First-Time Buyers Found Their Dream Home (With A Dream Deal) In Morrison, CO!
The Story Of Dusty and Emily's Morrison Purchase!
Dusty and Emily reached out to me in early 2026, letting me know that they were looking to move back to Colorado. We got together while they were in town visiting for a coffee consultation and hashed out a plan for what their process would look like. We decided that we would do a discovery day, aka look at an initial batch of properties, when they came out to visit Colorado again in the fall.
On this trip, we set up a handful of houses for them to explore with the intention of only narrowing in on locations, types of properties they were interested in, etc. Their goal coming into this trip was to wait to purchase until after the new year around March of 2027.
While we were on our discovery day, there was a property that we looked at that we simply could not stop talking about in the days following. Not only did it check all of their boxes, but it was incredibly unique (in the best ways possible) for the area that they most wanted to be in. We had a brief conversation about what it could potentially look like if they decided to pursue it, but they wanted some time to really think about it since this was so much earlier than they were planning on. They took the night to sleep on it, and the next day, they let me know that they wanted to have a conversation about potentially pursuing it. I suggested that we meet back at the property so they could have another look at it (to make absolute sure) while we hashed out a plan!
After a lot of discussion of the ways that we could get creative and make this house work for them, we decided to go ahead and write an offer. We submitted an offer and eagerly awaited the seller's response. After the seller had some time to digest, he reached back out, and we were able to make a few small changes to work out a scenario that worked perfectly for everybody. Good thing we submitted when we did, because shortly after we submitted our offer, the seller received a full-price, all-cash offer with no concessions!
The Buyers ultimately opted to still have the property close within 30 days, but then allow the seller to remain in the property for 60 days after closing. This allowed him to remain in the home through the holidays AND allowed Dusty and Emily to collect rent from the Seller. In addition to the advantageous timing, we were able to negotiate in a bunch of concessions. Between the closing time frame, rent back, rental income, and concessions, Dusty and Emily were able to get a deal that almost entirely wiped out the financial concerns of buying a home 6 months early!
We were also able to get additional credits at inspection and work to be completed by the Seller. Dusty and Emily also received an appraisal waiver, meaning that they did not need to pay for an appraisal on this property, which put MORE money in their pockets!
All in all, this deal was an absolute slam dunk for my buyers. They found the perfect home and we were able to craft a deal that made a ton of sense for them while removing the time pressure that could have otherwise existed. By deciding to purchase in the fall, they put themselves in a position where they were not going to be competing against many other people, which allowed them to tie up concessions from the seller to help with their interest rate, inspection items, and get their preferred timing situation!
Congratulations, Dusty and Emily. The two of you are such special souls who are deserving of such a special space!! I'm so honored to have had the privilege not only to work with you, but to help you find your dream home and make all of the pieces come together!
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Property Highlights:
• 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms | 2,018 Sq. Ft.
• Well-maintained, thoughtfully updated home in Morrison
• Owned solar panels
• Two primary suites on the lower level
• Primary suite with gas fireplace and ¾ bathroom
• Second primary suite with French doors, private patio, unique 5-piece bathroom, and large walk-in closet
• Bright, open-concept living room and eat-in kitchen
• Kitchen deck with stairs leading to the backyard
• Two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom
• Former primary bedroom with its own private deck
• Park-like backyard with a manicured lawn, native plantings, and meandering pathway
• Attached 2-car garage and RV parking
• Located just a mile from C-470
• Close to Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Chatfield State Park
• Included: Washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, window coverings, and wood chipper
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