Fishing In Pagosa Springs Posted by Galles Properties on March 20th, 2023 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… 488 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… 221 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… 285 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… 200 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
Buyers Are Regaining Some Of Their Negotiation Power In Today's Market Posted by Galles Properties on November 7th, 2022 Buyers Are Regaining Some of Their Negotiation Power in Today’s Housing Market If you're thinking about buying a home today, there's welcome news. Even though it’s still a sellers’ market, it’s a more moderate sellers’ market than last year. And the days of feeling like you may need to waive contingencies or pay drastically over asking price to get your offer considered may be coming to a close. Buyers are regaining some of their negotiation power. Today, you should have less competition and more negotiating power as a buyer. That’s because the intensity of buyer demand and bidding wars is easing this year. So, if bidding wars were the biggest factor that had you sitting on the sidelines, here are two trends that may be just what you need to… 211 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… 191 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
Start Your Pagosa Springs Real Estate Search With Our Hot List Posted by Galles Properties on August 13th, 2022 Are the mountains calling your name? Have you thought about moving to the Pagosa Springs area or buying mountain property where you can escape when you’re in need of some time in nature? Our Galles Properties brokers can help you find the perfect Pagosa Springs real estate properties, and work with you to find your new home or home away from home. A great place to start? Our Hot List features our broker’s picks for some of the best opportunities on the market. Reach out to us any time to get started, and continue reading to learn more about our Hot List! Our Hot List We know it can be frustrating to fall in love with a property online only to learn that it’s no longer available. Galles Properties is committed to updating our Hot List often and… 213 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.… 259 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: … 231 Views, 0 Comments Read Full Post
