welcome
about bluebird
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.
Bluebird exists to keep the interests of our clients our highest priority , with exceptional marketing, knowledgeable communication and most importantly, successful results.
market leader
market leader
Bluebird continues to lead the market with the most listings taken, sold properties, and top agents.
Bluebird continues to lead the market with the most listings taken, sold properties, and top agents.
172
Listings Taken Sold Properties
5
187 Top Agents (from top 15)
*Per CREN MLS, 2024
Crested Butte
970.349.6691
Gunnison 970.641.6691
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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 independent brokerage that supports the community through local charities and civic and cultural outreach. A portion of every closing commission is collected in the Bluebird Charitable Fund and donated each year to the community.
Working with Bluebird is an engaging experience that creates trusted and lasting relationships through consistent, quality care, furthering your connection with us and the community.
Your property closing is just the beginning of your relationship with Bluebird.
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
The Center for the Arts
Gunnison Valley Health
KBUT Community Radio
Crested Butte Nordic Center
Crested Butte Rotary
Crested Butte State of Mind
Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley
+ more
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. locations
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
Through exceptional marketing, strategic positioning and effective communication, we are driven to earn premium prices and successful closings for our clients in an efficient manner.
for purchasers
We strive to keep the interests of our clients our highest priority through attentive listening, discreet communication and indepth research to locate and procure the best properties at the best prices.
selling
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
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
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 advertising
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
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.
social media marketing
Featured property posts
Paid promoted posts
Market update reels
Reshare agent post in stories
Instagram feed
Facebook post
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
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
listing
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
Listing presentation and strategy
Comparative market analysis
Agreement signing
Creative marketing strategy
Staging and preparation
Photography and signage
MLS and web launch
Leading Real Estate listing
Luxury Portfolio listing
Web syndication
Quality color property brochures
Media placements
Broker tour
Open house
Market tracking
Showing feedback
Progress reporting
Successful marketing and sales are determined by four factors. comparative market analysis
property condition
Curb appeal
Floor plan and layout
Updates
Deferred maintenance
location
Neighborhood
Street orientation
Views, sun aspects
Lot characteristics
Access
market conditions
Trends 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
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
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.
Some showings, possible reshow, low offer
purchasing
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.
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. contracting and closing
property search
Develop purchase strategy and goals
Sign buyer representation agreement
Property search and identification
Real time listing notifications
Market updates
Property showings
Property selection
Market and property value analysis
Property information gathering
Draft and execute contract to purchase
closing
Offer and negotiation
Title order
Property inspections
Review due diligence documents
Financing process and approval
Survey
Appraisal
Settlement statement
Closing
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
