Pet-Friendly Real Estate

Moving with Pets

  After attending the first annual Colorado Family Pet Expo at the Colorado Convention Center, we would like to share some thoughts with you….We look forward to hearing from you, your friends (furry & otherwise), and family.
And remember, at the closing of a real estate transaction (buying or selling) we make a donation to the animal charity of the client’s (or referring client’s) choice!

We all had a great time making new friends and educating people about “Pet-Friendly” Real Estate Services. We heard many “war stories” about people moving with pets and being frustrated and disappointed in the process and the service they had received. Some even said their real estate agent had told them to take their pets to the pound rather than move with them. Unbelievable!

It IS possible to buy and sell real estate in a pet-friendly environment! It does take some counseling and guidance (that’s where we come in…) We trade marked "Pet-Friendly" for real estate because we have always believed, and practiced real estate services with our furry families in mind.

The interview we did on KHOW radio prompted calls to us from shelters, rescues and pet owners who said, “I wish we had known about the Vanderpools the last time we moved!”

Well, we want to help as many pet families as we can to have safe, happy, moves with their families, so help us spread the word!

Do you have any comments about moving with pets? Feel free to discuss them here on our blog!

Day 1 – meeting and greeting and making new friends!

     Day 2 – Tired pups - “We’re only 7 months old, you know!”

   

If you or anyone you know has any real estate needs, call us! Remember – we donate $250 at closing to the animal charity of your choice!

And, we are continuing our show special - if you refer someone to us for our Real Estate Services, at the time of closing, you will receive a $200 gift certificate to the restaurant of your choice!

For metro Denver real estate information, including horse property in Colorado, visit our website at www.Pet-Friendly.com!

Pet Food Recall

VERY IMPORTANT!

You have probably heard it by now, but we want to make sure everyone pet owner can find the information on the recall of pet food.

The link for the recall information for dog and cat foods is http://www.menufoods.com/recall/index.html

Share your thoughts with us.

For Real Estate information, visit us at www.Pet-Friendly.com

Home Repair Costs

These estimates are courtesy of Safe & Sound Home Inspection:

Heating:
Clean, service, and heat exchanger test:     $200 -       $300
Replace gas forced air furnace:                   $2,000 - $4,000
Replace boiler (radiant hydronic heat)        $5,000 - $7,000

Cooling:
Replace air conditioning:                          $2,000 - $3,500
Replace evaporative cooler:                      $1,500 - $2,500

Roof: remove old roof & install new         1500 sq ft main floor
Asphalt shingle                                       $3,000 to $5,000
Laminated asphalt shingle                       $6,000 to $9,000
Wood shake                                           $8,000 to $11,000
Concrete tile                                          $9,000 to $12,000

Electrical:
Replace Electrical Panel                          $1,500 to $2,500
Install GFCI-style outlet                              $50  to   $75
Correct ungrounded receptacle                   $50   to   $75
Rewire reverse polarity outlet                    $15   to   $15
Add bathroom vent fan                            $250   to   $350
Electrician rate - $65 trip fee plus $80 per hour

Plumbing:
Replace 40 gallon water heater (gas)            $700 to $900
Add water heater catch pan                         $100 to $150
Add pump and drain pipe to existing sump   $400 to $500
Replace existing sump pump                        $275 to $325
Install pressure regulating valve                   $200 to $300
Re-seat a loose toilet                                   $100 to $150
Fix a leaking faucet                                     $75  to $100
Fix hot/cold reverse in bathroom                 $100 to $250
(does not include repair to wall cuts)
Replace garbage disposal                            $175 to $400
Plumber rate - $65 trip fee plus $90 per hour

Windows
Fix fogged / broken window (4'X3')                $250  to   $300
New vinyl window (4'X3')                               $300   to   $500
New vinyl sliding door (6' wide)                  $1,000 to  $1,500

Flooring:                                                         per sq ft
Replace carpeting (synthetic with pad)           $3.00   to   $7.00
New wood floor (oak plank)                            $9.00   to  $13.00 
Refinish wood floor                                      $1.50    to   $3.00   
New tile (ceramic=low, marble=high)             $7.50    to   $20.00
Vinyl sheet or tile                                         $3.00 to 5.00

Attic Insulation:

Add insulation (per sq ft)                              $0.50 to 3.00
Add insulation to 1500 sq ft attic                   $750 to $1,500

Crawlspace moisture management
Vapor barrier and clean crawlspace                 $1.00 to 3.00
- price varies greatly on scope                        per sq ft

Radon
Measurement with electronic device               $125 to $175
Fix a home - average home $1200                 $800  to $$2,500

Paint
Interior room - clean and 2 coats 12'X14'           $175 to $300
Exterior - spray paint varies greatly by house   $2,000 to $4,500

Exterior                                                             per sq ft
Concrete driveway, sidewalk, patio                     $5   to  $8   
Level concrete "mudjack"                                   $2   to  $3
Wood deck - demolish & install                          $15   to  $25
Wood deck - demolish & install new 12'X24'      $4,000 to $7,000

Fence
6-foot cedar - demolish & install - per linear foot     $25  to $35
Replace post - wood in concrete - $300 first post then $150 each
New gate (3 foot)                                                  $140 to $300

Gutter
Remove and install aluminum - per linear foot           $6.00
1500 sq ft house (=175 linear feet)                          $1,500

For more information, visit our website at www.Pet-Friendly.com