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REAL ESTATE AGENT SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK What is the most challenging part of what you do? whelming first impression on buyers. Painting, removKathy Hofstra Coordinating the response to so many details that sur- ing clutter, and rearranging furniture and accessories can REALTOR RE/MAX Professionals 8500 W. Bowles Ave. #100 Littleton, CO 80123 303-888-1661 www.kathyhofstra.com Where were you born? How long have you lived in the area? What do you like most about it? I have lived in Littleton for 40+ years. My husband is Fire Marshal for the City of Littleton. I love the smalltown feel of Littleton with all the benefits of the big city next door. How long have you worked in Real Estate? My father was a custom homebuilder and I worked with him for several years learning home construction from the ground up. When he opened a Real Estate office almost 35 years ago, I followed him!
round a home sale - from contractors to lenders to difficult family situations. You must have experience, knowledge, and be proactive to keep transactions together. What do you most enjoy doing when you’re not working? Time with family and friends! Grandkids make any day a perfect day. I enjoy travel and staying at our houses in Arizona and Florida. What is one tip you have for someone looking to sell a house? Don’t put it on the market until it is show-home ready. An objective party must come through to decide what needs to be done to make an over-
What is your specialty and what does that mean for the people you work with? I sincerely love my job. I want to make sure I find a home a Buyer will love and make sure it is a good investment for them. Buying and selling a home is extremely stressful and I do all I can to put my clients at ease during the process.
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What is one tip you have for someone looking to buy a house? Location, location, location!! Many things can be upgraded after you move into a home, but not location. What is the most unusual thing you’ve encountered while working in Real Estate? After 30+ years in this business, there have been a lot! Most memorable was visiting a home prior to closing only to find that all the hot-water heating pipes had burst and water was running out of the ceilings. There was a foot of water in the basement! The sellers fixed it and we closed about two weeks later. From Left to right: The extended Hofstra Fmily; Kathy Hofstra; My Husband and me