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3D Virtual Tour Crested Butte Home 9 Mulligan DriveSelecting a Real Estate Agent – Listing Agency Agreement

When finding and hiring a realtor to list, market and sell your home, you must first select a real estate agent which includes a listing agency agreement. Your goals may be different, but most sellers will agree that they are hoping to sell their home for the highest price in the least amount of time. Hiring a real estate agent is a means to the end, but perhaps the most important decision you will make in the process of selling your mountain home will be the real estate agent you choose. There are lots of real estate agents in every market, and like everything else, the 80/20 rule applies here as well (80 percent of the agents transact 20 percent of the sales, and conversely, the top 20 percent of the agents are involved in 80 percent of the transactions).

Many agents are part time and may not be as focused on selling your home as you would like. Some agents have another job, because their current business is light or they cannot support their lifestyle as a full-time agent. You will want to find out more about your potential real estate agent before you hire them to represent you. What you’re looking for, of course, is someone in that rarified 20 percent, someone with the experience and commitment to help you list, market and sell your home

Finding an Agent

When finding and hiring a realtor to list, market and sell home, you may consider the agent who represented you on the purchase of your home. If you were happy with the agent that represented you on the purchase of your home, and that agent is still active in the market, you should consider them as a candidate. The Internet is a great resource and can allow you to search easily for real estate agents in your market. Use Google to search for agents in the mountain town (for example, Chris Kopf Using Drone Video Crested Butte Real Estateyou might search for “Vail Colorado real estate agent”), or, if you have identified a few agents, google their names, and the names of their brokerages. If you are looking to sell a luxury home, it makes sense to find a real estate agent that also has similar luxury listings that are in the same price range, and who have represented other sellers with similar luxury transactions. You might go to www.realtor.com and search for homes for sale – first select your mountain town, then enter the minimum and maximum dollar amount of your budget, then click Search. The listings that match your criteria will come up, and the agent’s name and brokerage will be shown at the bottom of each listing. It is a good idea to identify a few of these agents and add them as potential candidates.

Real Estate Agent Referral

When finding a realtor to list, market and sell your home you should get a real estate agent referral. Ask neighbors and friends in your mountain town who they used and how it went. Contact a trusted real estate agent in your hometown to help you with your search. Real estate agents work on referral basis, and it is not uncommon for one real estate agent to refer you to another real estate agent and receive a referral fee (real estate agents are not permitted by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) to pay referral fees to anyone but other licensed real estate agents). If you go this route, make sure that your referring agent does their homework because you are relying on them to select the best agent for you (and they will be compensated when you close, usually 20-25 percent of the net commissions to the agent). Most agents are happy to pay this referral fee because it is new business, and if an agent in another market is influential and can refer additional business down the road, then it is a win-win.

Let me know how I can help you. I know many agents in resort real estate markets, and may be able to help you find you an excellent agent.

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How can I help you with Your Crested Butte Co Real Estate Needs?

This Crested Butte Real Estate Market Report March 2017 and the level of detail is representative of what you can expect from me as your Real Estate Agent. I have consistently been among the top real estate agents in CB and I strive to exceed client expectations. If you are interested in finding out what your property is worth, or considering me to represent you as a Buyer, I would appreciate the opportunity to earn your business (or that of a friend you think I could help).

Visit www.chriskopf.com. Phone: (970) 209-5405, or chriskopf@bighornrealty.com

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(970) 209-5405
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James Brennan

This was our first experience trying to purchase additional land with hopes of building a home. Chris was tremendously helpful throughout the entire process and his professionalism showed.

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Bobby Nichols

"The first moment we met Chris, my wife and I knew he was all about what is happening in real estate sales in Crested Butte. He knows his job, the marketplace and the innovative ways to market your home in today's electronic internet space. A real professional that understood us and our needs in handling a very successful sales transaction. "

 
2015-02-11T13:45:19-06:00
"The first moment we met Chris, my wife and I knew he was all about what is happening in real estate sales in Crested Butte. He knows his job, the marketplace and the innovative ways to market your home in today's electronic internet space. A real professional that understood us and our needs in handling a very successful sales transaction. "  

Jeff Hollings

Chris is outstanding! We recently bought a second home in Crested Butte and Chris did a great job throughout the whole process. He has a thorough understanding of the market and the benefits and drawbacks of various locations. He was very patient with us as our preferences evolved throughout the search. He gave us valuable information on which to negotiate the purchase. He had great follow-up during the inspection/closing process (when we were not in town) and made sure all of the commitments made by the seller were properly completed.
2015-02-11T13:46:48-06:00
Chris is outstanding! We recently bought a second home in Crested Butte and Chris did a great job throughout the whole process. He has a thorough understanding of the market and the benefits and drawbacks of various locations. He was very patient with us as our preferences evolved throughout the search. He gave us valuable information on which to negotiate the purchase. He had great follow-up during the inspection/closing process (when we were not in town) and made sure all of the commitments made by the seller were properly completed.

James Brennan

This was our first experience trying to purchase additional land with hopes of building a home. Chris was tremendously helpful throughout the entire process and his professionalism showed.
2014-10-14T17:59:24-05:00
This was our first experience trying to purchase additional land with hopes of building a home. Chris was tremendously helpful throughout the entire process and his professionalism showed.

Jane Saltzman

Chris was terrific to work with. The house sold faster then I ever expected! He was particularly helpful for this second home owner that couldn't always get there to take care of house issues. Thank you Chris!!!
2015-02-11T13:49:37-06:00
Chris was terrific to work with. The house sold faster then I ever expected! He was particularly helpful for this second home owner that couldn't always get there to take care of house issues. Thank you Chris!!!

Georges Lussier

The thought of a short sale was intimidating, but Chris made the experience very easy with lots of guidance from start to finish. I would highly recommend Chris for any Real Estate need buying or selling.
2014-10-14T18:05:40-05:00
The thought of a short sale was intimidating, but Chris made the experience very easy with lots of guidance from start to finish. I would highly recommend Chris for any Real Estate need buying or selling.

Frank Stringer

Chris Kopf is a wonderful person to work with on any real estate matter you may have in Crested Butte. He is extremely knowledgeable of all elements of the Crested Butte area. He helped us recently to buy a new second home in Skyland and the entire experience was first class under Chris's guidance. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has a real estate need in Crested Butte.
2015-02-11T13:51:04-06:00
Chris Kopf is a wonderful person to work with on any real estate matter you may have in Crested Butte. He is extremely knowledgeable of all elements of the Crested Butte area. He helped us recently to buy a new second home in Skyland and the entire experience was first class under Chris's guidance. I would highly recommend him to anyone who has a real estate need in Crested Butte.

Paul & Julie Keesee

Chris was quite helpful in showing us homes in the area we were interested in and contacted us when new listings were available. We not only consider him our realtor but also a friend.
2014-10-14T18:05:59-05:00
Chris was quite helpful in showing us homes in the area we were interested in and contacted us when new listings were available. We not only consider him our realtor but also a friend.

Jim & Sandra Wickham

Chris' patience and persistence paid off for us in finding the right house for the right price. We would highly recommend Chris to any potential buyer.
2014-10-14T18:06:18-05:00
Chris' patience and persistence paid off for us in finding the right house for the right price. We would highly recommend Chris to any potential buyer.

Tom & Mary Aton

It was a great experience working with Chris, after showing me what I thought I wanted, he advised me of the pros and cons on the different condos and found one that I am thrilled with.
2014-10-14T18:06:31-05:00
It was a great experience working with Chris, after showing me what I thought I wanted, he advised me of the pros and cons on the different condos and found one that I am thrilled with.

Dan Aquaviva

This agent has a very strong knowledge of the local area. He was very helpful in screening properties for potential purchase.
2014-10-14T18:05:26-05:00
This agent has a very strong knowledge of the local area. He was very helpful in screening properties for potential purchase.

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