Showing Property with Kids - Through the Eyes of a Child

Showing Property with Kids
Through the Eyes of a Child

I have been showing people property for 15 years.  Some of my favorite experiences have been families with kids.  And some of my least favorite experiences have been families with kids.  

Now, I have kids of my own, so I have seen every form of bad behavior.  I understand temper tantrums, snack breaks, wetting pants, falling and crying, wanting to jump in the pool, climbing on and in bunk beds, and touching everything in someone else’s home . . . sometimes with dirty hands.  I once had a little boy break some figurine on a shelf as he slid his arm across the entire table.  Oops. 

But the youthful energy and the innocent questions make me love working with kids.

Kids get bored looking at properties.  It’s a long day of getting in and out of the car, listening to some real estate person talk about short term rental income, earnest money, furniture, garages, radon, blah, blah, blah.  They want to know if there is a park, pool, or ski run nearby.  They want to run.  They want to play.  They also usually want a snack.  

I’ve often wondered what a day of real estate showings is like for a kid. Recently, I got to work with a family with two little boys, ages 7 and 8.  I personally am partial to little boys.  I have two boys so I feel like I understand them.  These little men have a great mom who came prepared.  She gave them the “job” of taking photos to remember the places and to show their dad who was at work on the day we looked. I asked her whether it would be OK if I shared some of their photos.  These are the choice picks from the 8 year old.   

Now you get to see what a day of real estate showings looks like to an 8 year old boy.

We don’t know whose car this is.

But it feels kind of "spy like" as he shoots the photo through the blinds of the upstairs bedroom.

The listing broker did not think to feature the bear soap dispenser.  

Little boys like bunk beds. Period.

This is actually me. I think he thought he was getting my good side.   Haha.

This is a stuffed bear in the home they actually decided to purchase.  The kicker with this bear is that it was in the direct vision of security cameras that were on.  I noticed the cameras as the kids were crawling on the bear so we quickly stopped “riding “ the bear.  

Yes, Breckenridge is winter fun for all!

This is the inside of the refrigerator.  The buyer asked me if a place was occupied, and I said you can tell by looking in the fridge.  So, our little photographer opened the refrigerators to see if anyone lived in the units we saw.

I mentioned that I loved fast cars.  So check out this fancy Porsche!

I can’t tell you what we have here.

The mountains are a place where families create lifetime memories.  And sometimes, kids get the special treat of being able to shop with their parents for the place they will enjoy for many years to come!

If you are shopping for mountain real estate, and have little ones, feel free to bring them along!  With snacks and a camera of course.

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Summit County Colorado Real Estate Update Q1 2018

It's time for my quarterly newsletter and this month I'm featuring a sneak peek into a new development project in Keystone Colorado.

You will want to get on the First to Know List!

You can hear my podcast on Denver Real Estate Investing.

You can check out my fantastic listings, read about market conditions, and just plain read stuff I wrote.  What could be better?

LINK TO QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

Until next time, keep living the dream!

Amy

Going International - Helping You Find Real Estate Anywhere in the World

Did you know that if you need help finding real estate ANYWHERE in the world that I can help you?

Most people think that they have to go out and find their own real estate professional when looking in a new area.  Everyone knows a real estate professional or two (or more) where they live, but if they are relocating or buying a vacation home somewhere else, they may not know where to start to find a reputable real estate broker with whom to work.

What most people do is Google "best real estate agent in Orlando."  Or, they start by looking at properties online on Zillow or Realtor.com and find an agent that way.  And while this will work, if you choose a broker on Zillow, you most likely are NOT getting the listing agent or even a good agent.  What you are getting is the agent who spent the most money with Zillow to have his or her name and phone number on the top.  Often these are new agents or agents who don't have an existing book of business (i.e., not very experienced), and they are PAYING to get clients:  thousands and thousands of dollars each month, to get you to click on them and close your deal.

For agents like me, who work mostly on repeat and referral business, we understand the power of experience, longevity, maintaining high ethical standards, and sharing business with the best of the best professionals around the world.  That is why I was invited to be a member of Referral Exchange, an invite only network of top professionals, who refer business to one another, knowing that our clients will receive the best service with the best local knowledge.

So, if you or someone you know is looking for real estate ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, let me help find the perfect real estate professional to make your real estate dreams come true.

Amy

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Breckenridge Colorado Ultra Luxury Homes - $3,000,000 and above

BRECKENRIDGE COLORADO LUXURY HOMES

For the finest homes currently on the market in Breckenridge, Colorado, click the link below:

Breckenridge Luxury Homes over $3,000,000

These homes range in price from $3,200,000 to $9,950,000.

They range from 4 bedrooms to 7 bedrooms.

Square footage is from 4,700 to 7,360 square feet.

The average price per square foot is $763.46

Here is a photo preview of some of the amazing homes in Breckenridge listed at $3,000,000 and above:

 For more information or to schedule your private showing, please reach out to me!

Amy Nakos, JD, GRI, RSPS

Your Summit County Luxury Expert

970-389-8388

www.amynakos.com

anakos@yourcastle.org

Your Castle Summit

Information and photos from Summit County Multiple Listing Service

Listings may not be listings from Your Castle Summit or Amy Nakos

Breckenridge 5 Bedroom Home For Sale - Great Rental

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY NEAR BRECKENRIDGE, CO

People who know Breckenridge Colorado fall in love with the mountain charm and breathtaking scenery.  If you are interested in owning your own home near Breckenridge, then this is a great opportunity for you!

This home is a 5 bedroom, 3 bath single family structure with a gorgeous master suite, private hot tub, game room and luxury kitchen.  It is 3,365 square feet and will make a great primary residence, second home, or investment property.  It is and has been successfully rented through AirBNB.  List price is $825,000.


Here is a video walkthrough:  https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=zwXAco2vzwu
MLS listing:  http://summit.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/jdQZgTJzxd/213CountyRoad672

At only $245 a square foot, you could never replicate this home for this cost.  A great opportunity to get into a fine Breckenridge home at a very competitive price.

For more information or for a private showing, please contact me!

Amy Nakos, JD, GRI, RSPS

www.amynakos.com

anakos@yourcastle.org

970-389-8388

Your Castle Summit

Summit County Real Estate Buyers - Tips and Tricks in a Competitive Market

Welcome to Boot Camp.  Summit County Colorado Real Estate Buyer Bootcamp!

I'm not going to make you get down and give me 20 pushups, but I will be telling you the hard truth about getting your offer accepted in our competitive real estate market.

Here are the important steps:
1) Get on an auto-serve email from me directly from my MLS.  Using Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, etc. will delay the new listings by hours or days.  With this search, get to know the market and how quickly things go under contract.
2) Have your financing completed!
3) When you are ready to buy, make a fast aggressive offer.

And at the end of this video, you can just respond, "Yes Maam!"

I look forward to helping Summit County Real Estate Buyers with their house hunting and acquisition.

Amy

Should You Buy a Summit County Ski Investment Property With Friends?

In recent years, I have represented a number of buyer clients who are groups of friends or couples who are friends.  They have pooled their resources together to buy a vacation ski condo in Summit County.  Here are my tips if you are thinking about doing the same!

For Denver Front Rangers who love to ski or ride in the mountains, you are fully aware of the I-70 traffic woes that lie between your home and a great day on the hill. The reality of day tripping to the mountains on weekends is hindered by the fact that you will be with tens of thousands of others on I-70 both on your way to the mountains and home.  And that makes the commute almost unbearable to the point of not even leaving your house.  And affording a place to stay in the mountains can be expensive.  So, what are mountain lovers to do?

Many people ask me whether it’s a good idea to purchase a mountain property with friends.  This seems like a great solution to have access to a mountain property for the weekends, avoid I-70 traffic, and to generate some income with short term rentals while it’s not being used by the owners.  Here are some pros and cons associated with this plan:

Pros:

• Buying with others increases your purchasing power and reduces your monthly costs.
• You can afford a property you might not otherwise be able to afford.
• You have a weekend place to stay when skiing/riding in the mountains.
• You can offset some of the costs with short term rentals.

Cons:

• You will need to coordinate with your co-owners for use, scheduling, cleaning, etc.
• Your friends will now be your roommates – that could be good or bad.
• People’s plans change in the future and ideal timing for the sale of the property will never be the same for all the owners.

My best advice for people considering buying a property with friends is to over communicate expectations before purchasing the property.  Once the property is under contract, a legal agreement should be created that addresses sales and buy outs at a minimum.  Other items that owners will need to address is ownership structure (LLC, partnership, etc), short term rental management, cleaning, pets, bedroom assignments (if applicable) and guests, to name a few. 

If you are interested in learning more about purchasing vacation property with others, please feel free to reach out to me!

Amy Nakos, JD, GRI, RSPS

anakos@yourcastle.org

970-389-8388

www.amynakos.com