Fort Collins Real Estate with a Builder's Eye
Buying a home, selling one, or looking for a rental that pays for itself? Work with a Realtor who has designed, built and run some of the best performing rentals in Old Town.
Let's talk real estateText ErikWhy buy and sell with Erik
Most agents can open a door. Few can tell you what a home will earn, what it costs to build on, and how to rent it legally.
Know what it earns before you buy
Every home you consider comes with a real income estimate, short term and long term, built from live pricing data and our own rentals' results.
Build and ADU know how
Erik has designed and built Old Town homes and carriage houses. He can spot a lot's potential, and its problems, before you buy.
Rental rules, decoded
Fort Collins licensing depends on residency and zoning. We check every address so you know exactly how a home can be rented.
From offer to income
After closing, our Lagom team can furnish, photograph, list and manage your new home, so it starts earning right away.
How I can help
Buyers
Find the right Fort Collins home for your family, your commute and your budget.
- Neighborhood guidance from a local owner
- Builder level walkthroughs
- Income potential on every home
Investors
Buy a rental that pays you back, with the numbers worked out before you write an offer.
- Short term vs long term income comparisons
- Licensing, zoning and carriage house checks
- Setup and management after closing
Sellers
Sell for top dollar by showing buyers exactly what your home earns or could earn.
- Pricing based on sales and rental data
- Professional photos and staging advice
- Marketing to families and investor buyers
A rental is only as good as its numbers. Ours are proven: a single Old Town home and carriage house we built brings in over $150k a year.
That experience goes into every home Erik helps a client buy or sell: realistic income, honest construction and repair costs, and a clear plan for what happens after closing.
Your Realtor, an engineer and a builder
Erik Haagenson is a licensed Colorado Realtor® who designed and built his own Fort Collins rental homes from the ground up and has hosted thousands of guests in them.
A fourth generation Colorado native with a Master's in Engineering from the University of Colorado, he works the way an engineer does: measure what matters, find the real cause, and fix it right the first time. He's a problem solver and a doer who would rather pick up a wrench than send another email. He also coaches with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club.
He works with a small number of clients at a time, and you get his cell, not an assistant.
Common questions
Can I rent out the home I buy?
It depends on the address and whether it will be your primary residence. Fort Collins licenses short term rentals and sets rules by zoning. We check every home before you make an offer.
Can I add a carriage house or ADU?
Many Old Town lots can, depending on zoning, size and utilities. Erik has designed and built them, so he can give you a realistic view of what's possible and what it might cost.
Can you manage the home after I buy it?
Yes. Our Lagom team can set up, furnish, photograph, list and run the home for you, short term or long term.
I'm thinking about selling. Where do I start?
With a free value and income review. We'll show you what your home could sell for, and what it earns or could earn as a rental, so you can decide whether to sell, rent or both.
Find your place in Fort Collins
Buying, selling or investing, start with a conversation. No pressure, just straight answers and real numbers.
Email ErikCall or text ErikErik Haagenson · 303.532.6634 · ehaagenson@gmail.com
Erik Haagenson is a licensed Colorado real estate broker and Realtor® with Haagenson Real Estate. Income figures are examples, not guarantees; results vary by home, season and market.