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about bluebird
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the leading brokerage
the leading independent and locally owned real estate brokerage in the valley Welcome to Bluebird Real Estate, a premium home buying and selling experience in Crested Butte and Gunnison, Colorado. We are a team of dedicated, trusted and engaged professionals who are actively involved in our community.
mission Bluebird keeps the interests of our clients our highest priority, delivering successful results every day through exceptional service, distinctive marketing, and teamwork.
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market leader
market leader Bluebird continues to lead the market with the most properties sold, the most top agents, and the greatest combined years of experience.
229
21
500+
Property Sales
Top Agents
Combined Years of Experience *Per CREN MLS, Year of 2025
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leadership and team
the team Meet the best and most experienced real estate brokers in Crested Butte and Gunnison, Colorado! Bluebird associates live a culture of keeping the interests of our clients our highest priority by delivering exceptional marketing and focusing on successful results.
We are a locally owned and operated
Working with Bluebird is an engaging
independent brokerage that supports the
experience that creates trusted and lasting
community through local charities and civic
relationships through consistent, quality care,
and cultural outreach. A portion of every
furthering your connection with us and the
closing commission is collected in the
community.
Bluebird Charitable Fund and donated each year to the community.
Your property closing is just the beginning of your relationship with Bluebird.
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community connections
bluebird charitable fund Bluebird enjoys lasting relationships with charitable partners who make a difference in our community. A portion of every Bluebird closing is applied to the Bluebird Charitable Fund, which supports local community needs.
community connections Living Journeys
Crested Butte Rotary
The Center for the Arts
Crested Butte State of Mind
Gunnison Valley Health
Community Foundation of the
KBUT Community Radio
Gunnison Valley
Crested Butte Nordic Center
+ more
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location
locations Bluebird Real Estate is a local brand serving the local region. We are strategically located in downtown Crested Butte and Gunnison in modern buildings with superior street visibility and traffic.
Our properties are professionally displayed 24 hours a day in storefront window frames, lobby brochures and a conference room display monitor. 211 Elk Avenue
218 N Main Street
info@bbre1.com
PO Box 1788
Gunnison, CO 81230
bbre1.com
Crested Butte, CO 81224
970.641.6691
970.349.6691
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mission
client focus Whether you wish to sell or purchase, Bluebird has the resources and depth of experience to accomplish your needs and bring you success.
for sellers
for purchasers
Through exceptional marketing, strategic
We strive to keep the interests of our
positioning and effective communication,
clients our highest priority through attentive
we are driven to earn premium prices and
listening, discreet communication and in-
successful closings for our clients in an
depth research to locate and procure the
efficient manner.
best properties at the best prices.
selling
selling
marketing
bluebird publications We are driven to achieve a premium price for your property by presenting it in its best light. We highlight your property with distinctive in-house publications, including our well-known Bluebird Days magazine, as well as other exceptional print materials, like our property brochures, postcards, and other professional quality media.
marketing foundation Professional photography, videography and aerial footage Detailed and engaging property descriptions Full-color, high-quality print media Placement in our bi-annual Bluebird Days magazine
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local and global publications We present your property with premium placement and professional photography in the best local and global publications. With our member networks, we offer your property global reach in premiere publications.
featured in Luxury Portfolio Magazine Gunnison Country Magazine Crested Butte Magazine Elk Mountain Review Peak Magazine Crested Butte Visitor’s Guide Wall Street Journal + more
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digital advertising We provide a strong online representation of your property through compelling platforms, including our award-winning website, member networks, email marketing campaigns, and online web banner advertisements.
digital marketing Listing on Bluebird’s website Search appearance on websites like Zillow, Realtor and Trulia Web feature and syndication to affiliate websites Email marketing campaigns Web banner advertisements Google ads Search engine optimizations Social media
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social media Bluebird’s robust social media campaign creates engagement through lifestyle photography and spotlights on featured properties, community events, agents and charitable partners. By sharing your property on social media platforms, we showcase it to a vast audience and gain measurable statistics on its performance.
Instagram feed
social media marketing Featured property posts Paid promoted posts Market update reels Reshare agent post in stories
Facebook post
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member network Bluebird Real Estate is the exclusive regional member of Luxury Portfolio International, the leading collection of homes priced above $1,000,000 in the world.
total U.S. properties over $1 million
Networking and marketing among the finest properties and brokerages worldwide Only premium properties featured Exclusive global positioning and publications Exclusive international web and digital presence
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member network Bluebird Real Estate is the exclusive regional member of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World, the largest network of independent brokerages in the world.
Leading RE has more U.S. home sales (volume shown below in billions) than any other real estate network, franchise or brokerage brand.
Networking and marketing among the top brokerages in the world Referrals from 134,000 brokers in 4,800 offices in 70+ countries The largest network of searched homes worldwide
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listing your property
listing your property We are here to efficiently sell and close your property for the highest price that the market will bear through strategy, professionalism and teamwork.
the listing process Preview and scheduling
Photography and signage
Media placements
Listing presentation and strategy
MLS and web launch
Broker tour
Comparative market analysis
Leading Real Estate listing
Open house
Agreement signing
Luxury Portfolio listing
Market tracking
Creative marketing strategy
Web syndication
Showing feedback
Staging and preparation
Quality color property brochures
Progress reporting
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market analysis
comparative market analysis Successful marketing and sales are determined by four factors.
property condition Curb appeal Floor plan and layout Upd ates Deferred mai ntenance
location Neighborhood Street orientation Views, sun aspects Lot characteristics Access
market conditions Tre nds in local economy driving supply and demand Trends in supporting economies Inventory of available homes Absorption rate of sold homes Average time on market
price Competitive pricing strategy Compare to active listings Sold properties determine market Position for next to sell
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market pricing
the importance of market pricing We work diligently to make sure your property is competitively priced for a successful sale. Properties priced well above previous market sales see very few showings and no offers, undergo price changes and eventually become market worn and sell for lower than expected prices.
the importance of market pricing
Properties priced close to the market enjoy many showings, repeat showings and qualified offers which lead to timely sales at premium prices. PRICE OVER MARKET VALUE
percentage price over market value
25%
20%
Some showings, possible reshow, low offer
Properties priced well above the market sales see very few showings and no offers, undergo price changes and eventually become market worn and sell for lower prices. Properties priced close to the market enjoy many showings, repeat showings and qualified offers which lead to timely sales at premium prices.
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purchasing
purchasing
purchasing and investment
purchasing and investment We sincerely appreciate that the purchase of real estate is often the largest and most important investment our clients make. Our vision is “bringing dreams home” and we align the perfect properties for our clients through building relationships, asking questions and listening attentively. We research beyond MLS to locate properties not on the open market, and we strive to achieve the best prices for our clients. Keeping your interests our highest priority, we communicate and respond promptly to new opportunities while purposefully securing the properties that you desire.
purchasing
contracting and closing
contracting and closing In guiding you through a purchase, we start with previewing properties, with the objective to locate and procure the perfect match for you in a timely manner.
property search
closing
Develop purchase strategy and goals
Offer and negotiation
Sign buyer representation agreement
Title order
Property search and identification
Property inspections
Real time listing notifications
Review due diligence documents
Market updates
Financing process and approval
Property showings
Survey
Property selection
Appraisal
Market and property value analysis
Settlement statement
Property information gathering
Closing
Draft and execute contract to purchase
agreement
agreement property listing Bluebird agrees to provide: • Comprehensive marketing strategy • Comprehensive market analysis • Listing of the property in MLS and syndicated websites • Listing of the property through Leading Real Estate Companies of the World • Listing of the property through Luxury Portfolio International (over $1m) • Consultation with owner and recommendations about staging pricing, and repairs • Market activity updates • Updates on marketing and showing activity and feedback • Advocacy and guidance throughout contract negotiations and closing Fee: 6% of the sale price due upon closing property purchase Bluebird agrees to provide: • Market insight and updates to purchaser • Real time updates on new listings, price changes and pocket listings • Purchase negotiation and offer strategy • Connect with lending resources • Coordinate property inspections and repair negotiations • Guidance through title, survey and appraisal matters • Management of contract deadlines through closing • Review settlement statements • Orchestrate closing logistics, timing and funding • Assistance with the transition of property utilities and possession Fee: 3%, typically paid by the listing broker to Bluebird Thank you for this opportunity to present the Bluebird Real Estate strategy and client relationship. We would love to work with you toward a successful closing in the near future!
bringing dreams home