School Districts

 SCHOOL DISTRICTS

    Http://www.d20.co.edu – Academy #20
    Http://www.cmsd.k12.co.us – CheyenneMountain #12
    Http://www.cssd11.k12.co.us – Colorado Springs #11
    Http://www.d49.org – Falcon #49
    Http://www.ffc8.org – Fountain #8
    Http://www.harrison.k12.co.us – Harrison #2
    Http://www.lpsd.k12.co.us – Lewis Palmer #38
    Http://www.mssd14.k12.co.us – Manitou Springs #14
    Http://www.wsd3.k12.co.us – Widefield #3
    Http://www.wpsdk12.org – WoodlandPark #RE2
    Http://www.cde.state.co.us – Colorado Department of Education
    Http://www.greatschools.net – Compare your current school with your next one.

Utilities

 UTILITIES

Http://www.csu.org – COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES-It’s how we’re all connected in COS
Http://www.adelphia.com – ALL you need for CABLE in COS 888-683-1000
Http://www.mvea.org – Monument-Mountain View Electric Assoc
Monument – Peoples Natural Gas 1800-303-0752
SECURITY WATER – 390-7210
WIDEFIELD WATER 390-7111
FOUNTAIN VALLEY ELECTRIC 382-6504 Option 3 AQUILA WATER 800-303-0752
Electric – Mountain View Electric 719-495-2283 Gas – Peoples Natural Gas – 800-303-0752 Water – Forest View Water 719-488-2110 Sanitation – Monument Sanitation 719-481-4886
Electric – Mountain Veiw Electric 719-495-2283 www.mvea.org Gas – Peoples Natural Gas – 800-303-0752 www.monument Brent 488 0739 Water – Monument Water – 719-481-2436 no website 4.03 same as sanitation Sanitation – Monument Sanitation – 719-481-4886 no website 4.03 Cable – Tri Lakes Cable – 719-481-2451 www.Adelphia.com
Electric – Intermtn. Rural Electric (IREA)800-332-9540 Gas – Peoples Natural Gas – 800-303-0752 Water – Palmer Lake Water – 719-481-2953 Sanitation – Palmer Lake Sanitation 719-481-2732 Cable – Tri-Lakes Cable 719-481-2451
WOODLAND PARK AREA 800-332-9540 Water, Arabian Acres 687-2386 Gas, For Donzi/Schneider- Ferrell Gas 748-3938
Electric – Mountain View Electric 719-495-2283 Gas – Peoples Natural gas – 800-303-0752 Water – & Sanitation – Woodmoor 719-488-2525 Woodmoor Homeowners Associaton 719-488-2693 Cable – Tri Lakes Cable – 719-481-2451
Paint Brush Hills Metro Water Distict PEYTON 719-495-8188

Buyers

 BUYERS

    Http://www.pprbd.org/ – El Paso County Regional BUILDING PERMIT site. Check on building permits drawn on specific address and their status.
    Http://www.springsgov.com%2fPage.asp%3fNavID%3d4277 – Colorado Springs police online address list of addresses of busted METH LABS in El Paso and Teller counties.
    Http://www.inspectionone.net – InspectOne Professional Home Inspections – Click on ‘scheduling.’ You will be contacted with a price quote and the available times to best fit your needs. 719-481-5640
    Http://web.uccs.edu/geogenvs/hazards – The Colorado Geoligical Survey provides the Colorado Springs Landslide Susceptibility Map report. This sites features information and maps of other regional hazards also.
    Http://daily.gazette.com%2fDaily%2fSkins%2fGazette%2fnavigator.asp%3fBP%3dOK%26GZ%3dT – Gazette serieres addressing DOWNTOWN PUBLIC SAFETY
    Http://719-520-7878 – El Paso County Solid Waste Management Permanet Househould Chemical Waste Collection Facility – open year round- Appointment Only- EL PASO and TELLER COUNTY contact for disposal of HAZARDOUS MATERIALS like paint and related products, lawn, garden and household chemicals, household products, Automotive products, expired medications, fireworks, ammunition, propane cylinders
    Http://bankhomesdirect.com – Free to consumers, helps you find properties that are bank-owned and ones that go into forclosure.
    Http://www.criminalcheck.com – Allows you to check for SEX-OFFENDERS by zip code, type in a zip code the website pulls up the names of those registered in that area. You can then click on the names and see their address, all past convictions, and physical description. Provides information of those in system.
    Http://www.greatschools.net – Compare your current school with your next one.
 

Keeping the House Tidy and Neat

Not everyone makes his or her bed every day, but when selling a home it is recommended that you develop the habit. Pick up papers, do not leave empty glasses in the family room, keep everything freshly dusted and vacuumed. Try your best to have it look like a model home – a home with furniture but nobody really lives there.

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Lighting, Fragrances, Pet Control and More

Lighting

When you know someone is coming by to tour your home, turn on all the indoor and outdoor lights – even during the day. At night, a lit house gives a “homey” impression when viewed from the street. During the daytime, turning on the lights prevents harsh shadows from sunlight and it brightens up any dim areas. Your house looks more homey and cheerful with the lights on.

Fragrances

Do not use scented sprays to prepare for visitors. It is too obvious and many people find the smells of those sprays offensive, not to mention that some may be allergic. If you want to have a pleasant aroma in your house, have a potpourri pot or something natural. Or turn on a stove burner for a moment and put a drop of vanilla extract on it. It will smell like you have been cooking.

Pet Control

If you have pets, make sure your listing agent puts a notice with your listing in the multiple listing service. The last thing you want is to have your pet running out the front door and getting lost. If you know someone is coming, it would be best to try to take the pets with you while the homebuyers tour your home. If you cannot do that, It is best to keep dogs in a penned area in the back yard. Try to keep indoor cats in a specific room when you expect visitors, and put a sign on the door. Most of the time, an indoor cat will hide when buyers come to view your property, but they may panic and try to escape.

The Kitchen Trash

Especially if your kitchen trash can does not have a lid, make sure you empty it every time someone comes to look at your home – even if your trash can is kept under the kitchen sink. Remember that you want to send a positive image about every aspect of your home. Kitchen trash does not send a positive message. You may go through more plastic bags than usual, but it will be worth it.

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Why You Should Not Be Home

Homebuyers will feel like intruders if you are home when they visit, and they might not be as receptive toward viewing your home. Visit the local coffee house, yogurt shop, or take the kids to the local park. If you absolutely cannot leave, try to remain in an out of the way area of the house and do not move from room to room. Do not volunteer any information, but answer any questions the agent may ask. Commission Issues

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