Answers by Michael Kozlowski

Lisa the best thing you can do is find a professional agent to start helping you with your future moving plans. While nothing is ever perfect, if you start early you can narrow down your search to several areas and watch and explore those areas over the coming months to make sure you like the area during different times of the year.

Hi Josh every home and transaction is different so you may want to hire a local real estate professional to help assess the pros and cons of renting vs selling in your current market. There are lots of variable to consider and a great agent will be able to walk you through different scenarios so you can make the best decision for your property.

Brenton the listing price is ultimately your decision, your agent is probably just giving you the best advice from their experience as they are trying to represent your best interest. And ultimately the reason you probably hired them.

Taryn real estate is local so it depends on your neighborhood and market. I would consider hiring a professional agent in your local market to review recent sales in your neighborhood to help answer your question so you can make the best decision.

Brent you should be hearing from your agent anytime they have information to share including, feedback after every showing. A great agent will stay in touch with you by text daily or even multiple times a day to answer any questions or to send you updates!

Tim it depends on what state and market you live in. Currently in the Denver market fresh paint colors and carpet are usually a must unless recently updated. Upgrading kitchens, baths etc. are a bigger decision depending on the age of your home and your pricing expectations.

Abigail the best thing you can do is to talk directly to a top agent in your market. The agent will look at what your home is worth, what you are planning on buying and then connect with their lender to run the numbers and evaluate where you are currently so you can work on a plan.

Steph when deciding whether to keep your home as a rental or sell it comes down to balancing finances, effort, and flexibility. Compare the realistic rental income (after expenses like taxes, maintenance, vacancies, and possibly a property manager) against what you’d net from selling and investing that money elsewhere. Then factor in the challenges of being a long-distance landlord and whether you want that responsibility. Also consider tax implications like capital gains exclusions you might lose over time and evaluate your need for cash and flexibility during your move. Be honest with yourself about your risk tolerance and long-term goals—whether you actually want to be a real estate investor or just make a clean break.

Katherine I would consider hiring a top agent to sell your home as they will pay for professional pictures, aerial photos if needed and all of your advertising and marketing expenses.

Jenny you can talk to a top agent anytime and ask for their advice. The sooner the better to find the right person for you so they can help with a long term plan to find you the perfect home.

Steph there are a lot of factors to consider including the local market you are in, what the other comparable sales in your neighborhood are doing and how quickly homes are selling. Finding a top producing professional agent in your local market is a great first step to helping you answer those questions.

Steph the best thing you can do is find a top producing local agent that specializes in your area to see whether homes with finished basements are selling for more than those that aren't. A local professional is a great first step to answering your questions.

Brenton a top producing local agent will have experience in competing with cash offers and multiple strategies to help you win. Find the best agent you can with a known track record of success!

Steph the best thing you can do is find a top producing local agent that specializes in your area to see whether homes with new paint, carpet and other upgrades are selling for more than those that aren't. A local professional is a great first step to answering your questions.

Steph I would recommend you find a top rated Mortgage Professional to look at your individual situation and see what program works best for what you are trying to accomplish.

Marcia there are different programs and opportunities nationally and locally. I would recommend that you find a top rated real estate professional and lender and have them help you find the best program that will work for your individual situation.

Steph I would find a top rated real estate professional and a lender and have them advise you on the best options for your neighborhood and local market to see what makes the most sense for your individual situation.

Ben I would recommend hiring a top rated real estate professional to help with your questions after reviewing the local market and your neighborhood to see what the latest trends and best options are for you.

Trudy the best thing you can do is to find a top rated real estate professional that works your local market to get recommendations for your specific home after reviewing the local market data.

Andrew real estate is local so I would consider finding a top rated real estate professional to look at your neighborhood and current market to see what make sense for your home and individual situation.

Andrew the best thing you can do is talk to a top rated lending professional to see what options are available for your individual situation.