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Appraisals

An appraisal is an unbiased estimate for a parcel of real estate. This is what is typically expected by a bank and paid for by the buyer. 

Names of some local appraisers are provided below in alphabetical order.

Name Online Information Telephone
Aspen Real Estate Appraisers
Ben Munroe
Website 970-925-1849
Aspen Appraisal Group
Randy Gold
Website 970.925-8987
North Fork Appraisal Services
Greg Forbes
Website 970-379-8212
Sopris Valuation
Michael Durant
Website 970-618-6983
Valley Appraisals, Inc.
Terrance Griggs
Website 970-309-1651

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Architects/Designers

Name Online Information Telephone
Anne Grice Interiors Website
970-429-4148
Kristin Dittmar Design Website 970-300-4688
Barbara Goldman bjgdesign@gmail.com 508-944-4499
F&M Architects Website 970.987.2707
Land+Shelter Architecture Website 970.963.0201

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Attorneys and Title Companies

General Information

Through the course of the real estate transaction, consulting an attorney regarding contingencies or other issues regarding the sale or purchase of your home or land may be necessary or prudent.

While the real estate purchase and sale agreements are fill-in-the-blank forms supplied to us by the Colorado Association of Realtors, some questions may arise. We are not attorneys and we encourage you to consult one if you choose.

Often both buyers and sellers will ask us if they need to have their attorney attend the closing. This is purely a matter of preference. Typically attorneys do not attend, but we certainly would never discourage you from having your attorney present.

Title Insurance

A title insurance policy is commonly delivered to the Buyer at Closing and is paid for by the Seller to provide a guarantee of a "clean title". For more information about owner's title insurance, you may want to check with a closing agent or visit American Land Title Association's (ALTA) website with detailed information about title insurance.

Name Online Information Telephone
Garfield & Hecht
Kelcey Nichols
Website 970.925.1703
Peck|Feigenbaum
Michael Feigenbaum
Website 970.925.5196
JVAM-A Mountain
Eric Theile
Website 970.896.6898
Waas Campbell Rivera Johnson & Velasquez
Bart Johnson
Website 970.544.4602

 

Title Companies
Name Online Information Phone Number
Land Title Guarantee Website 970.925.1678
Title Company of the Rockies Website 970.925.3577
Attorney's Title Insurance Agency Website 970.925.7328

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Banks and Mortgage Brokers

What is the difference between a bank and a mortgage broker?

Mortgage brokers are companies (or individuals) that work with wholesale mortgage lenders to provide their customers with a wide selection of mortgages. The mortgage broker originates the loans while the mortgage lender actually funds the loans.

A bank on the other hand may not offer the same selection of products but may be able to offer more flexibility within its products. You may like the idea of having your loan held locally or perhaps you have already established a relationship with a particular bank and just want to keep all your business in one place.

Which should I use?

The answer will depend upon your individual loan needs, situation and inclination. If you are not sure which lender to use, you should speak to several, explaining your particular situation. Find out what type of program each thinks will work best for you; then compare.



Name Online Phone Number
Academy Mortgage
Ryan Beckman
Website 970.319.9163 (cell)
Alpine Bank
Peter Smith
Website 970.870.7445
US Bank
Aaron Pearlman
Website 970.300.3680
Bay Equity Home Loans
Katie Erickson
Website 970.279.7099



Builders/Contractors

Name Online Information Phone Number
RJ Stumpf Construction
Richard Stumpf
Website 970.618.6767
Yates Construction
Chad Yates
Website 970.948.0935
Peak3 Aspen
Bryant Ragan
Website 970.989.3652



Property Management

Name Online Information Phone Number
Premier Property Management Website 970.923.0300
Skyline Estate Management Website 970.930.7032
Mighty Mouse Management Website 970.923.1858
Alpine Property Management Website 970.923.5860

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Home Inspection Services for Real Estate

Buyers should have a home inspection whether the house is new or old. The purpose of the home inspection is not to discover small imperfections since no house (even a new one) is perfect. The real purpose of the inspection is to make sure that there are no significant surprises and to learn about the property. If questions arise from the home inspection, then the experts are called in to investigate.

Name Online Information Phone Number
Kline Home Service
David Kline
Website 970.309.2122
Tiger Home Inspections Website 970.468.0960
Pillar to Post
Michael Moran
Website 970.390.0017
ProTech Building Inspections Website 970.987.6572

    Rental Management Companies

    Buyers should have a home inspection whether the house is new or old. The purpose of the home inspection is not to discover small imperfections since no house (even a new one) is perfect. The real purpose of the inspection is to make sure that there are no significant surprises and to learn about the property. If questions arise from the home inspection, then the experts are called in to investigate.

    Name Online Information Phone Number
    A Better Life Concierge Website 855.854.8005
    I-Trip Aspen Snowmass Website 888.653.1025
    Destination Residences Snowmass Website 888.259.8397
    HomepageStacey K Kelly Aspen Snowmass Luxury Real Estate Agent
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