Aspen Updates from Sally Shiekman
I am regularly espousing the deep value of the Aspen, Snowmass, and the Roaring Fork Valley, and it is clear that I am not alone.
It's time to dig out those skis and if you are ready to move closer to the lifts, give me a call.
It's time to dig out those skis and if you are ready to move closer to the lifts, give me a call.
SVB and Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley
March 20, 2023
As an Aspen real estate agent with over 30 years of experience under my belt, I've seen the market go through many twists and turns. While recent financial events like the closure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) don't directly impact our local market, they do remind us of the need to stay flexible and adapt to changes. In this blog post, I'm excited to share some insights on the current state of Aspen's real estate market and offer tips for buyers and sellers on how to make the most of it.
What's Happening in the Market?
Buyers, Buyers Everywhere!
No matter what's happening in the financial world, Aspen continues to be a hot spot for people seeking luxury properties, investment opportunities, or just a beautiful mountain getaway. This steady demand helps keep our real estate market bustling with chances for buyers and sellers to make their dreams come true.
Home Loans: Variety is the Spice of Life
Although the SVB closure doesn't Quick read more or view full article directly affect Aspen, it's a good reminder to explore various mortgage financing options. Luckily, our local banks and credit unions have many loan products designed specifically for Aspen's unique market, so buyers have plenty of choices when it comes to financing their new homes.
Tips for Buyers and Sellers
Price it Right, Sellers!
In today's market, it's essential for sellers to get their pricing strategy just right to attract those eager buyers. By checking out similar properties and teaming up with a seasoned Aspen Realtor (like yours truly), sellers can be confident their homes are priced to sell.
Buyers, Do Your Homework!
For buyers, it's crucial to research the market, understand the available financing options, and work with a friendly and knowledgeable Realtor. This approach will help you spot great opportunities and negotiate the best deals on your dream properties.
Conclusion
Aspen's real estate market is always changing; staying on top of those changes is key. Buyers and sellers can successfully navigate the Aspen real estate scene and achieve their goals in our stunning mountain haven by keeping an eye on market trends and adjusting our game plan accordingly.
Call me today, and let me put my "Mountains of Experience" to work for you.
Sally
970-948-7530
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What's Happening in the Market?
Buyers, Buyers Everywhere!
No matter what's happening in the financial world, Aspen continues to be a hot spot for people seeking luxury properties, investment opportunities, or just a beautiful mountain getaway. This steady demand helps keep our real estate market bustling with chances for buyers and sellers to make their dreams come true.
Home Loans: Variety is the Spice of Life
Although the SVB closure doesn't Quick read more or view full article directly affect Aspen, it's a good reminder to explore various mortgage financing options. Luckily, our local banks and credit unions have many loan products designed specifically for Aspen's unique market, so buyers have plenty of choices when it comes to financing their new homes.
Tips for Buyers and Sellers
Price it Right, Sellers!
In today's market, it's essential for sellers to get their pricing strategy just right to attract those eager buyers. By checking out similar properties and teaming up with a seasoned Aspen Realtor (like yours truly), sellers can be confident their homes are priced to sell.
Buyers, Do Your Homework!
For buyers, it's crucial to research the market, understand the available financing options, and work with a friendly and knowledgeable Realtor. This approach will help you spot great opportunities and negotiate the best deals on your dream properties.
Conclusion
Aspen's real estate market is always changing; staying on top of those changes is key. Buyers and sellers can successfully navigate the Aspen real estate scene and achieve their goals in our stunning mountain haven by keeping an eye on market trends and adjusting our game plan accordingly.
Call me today, and let me put my "Mountains of Experience" to work for you.
Sally
970-948-7530
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It's time to take stock of your most valuable asset
March 3, 2023
It's tax season, and while it's easy to get caught up in the numbers game, it's important not to forget about protecting one of our most valuable assets: our homes. One of the best ways to do that is through homeowners insurance. But with rising building costs, inflation, and natural disasters becoming more frequent, it's important to ensure your insurance policy covers your home's true replacement cost.
Make sure you understand the difference between the cost to rebuild and market value. Review your policy regularly, and make sure to factor in any improvements or changes to your home. Also, pay attention to your dwelling limit, and don't be afraid to ask your insurance agent to raise it if necessary.
It's also important to consider the location of your home. Your coverage could be expensive if you live more than 10 miles from the nearest fire station. Insurance carriers will want to see a water source and preventative measures, such as an internal fire Quick read more or view full article suppression system and fire mitigation efforts around your house.
Don't wait until it's too late to find out if you have sufficient coverage for your home. Give your insurance agent a call and ask questions, ask for quotes, or even ask for better coverage. Protecting your home is protecting your investment.
For more information, see this article from our sister branch in Steamboat Springs.
https://www.steamboatsir.com/blog/2023/01/31/rest-insured-adjusting-your-homeowners-insurance-to-todays-market-prices/ Read Less
Make sure you understand the difference between the cost to rebuild and market value. Review your policy regularly, and make sure to factor in any improvements or changes to your home. Also, pay attention to your dwelling limit, and don't be afraid to ask your insurance agent to raise it if necessary.
It's also important to consider the location of your home. Your coverage could be expensive if you live more than 10 miles from the nearest fire station. Insurance carriers will want to see a water source and preventative measures, such as an internal fire Quick read more or view full article suppression system and fire mitigation efforts around your house.
Don't wait until it's too late to find out if you have sufficient coverage for your home. Give your insurance agent a call and ask questions, ask for quotes, or even ask for better coverage. Protecting your home is protecting your investment.
For more information, see this article from our sister branch in Steamboat Springs.
https://www.steamboatsir.com/blog/2023/01/31/rest-insured-adjusting-your-homeowners-insurance-to-todays-market-prices/ Read Less
Testimonials
Read moreSally always carefully explained each part of the selling/buying process, answered every question patiently, and was completely honest about the possible outcome(s) of the entire event. Buying/selling a home is an emotional and exciting time; Sally has the ability to keep things calm while retaining that important sense of excitement.
Sally brokered both sides of our first home purchase this last fall. We felt that Sally always had our best interest in mind, carefully and thoughtfully explained the unknown to us (as novices) and took the time to help make this monumental life moment easy for us. Furthermore, her services didn't stop after we closed, she still checks in to ensure we are comfortable and settled in. She is a wonderful resource to connect with regardless of your home purchase needs. We are forever thankful the Sally Shiekman was our real estate agent and in our corner, thank you!!!
Sally recently helped my wife and I to purchase a building site in the Missouri Heights area. Sally made the purchase a great experience; she showed us much of what the valley had to offer over a several days time frame. Sally presented us with information on what was currently on the market. We have since purchase a property and are already projecting an increase in value. Sally has kept in touch since the purchase providing valuable information.
Sally is a consummate professional who knows her market and takes great pride in being thorough, direct, and positive. I was particularly impressed with her ability to balance patience with execution, given the property we were selling was quite old. I also appreciated the frankness around expectations, and I am sure that pace of closure for our sale agreement in a matter of days, was due to her. If you want to best, she is it.
I want to thank you for all the work you did to sell my Aspen condo. Now that I have worked with you as a buyer and a seller, I am definitely impressed with your professionalism. I know that you are busy, but you are very organized and thorough so that your clients get excellent service. I think the hardest part of any real estate deal is negotiating a contract and getting that contract to closing. I appreciate you helping me get a full price contract with only minor contingencies, and then following each deadline so that nothing fell through the cracks.
I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the fantastic job you did in helping me find a home. I had been through the process several times before, and my experiences have been mixed. However, after working with Sally, I believe I have truly seen someone who wants to consistently provide the absolute best service for their client. Sally’s professionalism, concern for my specific needs, and consistency in following-up on every detail went beyond my expectations.
Sally was there with guidance throughout the process of purchasing our home in Snowmass Village. She is knowledgeable about the markets from Aspen to down-valley. We definitely recommend Sally for anyone who is looking for a real estate professional.
Sally was very professional, persistent without pressuring, and handled all details necessary to complete the sale. When it came time to sell that property and purchase another, although both my husband and I had become good friends with many other local realtors, we both felt strongly that Sally should be our listing and buying agent.
Sally was so good to work with during our entire home buying process. We know we took a lot of her time getting to know the market and what was available. I can't say enough good things about her and her interactions with us. Her communication was so very helpful, and she always followed up. She either responded immediately to calls, texts, and emails or let us know when she could get back to us. We highly recommend using Sally.
Through Sally’s efforts our transactions went through without any problems and we received the highest sales price for a unit of our size in the complex. Sally is a true professional in all respects and provided us with top quality service. She made the process easy and painless. Should we ever require a real estate broker in the future, you can be sure we will call Sally.
Sally Shiekman has acted as my real estate broker in 4 different transactions. Her professional manner, close attention to the market and new additions to it, attention to detail, and willingness to do what it takes to find the perfect buyer and/or property make her an exceptional broker.
I received your gift card, and want to express my appreciation. Quite a nice surprise! Also to acknowledge all your help with our transactions and rentals over the past few years. It turns out that, directly and including the new Tahoe home, you were involved with five different properties we have had owned over the years. (And you have seen Owl Meadows as well, making six.) Which is quite a few for small time investors. You got us out of the properties we needed to get out of, and into one that was just fine for as long as we needed it. Then out again, as we moved on. We hope to see you on our next Aspen visit. And we will toast you at Valenti’s!
The most important thing that Sally did for us was to make us comfortable with the experience. She answered all of our novice questions and understood that we were truly starting from the beginning. She showed us a wide range of property so that we had a full view of the valley real estate market.
Sally worked with us to understand our needs, out architectural preferences, and our financial capabilities. She patiently showed us properties from Aspen to Glenwood Springs, and we fell in love with our house in Carbondale.
Sally and her team were such a pleasure to work with. When deciding to sell our home, she gave some excellent advice on what we could do to improve how it shows without any pressure to do so. She’s a realist who tells it as it is and we very much appreciated that. She gave great advice when we asked for it, and led us to a surprise free closing on a timeline that worked best for us. If we are back in the roaring fork valley again, Sally will be our first call!
Sally is a true professional. Her open manner, honesty and knowledge of the real estate market are outstanding. I would highly recommend her to any potential buyer or seller in the valley.
Sally went above and beyond to at first find us a home to suit our needs and finally to sell our home in a timely manner… Sally guided us through all of the details of our sale and was a terrific advocate for us in the process. We wouldn’t consider using anyone else in the future.
We feel that Sally is always looking out for our best interests. She has a great knowledge of the market, is diligent, honest and has integrity. We would not consider making another move with out Sally’s help. She is the best!
I highly recommend Sally Shiekman as a realtor. She was always available to answer any questions I had and was on top of every deadline in the contract. I am a busy mortgage lender and so I appreciate Sally’s attention to detail, integrity and genuine concern.
Sally is the best. We have worked with her twice. Accept no substitute!
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