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… 700 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… 659 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… 492 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… 415 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… 445 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… 330 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
When You Are Ready To Sell Your Home Perspective Matters Posted by Galles Properties on October 27th, 2022 Perspective Matters When You Think About When To Sell Your Home Does the latest news about the housing market have you questioning your plans to sell your home? If so, perspective is key. Here are some of the ways a trusted real estate professional can explain the shift that’s happening today and why it’s still a sellers’ market even during the cooldown. Fewer Homes for Sale than Pre-Pandemic While the supply of homes available for sale has increased this year compared to last, we’re still nowhere near what’s considered a balanced market. A recent article from Calculated Risk helps put this year’s increased inventory into context (see graph below): It shows supply this year has surpassed 2021 levels by over 30%. But the further back… 363 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Pricing Your Property Posted by Galles Properties on October 18th, 2022 Some Tips On Pricing Your Property For Sale Pricing your property for sale can be the single most important factor for a successful close. It can be even more challenging to price rural properties in SW Colorado because they can have so many distinguishing factors in comparison to suburban neighborhood homes. With so much noise out there, where do you start? Here are some tips from our Galles Properties team of Brokers to get you started. Strategy - The Importance Of Getting It Right While we have certainly seen some out-of-the-ordinary pricing strategies over the last couple of years, it has never been more important to price your property strategically as you navigate the current market. While our local Pagosa Springs real estate… 476 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
The Benefits of Using a Full-Service Real Estate Broker Posted by Galles Properties on August 13th, 2022 Full Service Real Estate Brokers At Galles Properties Get Started Are you getting ready to buy or sell property in Colorado? Choosing the best real estate broker to work with can be difficult. At Galles Properties in Pagosa Springs, our full service real estate brokers work as a team to bring you the best experience possible. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of using a full service real estate broker at Galles Properties. Knowledge & Education Buying and selling real estate in a mountain community is different from anywhere else. It involves much more than just connecting buyers with sellers and signing a contract. You must consider water rights and 1031 exchanges in addition to well permits and regional or local regulations.… 401 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Meeting With A Realtor For The First Time Posted by Galles Properties on August 13th, 2022 Deciding to sell your property is a huge step. And while the thought of what lies ahead can be daunting, meeting with a Realtor for the first time can play a large part in putting your mind at ease and allow you the opportunity to cover key information that will help facilitate the process. Your Agent Is Here To Make This Easy Real estate is your Agent's business. They do this every day and can be a great resource for you as you navigate what lies ahead. Remember that they are in your corner - and when you are meeting with your Realtor, be prepared to ask detailed questions. Be Prepared With Key Documents These documents are worth providing when you are meeting with your realtor at the beginning of the process to help things along: … 1440 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
