I am asked this a lot by potential sellers because real estate in Aspen and Snowmass is so highly priced in the first place and you are talking about some big dollars in commission. However that said, did you know that the average sale of FSBO, lost 8% of the sales price. This is because…
Realtors belong to the National Association of Realtors and are held to a higher ground when it comes to ethics in conducting themselves. Local boards monitor the ethical behavior of their members closely and require additional ethic classes. By belonging to the local board and the National Association of Realtors, listings are submitted to other…
There are many steps to consider when buying your first vacation home. These days it is imperative that you find a broker looking out for your interests. I recommend strongly to sign up with a buyer broker that by law is liable for your interests but is still paid by the seller. A buyer broker…
As a buyer, you don’t have to pay your real estate agent or broker in Colorado. Why is that, because the seller is responsible for paying your agent or broker? It is important that you employ someone that listens to what you want. If you go through the listing agent, they usually represent the seller…
Snowmass Village began development in 1967 with the opening of the Snowmass Ski Mountain. At the beginning it was mostly condos off of Fanny Hill and the main slope. Later on, the Woodrun subdivision was the first for single family homes and had great ski-in, ski-out lots and some interior lots with ski access near…
Aspen in the late 1800’s was the third largest city in Colorado. The downtown area was where most people lived. There were some nice Aspen Victorians built on the West End of Aspen. Today the West End of Aspen is a great neighborhood that is walking distance to town and the Aspen Music Tent. There…
Now there is a way to buy into Aspen and Snowmass Real Estate at a fraction of the price and be able to enjoy it year after year. Life is too short not to enjoy it and take vacations where you can enjoy 300 plus days of sunshine a year. Aspen and Snowmass is that…
Six Things You Should Know About 1031 Exchanges into Aspen and Snowmass Real Estate. First, your old and new property must both qualify as investment or business use. Both properties must pass this qualification, and then you can exchange almost any kind of real estate. Second, you will have 45 days from the sale of…
Aspen and Snowmass have been affected by the economy worse than anytime since the start of skiing in Aspen in the 1950’s. Aspen real estate and Snowmass real estate are now discounted around 40% off their highs. Many sellers that need to sell now are discounting prices over 40% off their highs. Total sales dollars,…
Here is a selling guide to help sellers to list any real estate in Colorado, whether it is in Aspen or Snowmass or not. The first thing to do is to hire the correct person to sell your real estate. It is important to get someone that will genuinely look out for your interests. Many…