04.17.08

Sophisticated Searches for Colorado Springs Real Estate

Posted in Colorado Springs Real Estate at 1:31 pm by Angela Byrne

I’ve had several people buying real estate in Colorado Springs ask me how to establish a good search for Colorado Springs Real Estate so that good properties aren’t missed.  For instance, “We need two bedrooms AND an office.  How do we make sure our deam home isn’t missed?”.  Here are some ideas to keep in mind when starting your search for Colorado Springs homes for sale…

1.  Keep parameters flexible for more results.  When conducting your Colorado Springs real estate search, search for 2 or more bedrooms (instead of the 3 rooms you need).  If we have a home with a office, loft or den, they may not register as a bedroom in the MLS.  Generally, a bedroom has to have a closet and two ways for ingress and egress (ie; a door and a window).

2.  Understand the type of property you need.  If you are looking for a townhome, would a condo work for you, as well?  The difference is that a homeowner owns the land below a townhome (but not below a condo).  In my experience, there isn’t really a standard value difference…nor does owning a condo mean you’ll have someone living above or below you.  If you can be open to different property types, you may find the perfect home in a form you didn’t anticipate.

3.    Understand the categorization of Colorado Springs real estate areas in our MLS (Multiple Listing Service).  We have BSA areas.  This means if a property is on the border of two different MLS areas, it may be presented to the viewer as a Black Forest home instead of where it really is in Falcon. 

4.  Be creative with square footage.  Colorado Springs is a great place to tackle a basement finish.  If you can buy a home with unfinished square footage below grade and do some of the work yourself, you may aquire all of the rooms/features you require after the purchase.  This is a project that can build instant equity.

5.  Have me set up a customized Colorado Springs real estate search for you.  I can incorporate more specific fields (like mountain views, fireplaces, air conditioning, etc) and have the results sent automatically to you as soon as new homes come on the market.  This means you can avoid having to wade through the same website search results again and again.  It’s more efficient and effective.

Overall, the focus of these search tips is to help you find the best home during your move.  I don’t think anyone should experience Buyer’s remorse after a home purchase.  A flexible and more sophisticated search means you see more homes and, as a result, have more selection.

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