True Confessions: What We’re Really Looking for When We Tour Homes With You
Heather Reed | January 9, 2026
Heather Reed | January 9, 2026
When buyers walk through a home for the first time, it’s easy to get caught up in what sparkles.
The updated kitchen.
The trendy finishes.
The fresh paint and staged furniture.
And while those things absolutely matter, in today’s True Confessions with your trusted real estate professionals in Denver, Colorado, I want to share something my team and I are always looking for during showings—something you might not even realize is happening in the background.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with many repeat clients—helping them buy a home, and then years later representing them again when it’s time to sell. That experience has shaped how we show homes today.
Every time we walk through a property with a buyer, one question is always top of mind:
“How will this home perform when it’s time to resell?”
Because while it’s wonderful to fall in love with a home, our responsibility as your buyer’s agent goes deeper. We’re looking for anything that could negatively impact your long-term resale value or financial investment.
As we tour homes, my team and I are quietly assessing:
Red flags we want to look for early for the home inspection
Signs that a flip may look good cosmetically but hide bigger issues
Sometimes, these are items we simply want to make sure an inspector takes a closer look at. Other times, they’re bigger concerns that could make a home a poor long-term investment.
There have been multiple times in my career where, during negotiations, I’ve recommended that my buyers terminate a contract—not because they couldn’t buy the home, but because I didn’t believe moving forward was in their best interest.
And I’ll say this clearly:
I would much rather see my clients happy six months, one year, or five years from now, than buying a home that looked beautiful on day one but became a financial regret over time.
That’s what fiduciary care looks like.
If you’re looking for a real estate team that will:
Look beyond the sparkle
Protect your long-term investment
Advocate for you during showings and negotiations
Help you buy with confidence and clarity
The Reed Estate Team would be honored to walk that journey with you.
When you’re ready to start looking at homes in the Denver area, give us a call. We’ll be looking out for you—every step of the way.
Home for today. Hope for tomorrow.
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