Pricing Your Property: A Guide For Sellers Posted by Galles Properties on January 6th, 2025 Navigating the property market in Pagosa Springs and throughout Southwest Colorado demands a nuanced understanding of its unique dynamics, especially when it comes to pricing properties. With our beautiful location and an abundance of year-round recreation in our back yard, demand for property in our area has grown exponentially. The key is to determine a price that reflects not only the property’s unique story and value but also what the market will bear. This guide is crafted to help property owners make informed decisions that reflect the true worth of their investment. Use Real Data To Determine Pricing The key to an effective pricing strategy lies in grounding your decision in real, tangible data. This includes analyzing the sold prices of… 370 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Selling? Experience Matters. Posted by Galles Properties on December 28th, 2024 If You’re Thinking of Selling, Experience Matters Today’s market is at a turning point, making it more essential than ever to work with an experienced broker. Not only will a trusted and experienced Broker keep you updated and help you make the best decisions based on current market trends, but they’re also experts in managing the many aspects of selling your house. Galles Properties was founded in 2001 and has been the undisputed area leader in real estate for over 19 years. We've been through the ups and downs of the market year in and year out. When you are ready to sell - our experienced Brokers can guide you through it. Here are five key reasons why working with a real estate professional makes sense today. 1. A Professional Follows… 357 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Getting Ready to Sell Posted by Galles Properties on March 28th, 2024 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. 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. 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. 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… 365 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Winter Selling: The Secret Benefits Posted by Galles Properties on January 27th, 2024 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… 344 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Plenty Of Buyers Are Still Active Posted by Galles Properties on October 9th, 2023 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… 372 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Are More Homes Coming On The Market? Posted by Galles Properties on September 21st, 2023 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… 319 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Pagosa Springs Short Term Rentals Posted by Galles Properties on April 21st, 2023 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… 84 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Is This The Right Time To Sell Your Pagosa Springs Home? Posted by Galles Properties on January 19th, 2023 Is This The Right Time To Sell Your Pagosa Springs Home? 5 Steps To Take Before You Decide Winter has delivered beautiful amounts of snow to Pagosa Country along with an influx of visitors already in love with our area. All of this activity begs the question...is this the right time to sell? Our answer? It depends. With over 20 years and thousands of transactions under our belt, our job is to help our clients navigate the market and serve their best interests. And while we most avidly stand behind our proven marketing platform and the unparalleled knowledge, experience and market leadership of our Galles Properties agents, there are some questions our clients should consider to determine if this is the right time to sell. Evaluate Your… 72 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
5 Ways You Can Help Market Your Listing Posted by Galles Properties on November 8th, 2022 You've decided to sell your Pagosa Springs area home and have done the work to find the right real estate Broker to market and sell your property. The listing is in MLS, Galles Properties has completed your marketing package, the website is up and your Galles Properties Broker is off and running garnering exposure. But here's the thing...we need your help too! 5 Ways You Can Help Market Your Listing Spread it around. Copy and paste the link to your listing on our GallesProperties.com website on a social media post - or in an email to friends. The more the link is shared, the greater the exposure will grow. Keep some flyers handy. Keep information on your property nearby in case a contact has interest or knows someone who might be… 69 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
4 Good Reasons To List Your Home In the Winter Posted by Galles Properties on November 7th, 2022 Is there really a selling season anymore? While you may wonder if it's a good idea to list your home in the Winter - we're here to say...it is! In the past, reasons for taking a property off market during the winter months might be: People don’t look for mountain properties in the winter It needs to rest off the market so it will be fresh again in the spring It is too much work to manage the home in the winter for showings, I.e. snow removal, etc. The fact is, these statements may have been true 10 years ago. But the internet has changed everything. At Galles Properties, not only are we marketing your Pagosa Springs home for sale in MLS, but we are also loading your listing to hundreds of other sites and promoting them to… 57 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
