Posts in Buying a Home Without an Agent
Easement Disputes Don’t Have to be Gross: Using Your Neighbor’s Property with Ease

Are you looking to buy a property that has an existing easement on it? Do you want to establish an easement with your neighbor? Do you want to terminate an existing easement? This blog provides an overview of easements in Colorado.

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Let the Buyer Beware: New Build Purchase Contracts

Builders of new construction are not required to use the Colorado Real Estate Commission form contract (“Colorado Form Contract”). The Colorado Form Contract is required to be used by real estate brokers in the transaction for previously owned homes to protect buyers and sellers from common disputes that arise in residential real estate transactions. Because these contracts are usually written by the builder’s attorney in the builder’s favor, the buyer is well advised to have their attorney review any contract for the purchase of new construction.

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Seller Financing in Real Estate Transactions: A Seller’s Options when the Buyer Cannot Obtain a Conventional Mortgage

Is your landlord withholding your security deposit in Denver, Boulder, Adams or Arapahoe County, or anywhere else along the Front Range? Do you need to know your rights regarding your security deposit? If so, read this blog to see if you need legal help with your security deposit return or dispute.

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Your Parents Didn’t Lie! Honesty Really is the Best Policy - the Seller's Property Disclosure Form

The idea behind property disclosures is to ensure that a buyer knows what they are purchasing. A seller of real estate cannot be deceitful when attempting to sell a property. A buyer must know what “as-is” means before purchasing a property. For example, if a seller knows about a sewage repair that needs to be made on the house, this must be disclosed. It is unfair for a buyer to have to purchase a house without knowing about the mess that needs to be cleaned up. Honesty is the best policy for sellers and buyers when purchasing real estate in Colorado.

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Transaction Brokers vs. Agents: Don’t Go for Broke Until You Understand the Difference

In Colorado, a real estate agent can have two types of relationships with buyers or sellers. They can either be a transaction broker, or they can be an agent that represents one specific party in a real estate transaction. The two roles have some key differences, and it is important that you, as the buyer or seller, know who you’re dealing with to ensure a smooth transaction. This blog breaks down the key differences and demonstrates why seeking out an attorney may still be in your best interests when buying or selling real estate.

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Earnest Money Disputes: Feeling Bad About Your Good Faith?

Do you currently own or plan on starting your own small business in Denver, Boulder, or anywhere along the Front Range? Do you need help filing your articles of incorporation or developing an operating agreement for your Colorado limited liability company? If so, read this blog to find out about more about LLCs and why it is the perfect business model for your small business.

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Selling Your Colorado Home For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

Are you looking to buy or sale your home in Boulder, Denver, Adams or Jefferson County, or anywhere else along the Front Range, you could save thousands of dollars by not hiring a broker. “FSBO” means “for sale by owner,” and with sites like Zillow, it’s easier than ever. However, Zillow can’t save you from common pitfalls. Read this blog to learn how GLO can save you money and liability.

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Gift Letters: Using Gifted Money for the Purchase of Your Colorado Home

Are you looking to purchase a home in Denver, Boulder, Adams or Arapahoe County, or anywhere else along the Front Range? Do you plan to use gifted money for your down payment? If so, ensure that your lender’s underwriter declares you as financially fit using a gift letter.

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Recording Title, Title Insurance, and Owner’s Extended Coverage: 3 Tips for Buying Colorado Residential Real Estate

Are you looking to buy residential property in the Denver/Boulder Metro area? If so, make sure you own your Front Range property outright. Read this blog to learn three tips on ensuring your ownership of the property. This blog discusses key points on recording title in Colorado, title insurance, and owners extended coverage.

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Real Estate Disclosures: You should tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth

Are you buying or selling your home in Denver, Boulder, Adams or Arapahoe County, or anywhere along the Front Range? If so, do you know about required disclosures and what must a seller disclose about the property they are selling? A seller can be liable for failing to disclose. This blog will briefly guide you through Colorado’s real estate disclosure laws so you can avoid future liability.

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Home Inspections, Earnest Money, & Party Walls: 3 Common Issues in Buying Your Colorado Dream Home

Are you planning on buying a home in the Denver/Boulder area? Do you know how to navigate through inspection resolutions, earnest money, and party wall agreements in Adams or Arapahoe County? Purchasing real estate in Colorado can be a long and stressful process, but GLO is here to help. This blog guides you through these residential purchase issues so you can be closer to owning your own home.

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Colorado’s Standard Residential Buy Sell Contract Made Easy

Are you buying or selling a home on the Front Range? The Colorado Real Estate Commission requires all real estate brokers use a standard contract for the buying and selling of a home. Thus, you should read this blog to become more familiar with this contract before buying or selling your Colorado home.

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