If you are going to buy real estate, sell real estate, invest or act as an agent, there really is some etiquette that goes along with the territory. I get emails and letters from buyers, agents and sellers all asking me to write about this topic.

Last week, I broke down the various price ranges in real estate and what we might expect for the coming year. I mentioned that the 400-800K price range might be the toughest price range to sell for a variety of reasons.

Ok, it’s that time of year again to rub my crystal ball and foretell the coming year in real estate. I should disclose that I am not a professional crystal ball reader so take this interpretation for what it’s worth (totally free, unscientific guess).

What does Christmas Time mean for buyers and sellers in the Colorado real estate market? To be honest, it’s a mixed bag and here is what I mean.

It’s important to note that I cannot sell your home. That’s right. Even though I am a Realtor, I cannot sell your home. My name is not on the deed, I can’t sign the contract, and I can’t even decide on the terms or the price.

If you have been following this column all month, you would know that I have been writing about the fix and flip business as well the fix and rent business. If you would like to re-read any of those columns, you can do so at www.coloradodreamhouse.com/news.

There once was a time when there were so many properties on the market that buying a fix and flip was a piece of cake. Just make an offer, even a low-ball offer, and chances are that you had a deal.

There is no question that Denver enjoyed a good summer selling season. The combination of low inventory, good prices, low interest rates, and pent up buyer demand has most brokerage firms well ahead of last year’s numbers.

What is absorption rate pricing? Here is a quick definition: Absorption rate pricing answers the question, “How many months will it take to sell all the homes in my area at the current rate?”

Many times, I would go on a listing appointment to talk with a potential seller and they would tell at the end of the presentation, “Well, I really don’t have to sell!”