da Vinci Realty, a family owned real estate brokerage located in Downtown Evergreen, Colorado, achieved a record year with an increase in business by 40% over our best year (2010)! Chris M. Vinci, owner of da Vinci Realty, has been licensed in Colorado since 2004 and takes great pride in working his tail off for Buyers and Sellers within the Foothills and Denver Metro area. In 2011, Chris helped 20 families achieve their real estate goals. Some day Chris will have an assistant to help him. Evidence of the trust Chris has earned in the Evergreen/Conifer mountain community, da Vinci Realty was voted by Mountain Connection readers to the 2011 “Best Of” list in the Home Category. Chris attributes his success, in part, to the recent innovation of his website: www.CoMountainLiving.com, his “Premier” and “All Star” status designated in 2011 by Zillow (the most used real estate website by buyers and sellers), and his high level of education that has certified him as a “Specialist” in Residential, Luxury and Mountain properties. The media may be describing a down economy but the substantial increase in business for da Vinci Realty in 2011 indicates the real estate market is on the move UP.”
I posted this message some time ago, but I just spoke to someone who felt it was helpful so I thought I'd tweek it a little and repost.
With my office in Downtown Evergreen, I get a lot of folks visiting from out of town who are curious about the convenience of living in the Foothills of Denver, Colorado. The biggest concern I hear is "how long will it take to get anywhere from Evergreen/Conifer?" During my consultation, I always find out where their job takes them. Do they have to commute to DTC (AKA the Denver Tech Center off I25 near Hampden) or Downtown Denver, or do they fly out from the airport on a regular basis. Some may even work in the Golden area. Because Evergreen is so expansive, I always try to get a sense for my client's patience level when commuting. Everyone is different as I found out pretty quick when I moved here from the San Francisco Bay Area 8 years ago. My first office was at I25 and C470 in Lone Tree. My commute was between 45min - 55min...and it was NO big deal compared to my commutes in California. Others thought I was crazy living in Evergreen and "driving all the way to Lone Tree."
Once I understand a Buyer's pain level, I can advise them on how long their drive could be. Describing distance is done in minutes in the mountains as miles won't paint a clear picture. For example: the drive from the Clear Creek County section of Evergreen in the Brook Forest Estates community could take about 25 min just to get to the intersection in Downtown Evergreen. Likewise, if you're looking at a home in the Cragmont Estates neighborhood in South Evergreen, expect about a 9 min ride just to get to Hwy 73 and from there you have to choose to go south to Hwy 285 in Conifer(about another 10min), head east on North Turkey Creek to Hwy 285(about 20min unless there is snow and add 10min), or head north through town to I70(about 22min). Those folks who need a quicker commute out of Evergreen, seek to plant roots in the North Evergreen area. Hiwan, Soda Creek, & Saddleback are neighborhoods that get you to I70 in about 9 min or less.
Conifer offers one way in..for the most part. Hwy 285 is the primary access to the Metro area. Most areas in Conifer will require a short drive to Hwy 285. There are areas like Conifer Mountain and deep down Richmond Hill or Foxton that will add more than 10min to your commute.
Within Evergreen or Conifer, we have short drives to markets, restaurants, urgent care facilities, hiking, rec centers and other amenities as well as Home Depot, Walgreens, Staples, or Walmart.
The fun part of assisting out of town folks is describing to them the feeling they will have the moment they start the climb up the Foothills after a long day's work. The vision of a snow capped Continental Divide on I70 seems to relieve all stress. The idea of a long commute doesn't even enter their mind.
Take it from a California boy, commutes in Colorado no matter where you're at are so much more relaxing given our beautiful landscape.
I am proud and thankful to announce that I have been voted "2011 BEST OF.." by Mountain Connection readers (circulation 22,000) in the Evergreen, Conifer, Bailey, Pine, & Genesee Colorado areas. Mountain Connection is a community-building publication mailed for free to all residents in the Denver Metro Foothills.
The "Best Of.." contest runs for several months at the end of each year and highlights individuals and businesses within 12 specific categories. I was honored to see that I made this year's list in the "Home" category. I was included with Mtn Peace Shelter and Evergreen National Bank.
With over 400 Brokers in our little mountain community and most within Coldwell Banker, Re/Max, Sotheby's, and Keller Williams Realty, I wanted to post this exciting news to my ActiveRain blog so that I can shout it out loud to everyone that an Independent Broker took the honors.
I'm looking forward to a prosperous 2011!
Chris
So I was offered some advice from a trusted and respected business person regarding over expressing how good my business is doing. I have a Facebook Fan Page and like to share my successes.
Incidentally, the effective way to use Facebook is to post information that includes key words that you feel consumers will search for on the Web. I've learned from a good friend, and Google Queen, that search engines seek out dynamic information on the web and quantify that information in order to place relevant websites higher in their search results.
Now back to my question. I like to share my successes for these reasons. With many agents faltering these days, those who demonstrate perseverance in a supposed down market, I believe, will be relied upon and even hired before those who "need" the business. Likewise, I feel my sphere of influence will be more comfortable referring me business if they see I am busy and doing well. Lastly, I believe any agents who are seeking to join a brokerage will want to see that the company is successful. BTW: my brokerage is the most successful independent brokerage, out of 45 independents, located in the Evergreen - Conifer Colorado area and this Summer I went from being a solo company to hiring 2 agents.
So it was explained to me that a "good business man will never open up their feelings to the public. Keep business to yourself. Potential clients and current clients want to know that you are working hard for their business and need their business. When you become too successful, they turn their head."
I believe the Real Estate industry is very different when it comes to how much the public should know about a Realtor. That being said, I'm curious if there are consumers out there who get turned off by someone tooting their own horn. Posting testimonials is one thing as those words come from our clients, but when we share how good we're doing....is the public actually taken back by it?
Do you believe there is value in sharing every success or do you think it comes across too egotistical?
I'd love to hear what my colleagues on AR feel and what the consumers feel. Don't be bashful...be blunt.
Thanks,
Chris
Government funds are now replenished so NOW the USDA can offer a home buyer 100% financing based on income levels and location of the property. It must be a primary residence and located in a rural designated county. In my area of the Colorado Front Range, the counties that qualify are Clear Creek County and Gilpin County.
These 100% loans come with NO Private Mortgage Insurance and interest rates that make home ownership very affordable
da Vinci Realty has mortgage partners who are savvy to this program so if you are looking to buy before the end of the year (which helps you with 2010 tax deductions), give me a call so I can assist you.
Chris
Voted "2011 BEST OF". As a CRS, CLHMS, CMAS, an Independent Broker Owner, husband and father, know that I will offer the most creative & strategic services to meet my client's goals.
Business Experience: Licensed since 2004, I combine my 18+ years of sales experience with a sincere interest in assisting my clients to achieve their goals in the shortest amount of time. I am consistently ranked among the top 10% of REALTORS in our community. With my success rate and advanced education, I have achieved the status of a "Certified Residential Specialist", of which less than 4% of REALTORS Nationwide hold this designation, a "Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist" and a "Certified Mountain Area Specialist".
~Voted "2011 BEST OF.." by Mountain Connection readers (circulation 22,000) for Evergreen, Conifer, Pine, Bailey, & Genesee areas.
~In evaluating the most strategic position for selling your property, I don't simply deliver a "CMA" to you. I design a Market Momentum Report with a Qualified Home Assessment.
~I am a member of the National, Colorado and Mountain Metro Association of REALTORS, the Council of Residential Specialists, the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, and the Evergreen Downtown Business Association.
~My newly upgraded website: http://www.comountainliving.com/ receives on average 7500 hits and 175 unique visitors per month.
~My "Showing Desk" administrators can be contacted well after the bigger brokerages close for the day.....up to 8pm in fact. This gives my selling clients an advantage as those night time drive-bys can result in more buyers viewing their home.
On a personal note: I am happily married to my wife of 10 years, Patty, and have a wonderful daughter, Gianna. We moved to Colorado in 2003, after spending my entire life living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Luckily, I traveled to New Jersey for 5 weeks on business and found my lovely soon to be wife. I am an avid tennis player and softball player {currently the captain of the Dugout Daddies in Evergreen}.
Community Involvement: It's important when you choose a REALTOR, you interview those that seek to give back to their community. My goal is to commit time and resources to a number of organizations and family activities.
~ I am Past President of the Evergreen Downtown Business Association which is a non-profit organization made up of local business owners located in Downtown Evergreen.
~ Having a downtown office and being a member of the Evergreen Downtown Business Association, I actively participate in annual events like the Halloween Walk, December Holiday Walk, Classic Car Show, Dam Ducky Derby, and the Evergreen Rodeo Parade, along with many others. I am the creator of the only Downtown Evergreen Walking Map distributed by local businesses, B&B's, the Chamber as well as Denver Airport, Red Rocks Visitor Center, various Metro area hotels and the 16th Street Mall Visitor Center. It's my way of helping visitors and residents know what's available in the "Heart of Evergreen". I am the creator and currently the webmaster of an innovative website dedicated to inform the community as to what's happening downtown, visit: www.HeartofEvergreen.com.
I recently completed an online video tour of Evergreen: www.TourEvergreen.com.
As a Certified Residential Specialist I have consistently achieved a high level of success. As a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist I have successfully sold property that is priced at the top 10% of our market, which for your reference is above $700,000 and reaches well over $1,000,000. As a Certified Mountain Area Specialist, I have intimate knowledge and expertise of mountain properties that a Buyer or Seller should demand from their REALTOR when targeting such a unique area. Each of these designations require extensive training and substantiated production.
I have a strong network of service providers to assist my clients with any question. These include Home Inspectors, Well Inspectors, Septic Tank Inspectors, Water Testers, Mortgage Providers, Financial Providers, Insurance Providers, Builders, Handymen, and Architects to name of few.
This message is meant to offer you some insight into how Chris Vinci worked with me. I asked Chris to sell my house in area that takes about 6-12 months to sell. After 90 days, I was frustrated with the lack of offers. I had already relocated out of state and was getting anxious. Chris explained he had my home strategically and extensively marketed to the public and other Realtors. I decided to terminate my contract with Chris and hire the #1 Realtor in the area. Prior to the termination, Chris explained that he was working with an agent who had an interested Buyer and that my home was their #1 choice. I didn’t care and fired him anyway. The new agent convinced me to lower my price $25,000. Two weeks after signing with the new agent, Chris called to advise me that the agent he was working with was in fact submitting an offer. I asked Chris to represent me during the transaction. We successfully closed on the sale but for $33,000 below where Chris had originally started working with this agent. I believe if I had listened to Chris in the first place, I would not have lost nearly as much equity in my home. If you trust the agent you hire to begin with, trust them when they offer advice. Call Chris Vinci if you want straight talk.
Confidential Seller in Evergreen
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"Thanks Chris. You've nailed it from the beginning to the end providing amazing service and communication. That's pretty rare these days so I very much appreciate it."
Brian & Kristine relocated from Utah.
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"We truly enjoyed the process of buying our new home in Evergreen with you. You are very professional and always explained the details in a very careful and thoughtful manner. You are without a doubt the best real estate broker we have worked with and would highly recommend you to anyone that would like to have a positive real estate experience. We really appreciate that you kept us informed thoughout the home buying process. Thank you very much for your assistance!"
Todd & Patty hired da Vinci Realty to purchase a vacation home.
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"We normally wouldn't do this, and have never endorsed anyone in the past, but we wanted to share our experience with an exceptional listing agent. Chris Vinci was always professional, aggressive when necessary, accessible 24/7, absolutely dependable, and a consummate seller. We had listed our house through another realtor for six long and unsuccessful months. After we switched to Chris Vinci, our home was sold in one week! Chris outlined a strategy for us, and events played out almost exactly as he planned and expected. I am convinced we would have gotten an even higher offer had we found Chris when we began this process.
If anyone in Colorado is concerned about selling their home and who they should list their home with, get Chris on your side. You won't be disappointed."
Melissa & Mark hired us after using a "Discount Broker". We never met as they already moved back to Maryland.
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