Buying Your New Home
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LUXURY HOMES
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KELLER WILLIAMS® REALITY
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to be your trusted superior REAL ESTATE SOLUTION in the greater Denver Metro area, focused on high customer satisfaction and an insatiable appetite for overachieving objectives while attaining optimal success in all facets of operations.
THE TEAM ADVANTAGE MEET YOUR TEAM
We don’t allow our skilled agents to be bogged down by paperwork. We understand that an exceptional REALTOR® won’t be an excellent administrator, so we enable each team member to do what they do best. We have a team of specialists who handle the “behind the scenes” work, so our agents are freed up to do what they do best: FIND YOUR DREAM HOME.
LEAD LEADAGENT AGENT Skyler O’Callaghan Maranda Jensen Skyler is a multi-faceted problem solver that has is frombackground the Western Slope of Colorado and anMaranda extensive in residential realis passionate estate about service to the community. She proudly served 10 years construction and renovations. As an ambitious, determined,in the self-motivated Colorado Army National Guard. Maranda’s military focus background and professional, Skyler’s primary is the foundation for rapport her determination andand givessurpass her the their ability to toisbuild meaningful with clients guide her clients every transaction using problem-solving expectations in through his expertise and customer service. In skills, clear communication, and attention to detail. In her free addition, Skyler strives to leave a positive lasting impression time, Maranda enjoys spending time with her family with his clients so that they are confident they traveling, have the beingrealtor outdoors, eating at local restaurants. best forand their needs. This focus aims to create lasting relationships that stand the test of time.
CLIENT EXPERIENCE MANAGER: Marcia Zayas Marcia is your dedicated resource and will be in communication with you throughout the entire process, all the way to the closing table. We are committed to exceeding your expectations and ensuring you always get the attention you need and deserve. If at any time you feel we could be doing anything better or different, please reach out to Marcia to discuss.
TRANSACTION COORDINATOR: Rylie Thiel Once you are under contract, Rylie will take over and coordinate your contract paperwork. She will oversee all of your important dates and deadlines and coordinate with all parties to ensure you close on time. Rylie has a passion for creativity, organization, and deadlines. For 20+ years she worked in Customer Service helping hone her skills in communication, and anticipating clients’ wants and needs.
THE TEAM ADVANTAGE MEET YOUR TEAM
MARKETING DIRECTOR: Mike Loewenberg Our in-house Home Finding marketing director and his team work diligently on your behalf to find you homes not yet listed on the market. This gives you a distinct advantage and opportunity to get a first look (virtual or in home tours) at homes that other buyers don’t even know about yet. Mike has over 25 years of data science and analytics experience that he uses to hone in on homes that, statistically, may be ready to sell. Using direct mail, phone calls, email, texts and, in some cases, door knocking, Mike uncovers these homes for you.
INSIDE SALES AGENTS ISA: Stephen Davis | Olivia Doyen Our Inside Sales Agents are highly skilled lead generators, who are working hard every day and night to find sellers looking to sell their homes to our clients. They respond to leads, make prospecting calls, and vet potential sellers to ensure we’re not just finding homes but finding you the RIGHT HOME.
DIGITAL DOMINANCE
Digital Dominance Via SDH and MoveTo App Leading the Charge in the Growing Mobile Marketplace and creating a seamless integration and information sharing between the user and the agent. The MoveTo app takes mobile to another level with Real Time Updating. Imagine being anywhere in the city and just wondering what homes go for around you. Just turn on your MoveTo app to see all active listings around you and seamlessly save to your online account. You can even upload saved search criteria from your online account and apply it to the area around you to see if anything in the area meets your needs. “Better than Redfin and Zillow” “This is by far the best mobile home tool search I’ve used. The user interface is great. This app works with lightning speed. The geolocation search is amazing. A must for the mobile home buyer.”
MUTUAL AGREEMENT
IF I WILL: Make my best effort to find the home to meet your needs, Commit my time, car, computer, support staff, and experience to find exactly what you want, Incur all my car, phone, and administrative expenses, Continue the home search until you either find a home or tell me to stop looking; WILL YOU: Let me know if your plans change, Tell me if you want to look at a home listed with another broker, builder, or for sale by owner, Tell me what you like and dislike about the homes we look at, Tell me if you feel the need to talk to another agent, Work with me until we find you the right home?
Congratulations You are Under Contract! What’s Next?
• Earnest Money Deposit • Title Review • Schedule Home Inspection, including Sewer inspection and Radon Test if applicable • Seller Property Disclosure and Due Diligence Documents • Contract Dates and Deadlines • Appraisal • Homeowner Association Docs • ILC or Survey if applicable • Closing and Final Walkthrough • Closing Day and Transfer of Title • Get your Keys and MOVE IN!
What People are saying about SDH Agents
SDH Map of Happy Buyers “Amazing knowledge of the Denver condo market, was able to guide us towards many different options and price points to find what we really wanted.” “Next time a friend is looking for property, I will definitely recommend.” “Quickly got a sense of my home and neighborhood preferences and showed me a great choice of homes--including the one I ultimately bought.” “Extremely knowledgeable about the market and the entire home search and purchase process... very helpful, and always patient with this novice home-seeker.” “Incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in every way....excellent negotiating skills and goes above and beyond in every way.”
What People are saying about SDH Agents “Went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable with our purchase, answered other questions on the market, future building options, possible legislation impacts, etc. Could not have asked for a better partner in our journey.” “Always supportive of making an offer or understanding the faults in some of the properties.” ”Listened to our needs and expectations and didn’t waste our valuable time by showing us properties that did not meet our needs.” “Great experience. Communication was constant, readiness and availability were impeccable, knowledge of market and home improvement numbers was very helpful.” “Highly recommend...anyone wanting to explore the area and be educated on the Denver real estate market including the surrounding area! We enjoyed the whole process and felt we had someone on our side.” “A great job negotiating and maintaining the momentum of the transactions...thoughtful, forward thinking and analytic about our real estate transaction needs and requirements...extremely diligent in researching the market and meeting deadlines....very knowledgeable about the market and does a great job of educating.” “Professionalism and 24/7 communication made me feel both secure and confident during the home buying process.......service and expertise are what every buyer and seller hopes to find in a broker.”
Pre Closing Buyer Checklist •
Submit your change of address form(s) to the Post Office for mail and magazines, or visit moversguide.usps.com to submit your address change online.
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Notify your financial institution(s) of your move.
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Notify your employer(s) of your change of address.
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Notify your creditors of your change of address and phone number.
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If you are moving from out-of-state, get your automobile emissions test completed. Colorado requires this test before you can get your license plates. If you are moving to a different county within Colorado, notify the state and possibly get new license plates.
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Update your driver’s license or get a new one if moving from another state.
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Transfer your auto policy or make arrangements for new auto insurance.
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Register your kids at their new schools or submit a change of address with their school.
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Make arrangements to have your entire family’s medical and dental files transferred to your new doctors.
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Arrange for homeowners insurance by the insurance objection deadline in the purchase contract.
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GAS AND ELECTRIC Xcel Energy www.xcelenergy.com | 1.800.895.4999 Douglas County: IREA (electric) www.intermountain.rea.com | 303.688.3100 Black Hills Energy (gas) www.blackhillsenergy.com | 1.888.890.5554
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TRASH Not necessary in Denver County; suburb areas must contact independent contractor of choice. Allied Waste www.disposal.com | Denver 303.287.8043 Waste Management www.WMColorado.com | 303.797.1600
Pre Closing Buyer Checklist •
WATER | SEWER Automatically transferred | cancelled at time of closing by the title company; cost prorated and reflected on the Settlement Statement.
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CABLE AND INTERNET Comcast www.comcast.com | move 1.877.685.MOVE AT&T Internet www.att.com | move 1.800.MOVE.ATT or 1.800.524.8500 New Customer Century Link www.centurylink.com | move 1.877.837.5739 or 1.866.776.8636 New Customer
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SATELLITE Direct TV www.directtv.com | 1.800.DTV.MOVE or 1.888.777.2454 New Customer DISH Network www.dishnetwork.com | 1.888.557.9569 or 1.800.823.4929 New Customer
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DRIVER’S LICENSE OFFICES www.revenue.state.co.us Click on gray “Driver’s License” button Arapahoe County 5334 S. Prince St, Littleton 303.795.5954 Aurora 14391 E. 4th Ave. 303.344.8400 Boulder 2850 Iris Avenue, Suite F 303.442.3006 Broomfield 5139 W. 120th Ave. #G.8 720.887.8396 Denver 1865 W. Mississippi Ave. #C 303.937.9507 Lakewood 1881 Pierce St. 303.205.5609 Littleton 311 E. County Line Rd. 303.795.5954 Parker 17924 Cottonwood Dr. 303.627.0985
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EMISSIONS TEST LOCATIONS www.aircarecolorado.com | 303.456.7090
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MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSE AND REGISTRATION www.revenue.state.co.us Click on gray “Motor Vehicles” button Adams County 303.654.6010 For Aurora, Brighton, Commerce City, Westminster Arapahoe County 303.795.4500 For Littleton, Aurora, Englewood Denver County 720.865.4600 For the Four Denver Area Locations Douglas County 303.660.7440 For Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Parker Jefferson County 303.271.8100 For Arvada, Evergreen, Golden, Lakewood, Littleton
The Search Denver Homes Team From Click to Close The Search Denver Homes Team supports you through every part of the buying process. With a combined 50+ years in Denver Real Estate and Online Marketing you can be sure of a stress free home search experience!
“Quickly got a sense of my home and neighborhood preferences and showed me a great choice of homes--including the one I ultimately bought.”
Keller Williams | Cherry Creek 50 S. Steele Street Suite 700 Denver, CO 80209