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… 199 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… 190 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… 261 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.… 258 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: … 230 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
The Pagosa Springs Real Estate Market Posted by Galles Properties on August 4th, 2022 You Know Your Goals. We Know The Pagosa Springs Market. We Have The Experience To Make Them Work Together. What we know about the Pagosa Springs Real Estate Market is that Experience Matters. There is so much noise out there from the media - and plenty of folks willing to share their opinion. But the bottom line is that every situation is unique. Galles Properties has been the home of the area’s leading team of Brokers since 2006. We have decades of experience with working with buyers and sellers of all types of properties-in every price range. It has never been more important to work with an experienced Realtor®. If you are thinking of buying or selling, one of our seasoned Brokers will be happy to sit down with you and talk about the Pagosa… 211 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Why This Is A Great Time To Sell Your Colorado Vacation Home Posted by Galles Properties on March 29th, 2022 Is this a good time to sell your Pagosa Springs vacation home? As vaccines are administered and travel resumes, many of us are beginning to plan for those vacations we missed out on over the past year. And some households are focusing their efforts on buying a vacation home rather than staying in a hotel. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports: “Second homes (i.e., homes sold to buyers who are not going to occupy the home year-round, but use it as a vacation home, investment property, etc.) account for 15 percent of new single-family home sales.” In Pagosa Springs, inventory is at a record low. It’s not surprising that there’s an increase in demand for vacation homes. The majority of Americans are realizing they prefer… 201 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
4 Tips To Maximize The Sale Of Your Property Posted by Galles Properties on March 29th, 2022 Here are 4 tips to maximize the sale of your property. Property owners ready to make a move are definitely in a great position to sell today. Inventory is incredibly low, driving up buyer competition. This gives property owners leverage to sell for the best possible terms, and it’s fueling a steady rise in property prices. In such a hot market, properties are selling quickly. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), homes are typically on the market for just 18 short days. Despite the speed and opportunity for sellers, there are still steps you can take to prep your house to shine so you get the greatest possible return. 1. Make Buyers Feel at Home One of the ways to make this happen is to take time to declutter - inside and… 228 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Is Home Price Appreciation Accelerating Again? Posted by Galles Properties on March 29th, 2022 Which Direction Is Your Home Price Appreciation Headed? At the beginning of the year, industry forecasts called for home price appreciation to slow to about half of the double-digit increase we saw last year. The thinking was that inventory would increase from record-low levels and put an end to the bidding wars that have driven home prices up over the past twelve months. However, that increase in inventory has yet to materialize. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that there are currently 410,000 fewer single-family homes available for sale than there were at this time last year. This has forced those who made appreciation forecasts this past January to amend those projections. The Mortgage Bankers Association, Fannie… 330 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
This Is The Time To Sell Posted by Galles Properties on March 28th, 2022 3 Graphs Showing Why This Is The Time To Sell There’s no doubt that 2021 is the year of the seller when it comes to the housing market. If you’re a homeowner thinking of moving to better suit your changing needs, now is the perfect time to do so. Low mortgage rates are in your favor when you’re ready to purchase your dream home, and high buyer demand may give you the leverage you need to negotiate the best contract terms on the sale of your property. Here’s a look at what’s driving this sellers’ advantage and why there’s so much opportunity for property owners who are ready to move this season. 1. Historically Low Inventory The National Association of Realtors (NAR) explains: “Total housing inventory at the end of March amounted to 1.07… 207 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
