled out by all sellers to the best of their knowledge of any defects the home may have. It is also one of the only forms or disclosures the listing agent is not supposed to assist with. It is a very straightforward form and your agent is not supposed to coach you on what is wrong with your property. The best rule of of thumb is if you wonder if you should put it on the disclosure, you should. Disclose, disclose, disclose! It is a form that can stop you from being sued later on after close if you don’t disclose something you know about.