Frequently asked questions
Why should I use a independent broker?
Whether you’re buying or selling, in an intense real-estate market like Northern Colorado, you need a broker who’s available, responsive, organized, and poised. In our experience, independent brokers are more likely to check all of these boxes because they own and run their own businesses. In the Fort Collins area, no real-estate professional is more eager to get your deal done and done well than Dave Scott.
What are the steps to purchasing a home?
Whether you’re interested in looking at houses, condos, apartments, lofts, bungalows, wide-open ranches, or mountain homes—and no matter whose sign is in the yard—Janet Z can show you the home and help you purchase it. In fact, Dave can show you any house in the MLS system and manage your entire purchase right through closing. Download Janet Z’s Easy Steps to Buying pdf.
What are the steps to selling a home?
Janet Z knows the dynamic world of Northern Colorado real estate inside and out—and we know what sells quickly and what can drag on in the MLS. First, Dave will do a written, detailed property analysis for you and help you price your home optimally. Next he’ll guide you in prepping your home to show. Then he’ll get it sold, including helping negotiate the best selling price and terms, and staying on top of preclosing bumps in the road. Download Janet Z’s Easy Steps to Selling .pdf.
Can’t I just find my dream home on Zillow?
Zillow is a great tool for getting a sense of the market and zooming in on neighborhoods. But when it comes to finding your “this is the one” home in the Fort Collins vicinity, you’ll need access to properties not yet listed in the MLS or on Zillow. In this area right now, many for-sale homes on Zillow are already under contract. Working with Dave is like getting a backstage pass to Fort Collins real estate.
Do you sell homes outside of Boulder?
Absolutely. We work with buyers and sellers up and down Colorado’s northern Front Range. Janet Z Real Estate specializes in Fort Collins and Larimer County properties, while our Boulder office specializes in the Boulder area and Boulder County. But we’re also knowledgeable about and experienced in adjacent counties and will serve you well no matter your zip code or destination.
Do you work with first time buyers?
Yes, and we love it! Janet Z Real Estate is certified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist first-time homebuyers with a “Sensible Housing Opportunities” approach. This means we’ll help you sort out what you can reasonably afford, get qualified, and help you find a mortgage.