Laura D'Ardenne, Denver Realtor

Check out this beauty in Lakewood, CO! My sellers have done such great work updating this home & getting it ready for the market. 💖

🛌2 primary suites!
🛁3 bathrooms
📐1,963 SF
☀️private front courtyard
🛠updated flooring, lighting, trim & bathrooms
💰$430,000

AND who doesn't want a community pool when it's 97 degrees out right now!!

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⏳Don't miss your opportunity to move right into this turn key townhome! 🏡

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Here are the top 5 reasons why a home inspection is a MUST:

Uncover Hidden Issues 🔍
Inspectors can spot potential problems that aren't visible during a regular showing, such as structural damage, plumbing issues, or faulty wiring.

Save Money in the Long Run 💰
Identifying issues early can save you from costly repairs down the road. It's better to spend a little now than a lot later!

Negotiation Power 🤝
A detailed inspection report gives you leverage to negotiate with the seller for repairs or a lower price, ensuring you get the best deal.

Safety First ⚠️
Ensure the home is safe for you and your family. Inspectors check for hazards like mold, radon, and carbon monoxide.

Peace of Mind 🧘
Knowing the true condition of the home helps you make a confident and informed decision, giving you peace of mind in your purchase.

Don’t skip the home inspection – it’s a small step that makes a big difference! 🏠🔑✨

Check out Denver's latest real estate stats! 📊 Here are a few key takeaways about the May numbers:

🏘️ Sellers are getting into the market!

Inventory continues to climb, and for those who are listing their homes, sellers that take the extra time to prep are reaping the benefits.

It’s (literally!) paying off to get your home as move-in ready as possible. Need advice on how to do this best? I'm here to help spruce up your property to help make it shine. 🌟

Buyers have more choice now with inventory growing, so they have the ability to be more patient and picky when it comes to finding what they want. 🏡

Overall prices remain stable, with the average close price for both attached and detached down just under 1% from last month but up over 3% from last year.

If you’ve purchased a home, rest assured that your home value continues to grow over the long term. 🙌

Want to find out more? Feel free to get in touch - we’d love to answer your questions!

The Denver Real Estate Market has been heating up with the Spring sunshine!

While we have seen an increase in properties listed and more buyers entering the market, our sellers and buyers are still finding success.

If you’re curious about strategies to sell or buy a home in the Denver area, let’s chat and get you set up for success in 2024!

Do you know the easiest way to leave MONEY on the table as a seller or buyer?

Not being prepared!!

We see it ALL the time.

If you’ve looked online, you’ve seen listings that:

• aren’t sparkling clean
• have toilets seats up (I mean really?!!)
• have really off-putting interiors
• have exteriors that aren't maintained

Now let’s be real, not all sellers (or buyers) have the ability to show up perfectly.

THAT IS WHAT I AM HERE FOR!!

(Sorry for shouting but I’m so passionate about this!!)

Having the wrong strategy will leave money on the table, plain and simple.

So, if you're planning to sell in 2024, let’s get started now.

Reach out now to get:

- my Exclusive Selling Strategy Guide
- resources and checklists
- your own Customized Strategic Plan, and
- Staging Advice specific to your property

Success in Real Estate takes way more than Luck 🍀

Both winning a bidding war or buying without overpaying are completely possible, with the right Strategy. That's what I'm here for!

Here's how to find that pot of gold at the end of the 🌈:

1. Reach out to your mortgage advisor
2. Be clear with your wants versus needs
3. Meet with me pronto!
4. Have an open mind

The sooner we meet, the more time, energy and stress I can save you, especially if you are selling & buying!

We will meet to discuss your goals, make a strategic plan and help you move forward step by step. Because that’s what I do!

While luck may play a role in some aspects of the real estate industry, the reality is that success in buying (or selling) real estate is so much more. I don’t rely on luck!

Working together, we focus on preparation and strategy, to help you achieve your goals!

If you’re thinking about Buying in 2024, let’s connect so I can help!

What’s been happening in the Denver market? Well, it's warming up!

Here are the latest numbers from February and some tips to navigating the market.

💡 Strategy is KEY. We're here to share our experience with what’s going to get the best results right now - from insurance issues to the most important home upgrades - and there are plenty of tactics people are implementing to help achieve success.

🏘️ Sellers - clean and tidy up your homes! This puts your property in the best light for potential buyers (and therefore garnering the most competitive offers).

📝And for all the Buyers: Keep an open mind. Know that more properties are coming on the market now, and don’t forget your power when it comes to negotiation.

The bottom line? We’re in the spring season, so it’s that time of year when things tend to heat up. If you’re wanting to buy or sell and think this might be a good time, let us know. We’d love to guide you through this exciting time of year!

What you are going to wish you knew about the Denver real estate market in 2024, SELLERS EDITION:

1. BE BRAVE with your price. The smartest sellers have the guts to price at or close to market value. The sellers who overprice, “test the market”, or don’t have a winning strategy will add unnecessary days on market, and be stressed.

2. BE BEAUTIFUL. I’m going to say it…. Ugly houses sell for less money. I know that sounds harsh, but hear me out. Buyers buy a dream, and that dream won’t have old wallpaper in it. You’d be surprised at how much you can accomplish with a limited budget.

3. BE QUICK! The BEST time of year to be a seller is EARLY SPRING, ie RIGHT NOW. The market gets flooded with inventory in spring, so if you want that early market bidding war, now is the time to get mobilized.

While the other sellers are waiting for their flowers to grow, the smartest sellers will have already sold and be ready to pounce on the best spring listings.

If you are selling in 2024 and want to WIN, send me a DM and let’s get started!

I loved this unique property the minute I stepped foot inside!

After one day on the market, I'm so happy many buyers agree! This one won't last long in South Hilltop 🏠🌟💗

$499,000
1 bed
1.5 bath
full basement
1-car garage
6,250 SF lot

J U S T L I S T E D | 454 S Jersey St. Denver, CO 80224 Welcome to the best opportunity in South Hilltop! Have an eye for design? You will love this one-of-a-kind home so full of possibilities to renovate, add-on ...

The #1 rule of investing is to keep buying!! 🏠🏘🏠

While many buyers and sellers have been sitting on the sidelines waiting, the smartest investors are taking advantage of the slower times to snag a deal, to negotiate, and to buy buy buy.

Send me a DM or email [email protected] and let's get started on building your real estate portfolio! 🙌

When is the best time to sell my house?

The answer is: it depends.

If the best feature of your home is the yard - if you’ve spent a ton on landscaping and have an amazing outdoor patio, it makes sense to wait until the snow has melted and your yard is in full bloom.

For all other houses, my answer is usually early spring. There is a small window from about mid February to the end of April where most sellers are still getting ready to sell, but buyers are looking in full force, meaning there is a SHORTAGE of good homes for sale.

Plus, if you are selling and buying, you will be ready to pounce on the best home when the market gets flooded in the spring, while everyone else is still getting ready.

No matter what your plans are, having a proven strategy is key to winning in your sale.

If you’re thinking of moving in 2024, send me a DM and let’s get started!

2023 - The year of navigating peaks and valleys

While not without its challenges, like reduced inventory and higher interest rates keeping many buyers and sellers on the sidelines, it was still a fruitful & productive 2023 in the Denver real estate market.

Buyers and Sellers still found a way to come together benefiting each other and stabilizing the market.

The performance of 2023 was similar to the pre-pandemic year of 2019 in sales volume but we also saw the average sold price hold strong and even gained a slight appreciation over the previous year.

If you'd like more information about market trends in your specific area, reach out today! I'm happy to help.

Here's looking to new opportunities in 2024!

Goodbye 2023! Hello 2024!

Farewell higher interest rates, longer days on market, and peace out to negative news!

I am HERE for you 2024, and I can’t wait for what’s to come, especially if it is:

- Balanced markets
- Lower interest rates
- Lower days on market

And of course, happy sellers and buyers!

While I know the new year will have its own challenges, I’m ready to help you up-size, down-size, or right-size in 2024!

It’s never to early to start planning. Send me a dm and let’s get started!

Happy New Year!

Don't let my improperly focused photo take away from the fact that I couldn't be happier for this gentleman.

He closed on his first home this month AND he's the youngest first time homebuyer I've worked with. He's well on his way to building his real estate portfolio! 🏠👏💗🏠

If buying your first home is one of your goals for the New Year, let's get in touch!

Just when you think it will be another day of bickering over the remote, they go and do this.

I caught them in a moment of brotherly love swept up in the spirit of Christmas.

In the middle of the hustle and bustle of cleaning, shopping, and decorating, I’m taking a moment to appreciate what really matters.

And you know, it really isn’t how many shiny presents are under the tree, the far-off vacation destinations or having the best car.

What matters most is being able to spend time with the people we love whether it’s watching a movie classic, eating dinner together or just walking around the neighborhood to look at lights.

Creating those memories together is the magic.

It’s one of the best things about what I do. I love thinking about all my clients settling in for a movie, making dinner for a friend, or exploring their community.

I love helping people find that place to call home so they can create these memories and share it with the people they love.

This is what it’s all about.

I'm looking forward to having my mom back in Colorado and spending the next couple of days with her, my sister and niece with all my boys. Merry Christmas Eve!

Here's the real truth about selling in the winter:

It can be one of the smoothest times of year to sell!

For Sellers:
- Winter sales go at a slower pace.
- Showings happen with a lot more notice, and are usually far more flexible.
- You have the time to prepare your home for sale.
- Your yard doesn’t have to be perfect!
- There is usually very little competition, so the best homes stand out easily.

There are fewer showings, but those folks looking are far more serious.

For Buyers:
- you can see where heat loss is occurring easily, either by feel or with an infrared camera (most home inspectors have these)
- you can see how well the insulation is performing
- you know how well the furnace(s) are working
- you get a great sense of the neighborhood by how people keep their driveways and how they decorate their homes

The truth is, folks in the Denver Metro area buy and sell real estate year round.

Winter is the perfect time if you want a more reasonable pace, and to stand out amongst minimal competition.

Send me a DM or give me call and let's get started.

N E W L I S T I N G | 5025 WEEPING WILLOW CIR.

Have you been searching for a main level primary suite in Highlands Ranch? This one is a masterpiece!

Gleaming floors, updated kitchen, vaulted ceilings, deck among the trees are just a few of the things you'll love.

This home is the perfect blend of style, convenience, and functionality while centrally located in the Eastridge neighborhood.

💵 $650,000
🛌 5 beds
🛁 4 baths
📐 2,789 SF
🚙 2-car garage
☀️ Finished, walk-out basement
⚒ Remodeled kitchen

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"The September Effect"

Ok, ok, I know it's the last day of September but hear me out.

September brings that back to school, butterflies-in-your-stomach, new school supplies, new clothes feeling is in the air.

Some researchers say September (not January) is the best time of year to:

- make new goals
- create a new routine
- declutter

Let me tell you, it's so true! Everyone in my mastermind group has been working hard this month to cross items off the list, start new fitness routines, finalize projects and declutter!! Just take a look at what my office looked like the other day! It has been so inspiring and motivating as we move into the last quarter of the year!

And of course, we agree fall is one of the best times to MOVE!

The fall market is usually very strong and even though interest rates are higher, we are still expecting a surge of sales as people make their moves before the holidays and winter sets in.

If you're feeling like you might need a blank slate, a new home, a fresh perspective, I'm here for you! It's a great time to achieve some goals.

Send me a message and let's get your plan in place.

5 Reasons You Know It's Time To Move:

1) You aren't excited when you pull up to your home anymore - it has just lost that "yes" feeling it once had.

2) You need more space!! More kids, more hobbies, multi-generational home, or a permanent change in work environment (work from home anyone?).

3) You want a smaller space. This doesn't just happen when "the kids move out". Sometimes you realize you don't want to clean all those rooms anymore or do yardwork all weekend!

4) You want to stop driving. Sometimes a new location is just what the doctor ordered! Maybe you want to be closer to schools, to your favorite coffee shop, or to family and friends.

5) Your rent went up or your landlord put your home up for sale.
No matter what the reason is, I'm here for you.

If you're thinking of moving, reach out and let's get started!

We all know the best time of year to sell a house is in the Spring.

BUT, the second-best time is just around the corner... FALL!

5 things to do to get ready:

1) Get Summer Photos! We do complimentary professional photos and videos while your yard is gorgeous and hold onto them until you're ready to list.

2) REPAIR THE ROOF! Deferred maintenance is a huge turn off for buyers.

3) Clean off your porch, front door and lights - first impressions matter and no one wants to walk into cobwebs!

3) Outside Maintenance - clean your gutters, paint your front steps, and touch up your caulking and painting outside.

4) Get your Furnace and Ducts cleaned. While extremely boring, this really helps your house smell good and be fresh for when the furnace turns on!

5) CALL ME! Let's make a plan together.

So often sellers focus on the wrong things or take too long getting ready, missing the market and listing in the down time.

Congratulations to the best Buyers! 🏡💗🎉

I couldn't be happier for this amazing family who relocated from Texas and found their perfect Colorado home! Their patience and persistence has paid off! Not only do they get to enjoy a beautiful home but acreage with views for days.

I hope the kiddos have so much fun exploring the backyard and I can't wait to see the outdoor kitchen & BBQ when it's complete 🤩

Did you know I am connected to a network of extraordinary REALTORS® throughout the United States, Canada and even around the world?

If you or someone you know is moving out of the area, or if you have friends & family making a move in another location, I can recommend an awesome REALTOR® to help them with their transition.

Know someone moving to Grande Prairie, Alberta? I’ve got you covered. How about Venice, Florida? I’ve got you covered! Maui, Vancouver, or Boise – yes, there too!

Through the years, I have built relationships and worked with so many amazing colleagues. Reach out today, I’d love to connect you with one!

✨I am so grateful for and our amazing marketing team!

They work tirelessly behind the scenes on websites, reels, brochures, postcards, open house signage, e-flyers and more! This is how I run my business and get homes sold!

They are always coming up with the best ideas, latest trends and innovative ways to keep in touch and market .

Thank you Krissy, Maegan & Laura Lee!! I couldn't do it without you! 🤩

I know you're thinking it: Has the sun set on my opportunity?

Have I missed the market? Am I too late?

Spring is over, interest rates are not settled, and everyone is gone camping in the mountains.

BUT summer is still a great time to sell your home!

1) The buyers who are looking NEED to buy. They are serious, they are ready, and often, their homes are already sold.

2) Your yard looks spectacular. Exteriors matter, and the work you put in will get appreciated in the summer, giving you the potential to stand out and get more money than the competition!

3) What do people want in the season? Bountiful backyards for bbqs are in demand and when temps are in the 90s (or hotter), you'll be almost a sure thing for a Buyer with A/C or community pool!

4) It’s easier to look at homes and move in the summer with longer days and no snow to trudge through.

If you're ready to sell and you're ready for some honesty, send me a DM. I’d be happy to help!

We haven’t heard the word “normal” to describe our market in awhile, but the latest Denver real estate stats show that we may be heading in that direction.

Inventory is growing and activity is slowing, so the market is shifting, giving buyers more time to make decisions and reminding sellers that they’ll need to be strategic - and patient. Here are a few key takeaways from the June numbers:

💲Average prices remain steady for single family homes, dropping only less than one percent from last year.

📈 Higher mortgage rates is one of the factors for the slowing market.

🏷️ Price reductions are becoming more common.

There are many ways to navigate everything that is going on in the current real estate market, whether you’re a buyer or seller, and there are plenty of great opportunities if you are needing to move or wanting to invest.

The best thing to do (as always!) is reach out if you have any questions or would like to chat!

It's hard to say, and it's harder to hear:

The pet smell is a problem.
The baseboards are dirty.
The light switches are covered in fingerprints.

While these are things a lot of us don't think about, they matter a LOT when you're buying or selling.

Here's why:

1) The second buyers see deferred maintenance, dirt, or shabby paint, buyers (and their agents) start wondering **what else is wrong with the property**. I can't emphasize this one enough!!

2) CASH is a problem. Who is going to pay for the damaged siding, the old hot water tank, or the professional deep cleaning? Hint: it's you.

3) No one wants to do the work. Buyers don't want to clean for days before they can move in.

4) You're going to pay three times for deferred maintenance: first in more days on market and price reductions, second in negotiations, and third after a property inspection. Yes, those issues usually cost a seller at least 3 times what they cost to replace.

So please, please please, we beg you: put in the work, or be willing to price accordingly.

Sometimes it's as easy as getting a small line of credit to rent a storage unit, hire painters and cleaners, and get those deferred maintenance items taken care of.

We can almost guarantee you'll end up with more interest, a faster sale, and a higher sale price.

**And a disclaimer, we're not talking about doing massive renovations here. This is just for maintenance items - fixing components that are broken or way past their life expectancy. Renovations are a separate conversation that we're happy to help with!

If you're ready to sell for the most money in the shortest time, and you're ready for some honesty, send me a DM and let's get started!

✨Congratulations to my Seller! This awesome home near downtown Littleton was snatched up quickly. I am always honored to work with a past client and it will be exciting to see what the future brings! ✨

Well, helloooo there!

Allow me to reintroduce myself.

I'm Laura D’Ardenne and I'm a Realtor with RE/MAX of Cherry Creek in Denver, Colorado.

Here’s something you may not know about me.

Before real estate, I worked in commercial construction. This is the first project I built right in Cherry Creek!

What I’ve realized over the years is that so many of the things I loved about working in construction are the same reasons why I love real estate.

* Every project / transaction is different. No two are alike.
* I love working with a variety of different people and personalities.
* I love problem solving and coming up with solutions.
* I’ve made life-long friends and allies.

And at the end of the day I love saying, ‘See I built that’ and ‘Oh, I sold that house’! 😊

🏡Congratulations to my awesome clients with their sale and purchase of their new family home!

Earlier this year, we made a plan. We set out to find their next home while they began preparing their current home for sale.

They had been keeping an eye on the market for a couple of years and knew exactly what they were looking for…and they were patient.

After only viewing a few homes, we found “the one” right down the street from their family!

And let me tell you, once they were ready to list their home, it was immaculate! Kudos to them for how much work they put in.

Buyers loved this and it sold within a few days on the market over list price!

Thank you again to my clients for trusting me to guide them through this process and working together as a team. I hope they will enjoy this special home for many years to come. 💗