Getting Ready to Sell

Are you thinking about selling your Pagosa Springs real estate property?  The steps you take while you are getting ready to sell can make all the difference in the success of your sale.

1.  Clean up and declutter.  This is the time to get those honey do’s done that you’ve been thinking about.  Paint touch-up, clutter clean-up, general up-keep.  If you’ve noticed something needs to be done, the buyer’s will notice as well.
   
   
2. Have your ducks in a row.  Clear up any outlying title issues, easements, etc.  This is something you want to have out of the way before you go through the contract process.
   
   
3. Interview real estate Brokers.  This is a great time to interview real estate brokers and decide who you want to work with. Once chosen, your broker can…

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The Pagosa Hot Springs

Did you know that Pagosa Springs is home to the Guinness World Record's certified "deepest geothermal Hot Spring in the world?"

While the Pagosa Hot Springs have long drawn people from around the world to soak in their "healing waters," many may not realize that Pagosa Springs is home to the world's deepest Hot Spring.

A judge from The Guinness Book of World Records visited Pagosa Springs on August 20, 2011, to verify the measurement. The spring was measured by a hydrologist from Basin Engineering in Durango, Colorado. When the 1,002-foot-long plumb line was dropped into the “mother spring,” it didn’t hit the bottom; instead, the plumb line ran out. So now, the official measurement is 1,002 feet and, according to the Guinness Book of World…

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Winter Selling: The Secret Benefits

When it comes to selling your home in Pagosa Springs, CO, the winter season may not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, taking advantage of the winter selling season in Pagosa Springs can actually be a smart move. In this article, we'll explore the benefits of selling your home in Pagosa Springs during the winter and provide tips for a successful winter home sale.

Why Winter Selling In Pagosa Springs, CO Is A Good Idea

Less Competition

One of the biggest advantages of selling your Pagosa Springs home in the winter is that there is typically less competition. Many homeowners choose to wait until the spring or summer to list their homes, which means there are fewer homes on the market during the winter months. This can work in your…

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Plenty Of Buyers Are Still Active

Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today  - This May Be A Great Time To Sell

Are you holding off on selling your property because you think there aren’t any buyers out there? The National Data proves just how active buyers still are today, even with higher mortgage rates.

The ShowingTime Showing Index is a measure of buyers touring residential properties, and shows they are actually more active than the norm. While this is a national Index - data in our own corner of the world does not differ significantly.

Some Highlights

• Holding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there?
• Data shows buyers are still active, even with higher mortgage rates. This goes to show, people still want to buy homes, and…

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Are More Homes Coming On The Market?

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

Keeping Current Matters, September 18, 2023

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your house will stand out, especially if it’s priced right.

But there are some early signs that more listings are coming. According to the latest data, new listings (homeowners who just put their house up for sale) are trending up. Here’s a look at why this is noteworthy and what it may mean for you.

More Homes Are Coming onto the Market than Usual

It’s well known that the busiest time in the housing market each year is the spring…

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Pagosa Springs Land

With low inventory and rates and prices fluctuating, it may be a great time to build exactly what you want on your own Pagosa Springs land, rather than wait for the right property to come on the market.  But how to narrow down your perfect build site? That's where we come in.

There is such a wide variety of land listings on the market - and we have more properties in the pipeline that are scheduled to hit the market soon. Whether you are looking for a large recreational acreage or a smaller parcel for your Colorado mountain cabin, Pagosa Springs and surrounding areas offer plenty of options.

Some questions to ask about your search for Pagosa Springs land:

1. What is your price range?
2. Do you have specific uses for the property to…

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Searching Zillow in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

Zillow and other third party platforms are popular places to start your real estate search, and offer a vast selection of properties and detailed information on each listing. However, relying solely on Zillow and these other platforms to find your dream home in Pagosa Springs, Colorado may not be the best approach. Here are some benefits of working with a Realtor®.

1. Local Knowledge: A local realtor® has extensive knowledge of the Pagosa Springs area and can provide you with information on communities, schools, and local amenities. This information can help you make an informed decision when it comes to selecting the right property for your needs. This is especially important in mountain towns such as Pagosa Springs, where water rights, local…

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Homes For Sale Pagosa Springs CO

Searching For Homes For Sale? Pagosa Springs, CO

If you are searching for mountain homes for sale on our website, Pagosa Springs, CO may just be the best-kept secret in the west.  With 300+ days of sunshine, stunning views in every direction and year-round recreation out your back door, Pagosa Springs offers something for everyone.

Like many areas, the residential real estate market has seen its fluctuations over the last few years - first with an influx of visitors during Covid eager to live the mountain lifestyle in this beautiful part of the words. Today, with rate and inventory shifts, those searching for homes for sale in Pagosa Springs, CO are finding it more important than ever to have an experienced agent on the ground locally to assist them…

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Pagosa Springs Short Term Rentals

There can be no doubt that Pagosa Springs Short Term Rentals (also referred to as STRs) have been a hot topic of communication over the last couple of years. Like many mountain and tourism-based communities, Pagosa Springs and Archuleta County have seen an increase in STRs and have been navigating the issue of how to regulate them, with many differing opinions on both sides of the coin. Both entities have created task forces and/or studies and are working through the process of managing short term rentals in Pagosa Springs and surrounding areas.

Our job as Realtors? To ensure that our clients have the best available information on hand as they make real estate decisions in Archuleta County.

If you are a buyer or seller of a property that is or…

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Fishing In Pagosa Springs

We asked our resident Fly Fishing expert and Galles Properties Broker, Stan Zuege, for some tips on fishing in Pagosa Springs and surrounding areas. 

"Fishun' is good here! Variety is the key to Pagosa Springs area fishing.

Pagosa is home to two major drainages, the San Juan and the Piedra. Both begin as small feeder streams in the high country and course their way down to Navajo Lake. The upper streams boast Cutthroat and Brook Trout with more and more Rainbows and Brown Trout as the rivers drop in elevation.

Navajo Lake holds cold and warm water species like Kokanee Salmon, Lake Trout, Bass, Pike, and Trout. Echo Lake also holds Trout and Bass, in fact Colorado's state record Largemouth Bass came out of Echo Lake. Back in the high…

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