Overview
To help you evaluate your options when finding a buyer’s agent in Longmont, I reviewed all of my client’s home purchase data over the past two years, including 21 purchases ranging in value from $432,000 to $1,080,000.
- My clients saved $16,600 on average (median) off the asking price.
- My clients purchasing existing homes saved a median of $16,920.
- My clients purchasing new homes saved a median of $12,100, because I know that inspections are important for every home.
- Overall, my clients saved 3.2% off the asking price, as a result of my market knowledge and negotiation skills.
Libby Earthman’s clients save an average of $16,600, or 3.2%, off the asking price as a result of her commitment to protecting her clients during the transaction.
Finding a Buyer’s Agent In Longmont Shouldn’t Be Overwhelming
Does it ever feel like finding a good Realtor® is harder than it should be? I know from my own experience prior to becoming an agent that buying a home can be a challenging process. I also know how important it is to work with an agent that you trust to protect your interests
Hi, I’m Libby Earthman! I help busy clients save time, money, and their sanity when buying or selling property in Longmont, Colorado.
Choosing a Realtor® is a personal choice, and there’s more to the choice than just saving money. Many people value working with a partner who provides their honest and transparent perspective. That’s the approach that I take with my clients. You can read more about my approach on my Buyers Agent service page.
While it’s important to find a Realtor® with an approach and style that aligns with your own, I also believe that you deserve transparency about my past performance. While it is fairly common for agents tout the millions of dollars worth of property that they and their brokerage team have closed, I don’t find those numbers to be particularly helpful.* Those big numbers don’t indicate how well they represented their clients, or whether they were protecting their clients interests.
To give you a more meaningful insight into how I protect my clients, I recently looked back at my work over the last two years.
2024 and 2025 saw the Longmont and Boulder County real estate markets shift into a more buyer-friendly environment. However, higher interest rates have also put pressure on home buyers in ways that limit their options and require a more thoughtful approach.
Protecting Your Investment
Throughout 2024 and 2025, my clients saved $16,600 on average (median) off the asking price when buying a home. That includes a range of savings, from lowered sales prices to cash concessions provided to my clients by the property sellers.
To be clear, I do not believe that buyers should question the motivations of a seller. But the reality is that homes require maintenance over time to maintain their value. Sometimes, as homeowners, we overlook certain things that need to be addressed and expect that someone else will take a similar view if they are buying a home from us.
That’s why I empower my clients to prioritize thorough inspections and preserve their right to make an informed choice before a purchase is finalized. I accomplish that in several ways:
- I write offers for my clients that give them sufficient time to conduct inspections.
- I provide a $600 credit to my clients at closing, to offset all or most of their inspection costs on a transaction.
- I connect my clients with inspectors who have proven to be thorough and detail-oriented.
- I communicate tactfully with the listing agent throughout the contract period to ensure that they, and their client, know that my clients are working in good faith.
- I negotiate at my client’s direction during the transaction so that their interests are protected.
The result has been that my clients generally save thousands of dollars. In fact, my clients who have purchased existing homes, saved an average of $16,920.
Protecting Your Interests – Even on a New Home Purchase
My client’s savings are not limited to only older homes. I worked with many clients who purchased new homes in 2024 and 2025. Those clients who purchased brand new homes saved an average of $12,100 per home.
Buying a new home can feel more like buying a new car. There is often a salesperson representing the homebuilder, and they often have a model home that looks as pristine as a new car in a showroom.
Home builders also often have their own unique contract, and they often prefer to sell a home directly to a buyer without involving a buyers agent. While this is understandable, from the home builder’s perspective, it rarely results in the best deal for a home buyer.
Unlike a new car built on an assembly line in a climate-controlled factory, a home is exposed to the elements during the building process. And the process from one builder to another can vary widely. And unlike a new car with a multi-year warranty and strict road-safety regulations to meet, the standard new home in Boulder County typically has a 12- 18 month warranty. Plus, builders have more wiggle room than a car manufacturer, to argue that problems discovered after the purchase are not their responsibility.
This is why I bring the same dedicated approach to representing my clients, whether they are buying a historical home in Old Town Longmont or a brand new home in a neighborhood like Somerset Meadows.
A Buyer’s Agent in Longmont Who Saves You Money
Cost savings are not always limited to price reductions. Negotiations over the condition of the home can result in sellers providing cash to the buyer during the closing process. These concessions reduce the out of pocket expenses for the buyer.
In one recent example, I negotiated at a 4% price reduction for buyer over the course of initial negotiations on a rural property in Boulder County. Later, after the client was under contract, their inspections found some concerning faults with the property, and the sellers ultimately agreed to a cash concession of $6,000 for repairs. That concession was meaningful because my clients were facing the prospect of urgent repairs that were not obvious when the initial contract terms and price were set.
In another example, my clients purchased a luxury-tier home but after the initial offer was accepted, inspections turned up significant issues with the foundation. My clients and I reassessed our understanding of the home’s value and ultimately reached an agreement with the sellers to reduce the sale price of the property by 7%. A reduction of that amount is not common, but it indicates the value of a thorough approach to the inspection process and working with a Realtor® who prioritizes your needs.
Overall, across 2024 and 2025, my clients achieved an average savings totaling 3.2% off the asking price. If you are considering a home purchase in 2026 and want to work with a Realtor® who protects your interests, I’d be happy to meet to see if we are a good fit for each other. Find a time that works for you by scheduling a consultation using the link below.
NOTE: All data used for this article were sourced from IRES, LLC for the period 01/01/2024 through 12/31/2025, and are referenced here consistent with Section 13 of the IRES MLS Rules.
* If you would like to take a look at my total sales volume, check out my profile here: https://www.homes.com/real-estate-agents/libby-earthman/702vcwz/
Libby Earthman’s Buyer’s Agent Track Record 2024 – 2025
- Libby’s clients saved $16,600 on average (median) off the asking price.
- Libby’s clients purchasing existing homes saved a median of $16,920.
- Libby’s clients purchasing new homes saved a median of $12,100, because I know that inspections are important for every home.
- Overall, Libby’s clients saved 3.2% off the asking price, as a result of my market knowledge and negotiation skills.
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