For Sellers
Selling a Home in Colorado, A Strategic Approach
A marketing-first listing process for Buena Vista and the surrounding mountain communities. Pricing tied to real comparables, media that shows the property at its best, and reach that puts it in front of the buyers who actually move.
The Listing Appointment, Walked Through
Custom Home Valuation
A personalized value range built from recent local sales, active competition, and the specific traits of your property. Not an algorithm guess. A real number you can defend.
Property Marketing Plan
A written plan tailored to your property, your timeline, and your buyer pool. Professional photography, MLS strategy, digital reach, and targeted outreach all laid out before we go live.
Staging and Presentation Strategy
What to keep, what to box up, what to refresh, and where to spend the small dollars that move list-price decisions. Practical staging advice, not a Pinterest dream board.
Negotiation and Communication
Real-time updates as offers come in, clear comparison of terms (not just price), and the negotiation work that protects your return without spooking the deal.
In Their Words · Repeat Seller
“We buy and sell properties quite often. And I have to say dealing with Christian was the easiest process we have ever gone through. She communicates extremely well, does what she says and says what she will do. You will never regret using her.”
The Pias · Repeat Buyer-Sellers
Selling a Home in Colorado: From the Yard Sign to the Closing Table
Listing Consultation
I walk every inch of the property with you, ask about your timeline, your bottom line, and what is non-negotiable. I learn the story of the home, the upgrades you made, the systems you replaced, and the moments that mattered to your family. Forty-five minutes, no pressure, no commitment. By the end I know what I am marketing and you know what I bring to the table.
Custom CMA
A real comparative market analysis built from recent local sales within 90 to 180 days, current active competition, and adjustments for the things that actually move price on your specific property. Views, acreage, finishes, water rights, garage configuration, septic capacity, and proximity to schools or downtown. I deliver the CMA as a written document you keep, with three pricing strategies (aggressive, market, premium) and the trade-offs of each. You pick the strategy and I run with it.
Staging and Prep
The short list of changes that actually move the needle on list-price decisions. Declutter, neutralize, refresh paint where it counts, deep-clean the kitchen and bathrooms, and fix the deferred-maintenance items that buyers will flag during inspection anyway. I bring trusted local cleaners, stagers, and handymen at fair rates if you want them. No 30-page punch list, no Pinterest dream board, just the work that produces a meaningful return on your time and dollars.
Professional Media Day
Professional photographer, plus a drone pilot for land, large lots, or any property where the surroundings matter, on site for a half-day shoot. We catch the property in its best natural light, with twilight exterior shots when the property calls for it. Floor plans, video walk-through, and a 3D tour are options depending on the property and price point. Edit turnaround is typically 48 hours, so we have media in hand before the MLS launches and zero scramble at go-live.
MLS Launch and Marketing Push
Listing goes live on the MLS at a strategic launch time, typically Thursday morning for maximum weekend visibility. Same day: Zillow, Realtor.com, and Trulia syndication, targeted social ads to Front Range and out-of-state relocator audiences, plus an email blast to my qualified buyer list and the cooperating agents I know are working with active buyers in your price range. Open-house weekend planned within the first ten days if it fits the property type. The first two weeks generate the most attention, and we maximize them.
Showings and Open Houses
Coordinated showings through a centralized scheduling system so you always know who is coming and when. Feedback requests are sent to every showing agent and tracked, so we know what buyers are saying versus what they are doing. Weekly written seller report covers showing count, online traffic, buyer feedback themes, and competitive activity. If we are not seeing the response we projected, we course-correct early on pricing, media, or staging rather than letting the listing stale on the market.
Offer Review and Negotiation
When offers come in (and they will), we compare them on price AND terms. Financing strength, inspection scope, contingency length, closing timeline, earnest money commitment, and any seller concessions or repair requests stacked on top. I prepare a side-by-side comparison sheet so you can see the full picture, not just the headline number. Then I negotiate hard on the levers that actually move your bottom line, often securing a higher net through smart structure than the highest gross offer would deliver.
Under Contract to Close
I project-manage every deadline on the closing timeline. Inspection negotiation, appraisal coordination, loan-condition tracking, title work, HOA estoppel if applicable, and the final walk-through. I keep the buyer’s agent, the lender, the title company, and any contractors all moving forward together. You sign at the title company or remotely if needed, funds clear, the property changes hands, and the keys go to the new owner. We celebrate the close, then I check back in to make sure your next step is on track.
How I Market Your Home
Pricing Strategy
A price tied to current comps, active competition, and the lift we expect from preparation. Priced to attract competitive offers, not to chase the market down.
Professional Media
High-quality photography, twilight shots when the property calls for it, video walk-throughs, and aerial drone passes for land and acreage listings. The listing photos do the first showing.
Digital Reach
MLS syndication to Zillow, Realtor.com, and the major aggregators. Targeted social ads to Front Range buyers and out-of-state relocators. Email to my qualified buyer list before public launch.
Targeted Buyer Outreach
Direct outreach to my buyer pipeline, cooperating agents working with active mountain-market buyers, and the specific networks (Denver, Front Range, second-home buyers) that close on properties like yours.
170+
Transactions Closed
$45M+
Total Sales Volume
6+
Years in Central Colorado
Rooted in these mountain towns.
What Most Sellers Want to Know
Late spring through early fall sees the most buyer activity here, especially for second homes and out-of-state buyers planning a move. That said, the strongest listings sell year-round; the right marketing strategy beats the calendar. We pick a launch date based on your timeline and the property type.
A real CMA, not a Zestimate. I pull recent comparable sales (closed in the last 90 to 180 days), look at current active competition, adjust for your specific property traits (views, acreage, water, finishes), and recommend a price range. We talk through the strategy: list at the top of range to test, list mid-range to attract competing offers, or list at value to move fast.
Every property has a buyer at the right price and presentation. For tougher listings, we lean harder on storytelling, targeted marketing, and pricing that reflects real comparables. The Pias family relisted with me after two unsuccessful years and we found their buyer in under a month. Hard listings need a real plan, not a wish.
It depends on price, condition, location, and the season. Strong listings in healthy market windows can go under contract in days; tougher listings or unusual property types may take longer. We set realistic expectations during the listing consultation and adjust strategy if the market signals say so.
Commissions are negotiable by law and we talk through structure at the listing consultation. I do not advertise a flat rate because every property is different. What I will tell you up front: I am full-service, and my fee includes the marketing plan, professional media, and the full process listed above. No surprise add-ons.
Common situation, fully workable. We map the timing carefully: contingent offers, bridge financing options, rent-back agreements, or a coordinated dual close. I handle both sides if you want, and the Buyer’s Guide walks through how the purchase side fits.