Kristal Kraft

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Kristal Kraft, Real Estate Professional in 80210
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About Me

It is not really "About Me" it is About You!


I've been selling real estate long enough to know consumers want and need information about the housing market, neighborhoods and home styles. They want to know all the options and prefer not to have a pushy broker making decisions for them.

When it comes time to purchase my clients know enough about these facts they make the decision as to what to buy, with confidence. Having satisfied clients is my goal.

As an early adopter to the internet, I created a consumer driven website, providing information about metro Denver neighborhoods and the process of buying and selling homes. This website has been the starting point for hundreds of clients who appreciate the resource as their connection to Denver. Take a look (see the link above in my profile) come visit my website and let me know what you think.

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Kristal Kraft
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Kristal sells Denver and the 'burbs!
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Ab, Home Buyer in Denver, CO

Converting single family homes to multi family homes....

Asked Fri Apr 17 2009, 14:49 by Ab  -  Home Buying in Denver  -  5 answers
Kristal Kraft answered:
The City and County of Denver has a huge initiative under way to change zoning. If you are considering a purchase, you need to be aware of what might happen in your target neighborhood. Many areas are losing their R-2 zoning. It would be a bummer to purchase a property for a specific purpose and not be legally able to complete your plan.

Be double sure before you go to closing. Most knowledgeable Denver brokers are adding a disclaimer to purchases made in Denver because even we don't know what the future holds for much of Denver zoning. - Sat Apr 18 2009, 05:25
Home Buyer 1…, Home Buyer in Denver, CO

In a FHA loan, is it legal/allowed for Seller to pay for Closing Costs?

Asked Fri Apr 17 2009, 19:05 by Home Buyer 1…  -  Financing in Denver  -  4 answers
Kristal Kraft answered:
It is certainly confusing to decipher information on the internet. It's always best to confirm with a reliable lender in the state which you are doing business. You are allowed to contribute 6% of the loan amount at closing to pay for closing costs. I do believe you can also include prepaids in that amount.

Best wishes on your purchase. - Sat Apr 18 2009, 05:21
Clear Expect…, Both Buyer and Seller in Denver County, CO

What are my rights in Colorado as a seller? We are 6 days from closing and the buyers are making requests that

Asked Fri Apr 17 2009, 13:09 by Clear Expect…  -  Home Buying in Denver  -  5 answers
Kristal Kraft answered:
You have a couple choices here.
1) Stand firm, tell them they are right, the house has been improved since they bought it and you aren't going to do anything more.
2) Look at the big picture and realize you risk them walking away if you don't paint to their satisfaction.

Is is worth buying your house back over a few gallons of paint? Only you can answer this. Sometimes it's important to detach yourself from your feelings of resentment, complete the request and move on.

I find it odd that the buyers are using a FHA203k loan to purchase and asking you to complete details. A 203k loan is a fix-up loan that includes additional funding for the purchaser to fix up your home. What exactly are they planning to do?

Good luck with completing the sale. Hopefully you can navigate through this and move on. - Sat Apr 18 2009, 05:15
Adam, Home Buyer in Colorado

How far out can i set my closing date?

Asked Mon Feb 23 2009, 16:20 by Adam  -  Home Buying in 80229  -  10 answers
Kristal Kraft answered:
When negotiating for a home, the closing date is one of the terms you and the seller need to agree on. Typically a closing date that far in advance is not going to appeal to a seller. The seller would worry about losing valuable marketing time if you were to default on the purchase.

HOWEVER, if you were to do inspections and get your financing in place then give the seller a strong guarantee, for instance make your earnest money go hard if you default, that might convince him. Of course your earnest money would need to be something substantial.

Good luck with endeavors!

BTW, I've got a blog series going on 100 real estate and relocation tips in 100 days. You might find other tips there. Stop by for a visit! - Sun Apr 5 2009, 09:07
Tara, Home Buyer in Denver, CO

Should we have a Real Estate broker on our side when buying a built to order home?

Asked Tue Mar 31 2009, 23:36 by Tara  -  Home Buying in Denver  -  12 answers
Kristal Kraft answered:
Actually having representation when going "on-site" with a builder is very important. Without it you are surrendering your right to representation and putting yourself in the hands of an on-sight person who by LAW is required to work for the builder.

I wrote a post about this very fact on my blog, I would suggest you take a minute to read it before you give FREE MONEY to the builder!

Food for thought, it won't cost you a dime more to have representation, why would you opt to give it up? With that said you need to "interview" agents so you don't get one that will do nothing to earn their keep.

Best wishes to you, Stapleton is an awesome neighborhood! - Thu Apr 2 2009, 05:21
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