DAVID BAER
Renting for Success
There are two main factors in achieving successful rentals on your property: pricing the rental effectively and finding quality guests; I can help you accomplish both. In this proposal you will find my customized, all-inclusive package with creative opportunities that have been developed just for you. Allow my in-depth, specialized market knowledge to make you feel at ease, while enjoying the feeling of letting your home do the work for you.
Thank you for your time, consideration, and the opportunity for me to list your property for rent; I look forward to working with you.
Engel & Völkers Aspen +1 561-702-4443
david.baer@engelvoelkers.com baeraspen.com
Get to Know Me
Originally from Baltimore, David spent many years of his professional life in New York City and Boca Raton. With over 25 years in sales and business management, he’s maintained the relationships with high-net worth individuals from these markets to effectively leverage and sell luxury real estate in the Roaring Fork Valley. He very quickly developed a wealth of knowledge about Aspen and Snowmass from the past years spent living here, and is a valuable resource to his clients looking to immerse themselves in all that the valley has to offer. David’s past work experience was right in the wheelhouse of luxury real estate, as he led some of the most successful and well recognized national advertising and experiential marketing campaigns for many of the largest real estate developers, brokerages, and agents in the country. His years as the Director of National Home Furnishings at Florida Design Magazine and Modern Luxury Media, developed his keen sense of design and architecture, which brings a unique skill set to his clients looking for advice and expertise in this area, during the purchase, staging, remodeling, and sale or rental of their furnished homes.
A world traveler, David is an expert skier, equestrian, private pilot, avid cyclist, and jazz aficionado. Whether it be up to the Maroon Bells, over McClain Flats and down to the Woody Creek Tavern or riding his four legged athletes at Cozy Point Ranch, he loves challenging himself with the spectacular roads and trails in Aspen and Snowmass.
David is a devoted philanthropist, and is President of the Baer Family Foundation. He’s active in many charities and local organizations with a strong stake in Aspen Jewish Congregation, Chabad of Aspen, Golshim L’Chaim Ski to Live, AICF American Israeli Cultural Foundation, Federation of South Palm Beach County, and many more worthy programs.
David has built his reputation on a commitment to always focusing his efforts on the goals and needs of his clients, making buying and selling real estate with him a very personalized experience. He brings sound knowledge, seasoned wisdom, and incredible attention to detail to
Engel & Völkers
Exclusive Rental Listings
77 Wood Road Unit 304, Snowmass Village, CO
2 beds, 2 baths, 1,669 sq.ft
100 E Cooper Avenue Unit 3, Aspen, CO
1 beds, 2 baths, 843 sq.ft
738 S Galena 1C, Aspen, CO
3 beds, 2 baths, 1,242 sq.ft
1024 E Cooper Avenue 3A, Aspen, CO
3 beds, 2 baths, 964 sq.ft
1232 Mountain View Drive, Unit B Aspen, CO
5 beds, 5 baths, 4,164 sq.ft
1271 Ute Avenue, Aspen, CO
4 beds, 4 baths, 4,347 sq.ft
526 Spruce Street, Aspen, CO
4 beds, 5 baths, 3,579 sq.ft
901 E Hyman Avenue #5, Aspen, CO
2 beds, 2 baths, 830 sq.ft
124 Harleston Green Road, 45, Snowmass, CO
3 beds, 3 baths, 2,531 sq.ft
Notable Sales
916 Pine Crest Drive, Snowmass Village, CO
$18,250,000 | Represented the Buyer
195 Cascade Lane, Aspen, CO
$15,193,000 | Represented the Buyer
Stratos | 221 Wood Road, Unit 405, Snowmass Village, CO
Pending at $8,100,000 | Represented the Buyer
76 Spur Ridge Lane, Snowmass Village, CO
$6,250,000 | Represented the Buyer
77 Wood Road 304, Snowmass Village, CO
$4,000,000 | Represented the Buyer
1024 E Cooper Avenue 3A, Aspen, CO
$3,524,000 | Represented the Buyer and Seller
100 E. Cooper Avenue Unit 3, Aspen, CO
$2,975,000 | Represented the Buyer and Seller
70 Meadow Ranch Road, Snowmass Village, CO
$2,925,000 | Represented the Seller
434 E Main Street 302, Aspen, CO
$2,400,000 | Represented the Seller
611 S West End Street 5, Aspen, CO
$2,272,000 | Represented the Buyer
434 E Main Street 102, Aspen, CO
$1,400,000 | Represented the Seller
My Testimonials
“My wife, Katherine, invested in several properties in Aspen. Based on her experience with multiple brokers and property managers.... she kept looking for a better ‘fit’. Until she met David Baer. He was literally ‘as good as it gets’ in her view. I agree. David is smart, listens, provides strategies and then implements remodeling , interior design and furnishings required to rent or sale properties in a (very) competitive market.”
James H. | Columbus, OH
“I thoroughly enjoyed working with David Baer to help us secure an incredible rental property in Aspen. From the moment i spoke with David, he immediately understood our requirements and provided us with amazing rental options. The house he recommended to us surpassed all of our expectations. David is very professional, attentive, has a keen eye for real estate, and helped us navigate this process seamlessly. I look forward in working with him in the future.”
Albert S. | NY
“David was able to quickly find me a rental in Aspen that suited my particular needs. He went beyond the role of a broker and helped advise me during a transitional period in my life. A great broker but also a good person.”
Aspen Tenant
“David is an absolute excellent broker for either your business needs or personal housing needs. Our company needed both spaces, and David was extremely quick and efficient to help us. He listened to what I needed, gave accurate advice, and knows the Aspen Realty. He is extremely honest about what you would be getting in the town and what your other potential options could be. In a housing market like Aspen, you need someone who is honest and cares about you. He is a broker that is on your side! I would highly recommend David to anyone that is seriously interested in renting, leasing, or purchasing either commercial or residential. He is knowledgable in both markets and is an absolutely joy to be around.”
Nicola S. | Aspen Tenant
Engel & Völkers Shop Basalt, Colorado
Engel & Völkers Local Impact
Engel & Völkers Aspen / Snowmass - Roaring Fork has grown to become one of the top real estate companies in the Rocky Mountain region with unmatched local, regional, national, and global reach.
Growing to more than 70 Advisors and staff working out of five up and down-valley shops. In 2024, we earned sixth in total volume sold with more than 196 transactions equating to $500+ million in transaction volume.
Our local support team is committed to providing Advisors with unmatched resources and marketing assistance. This includes full-time staff devoted to office and tech support, coaching, robust training, transaction management, compliance, and legal support.
Transactions in 2024
Transaction Volume 2024 $500M +
Among the Top 10 Producing Shops in the Americas 2024 6th Place
Among the Top 10 Producing Shops in the Americas 2023 7th Place
Voted Aspen’s Best Real Estate Brokerage 2021
Gestalt Group Advantages
With Engel & Völkers and the Gestalt Group, you have a dedicated team working to achieve your real estate goals on both a local and global scale. Working with Engel & Völkers means you receive the personal service of an expert advisor with specialized knowledge of local market activity and trends. This individual is not only a market leader, but is supported by an exclusive global network of systems and professionals dedicated to providing the most exceptional home buying and selling experience possible.
The power of the Engel & Völkers network is shown through its collaboration in executing and delivering marketing campaigns, public relations exposure, social media engagement, content creation, and global outreach. With the local market expertise found in our neighborhood shops, the support you receive is amplified through our Americas headquarters in Manhattan and global headquarters in Germany.
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S. Lake Tahoe • Incline Village • Reno
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Park City • Salt Lake City • Holladay • Kamas • St. George
Washington
Seattle Downtown • Mercer Island
01. Initial Consultation
As an Engel & Völkers client, you are our highest priority. No two clients are the same; the better we know you, the better we can serve you, which is why we start with an initial consultation with each client.
By asking questions, our goal is to obtain an in-depth understanding of your expectations, and to learn more about the property you’re interested in rentingthrough the person who knows it best: you.
02. Property Tour
We will review every aspect of your property, assess any unique features, and gather an analysis based on features such as layout, location, amenities, design finishes, and furnishings.
Researching local market trends and activities, combined with an extensive analysis of your home, will determine key marketing points, the ways in which we will collaborate on an effective, compelling pricing strategy, and your home’s target audience to best fit your needs.
03. Property Management
Having a property manager is crucial to your rental experience because it helps facilitate smooth transactions for both you, and your guests.
While there are some property managers that provide rental services, our clients find that separating the two is both financially and operationally beneficial. A property manager performs periodic inspections of your property, preventative maintenance, handles any technical emergencies that may arise, and ensures your home is kept in top-notch shape for you, and your guests.
We will help you find the right property manager, and guide you in choosing someone who fits your needs.
04. Exclusivity Meets All-Inclusive
By exclusively working with us, we will be at your side to take care of all the details – avoiding the pain-points that come with renting your property on your own.
Local Expertise
A deep understanding of the local market, broker-to-broker open houses, and a local rental network, ensures the personal touch needed to provide you and occupants with exactly what you need.
Property Security
Our top priority is to protect your property and eliminate any risk or liability by finding guests who are financially qualified, reliable, and responsible.
Communication
We are committed to keeping you up to date on all aspects of your property. Additionally, communicating with you while handling the communication between inquiring brokers, guests, and property managers is one less stressor on your plate.
Compliance & Bookkeeping
We are here to ensure everything is done in compliance with local, county, and state laws and regulations. This includes obtaining permits, sales and lodging collection and remittance, renter ledgers, and much more.
Concierge Service
We have partnered with a long-time local concierge service for each booking at your home in order to guarantee the best vacation experiences - from booking activities and restaurants to grocery shopping pre-arrival. Your guests will come back again, and again.
Marketing
Our marketing strategies and offerings are rooted in data and research for optimal results. From photography, promotion, and personal connections, we provide maximum exposure of your rental to attract the most qualified guests.
05. Marketing
By exclusively working with us, we will be at your side to take care of all the details – avoiding the pain-points that come with renting your property on your own.
Photography
We guarantee professional photos, whether they are interior photos, exterior photos, a virtual tour, drone photos (where permitted), or a combination of all.
Digital Approach
We use the power of digital to draw in the right audience, which includes virtual tours, social media, and digital outreach.
Print Experience
With visual allure and clear messaging, we attract clients looking for next-level vacation experiences.
Digital Approach
Social Media
We announce your rental listing to the valley, surrounding areas, and all of our partnered shops through our Facebook page and Instagram accounts. On Google Business, each post is tailored to your property with clickable links guiding perspectives to our website for more information.
Rental Brochures
We create rental brochures to capture properties in real time so prospective occupants understand the bedding, layout, and amenities in-depth. Our advisors send these brochures surrounding local rental agents to attract their clients as well.
PPC Campaign
Having been fine-tuned for years under the guidance of a Google Pay Per Click (PPC) expert, we utilize a robust PPC campaign to ensure we obtain quality inquiries on your luxury property.
B2B’s
A powerful “word-of-mouth” tool, Broker-toBroker emails (B2Bs) broadcast your new listing to every rental broker in the valley, as well as informing about each of your open houses, availability, and price changes as they occur.
Video
We can have a film made to capture the audience’s attention - evoking emotion, while highlighting the property’s unique features. These videos are posted on our social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram), our websites, and YouTube.
A well-made real estate video can be an invaluable resource for guests, since it showcases the property in much more detail than a photo or textual description ever could, especially since most renters are unable to see the property in person. Overall, property listings with video generate more than four times as many inquiries.
Blog
Eloquent copy and exquisite imagery go hand-inhand. Properties that identify as some of the most unique and distinguished in our portfolio are given special attention with professional photography and copy writing to exalt the listings on our website and social media platforms. We seek to engage the wider audience with property anecdotes infused with the Owner’s passion and enthusiasm for their home, and at their sole discretion. This style of marketing helps to further increase SEO and attract the right audience of guests.
Rental Websites
Our tailored E&V website does a great job to showcase our available rental listings. Additionally, we are able to target specific occupants to match your property’s needs through a variety of other rental-specific platforms.
Marketplace Syndication
Through a syndicated network of “home-sale and rental” websites, when your listing hits the market, your property will instantly appear within any search on prominent IDX feeds.
Print Exposure
Aspen Times • Custom Insert
Engel & Völkers has a contract with the Aspen Times to run inserts during essential peak weeks in the year. These run consecutively on Thursdays during our busiest seasons: winter and summer. Our designers have created these to stand out from any other real estate advertisements, setting us apart from anything “regular,” by catering to the reader’s eye.
Window Exposés
Your rental listing is professionally presented with the details that matter. Once exposés are printed, we send printed versions to our shops locally, to our strategic shops in other feeder markets, and sometimes around the world to display in their windows. We leverage our network of colleagues in great locations and their pedestrian foot traffic.
Rental Portfolio
Showcasing a beautiful collection of all our local E&V rentals, a coffee-table portfolio is created and updated seasonally, and distributed to our feeder markets to continuously get our listings in front of the right people.
06. Securing the Process
Our luxury rental specialists have a clear focus in mind: to recognize the potential of your property and to arrange a rental agreement with the best possible terms and conditions.
From setting up and processing the contract, to providing in-house legal support, you can rest easy knowing you have the expertise of our real estate advisors and legal counsel on your side.
Documentation Verification
Production of Agreements & Contracts
Fund Collection Management
Pre & Post Check-In Propety Inspections
07. Meeting Your Goals
Your Property’s Value
Based on our extensive research process, we help you determine the best possible outcomes for your property based on an analysis of comparable properties in the area. We will help to advise you on what we may consider necessary elements to best showcase your home.
Sealing the Deal
Once we have agreed on all of the terms and conditions and all of your questions have been answered, we will sign a formal agreement. This will ensure that we will be doing all that we have promised and start your journey of reaching your investment goals.
Beyond the Transaction
Even after the transaction has been completed, our commitment to service continues. We remain dedicated to our client relationships and will promptly respond to any requests or questions you have. Our passion is knowing the communities in which we serve - inside and out - and we want to be a continuous resource for you, and the guests in your home.
From property inspections prior to the arrival of your guests, to greeting guests with a ‘welcome package’ and an introduction to your home, our experts will accompany you every step of the way - ensuring you, as the owner, and every guest has a five-star experience.
