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Melissa Mayer & Chris Wherry

About Melissa Mayer Melissa is a Durango native and brings experience and knowledge of the area to all of her clients. The moment you sit down and talk with Melissa, she makes you feel comfortable and confident. Melissa is a highly motivated, positive, honest and hardworking person.

Melissa was born and raised in Durango and attended Fort Lewis College. Prior to practicing real estate, Melissa worked in sales for a local and national company. During this time, she was able to start investing in real estate and that is when she found her passion. After deciding to pursue real estate, she realized the value of understanding the loan process as well as the sales process. She worked as a mortgage broker for over 3 years before obtaining her real estate license in 2005. She has been awarded Rookie of the Year, Growth Achievement and was honored with the Spirit Award for her community mindedness.

In her free time, she can be found riding her bike on the trails or roads surrounding Durango. She has been a volunteer coach for DEVO, Durango’s junior development mountain bike organization, has volunteered with Trails 2000, Fort Lewis College and was on The Iron Horse Bicycle Classic organizing committee, which her father and uncle started, and organizes fundraisers for various organizations. Aside from her local interests and commitments, Melissa travels around the country supporting other non-profit organizations and helping others build their businesses through coaching and training.

If you are looking for someone who has your best interests at heart and will help you achieve your real estate goals, Melissa will work on your behalf and make the process as seamless as possible while listening to YOUR

About Chris Wherry Chris Wherry was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. At the age of 11, Chris began his first career when he fell in love with the sport of road cycling. His passion for the sport grew quickly and he ultimately spent 13 years as a top professional. His biggest win came in 2005 when he won the U.S. Professional Road Race Championships. That same year he moved to Durango after discovering the wonderful lifestyle in Southwest Colorado.

Since retiring from racing in 2009, he has spent two years as a team director, traveling the world with one of the top professional cycling teams. Chris’ drive and determination as a cyclist has helped transition him to life off the bike. His attention to detail, personal and organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to almost any situation, make Chris the ideal person to handle an effective real estate transaction. Having always been a part of successful teams, it was only natural for him to join with his wife Melissa, to create an excellent new team. Together they will help make your real estate goals a reality.

C LIENT TESTIMONIALS Melissa really gets it. This is a career for her, not merely a job. She focuses on continuing education, studies market trends, house staging, construction techniques, - all of it! I have known Melissa for over 10 years both professionally and personally and have witnessed her uncanny ability to find perfect clients for a wide variety of my projects. As a Durango native, her expertise and knowledge of the local market which is unparalleled. I would highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling any type of property!

— Mark Williamson, The Agave Group

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Melissa on a number of transactions, from both the buyer and seller side.

Melissa is the hardest-working agent in town; any time I send a text or e-mail I get a response within minutes.

She knows the market better than anybody in town, and has been able to get top dollar for projects that I’ve developed and sold. She keeps on top of all the deadlines and paperwork—all the details that I hate dealing with myself. She stays on top of things and gets things done.

— Tracy Reynolds, Reynolds Ash + Associates Architecture & Engineering

Melissa Provided great service overall, from knowing exactly what we needed, to finding a house that met our expectations, to constant communication, to a complete smooth purchasing / closing. In addition, she is extremely intelligent, polite, friendly, answered all questions, and always trying to make it a good / happy for us (my family).

— Roberto bought a home in Durango

One of the best real estate agents I have ever worked with out of over 25 agents in my real estate deals. I would say Melissa listens very well to each detail I was concerned with in my transaction and handled it very well!

— Toni purchased a home in Durango

I cannot express how grateful I am to Melissa for her expertise and knowledge. She has been on my side 100% in performance. She found my new home without it being listed in the area I wanted to be. THANK YOU MELISSA….. There is no question that I will use her again.

— John bought a home in Durango

A STORY BEGINS DURANGO, COLORADO

We believe Durango is more than a place.

It’s a way of life.

Our stories begin with a love of the places we live, and a passion for sharing those dreams. We take pride in using our extensive professional experience, local expertise, global connections and uncommon success to artfully unite this special place with those who will cherish it as we do.

Call us, we are happy to share our Durango story and help you create yours.

We are Southwest Colorado Local Real Estate Experts

Servicing Durango, Mancos, Bayfield, Pagosa Springs, Hesperus and Beyond Connecting Buyers and Sellers Locally and Globally Live the life you’ve always imagined with Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty

Our Story There comes a point in most everyone’s life when there is a time of pause, reflection and re-evaluation, which gives birth to profound insight and a passionate desire to live one’s life in a new and meaningful way.

For many of us, this contemplation compels us to take a fresh new approach — one that is reflective of how and where we want to live as we go forward. Over the years, we have had the privilege of assisting many buyers and sellers in realizing their vision and dreams. We have found our philosophy has attracted many new clients, which has lead to the need for us to expand our base of expertise. In order to stay true to our original intent we have hired only recognized, top senior brokers with proven track records in serving their clients with the highest degree of integrity, competence, market expertise and results.

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SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY® ESTABLISHED

The Sotheby’s International Realty® brand delivers a significant competitive advantage.

LEGACY PROPERTIES WEST ESTABLISHED

• Partnerships with 1000 affiliate offices and 23,000

With the same reputation for exceptional service provided by the Sotheby’s Auction House for more than 200 years, the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand became known for the distinctive properties it represented around the world.

Founded to provide support for individuals and families who have a vision and a dream about how and where they want to live. In essence, our intent was to help breathe life, direction and inspiration into the fulfillment of our clients’ goals — whether they were coming to our area as buyers or pursuing new paths as sellers.

LEGACY PROPERTIES WEST PARTNERED WITH SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

To further serve our clients and expand our reach, our affiliation with Sotheby’s International Realty brand brings a global network of marketing resources to our clients and furthers our goal of being the best-of-the-best in our market.

2018

LEGACY PROPERTIES WEST SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY OPENS SECOND OFFICE

To support our growing team and expand convenience in the Animas Valley, our second office at Trimble Crossing is now open.

2019

LEGACY PROPERTIES WEST SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY OPENS SECOND OFFICE

We added 10 new agents to our team and expanded to the North County Area by opening an office in the Tamarron Lodge.

brokers in more than 71 countries and territories worldwide give us an unparalleled reach.

• We have formed very close relationships with all our affiliates in our key feeder markets, including Texas, Arizona, California and other offices in Colorado. This offers us a referral network that is unmatched.

• Our affiliation brings us global advertising reach, quality content, effective use of new technologies, and strategic positioning so we can effectively help tell your story.

A True Global Network The Sotheby’s International Realty network is an exclusive association of high-quality residential brokerage companies throughout the world. A Global Referral System connects the Sotheby’s International Realty network to facilitate the thousands of referrals that occur annually among our offices.

When a home is represented by the Sotheby’s International Realty brand, it is presented to a highly qualified global clientele through exclusive channels and relationships.

Unparalleled Reach Local real estate specialists of southwest Colorado combined with the world’s most powerful marketing and networking platform. We offer a profoundly unparalleled advantage when it comes to marketing your property.

23,000 Sales Associates 1000 Offices | 71 Countries Global Media Partnerships With an emphasis on brand exclusivity, cutting-edge advertising technologies, strategic positioning, social traffic drivers and video content integration, the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand utilizes hand-selected media powerhouses whose innovation, experience and international impact allow our brand to successfully connect with a global consumer.

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Our clients benefit from property exposure on a carefully chosen list of top real estate and news websites worldwide. Our listings’ online exposure begins with SIR.com, our corporate website, and cascades through our lifestyle-focused sites, to our global network of local websites (such as legacypropertieswestsir.com) and onto our media partner websites. This strategy extends the exposure of our listings in all corners of the globe!

Displaying your home with: • Metric and imperial units of measure • 50 currencies updated 4 times per day • Translated property videos/virtual tours

• 16 human-translated languages • Mobile optimization

Lifestyle Websites Unique to Sotheby’s International Realty is the Experience that comes with searching for a home based on an extraordinary lifestyle. We have developed a series of websites specifically with these inimitable lifestyles in mind highlighting our properties as well as our unsurpassed expertise within each lifestyle category. Search among waterfront, golf farm & ranch, mountain, ski and many other lifestyles to find your perfect fit.

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KeystoneSM is the Sotheby’s International Realty® brand program offering exclusive marketing services to affiliated companies working with new developments in their markets.

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New Developments New developments currently on the market, represented by Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates.

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New Development Testimonials This video was created to illustrate the high level of expertise of our network in marketing new developments.

Why your property should be on SIR.com

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Our Digital Advantage Our clients benefit from property exposure on a carefully chosen list of top real estate and news websites worldwide. To measure results, the Sotheby’s International Realty brand provides view reports including views and inquiry statistics for each partner site on which a property is distributed.

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Cascading Platform Your property may be found on our network of locally focused and globally aware Sotheby’s International Realty members’ websites. Each site tells our story through the eyes of the local real estate professional, combining local expertise with global reach.

eGallery The Sotheby’s International Realty eGallery is displayed on high-definition screens in Sotheby’s International Realty and Sotheby’s Auction House locations around the world. It is an exclusive, real time, dynamic property slideshow designed to provide worldwide reach for the select upper-tier properties represented by our network.

ONLINE ACTIVITY REPORT FOR 610 E 8th Avenue #210

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Property Analytics

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that show property views and clicks across all our platforms.

Video: The Quintessential Content Home buyers are engaging with video in every element of their online experience on websites, social networks, and their connected TVs. Research tells us that the longer consumers are on a website, the more likely they are to take action and inquire about a property. Video provides a truly engaging experience for the consumer and remains the cornerstone of our content strategy for sothebysrealty.com and Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty.

Immersive 3D Tours The feel of your house can’t be captured in photos alone. Buyers want to know the flow of the floor plan, the view from the kitchen sink, and the room-to-room living areas of the home. As your buyer may be across the country or overseas, Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty utilizes the Matterport 3D ShowcaseTM to enable virtual showings online. Now shoppers can experience homes online like never before.

Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty is the only company in the area using both video and Matterport 3D tours to enable buyers to explore an entire home in a transformative way from any device, anywhere in the world.

216 Cliffs Edge Drive

Custom Property Brochures Each property is unique, and that’s why we write a thorough description detailing the features and characteristics of your listing. We use this description not only on our website, but in a custom brochure with professional photos — printed with a highquality finish and also available for viewing and downloading online.

908 SPRUCE DRIVE Colorado, La Plata County, Durango

Distributed Globally We have the ability to distribute your property brochure around the world to all real estate offices and auction house locations within our network — immediately extending your marketing’s own reach and exposure.

Property Advertising: Exclusive Exposure Exclusive agreements with the world’s most influential media partners provide unique access to place print and digital property ads that target qualified buyers for your home.

Additionally, consistent advertising draws attention in local publications, such as The Durango Herald Four Corners Real Estate Guide and Durango Magazine.

Rincon Development

We are thrilled to announce the newest Agave Neighborhood!

Rincon is located in the heart of Durango’s west side, close to trails, schools, rec center, restaurants and more. Enjoy incredible views of the La Plata Mountains and Animas Valley from this incredibly sunny location. Like all Agave communities, Rincon will meticulously utilize the space to create privacy, foster a friendly social scene and take advantage of its desirable location.

Rincon will create a micro-neighborhood of single family homes, built the Agave way. All homes have been approved by the Durango City Council to allow an ADU. Lots Starting at $304,000

Taylor Canyon Ranch

Eastside Lofts

PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO $16,500,000

Rare & spectacular 2,215-acre recreational ranch.

A breathtaking mix of pastures, meadows, ponds and forest – the ultimate in privacy and quietude.

Another incredible development by Reynolds Ash + Associates!

This special property features residential and commercial spaces and is well-positioned in the heart of Durango on the corner of 8th Avenue and College Drive. Located near Fort Lewis College, hiking & biking trails, and the Animas River, this location is ideal for someone who desires the ease and convenience of living in town. If you are looking for a new, low maintenance home in downtown Durango, look no further!

Vega Verde Ranch

Condominiums Starting at $199,000

774 E. 3RD AVENUE

908 SPRUCE DR.

2032 GLENISLE AVENUE

Fantastic opportunity to own this wonderful large sun-filled home located on Durango’s historic Third Avenue!

Wonderfully remodeled ranch-style home on a beautifully landscaped lot in a quiet in-town neighborhood.

Darling home set on a quiet sunny corner in the Crestview neighborhood. This single level home has been well maintained.

3,300 SF | 6 BR, 4 BA MLS 75891 | $850,000

2,484 SF | 4 BR, 3 BA MLS 764225 | $579,000

1,476 SF | 3 BR, 2 BA MLS 764224 | $485,000

DURANGO, COLORADO $8,500,000

The “crown jewel” of the north Animas River Valley, graced with 80 fertile acres, exceptional water rights and river frontage – truly a rare offering.

Gray Hackle Ranch BAYFIELD, COLORADO $6,950,000

175 acres with abundant river frontage, ‘end-of-the-road’ privacy and exceptional, soothing views of the Pine River Valley

Zach or Tom Morse

970.391.2600

legacypropertieswestsir.com zach@lpwsir.com | tom@lpwsir.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

140 E. 29TH STREET

530 HERMOSA ACRES

29064 HWY 160

Unique opportunity to own a large home on a sizable lot in the city limits. With a location near all Durango has to offer.

Gorgeous remodeled home set above the Animas Valley with picturesque views in every direction!

Stellar commercial listing located at the corner of the Three Springs intersection in Grandview. Unmatched visibility!

1,816 SF | 3 BR, 2.5 BA MLS 760910 | $410,000

2,261 SF | 3 BR, 2.5 BA MLS 765375 | $685,000

.9 Acre Commercial Lot MLS 758393 | $575,000

Live the life you’ve always imagined with your Southwest Colorado real estate experts.

Melissa Mayer

Chris Wherry

970-759-1892

970.799.2324

Melissa@gobrainstorm.net

Broker Associate www.enjoydurango.com

Chriswherry@mac.com

Broker Associate www.enjoydurango.com

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

Visit our website for extraordinary properties, videos, and immersive virtual tours: 743 Main Avenue, Durango, Colorado | 970.624.0444

legacypropertieswestsir.com

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

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S ELLE R ADVANTAGES LISTING PRESENTATIONS A high quality presentation of all properties regardless of price point, with full-screen,

high-definition videos, high-resolution photography, and 3D virtual tours built seamlessly into listing pages.

SELLER STATS Status reports that break down who’s been looking at your specific listing and video.

PLATFORMS A seamless presentation on every platform from desktop to mobile to tablet.

BUYE R ADVANTAGES COMMUNITIES & LIFESTYLE Search by sought-after lifestyles from farm and ranch to waterfront, ski and golf.

NARROWED SEARCH The ability to search listings by area school districts and elementary schools,

travel times and more.

UPDATES Buyers searching will see updates from the MLS occurring far more frequently than the sites of our competitors.

More than 70% of property searches start online.

Search by lifestyle, location, property type, price range, size and acreage.

• Higher quality photos than MLS

• Better user experience

• Optimized for iPad and mobile

• Local info for each listing

• Individual statistics per homeseller

• More community info

• Restaurants, schools, etc.

• Instant notification of price

• Comparable sold listings

• Market stats

changes and new listings

• Engaging area videos

Our Website, Redesigned Rebuilt from the ground up, our website is optimized for all devices and full of videos, 3D tours, photos and resources for Southwest Colorado properties.

Targeted Online Advertising In addition to our Sotheby’s Global Partnership Sites we consistently advertise properties we represent on specific websites, ones dedicated to increasing exposure with a wide reach to target our buyers.

LandsOfAmerica.com LandWatch.com

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Company Publication PRINT/DIGITAL MAGAZ I N E Our company magazine is distributed as an insert in The Durango Herald twice a year. In addition, it is sent electronically to all 22,000 Sotheby’s agents worldwide for presentation to their clients, and to the top 100 agents (including agents from other firms) in our key feeder markets. We feel the magazine significantly helps get our message out in a way that distinguishes us from all of the competition and puts your property out to the broadest audience possible. The online magazine provides a new technology that allows viewers to download the property brochures, play the videos and view the 3D Tours directly from the magazine — an innovation that will surely position your property in the best light possible with the greatest exposure.

Over 55% of our sales are to people from the Texas, Arizona, California, and Colorado markets. We also offer a 30% referral fee to agents representing these markets.

Feeder Markets Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty has the unique advantage to connect home buyers from Durango’s top feeder markets through real-time affiliations with over 100 Sotheby’s International Realty offices throughout Arizona, Texas, California.

We are actively working to promote the Durango lifestyle and to position your property directly in front of second home buyers where they live and work with the intention of bringing them directly to you.

Key Feeder Markets | E-mail Texas – Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Houston • Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty – 422 Active Agents • Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty – 303 Active Agents • Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty – 250 Active Agents

Arizona – Phoenix, Scottsdale, Flagstaff, Sedona, Tucson • Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty – 910 Active Agents

Colorado – Denver, Boulder, Vail, Breckenridge, Aspen, Telluride • LIV Sotheby’s International Realty – 323 Active Agents • Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty – 146 Agents • Telluride Sotheby’s International Realty – 34 Active Agents

California – All Offices – Southern and Northern • 116 Sotheby’s International Realty Offices – 3,473 Active Agents

Top 10 Advantages of Listing with Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty Our Legacy

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Our Brand

Consistently attaining record-breaking sales over the decades, the Sotheby’s legacy is unlike any other. We are proud to be part of the NYSE, the most prestigious auction house in the world and the authority on the representation of luxury homes.

Sotheby’s is a rare brand that instantly evokes quality, service and an appreciation of true value. This position allows us access to individuals who share in our brand vision and commitment to excellence.

Our People

Our Network

Our agents, staff and partners make our company more successful every day. Our real estate agents are more than just transaction supervisors — they have the capacity to act as highly qualified advisors, focusing on facilitating all real estate needs.

Sotheby’s International Realty represents the only true worldwide real estate network. Thousands of officeto-office referrals are processed each year and several events are held to help all SIR agents to establish great business relationships within the network.

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Our Marketing

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Our local and international marketing is unparalleled. We partner with leading organizations including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Architectural Digest and, locally, the Durango Herald Four Corners Real Estate Guide to provide not just the most, but the best exposure for our listings.

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Our Standards

With an outstanding brand, a robust marketing plan and a strong network comes limitless reach to potential home buyers. Legacy Properties West SIR associates are able to tailor their plans to target an array of different buyer profiles.

Our listing marketing has been developed with the highest standards in mind. High-resolution imagery, eloquent descriptions and impeccable presentation are musts when promoting a residence through Legacy Properties West SIR.

Our Service

Our Track Record

Our high standards are not marketing-specific.

Legacy Properties West SIR real estate associates pride themselves in offering white-glove service from beginning to end, establishing long-lasting relationships with their valued clients.

Within its brief history, Legacy Properties West SIR has developed an impressive track record, becoming the leading real estate firm in numerous areas and garnering notable media exposure in the process.

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All of these advantages combine to create one unrivaled, seamless client experience. For hundreds of years, the Sotheby’s brand has grown and succeeded due to its respect for tradition and focus on innovation. Legacy Properties West Sotheby’s International Realty is no exception.

AP owerful Statement - Since January 2018 • • • •

Total Sales Volume of $36,048,901 73 Sales ranging from $26K-to-$1.1M 139 Average Days on Market 98% Sale-to-List-Price Ratio 353 Chamisa, Durango $645,000 - Represented the Seller

78 Misty Lane Durango

561 E 3rd Avenue Durango

2165 County Road 204 Durango

$681,000 - Represented the Buyer

$685,000 - Represented the Seller

$685,000 - Represented the Buyer

2701 Columbine Drive Durango

17 Calico Trail Durango

960 Red Rock Durango

$699,000 - Represented the Seller

$757,500 - Represented the Buyer

$905,000 - Represented both Seller

508 Red Rock Durango

96 Twilight Trails Durango

1 River Rim Durango

$925,000 - Represented the Seller

$1,060,000 - Represented the Buyer

$1,115,000 - Represented the Buyer

Trimble Crossing To support our growing team and expand convenience in the Animas Valley, we are pleased to announce our second conveniently located office is now open.

Main Avenue, Durango Come visit us in Downtown Durango and let us know how we can help you with your real estate goals.

743 Main Avenue, Durango, Colorado | 970.624.0444 | legacypropertieswestsir.com Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.