Harry Postlethwait

"Only do the Right Thing"

I'm a:	Real Estate Professional
Company:	Keller Williams Real Estate
Location:	Arapahoe County Jefferson County Douglas County Arvada Castle Rock Cherry Hills Village Denver Greenwood Village Highlands Ranch Lafayette Lakewood Littleton Lonetree Parker View all locations...
Web sites:	HarrysTeam
Phone:	(303) 785-9199

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About Me

How am I different from other Realtors®? First and foremost, I listen to "YOUR" real estate needs in order to understand how you feel about the whole process of buying or selling real estate...

and this is paramount to a successful relationship!

It’s not about me, it’s all about you!

Hi There! My name is Harry I have over 40 years of experience in the Metro Denver Colorado area as a home owner, business owner, telephony technician and the past 5 years as a REALTOR®.
For the Sellers, I use the latest technology to YOUR advantage, and then become YOUR personal "For Sale" web page... National and Regional! I use Individual Web sites at my disposal with postings of YOUR home photographs, and a virtual tour with weekly feedback to you of “hits” on your home page. I consuIt with YOU about choosing the best price to list so you get the most for YOUR money, in the least time, for the least amount of YOUR effort. make sure you're listed on regional multiple listing services (MLS). My team screens "agents" calling to show YOUR home to insure they are licensed by the Colorado Real Estate Commission to do business in Colorado. I maintain track of agents who are showing your home in order to obtain feedback from Buyers and agents. My goal is to make your experience as seamless as possible.

For Buyers, I also use the latest technology to help YOU narrow your search effectively. I set up automatic search engine that notify YOU when new listing arise that meet YOUR criteria. Negotiation is always a critical aspect of buying a home, too. Whether you are a first time Buyer or a repeat Buyer there are many aspects to the process that I will make simple for YOU. I represent YOU as YOUR personal consultant so YOU obtain the best price and terms that YOU feel comfortable .

For investors, I know YOU want to find property with equity that YOU can either turn for a quick profit or hold for rent for a future sale. I search using YOUR criteria and then preview the property so YOU spend less time looking. I research rentals in the area I help determine the ROI to give YOU the information by which to make YOUR decisions. I negotiate and consult with YOU to obtain the best deal in YOUR judgement to make YOUR investment process as easy as possible.
I look forward to becoming YOUR partner in buying, selling or investing in real estate!

Testimonials

""This letter will reflect our impressions of Harry Postlethwait's performance in searching for, finding and closing on a town home in Parker, Colorado. When we first started looking for a small place to use mostly in the summer months, but also occasionally by me for business in the winter, we had a floor plan in mind in a fairly specific area in the southeastern Denver suburbs. Harry would screen the available properties and we would drive by to determine if they were something we wished to look at further. When it became apparent that the options within our price range were few, we relaxed our requirements and decided on a very nice town home in Challenger Park. During the extended and sometimes frustrating search, Harry was patient and helpful. He assisted us in evaluating the property and determining a fair offer. Throughout the offering and counter process, Harry explained our options at every step and was very concerned about us making the right decision. If he didn't know the answer to my question, he would get it. Closing went smoothly and that process was handled professionally. We are very happy with the service he provided.""
Geologist Snowbird Buying Second Home Wed Apr 23

"Harry Postlethwait was truly a joy to work with. He helped a friend of mine sell her home in a fairly slow market. He was willing to gently educate her regarding the lack of strength in the market and deal personally with her despite her mobility and transportation challenges. He had great ideas to add personality to the vacant house and gave us a lot of ideas we would never have thought of ourselves. I can’t say enough positive things about Harry!"
Attorney helping Nursing Home Resident Wed Apr 23

""When my 21 year old daughter was looking to buy a condo, we contacted Harry to help with our search. After interviewing us about our wants in a condo, Harry quickly located five units in our specified area and price range to look at. He then set up visits to each unit and then a couple of repeat visits to help us select the best one for us. The entire process of buying the condo was quick and smooth. My daughter and I were very happy with Harry's help and service to us in locating our purchased condo. We would recommend him to our friends who are looking to buy or sell!""
Mother help Daughter Buy Wed Apr 23

"To Whom It May Concern; Harry Postlethwait has my highest respect for his integrity and work ethic as a realtor. I represent the five county metropolitan area Probate Court System as both Conservator and Trustee for those deemed unable to manage their own assets. From time-to-time I get into a situation economically unfavorable to me. I was in one of those unsolvable situations at the end of 2006. A man with insufficient funds had died. The Court required that I clean up his home and sell it and return the proceeds to the Court. I argued with the Court that there was insufficient equity in the home to justify repairing it along with the costs of selling it. Nevertheless the Court ordered me to do so. After spending $13,000 for repairs and paying $900 a month for first mortgage payments I found myself slowly getting into a negative cash position. The Court had a recommended realtor because she charged only a very low commission however she was not getting the job done. I cancelled her listing contract and hired Harry. Together Harry and I went through all the data that the other realtor had submitted and found that her work was incomplete at best. Harry made corrections and spent a great deal of effort in finding a buyer even though the home only yielded a very low commission on an $80,000 sale. I still suffered a loss but Harry minimized it. I cannot give any realtor a higher recommendation than I give Harry Postlethwait."
Court Representative/ Seller Fri Dec 28, 2007

"First Time Buyer: "I am contacting you in regards to Harry Postlewaith, Broker Associate; there are no words to convey his outstanding service. I'll try to make a long story short. My mother flew out from California to visit. She arrived on a Sunday afternoon. (I had been to a yard sale the day before and had picked up a flyer on a house). Two days later, Tuesday @ 6:00 am, my mother announced she wanted to buy the house. She was returning to California the upcoming Saturday and so was in a real hurry. On top of all this, my mother became ill, had 2 emergency room visits and finally admission to the hospital. I will let your imagination fill in all the gaps, to keep the story short. Harry brought documents to the ER room, Harry brought documents to the hospital room, and Harry brought documents to the restaurant where the family was eating dinner. He offered personal assistance in any manner to help the whole process be easier on me and my mother. The story ends well, with my beautiful new home. I truly don?t think I would be living in my home, if anyone other than Harry would have handled this. Please acknowledge his outstanding service, his sincerity, his sense of humor and his professional knowledge.""
First Time Buyer Wed Apr 23

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My realtor matches her bid to those that sold but they are not all in the same condition. is this ok?

Asked Fri Sep 28 2007, 03:44 by Irene Martyn… - 19044 - Home Buying - 14 answers

Harry Postlethwait answered:

The first question is whether the property you are shown is within your pre-approved loan amount and monthly budget expenditure criteria for principal, interest, taxes and insurance (PITI.) Looking at unaffordable properties will only result in disappointment.

The next question should be whether you are buying the property or the agent. If you are paying, you get to choose what you want to offer. Your agent may give reasons for offering a certain price, but the choice is still yours, not the agent's. The Seller has the option of accepting, countering and rejecting your offer. If the Seller is well advised, the offer will be at least countered.

In many areas the market is a "buyer's market." That means there is greater than a 6 month supply of property for sale in the area you are looking. Less than that is a "seller's market." If your agent is does “due diligence” he/she will advise you of the market conditions where you are looking. It can change from one sub-division to another.

Have patience and be willing to walk away if you feel uncomfortable about an offer. Remember, it is not about the agent; it is about YOU! - Fri Jul 11 2008, 13:35

Any advantages of using an agent when buying a house at a new construction? I know sites like Ryvenco.com

Asked Fri Jul 11 2008, 09:59 by Sean Bzd - 19044 - Home Buying - 8 answers

Harry Postlethwait answered:

There is great advantage. First, brokers often negotiate amenities that will not be suggested by the builder/developer(s). Knowing which builders are open to certain additions, amenities and closing costs may bring a greater value to your purchase. Some builders recommend a lender that may be beneficial to the Buyer, but often not. An agent can recommend an inspector and guide you through the process of pre-drywall inspection and final inspection. A recent inspection found a natural gas leak in the water heater gas line, and that was for a good builder of "built green" homes. Builders use subcontractors who may take shortcuts. E.g., 1/2" piping from basement to second floor bath may result in a cold shower when water is turned on elsewhere in the house. (It should be 3/4" piping to within a couple of feet of the spigot.)

For your own protection, you should always consider using a real estate agent and/or a real estate attorney whenever buying or selling property, new or "pre-owned." Protect your investment up front! It is a lot simpler than trying to correct a bad transaction after the fact. - Fri Jul 11 2008, 12:59

Where is a good neighborhood in Colorado in the suburbs of Denver with a good school district?

Asked Mon May 12 2008, 10:31 by Lisa - Colorado - Schools - 13 answers

Harry Postlethwait answered:

Hi Lisa,
The best schools are Cherry Creek, Douglas County and Littleton, in that order. Boulder is also a great school system, but Boulder homes tend to cost much more along with an elevated cost of living. Jefferson County and Denver County schools are not known for excellence. Google a search for school districts in Colorado to find a world of information about the systems. "Children [and grandchildren] are the time capsules we send to the future," so you are on the right track by attempting to find the best schools. Wishing you the best! - Thu Jun 5 2008, 10:33

What advice can you give me regarding buying a prefroeclosure property in Parker CO?

Asked Sun Feb 17 2008, 23:09 by Kelleu - Parker - Foreclosure - 13 answers

Harry Postlethwait answered:

Buyers are always looking for "deals." A Seller in pre-forclosure, having received notice of intent from the lender, is looking to get out without too hard a hit on credit, but will, in most cases, have to sell "short" of what is owed to the lender and will receive nothing from the sale. But, the lender must agree to take less than is owed on the mortgaged loan and, in addition, must pay legal costs, etc. thereby exacerbating their loss. As others have pointed out, it may take weeks for the lender to respond. If we push, the lender will often put the offer on the bottom of the pile and start over. Is it worth buying a bank owned or short sale property? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Be patient, know your time and money limits, and be ready to walk away if things don't go well. Buy logically, rather then emotionally. Best of luck to you! - Thu Jun 5 2008, 10:19

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Specialties

I specialize in residential real estate Seller listings and Buyer purchases. As a designated EcoBroker I can assist in understanding the benefits of "Built Green" houses. While most of my business is in the south Metro Denver areas, I have lived and sold property all over the areas from Lafayette up north, to Parker down south.

How am I different from other Realtors®? First and foremost, I listen to "YOUR" real estate needs in order to understand how you feel about the whole process of buying or selling real estate...

and this is paramount to a successful relationship!

It’s not about me, it’s all about you!,

Experience

Latest:

GRI, EcoBroker, Broker Associate for Keller Williams Realty

June 2003—present

Certifications & Awards

GRI, EcoBroker, Making a Difference Award, Internet Lead Generation, Lead Generation 36.12.3

Interests

Family, Church, Reading, Walking and helping others by "doing the right thing."

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