As a Colorado Springs CO Realtor, I dare not insist what the absolute answer is to this question: What type of leadership does your real estate brokerage have?

But what I can do is to offer some insights as to how I view what leadership is and how this impacts the culture within a real estate brokerage.

Personally, I think that the emphasis of leadership is overused these days, especially when it comes to corporate environments. The truth is this. There are very few leaders within larger brokerage models – because to act upon leadership one must be able to carry out his or her vision about how business is to be conducted.

More commonly, there are few persons (leaders) within a real estate brokerage who attain the vision of the company, then set-up the short-term and long-term goals, then call the shots, and then assess what business efficacy means to an entire organizational culture. The rest of the workforce, in actuality, is really delegated to execute the leaders’ vision about how to do business and really has no voice when it comes to implementing a creative and visionary skill set.

That’s why we chose to have a boutique-style brokerage. Each set of brokers has the freedom to be creative about how he or she will decide how to do the real estate business, as well as determining how this will mesh with his or her personal lives.

The upside to this approach is greater freedom of growing the entrepreneurial spirit. The downside is that it takes time to allow different views to integrate and form collaborative styles of doing business as a community.

Developing leadership within a cultural sense means to allow each individual’s vision and operational implementation to prove its own efficacy, something that is also evaluated through trial and error, and then to be introduced and mixed with 3 or 4 other individuals over time.

Realistically, boutique brokerages take about 5 years to comfortably form. But making it through this initial phase is worth it. The patience to persevere in this type of organization will offer a very strong foundation of collaborative masterminding, cultural trust and a larger window of business opportunities, both from the points of personal fulfillment and financial profits.

So, what type of leadership does your real estate brokerage have? And more importantly, are you developing your leadership skills to enhance your business both personally and for the consumer?

Just some thoughts…

To purchase Colorado Spring Real Estate, feel free to contact our Colorado Springs Realtors at Selley Group Real Estate, LLC: 2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 – Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 – 719. 598. 5101

All agents affiliated with Selley Group Real Estate, LLC are actively licensed in accordance to the laws of Colorado.

Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread.

Simple and concise! Benjamin Day, one of our esteemed Colorado Springs CO Realtors gives a straightforward presentation about the Seller trends of the Colorado Springs Real Estate market.

3.5 and 4.3 market absorption rates are reported for specific price ranges and for the entire market, respectively.

Usually until the midpoint of each month, we try to offer the consumer as much insight as possible when it comes to the mathematics of the market.  Not because we believe this is the only important variable to consider when making your next purchase, but it is due to the overwhelming requests from many who are considering to buy, invest or sell in the residential sector of real estate in Colorado Springs.

Feel free to contact Colorado Springs Realtor, Cherise Selley, Broker/Owner of Selley Group Real Estate, LLC or you may contact our group of Colorado Springs Realtors @ www.selleygroup.com or 2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 – Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 – 719. 598. 5101

All agents affiliated with Selley Group Real Estate, LLC are actively licensed in accordance to the laws of Colorado.

Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread.

When looking at the Listing and Sales Summary of single family/patio homes for April 2012 (provided by the Pikes Peak REALTOR® Services Corp), this Colorado Springs CO Realtor would like to share a few thoughts to consider.

First, when comparing the years of 2011 to 2012 thus far, the high point of homes for sale on the Colorado Springs Real Estate market occurred in May 2011 with 4,755 active listings. Since that time, there has been a sharp downward trend of marketable listings until January 2012, in which we had hit bottom with this trend and have seen a slow, but steady, uptick of homes for sale over the first quarter, giving our market a listing inventory of 3,397 as of April 2012.

Second, though our active listings are down 26.1% from April 2011, the Colorado Springs Real Estate market has seen a 2.6% increase in the actual sales price, and a 4.1% in the median sales price of listings.

Third, year-to-date of April comparisons between 2011 and 2012 reveal a rise in sales from 2,433 to 2,495. The numbers keep inching upwards, revealing that our market is being nourished by buyer activity on existing inventory.

Although some might speculate that the low listing inventory is due to very tight margins on the Sellers’ ability to sell their properties, this does not mean that all is bad news for the Seller who has been waiting to put his or her property on the market to sell.  The market is gaining value.  Many properties are receiving competing offers and actual sales prices are closer to asking prices. This is a great time to list your property, given the Seller has followed the principles of maintaining home value – such as upgrades, good upkeep, de-cluttered, well-kept lawn, etc.

Slowly but surely, home values are increasing, as far as our group of Colorado Springs Realtors have observed.

Feel free to contact Colorado Springs Realtor, Cherise Selley, Broker/Owner of Selley Group Real Estate, LLC or you may contact our group of Colorado Springs Realtors @ www.selleygroup.com or 2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 – Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 – 719. 598. 5101

All agents affiliated with Selley Group Real Estate, LLC are actively licensed in accordance to the laws of Colorado.

Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread.

“Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR® Services Corp. (RSC), for the period April 2011 through April 2012.  RSC information may not reflect all real estate activity in the market and is provided as is without warranty or guaranty.”

Northgate Colorado Springs 80921 Stats – April 2011 to April 2012

Below are some remarkable statistics about Northgate neighborhoods regarding Single Family/Patio Homes:

Sold Listings:

• 26

Median Sales Price:

• 332,000

Average Sales Price:

• 360,011

Median List Price:

• 337,450

Sale Price to List Price %:

• 97.8

Currently, the Average Days on the Market is 71.

Just from last month, there has been a slight decrease in sold listings, from 30 to 26, as well as a dramatic increase in the median sales price from $320,250 to $332,000.  The trend continues per month, in which increases and decreases in all facets of the listing sales trade seats every other month.  The bottom prices for the median sales price is moving upward for this sector, when considering all the variables over any length of time.

Northgate Colorado Springs neighborhoods continue to grow with an assortment of choices in residential living.   Make no mistake about it.  This particular area serves as the companion between the heart of Colorado Springs and the Monument community, which is north of our beautiful city.  Strategic access to I-25, as well as shopping, dining, and having the buzz of growth with hotels, movie theatres, and possibility the new construction of a one-of-a-kind of shopping mall, Northgate defines an area of Colorado Springs where vision is becoming part of the reality of our heartbeat.

To purchase Colorado Spring Real Estate, feel free to contact our Colorado Springs Realtors at Selley Group Real Estate, LLC:  2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 – Colorado Springs,   Colorado 80919 – 719. 598. 5101

“Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR® Services Corp. (RSC), for the period April 2011 through April 2012.  RSC information may not reflect all real estate activity in the market and is provided as is without warranty or guaranty.”

All agents affiliated with Selley Group Real Estate, LLC are actively licensed in accordance to the laws of Colorado.

Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread.

Northwest Colorado Springs 80919 Stats – April 2011 to April 2012

Below are some remarkable statistics about Northwest neighborhoods regarding Single Family/Patio Homes:

Sold Listings:

• 25

Median Sales Price:

• 285,000

Average Sales Price:

• 321,818

Median List Price:

• 285,000

Sale Price to List Price %:

•  97.7

Currently, the Average Days on the Market is 71.

In comparison to last month, the sale of listings has decreased 3 units, from 28 to 25, and the median and average sales prices shot upwards $3,500 and $26,738, respectively, during April.  This is opposite of the prior month numbers and I expect to see an uptick in the May trends to pervade during the second quarter of 2012 and seep into the third quarter.  There is evidence that the market continues to adjust, even during this time of apparent stability.

Northwest neighborhoods 80919 offers the “Colorado-feel” when it comes to the outdoor recreational lifestyle.  Close to Garden of the Gods, as well as Ute Park and hiking trails, there’s plenty to do while enjoying an up-close view of the scenic front range.  Beautiful homes, good schools, places to dine and easy access to I-25 make the Northwest desirable for suburban living.

To purchase Colorado Springs Real Estate, feel free to contact our Colorado Springs Realtors at Selley Group Real Estate, LLC:  2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 – Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 – 719. 598. 5101

“Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR® Services Corp. (RSC), for the period April 2011 through April 2012.  RSC information may not reflect all real estate activity in the market and is provided as is without warranty or guaranty.”

All agents affiliated with Selley Group Real Estate, LLC are actively licensed in accordance to the laws of Colorado.

Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread.

Briargate Colorado Springs 80920 Stats – April 2011 to April 2012

Below are some remarkable statistics about Briargate CO neighborhoods regarding Single Family/Patio Homes:

Sold Listings:

• 52

Median Sales Price:

• 276,900

Average Sales Price:

• 278,295

Median List Price:

• 276,900

Sale Price to List Price %:

• 98.9

Currently, the Average Days on the Market is 80.

Comparisons to last month show Briargate has experienced a healthy increase in sales numbers, 37 to 52.  Nonetheless, there has been some elasticity regarding average sales prices, bouncing up and down, depending upon the month.  Entering this winter market, prices radically decreased across the board, including an 80K dip in median sales prices, almost a decrease of 73K for average sales prices, and a 75K slip in median list prices.  Yet, there is now an increase in all those numbers varying around $20,000.

Briargate neighborhoods is a well-planned community, surrounded by District #20 Schools, parks, and the convenience of shopping and restaurants and provides relatively easy access to I-25.  Like other areas in Colorado Springs, Briargate is a wonderful area for family living.

To purchase Colorado Springs Real Estate, feel free to contact our Colorado Springs Realtors at Selley Group Real Estate, LLC:  2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 – Colorado Springs,   Colorado 80919 – 719. 598. 5101

“Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR® Services Corp. (RSC), for the period April 2011 through April 2012.  RSC information may not reflect all real estate activity in the market and is provided as is without warranty or guaranty.”

All agents affiliated with Selley Group Real Estate, LLC are actively licensed in accordance to the laws of Colorado.

Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread.

Powers Colorado Springs 80922 and 80923 Stats – April 2011 to April 2012

Below are some remarkable statistics about Powers neighborhoods regarding Single Family/Patio Homes:

Sold Listings:

• 84

Median Sales Price:

• 197,500

Average Sales Price:

• 199,786

Median List Price:

• 199,400

Sale Price to List Price %:

• 98.7

Currently, the Average Days on the Market is 73.

In comparison to last month, the number of sold listings has continually increased from 79 to 84, as the median sales price also increased $12,500, and the actual sales price actually increased about $15,000 to the reports of last month, creating some new floating margins of home value stabilization.

Powers Colorado Springs Neighborhoods typifies the housing growth on the eastern part of Colorado Springs.  If you’re looking for property around the 200K mark, then this area offers a variety of home selections, plus having the new growth of movie theatres, shopping, dining, and such.  There are plans for the Powers Corridor to extend to I-25 in the future, making convenience to many parts of our beautiful city an extra added benefit.

To purchase Colorado Springs Real Estate, feel free to contact our Colorado Springs Realtors at Selley Group Real Estate, LLC:  2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 – Colorado Springs,   Colorado 80919 – 719. 598. 5101

“Based on information from the Pikes Peak REALTOR® Services Corp. (RSC), for the period April 2011 through April 2012.  RSC information may not reflect all real estate activity in the market and is provided as is without warranty or guaranty.”

All agents affiliated with Selley Group Real Estate, LLC are actively licensed in accordance to the laws of Colorado.

Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread.

As a Colorado Springs CO Realtor, I work with a variety of buyers in the Colorado Springs Real Estate market. It’s a given that certain price points and available financing help to determine what type of home a particular buyer will purchase, as well as what type of neighborhood he or she will select in making this very important acquisition.

Yet, I am noticing some trends that seem to pervade against the economic trends of the raw numbers about real estate.

People are not sticking to stringent budgets or settling for less when they are really on the hunt for their next residential purchase. Instead, they are shopping for value.

And that’s what we’re seeing in the new construction of Colorado Springs Homes, as well as those properties that are being listed by existing Sellers. An effort to upgrade home quality applies to both of these categories of Sellers (New and Existing), and buyers have taken a close look at which properties exude the dazzling brilliance of value, ranging from interior to exterior upgrades.

With that said, buyers have an opportunity to purchase their dream home with little to no fix-up costs. And for Sellers, they are remaining steadfast on their listing prices due to the amount of money they have expended in beefing up the quality of their homes.

To purchase Colorado Spring Real Estate, feel free to contact our Colorado Springs Realtors at Selley Group Real Estate, LLC: 2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 – Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 – 719. 598. 5101

All agents affiliated with Selley Group Real Estate, LLC are actively licensed in accordance to the laws of Colorado.

Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread.

First Quarter 2012 – Colorado Springs Real Estate Statistics

This analysis is brought to you by Bill McAfee of Empire Title of Colorado Springs.

Practically speaking, the numbers do speak for themselves. With lower inventory levels, buyers are buying what’s available on the Colorado Springs Real Estate market with lower margins between listing prices and actual sales prices. In fact we’re seeing many listing properties that have multiple offers being considered

2012 YTD vs. 2011 YTD

• Average Price DOWN 3.6%

• Median Price DOWN 2.3%

• Residential Units UP Sold 1.6%

• Inventory Levels DOWN 29.8%

• Number of Listings DOWN 26.4%

• Foreclosures DOWN 11.3%

• Interest Rates are at historic lows

Feel free to contact Colorado Springs Realtor, Cherise Selley, Active Licensed Broker/Owner of Selley Group Real Estate, LLC or you may contact our group of Colorado Springs Realtors @ www.selleygroup.com or 2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 – Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 – 719. 598. 5101

Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread.

I know!  Who wants to listen to a 10:19 video?  A buyer, investor and/or seller who want to glean the most detailed information about the Colorado Springs Real Estate market, as presented by Ben Day of Selley Group Real Estate, LLC.

Within 10 minutes, you can begin to really understand and make prudent decisions about your next real estate purchase.

Pay attention and enjoy!

Feel free to contact Colorado Springs Realtor, Cherise Selley, Broker/Owner of Selley Group Real Estate, LLC or you may contact our group of Colorado Springs Realtors @ www.selleygroup.com or 2139 Chuckwagon Rd, Ste 210 – Colorado Springs, Colorado 80919 – 719. 598. 5101

All agents affiliated with Selley Group Real Estate, LLC are actively licensed in accordance to the laws of Colorado.

Portions of this article are written by Gordon, as framed by the expressed opinions of Cherise, but not proofread.