Alta Vida Group — A Team of Homes42day Realty · Licensed in Minnesota
Full-Service Real Estate
Our Services
Everything Included.
At Alta Vida Group, every listing comes with our complete suite of services — low listing fees, professional deep cleaning (advanced by us, credited at closing), licensed GC repairs, Zillow Showcase status, professional photography, and expert negotiation. No add-ons. No surprises. Just results.
Low Listing Fees
Keep more of what your home is worth.
At Alta Vida Group, we believe you shouldn't have to give away your equity to get exceptional service. Our competitive listing fee structure is designed to put more money back in your pocket at closing — without sacrificing a single element of our full-service experience.
What does a low listing fee mean for you?
Traditional brokerages often charge 2.5–3% on the listing side alone. At Alta Vida Group, we offer a reduced listing commission that can save you thousands of dollars on a typical Minnesota home sale — money that stays with you, not your agent.
Full service, lower cost
Our low fee does not mean a reduced experience. Every client receives the complete Alta Vida package: professional photography, Zillow Showcase status, licensed GC consultation, free deep cleaning, expert negotiation, and dedicated support from contract to close.
Transparent pricing — no surprises
We walk through every number with you upfront during your free consultation. You'll know exactly what you're paying and exactly what you're getting before you sign anything.
What's Included
- Competitive listing commission — ask us for details
- Full MLS exposure including Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin
- No hidden fees or add-on charges
- Free home valuation and market analysis
- All services included — photography, cleaning, GC consult, and more
Professional Deep Cleaning
Your home, spotless — nothing due before you close.
First impressions sell homes. Before your listing goes live, our own professional cleaning company performs a thorough deep clean of your entire property. We advance the cost of your professional deep clean and credit it back to you at closing — so there is nothing out of pocket before your home sells. This is not a basic wipe-down; it's a comprehensive, move-in-ready clean that makes buyers fall in love the moment they walk through the door.
Why deep cleaning matters
Studies consistently show that clean, well-presented homes sell faster and for more money. Buyers make emotional decisions, and a spotless home signals care, maintenance, and value. Our deep clean — advanced by us and credited at closing — is one of the most impactful things we do to maximize your sale price.
Our own cleaning company — not a referral
Unlike brokerages that simply refer you to a third-party cleaner, we own and operate our own cleaning company. That means we control the quality, the scheduling, and the results. Your home gets cleaned to our standard — which is the standard that sells homes.
What's included in the deep clean
Our team cleans every room from top to bottom: kitchen appliances inside and out, bathrooms scrubbed and sanitized, baseboards, window sills, ceiling fans, light fixtures, inside cabinets, and more. We leave your home in the condition that makes buyers write offers.
What's Included
- Full deep clean of all rooms — kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas
- Appliances cleaned inside and out
- Baseboards, window sills, and ceiling fans
- Inside cabinets and closets
- Bathrooms scrubbed and sanitized
- Completed before professional photography
- Cost advanced by Alta Vida Group — credited back to you at closing
- No out-of-pocket expense before your home sells
- Included with every listing we take*
Licensed GC Repairs & Updates
Fix it right. Sell for more.
Colleen Falconi holds a rare dual license: Minnesota Real Estate Broker AND Licensed General Contractor. This means she can walk through your home, identify exactly which repairs and updates will yield the highest return on investment, and then actually execute those improvements through our own contracting company — all before your listing goes live.
Why this matters for sellers
Most agents can tell you your home needs work. Very few can do anything about it. As a licensed GC, Colleen can assess your home with a contractor's eye, prioritize the improvements that matter most to buyers, and manage the work from start to finish — saving you time, stress, and money.
Pre-listing repairs that maximize your price
Small repairs and strategic updates can add tens of thousands of dollars to your final sale price. We focus on high-ROI improvements: fresh paint, flooring repairs, fixture updates, kitchen and bathroom touch-ups, and addressing any inspection red flags before buyers ever see them.
Transparent, fair pricing
All repair and update work is priced fairly and transparently. You'll receive a clear scope of work and cost estimate before anything begins. In many cases, the cost of repairs is recouped many times over in the final sale price.
What's Included
- Free walk-through assessment with Colleen
- Prioritized list of high-ROI repairs and updates
- Licensed, insured GC work — no subcontracting surprises
- Paint, flooring, fixtures, and cosmetic updates
- Pre-inspection repairs to avoid buyer negotiations
- Coordination with photography and listing timeline
Zillow Showcase Listing
Up to 3x more views. More buyers. Better offers.
Every Alta Vida Group listing receives Zillow Showcase status — Zillow's premium listing tier that gives your home dramatically more visibility than a standard listing. In a market where buyers start their search online, this is one of the most powerful tools we use to generate competition and drive up your sale price.
What is Zillow Showcase?
Zillow Showcase is a premium listing format that features your home with an immersive, interactive layout — including a dedicated hero image, room-by-room photo organization, and prominent placement in search results. Showcase listings receive up to 3x more views and saves than standard listings on Zillow.
Why more views means more money
More buyer views means more showings. More showings means more offers. More offers means more competition — and competition is what drives sale prices above asking. Zillow Showcase is a proven tool for generating the kind of buyer interest that leads to multiple offers.
Included at no extra cost
Many agents charge extra for premium listing placement or don't offer it at all. At Alta Vida Group, Zillow Showcase is included with every listing — it's part of our commitment to giving your home the best possible presentation in the market.
What's Included
- Zillow Showcase status on every listing
- Up to 3x more views and saves vs. standard listings
- Immersive, room-by-room photo layout
- Prominent placement in Zillow search results
- Included at no additional cost
Professional Photography
Photos that make buyers stop scrolling.
In today's market, your listing photos are your first showing. We partner with professional real estate photographers to capture your home in its best light — with high-resolution images, expert composition, and AI-enhanced staging that makes every room look its absolute best.
Professional photography — not smartphone photos
Every Alta Vida Group listing is photographed by a professional real estate photographer using high-end equipment. Wide-angle lenses, perfect lighting, and expert composition make your home look spacious, bright, and inviting — the way buyers want to see it.
AI-enhanced staging
For vacant rooms or spaces that need a visual boost, we use AI-enhanced virtual staging to show buyers the full potential of each space. This technology allows buyers to visualize themselves living in your home — a powerful tool for generating emotional connection and faster offers.
What's Included
- Professional real estate photographer
- High-resolution images for MLS and all platforms
- Wide-angle interior and exterior shots
- AI-enhanced virtual staging where needed
- Delivered before listing goes live
- Included with every listing
Expert Negotiation
Every dollar matters. We fight for yours.
Getting an offer is just the beginning. The negotiation phase — price, terms, contingencies, inspection requests, and closing timeline — is where experienced representation makes a measurable difference in your final net proceeds. Colleen brings 12+ years of negotiation experience to every transaction.
Negotiating beyond the price
Price is just one element of a real estate contract. Colleen negotiates every term: closing date, possession timeline, inspection contingencies, repair requests, and more. A skilled negotiator can save you thousands in concessions that an inexperienced agent might simply accept.
Multiple offer strategy
When your home generates multiple offers — which our marketing is designed to produce — Colleen guides you through a structured review process to identify the strongest offer, not just the highest price. Terms, financing strength, and contingency structure all matter.
What's Included
- Offer review and analysis
- Counter-offer strategy and execution
- Inspection response negotiation
- Closing cost and concession management
- Multiple offer management when applicable
- Dedicated support from contract to close
How We Compare
Alta Vida Group vs.
Traditional Brokerages
| Service | Alta Vida Group | Typical Brokerage |
|---|---|---|
| Low Listing Fee | ✓ | ✗ |
| Deep Cleaning (credited at closing) | ✓ Included | ✗ Not offered |
| Licensed GC Repairs | ✓ In-house | ✗ Not offered |
| Zillow Showcase | ✓ Every listing | Rarely included |
| Professional Photography | ✓ Included | Sometimes extra |
| Bilingual (EN/ES) | ✓ Fluent | ✗ Rarely |
| Expert Negotiation | ✓ 12+ years | Varies |
| Free Home Valuation | ✓ Always | Sometimes |
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*Deep cleaning service: Alta Vida Group advances the cost of the professional deep clean on behalf of the seller. The cost is credited back to the seller at closing. In the event the transaction does not close, the seller is responsible for the full cost of the cleaning service. Alta Vida Group — A Team of Homes42day Realty. Licensed in Minnesota.