Realtor for Canon City area? (Denver, Lincoln Park: real estate, broker, motels)

[u084708]

My wife and I are interested in learning more about property in the Canon City area. Does anyone have a realtor that they can recommend for this region of Colorado? Many thanks! Added by Mod: Please respond by DM

Kent

[Kevin K]

Hi Kent,

Having bought and sold two houses there my wife and I can unequivocally recommend [mod cut] She is the best realtor either of us have ever worked with, which considering all the houses we've bought and sold is saying something.

Hope this helps.

Kevin

[lifetimeresident]

I have lived in Colorado my entire life, and just recently (due to a house perchase) became aware that Colorado changed the laws regarding real estate brokers. It used to be (and still is, in most states) that a licensed agent was required by law to disclose any material defect that they had knowledge of to a prospective purchaser. This makes sense to me.
Recently Colorado changed this law (I have no idea why) to read that a licensed agent is mandated by law NOT to disclose any material defects to a prospective client. The end result seems to be it is now open season for those who wish to take advantage of out of state buyers that are not familliar with the local areas. Be VERY VERY careful......

[2bindenver]

Originally Posted by lifetimeresident

I have lived in Colorado my entire life, and just recently (due to a house perchase) became aware that Colorado changed the laws regarding real estate brokers. It used to be (and still is, in most states) that a licensed agent was required by law to disclose any material defect that they had knowledge of to a prospective purchaser. This makes sense to me.
Recently Colorado changed this law (I have no idea why) to read that a licensed agent is mandated by law NOT to disclose any material defects to a prospective client. The end result seems to be it is now open season for those who wish to take advantage of out of state buyers that are not familliar with the local areas. Be VERY VERY careful......

First let's get the terminology correct. There is no such animal as a license for agents. In Colorado we are licensed by the state as Real Estate Brokers. See Broker Licensing

If a buyer or seller signs an agency contract (a listing contract) then that licensee is an agent for that client. Technically, the agency agreement is with the brokerage, and the designated agent is named in the listing contract. The brokerage reserves the right to designate another broker to represent you, just in case.

As far as I know, there has been no law or rule change, we must disclose all material facts actually known by a licensee. In fact, it's included in the agency agreement see http://www.dora.state.co.us/real-est...0040705CLN.pdf specifically line 77.

So, maybe you want to share more details with us, or contact the REC with a written complaint?

[lifetimeresident]

I am just relaying what my experiences have been, and what I have been told. For the record I WAS a realtor, many years ago, in Colorado. I did file a written complaint with the department of regulatory agencies, and I was advised by a representative of DORA that the law was changed about two years ago. He advised me that the law now states what I said in my message. Under current circumstances I personally would not work in the Real Estate field in Colorado, especially under those constrictures. Also for the record, I contacted DORA and asked what their back log was in the court system for Real Estate related issues. I was informed, again by them, that the current backlog is a little over two years. This would seem to contribute to the reliability of the statement I was given by phone contact. I reiterate my previous statement. Under current law in Colorado, I would advise any prospective purchaser to be very, VERY careful.

Simple solution. To all concerned parties. Call the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA, Real Estate Divisiion 303-894-2166 and simply ask "Is a Broker Licensed in the State of Colorado Required by Law to disclose material defects in a property to a prospective buyer, if he/she is aware of such defects?" Simple question isn't it? you might be surprised at the answer.)

[2bindenver]

I have been told that the triage system at the REC is worst in-first out.

[nancyadams]

Would someone please email me directly and tell me who the agent was in Canon City?? I am looking for a dynamo to sell property I have there and she sounds like one. Thanks.

[colorado-dreaming]

We are also looking for info on the Canon City area. We may be out over Thanksgiving to visit our daughter in Denver and would like to drive down and look around. We are looking at possibly moving there next summer. Any advice on areas that are good or bad to look for a place to live. Also, any advice on motels to stay in if we get down there in November?

[nancyadams]

Like many smaller towns, there is really no "bad" area. There are just some areas that visually you may like better than others. I do know that some regret moving into the Lincoln Park area because of issues with the quality of the water. And don't cross out living south of Canon--Coal Creek, Williamsburg, Rockvale, for example. Though there may be areas that visually, you wouldn't live in, there are nice homes within each community. People are nice everywhere.

Motels---Google "canon city motels" and you'll see a list with reviews. Also try www.tripadvisor (broken link). com for more reviews.

Nancy

Originally Posted by colorado-dreaming

We are also looking for info on the Canon City area. We may be out over Thanksgiving to visit our daughter in Denver and would like to drive down and look around. We are looking at possibly moving there next summer. Any advice on areas that are good or bad to look for a place to live. Also, any advice on motels to stay in if we get down there in November?

[colorado-dreaming]

We are both really excited about the possiblity of moving out there. Thanks for the info. I understand that if you get out of town, there is no internet service. We would love being out in the country, but that is definitely a draw back. How bad is the winter there, really? What we have read sounds good, but we lived in the Denver area for 3 years back in the early 80's and it could be really cold and snowy.