Jim and David were knowledgeable about the Golden real estate market. The video tour and the flyer were well done and showed our home beautifully. We felt they priced our home right, and it sold in one week for the full list price. They continued to be helpful through the inspection and closing process. They responded quickly to every question and gave helpful advice. They were considerate of our time, and in all respects acted professionally.
Jim Smith's knowledge of our neighborhood, the market, and his reputation were essential to why we chose his services as our real estate agent. In every case he clarified the steps we needed to take to prepare our house for sale, and the process of showing our house. Finally, his negotiation skill and experience helped us achieve a contract that was favorable to us in several ways, and beneficial to our buyers. He always answered our questions promptly. We could not have been more pleased!
Mark & Judy Finkelstein, a seller from Evergreen, CO
Very happy with the diligence and professionalism shown by the Golden RealEstate folks in the sale of our residence. Jim Smith is the consummate salesman and his associate, Chuck Brown, provided excellent guidance and advice. Their advertising brought many interested customers to our house and their lighted real estate sign was a unique addition to the standard fare.
Jim's experience and expertise enabled this transaction to go quickly and smoothly. His vast market knowledge, efficiency, pleasant personality and the use of electronic communications allowed my home purchase to be stress free. His communication and problem solving skills are top notch. I highly recommend Jim Smith and Golden Real Estate.
Jim Smith was a guide throughout the whole selling process. He knew what he was doing & it showed. Everything he said was right & I could trust his judgment. He was also personable but professional.
Jim had to remove his FOR SALE signs soon after he put them up because his well written initial online ad attracted a number of buyers after the first open house including two who bid up the asking price. He then waas on top of everything that needed to be done before the closing, working with my daughter
We became familiar with Jim Smith as we would always read his published articles in a local newspaper in which he provides excellent insights into the real estate market. He would also include current listings in the publication. We had been following this information for the past several years and found the articles/listings valuable to us as we began thinking about downsizing our home. We worked with Jim on buying a new home, then selling ours. Jim's experience and expertise in the market provided the confidence we needed when we decided to move forward. Best decision we have ever made! All communication with Jim has been top notch. In addition, he provided all packing materials along with free use of the company's moving truck and labor to make the move. It has been a great experience from start to finish.
Jim Smith helped me arrange to have repairs/updates made to my house in Golden before putting it on the market, and the house then went under contract in only 10 days (when the average time on market for houses in the area was approximately 34 days). Jim advertised the house extensively and professionally. He also helped to arrange for the few inspection objections from the buyer to be addressed, and he negotiated an alternative solution to the one objection that could not be adequately addressed until warmer weather arrives. Perhaps Jim's most helpful suggestion was that I get a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) on the new house in Wyoming that I purchased with cash before the sale of my house in Golden, so I could repay the money I borrowed from my IRA to make the cash purchase in Wyoming. If I didn't repay that money borrowed from the IRA within 60 days of withdrawing it, I would have had to pay a large tax bill. But by getting a HELOC on my new house in Wyoming, I was assured of being able to repay the money to my IRA account before the end of the 60-day grace period and thus avoid paying taxes on it. That was an excellent suggestion that provided the cushion I needed.
Jim has been in the business a long time and his experience shows. Ive worked with Jim on three separate transactions and felt comfortable with his knowledge of the changing industry. He goes above and beyond loaning his moving truck to his clients. I highly recommend Jim Smith.
Ray And Cheryl Trujillo, a buyer from Lakewood, CO
We were out of town when the house came on the market so we relied on Jim's expertise to view the home and provide instant feedback. He also created a video that he sent immediately to us for review. We bought the house, sight unseen. Best decision we have even made! All communication with Jim has been top notch. In addition, he provided all packing materials along with free use of the company's moving truck and labor to make the move. It has been a great experience from start to finish.
Jim is knowledgeable about the local market and uses his software and technology skills to expediate the search and contract procedures. What I most appreciate is Jim's response to me when I phoned or emailed. Usually he responded to my inquiries within minutes and I had a lot of inquiries! Without trying to influence my decision he guided me through the purchase process and the listing on my current home. Jim is honest and straight forward and is courteous to other Real Estate brokers. You can't find a better broker for a purchase as important as a home.
Jim was excellent on all levels: professionalism, knowledge, communication skills, and his personality and sense of humor were an added bonus. Relax and enjoy the adventure! We highly recommend Jim Smith!
Jim's approach to selling my home maximized the value and moved the home quickly. The home was on the market for only 5 days and resulted in well over 100 visits and many bids well above the offering price. Closing was smooth and closing came in less than 30 days. Would clearly use Jim's service again.
Jim Smith made selling my mom's townhouse easier task for my mom and I. He is knowledgeable about the market as well as experience. I would recommend Jim Smith if you are selling your home.
Over the past few years, we have sold 5 properties with Jim Smith as our agent. We appreciated his promotion of our real state and his attention to detail. As an aside, he also gave a percentage of his commission to Family Promise in our names. He offers these commission donations to other non-profits, as well.
He answered the phone at all times. His knowledge of the housing market is extensive. I greatly enjoyed his columns in the Denver Post on Thursday. Jim helped with staging the house and did an open house which attracted several potential buyers. The house sold in just a couple of weeks, which is fast considering it was cohousing, a smaller market. The new owners were thrilled at the ease of the whole process. I highly recommend Jim Smith for any of your real estate needs, or even just questions.
Our house hunting adventure came with many ups and downs. Out-bid by multiple offers, looking at houses remotely and trying to get a sense of what we really wanted in a home and neighborhood, Jim was there to walk us through the process every step of the way. Between his willingness to take and upload videos of each house and his ability to connect with other agents to get the "inside scoop" of the homes and the specific buying process, Jim gave us the information we needed to make the right buy for us. As the process evolved, Jim was instrumental in connecting us with a great lender, an outstanding inspector and made suggestions on other people to speak to regarding our specific needs. Extremely knowledgeable about real estate, the Denver market and surrounding neighborhoods, Jim will be our realtor, whether buying or selling, period.
Jim is knowledgeable, friendly; he cares about his clients, the community, and the Earth. All his support staffphotographer, drone operator, stagerare also too-notch. Jims auction style is a win-win for sellers and buyers alike and it went well for me and my home. Jims broad advertising, savvy video tour, and all the bells and whistles make the difference between so-so and fabulous. I had 40 scheduled showings and over 25 in the open house!
We chose Jim because of his decades of experience in Golden. Also, he does a lot for the community and thats a big plus for us. We definitely made the right choice. Jims expertise in the selling process from listing to contract negotiation resulted in an offer significantly beyond what we expected.
Jim also offers additional services of a free moving truck and access to a shed full of moving boxes and packing material that he makes available not just to his clients but anyone that is involved in one of his transactions. It may seem like a small thing, but proved invaluable to us, and shows that extra attention to detail that makes Jim Smith and Golden Real Estate stand out.