When a Real Estate Agent buys a home

My wife has a favorite saying, “Move is a 4-letter word!” Why in the world would someone purposely decide to compress their entire life into a stream of boxes and then carry all those boxes somewhere else? So from that starting point we have come to the conclusion that we are outgrowing our 2-bedroom condominium in Denver, Colorado. It is time to start looking for a housing upgrade, taking those steps to define our wants, search the desired neighborhoods, and determine how much money is available as cash and financing.

As an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), a full-time real estate agent who works exclusively with Buyers, this is a great opportunity to get into the perspective of my clients. As a licensed Realtor, I am very familiar with the multitude of steps involved in the purchase or sale of real estate, and I guide people through it every week. As a Buyer looking to run the gauntlet, it is a very daunting task full of tough decisions, possible missteps, and potentially positive gains, financially and in family style.

My wife and I each have roles in this job of finding our new home. Mine is to search the available market, preview the properties with potential for us, and finally to present to her only those homes deemed acceptable. We are looking for a location that supports a lifestyle not entirely reliant on the automobile. We have focused our attention on Old Town Littleton, Colorado. It is an established neighborhood with mature trees, large parks, and a business district offering restaurants and bars, galleries, and other commercial options. There is also a Light Rail station immediately adjacent to downtown with easy access to downtown Denver. Stay tuned for the rest of the adventure . . .