Tag: Mesa Verde National Park

The Life of a Realtor in MancosThe Life of a Realtor in Mancos

October 25, 2017October 25, 2017| Carrie SummersThe Life of a Realtor in Mancos| 0 Comment| 10:04 pm

I’ve been blessed to welcome some incredibly great people into Mancos and at the same time my heart broke when I had to sell a cabin for the Nelson’s who’ve owned it for 27 years and since they are in their 90’s it’s just too hard of a drive from Louisiana.

Another great friend who lives in Calif. and been renting his house here in Mancos needed to sell.  I helped him clean the property, replace flooring, take loads to the dump and get it ready for the new buyers.  I am so happy to help others and able to juggle my 3 kids, my two horses that I love to ride, chickens, dogs and a couple of kittys!  God knew this was the job for me!  Here’s a picture of me riding in the mountains!

Fall in love with Mancos, ColoradoFall in love with Mancos, Colorado

October 9, 2017October 9, 2017| Carrie SummersFall in love with Mancos, Colorado| 0 Comment| 9:26 pm

I was driving two weeks ago up Road 42 to go look at a cabin and I had to stop.  What an amazing place I live in.  Can’t believe I captured this picture.  This area is just a 10 minute drive from downtown Mancos.   What’s in your backyard? I would love to help you fall in love with Mancos.  I’ve been here 26 years and still in awe.

New Home Construction!New Home Construction!

July 31, 2017July 31, 2017| Carrie SummersNew Home Construction!| 0 Comment| 5:41 pm

Home building has been busy this summer!  In Cedar Mesa subdivision just opposite of Mesa Verde National Park in Southwest Colorado, there are several homes getting built.  Right now contractors are getting about $120 a sq. foot. Many home buyers haven’t found their “dream” home and now are looking to build.  This is good news!

There is an abundance of land for sale in Montezuma County.  Currently there are 202 parcels of land for sale ranging from $10k for a lot intown Cortez to 1200 acres north of Mancos for just shy of $8m.  Many of the parcels have restriction/covenants however there are still some that do not.

Are you looking for a new home or thinking of building?  Give me a call 970-759-2540.  I’m here to help you fall in love with SW Colorado!  MancosHomes.com

Tips to sell your home in the SpringTips to sell your home in the Spring

April 6, 2017April 6, 2017| Carrie SummersTips to sell your home in the Spring| 0 Comment| 5:04 pm

When selling your house in the Spring, you need to know how to stand out above the rest.  Here are some tips that will help you.

1.  Hire a realtor who can be your trusted advisor, knows the market and has sold homes in your area.   Do your homework and get recommendations, and interview potential Realtors.  I’ve lived in Mancos for 26 years, and would love to do a free market analysis for you.

2.  Before the home is listed, get it inspected.  This way, you have a chance to fix things and you        won’t have any surprises once you find a buyer.

3.  Clean the house this includes windows, and outside.  Get the house power washed, clean the fans, do touch up painting and declutter.   You want your house to be spacious, so buyers can imagine their stuff in the home.  Make sure your closets are not stuffed.  First impressions are huge.

4.  On the day of a showing, have curtains opened up, for sunshine and turn on the lights.  Also have bottle water and cookies out for potential buyers.  You want them to linger and fall in love with your home.

5.  Have a detailed sheet for the buyers in the kitchen for them to take home.  List the things that you love about the home, ie. proximity to schools, forest, big yard, heated floors, views.

I’d love to help you get your home sold in Mancos, Cortez and Dolores, Colorado.  I’m a Realtor here to help. Call me anytime.   MancosHomes.com 970-759-2540

Can a garden help me sell my home?Can a garden help me sell my home?

March 13, 2017March 13, 2017| Carrie SummersCan a garden help me sell my home?| 0 Comment| 8:24 pm

Nothing better than seeing a home that has a bountiful garden. If you are thinking of selling your home this summer, plan now to have a garden! There is just something about warmer weather that makes you want to be outside. You can start plants inside now, however do not plant them outside until mid May. Even than your tomatoes will need to be protected from the cool nights.

Everyone knows that first impressions are huge. What can a seller do to make their home stand out from the competition? Sure clean the home from top to bottom: ceiling fans, windows, carpets, etc. But what else? I suggest working on the yard! Have a mixture of perennial flowers and vegetables! You want the buyers to linger and fall in love with your home, so I suggest baking chocolate cookies and having a plate for them with bottled water. There’s just something about the yummy smell!

Have a flyer with pictures on the kitchen table for potential buyers to take with them of things you love about your home. Want to sell your home? I’m here to help! MancosHomes.com