Live the Colorado Lifestyle I'm Chris George of West & Main Homes, and I'm here to help you navigate Golden, Colorado, and the surrounding area and find a perfect home that meets the needs of your active family lifestyle. ✓ Create wealth ✓ Relocate with confidence ✓ Get personalized service Buying or selling a home isn't easy Real estate is your biggest investment. With so much on the line, it's essential to have a knowledgeable and experienced resource on your side. Buyers and sellers relocating within the Golden, Colorado, and the Denver Metroplex depend on a referral network of trusted resources long after the transaction is completed. I’m not just a realtor; I’m your resource. Get the insider resource you deserve As a Colorado local, Chris George has the expertise to help you find exactly what you're looking for and make the process as smooth as possible. You can use his in-depth knowledge of real estate and Colorado markets to help you discover the right home and create wealth through your primary residence. We understand your concerns Whether you're a first-time buyer or relocating within the state, buying or selling a home can seem daunting. At West and Main Homes, we're passionate about helping families like yours find the perfect home and create wealth through real estate. We're here to help you avoid costly mistakes and ensure you make the best decisions for your family and future. Three simple steps to buy or sell Step 1: Reach out Let's chat about the house you're buying or selling — size, budget, amenities, and more. Step 2: Get educated We'll review all that goes into buying or selling in Colorado — and make the process easy. Step 3: Make it happen We’ll guide you through the entire process and ensure everything goes according to plan. See why clients love working with me "We had a great time working with Chris George at West & Main Homes; we felt we were in great hands throughout our first-time home-buying process." —Susan Smith "Chris was amazing at helping us sell our home and find the perfect place to relocate to with our family. His knowledge was invaluable through the entire process." —John Jones Experience homeownership the Colorado way Live out your Colorado dreams today. Contact West and Main Homes and get: ✓ An experienced Colorado realtor ✓ In-depth knowledge of local markets ✓ Someone resourceful and committed to helping families just like yours Let's start your journey to buying or selling a home today. Alternate Value Stack Options ✓ Make the best deal ✓ Sell with ease ✓ Buy with confidence ✓ Start building wealth ✓ Avoid costly mistakes ✓ Create wealth ✓ Find your perfect home ✓ Live your dreams ✓ Make the best choice ✓ Move with ease ✓ Relocate with confidence ✓ Find your ideal home ✓ Become a homeowner ✓ Save time and money ✓ Get expert guidance ✓ Understand the process ✓ Get reliable support ✓ Get personalized help ✓ Efficient process About Page Hi! I’m Chris. After my initial career in education, I began investing in real estate with a small group of friends. We wrote nearly 1000 offers per year, and my primary job was to do the due diligence. By 2010, I knew real estate was my career, and I earned recognition as a top producer. I value culture, the consultative approach, and a long-term relationship, so the national brokerages weren’t a fit for me. I’ve found my home with West & Main. Primarily I work with first-time homebuyers and am able to ease their stress by guiding them through the process. However, as a long-time resident of the Denver area, I also help families realize their dream of living an active Colorado lifestyle. My wife and I have two children and appreciate the abundance of amenities in Golden. We have lived in Countryside and North Table Mountain. Both communities are ideal for those who enjoy an active lifestyle yet want to be within 30 minutes of downtown Denver. I enjoy alpine climbing, running, skiing, biking, and more. Colorado offers four seasons of outdoor recreation for the entire family. Buying Page Buying a home is the first step to creating wealth! But it can be extremely stressful, frustrating, and intimidating. Especially the first time. My goal is to educate you, so you are making an informed decision that’s right for you and your family. And I’ll walk you through the process from the first contact to the closing table and beyond. Here is an overview of the home-buying process. Consultation and Search Because a home is the largest purchase you’ll ever make, we start by looking at your needs, wants, budget, lifestyle, and location. Additionally, we’ll discuss the market conditions and choose a lender. If you feel the time is right, we’ll begin working together to search for homes on the market that meet your criteria. Make the Offer After you find the perfect home for you and your family, we’ll write the offer. While this sounds simple, it involves skilled negotiations, a suitable timeline for your loan approval and move, and submitting your pre-approval and earnest money. Due Diligence Period This is quite possibly the most important part of the process. During the due diligence period, there are disclosures, inspections, title searches, appraisals, surveys, HOA discovery, and so much more. An experienced realtor ensures no stone is left unturned and protects your earnest money during this time. Your realtor will also make sure all contractural deadlines are met or extended. Let’s celebrate! After going through the necessary due diligence, it’s time to prepare for the big day! You’ll want to turn on utilities, hire movers, enroll the kids in school, and perhaps board the pets during the move. Once you get the keys, it’s time to celebrate the Colorado lifestyle in your dream home! Selling Page To get the best offer on your home requires proper staging, professional photos, good timing, accurate pricing, and so much more. Your home is your biggest asset; let’s protect your investment. Here’s an overview of the steps to selling your home. Schedule a Conversation Set up a time to have a casual cup of coffee or informal chat where we can review your goals. Then, I can put together a market analysis and let you know whether the market is ripe for meeting your goals and help you understand what it will take to sell it on your terms. Listing Preparation Listing your home means getting it show-ready! You’ll clean, declutter, and make any repairs and I’ll capture your home’s best assets with professional photography and, perhaps, staging. Marketing Your Home After your home is listed on the MLS, I’ll also market the listing through professional signage, open houses, social media targeting, and more. Every seller and every home is unique. During my market analysis, I’ll prepare a custom approach to ensure your goals are met. Offer and Closing The is quite possibly the most important part of the process. As your seller’s agent, I will present you with all offers and put your interests before the buyer’s. There may be negotiations on terms, price, or other parts of the contract. Once the offer is accepted, the buyer will complete their due diligence, and we’ll be at the closing table. Neighborhood Highlights Countryside Countryside, an area of Golden, is ideal for those who embrace the active lifestyle of Colorado. Its location makes it easily accessible to Denver, Boulder, and the mountain slopes of the Rockies. This neighborhood features a wide variety of homes, ranging from a large selection of starter homes to those sprawling over 6000 square feet of space, many without an HOA. There is also a wide selection of new construction. There are numerous trails, ponds, and green space, plus amazing views of the mountains. Countryside boasts one of the largest dog parks in the area. Stanley Lake invites you to paddle board, camp, boat, and much more. One of the centerpieces of Countryside is a public pool open to residents and visitors alike. Families have access to baseball fields, a climbing gym, community sports programs, Westminster’s recreation center, and a little gym for young ones. Countryside has access to a plethora of dining options, plus a robust business park with sizable employers, including Oracle and Lumen, and a nearby regional airport. Interlocken Tech Center sits just north of the area, providing access to live, work, and play without a commute to the city. North Table Mountain As an interesting geological feature, North Table Mountain lies in unincorporated Jefferson County, giving residents a more rural feel while being minutes from downtown Denver. Downtown Golden is about five miles away, and commuting to Denver takes about 20 minutes, making this an ideally located area for city life and an active outdoor lifestyle. The area is full of trails and paths for biking and equestrian sports. Shiloh Farms and Table Mountain Ranch provide facilities for both English and Western riding. And streams meander throughout the neighborhoods. White Ranch offers hiking, biking, and much more. There are sports fields and two stadiums in nearby Arvada, offering indoor and outdoor sports year-round. North Table Mountain embraces Colorado’s abundant wildlife, and many of the major thoroughfares are named after Colorado’s 14’ers. There are estate homes, 55 and over communities, and a variety of homes to meet the needs of any family.