29Mar 2019 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
STEAMBOAT SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY RANKED IN TOP 500 REAL ESTATE FIRMS IN THE U.S.

STEAMBOAT SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY RANKED IN TOP 500 REAL ESTATE FIRMS IN THE U.S.

SOTHEBY'S NEWS
Published on March 29, 2019Author steamboatsir RISMedia recently released its 31st Annual Power Broker Report, and Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty was ranked in the top 500 real estate brokerage firms in the country. With almost $665 million in sales volume in 2018 and almost 1000 closed transactions, representing a 45% market share, we are proud to continue our long-standing tradition as the #1 real estate firm in Northwest Colorado.  The Top 500 ranking places Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty in the top 0.5% of real estate firms in the nation. Locally owned and operated, Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty also recognizes the importance of supporting our local community, and contributed over $60,000 to local non-profits and organizations through its philanthropic efforts in 2018. RISMedia’s 31st Annual Power Broker Report ranks residential real…
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26Mar 2019 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
BROKERS RECOGNIZED FOR 2018 ACHIEVEMENTS

BROKERS RECOGNIZED FOR 2018 ACHIEVEMENTS

SOTHEBY'S NEWS
Published on March 26, 2019Author steamboatsir Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty brokers were recently acknowledged for their achievements and outstanding performance in 2018. Over 40 brokers were recognized for their accomplishments – a testament to the commitment, expertise, enthusiasm and work ethic that they bring to their profession every day. Ren Martyn received the Top Producer-Individual award, and Cheryl Foote received the Top Producer-Team, as well as Most Transactions Closed and Most Listings Taken acknowledgments. Other awards included Kiyah Roe – Rookie of the Year; Sunny Brstina – Largest Production Increase; and Ray Wright – Outstanding Service. In 2018, the Steamboat Springs real estate market saw fewer transactions when compared to 2017, while at the same time total sales volume increased 6% year over year, recording the second highest sales volume…
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05Dec 2018 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
2019 Winter Carnival Poster Unveiled

2019 Winter Carnival Poster Unveiled

SOTHEBY'S NEWS
SOTHEBY'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY Published on December 5, 2018Author steamboatsirWhen Lance Whitner was selected to create the art for the annual commemorative Steamboat Winter Carnival Poster to raise money for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, it posed a real challenge. “I don’t ever paint people, but this event and its long history and tradition are so much about the kids and the athletes. I had a lot of ideas swirling around in my head about how I could represent that and still make it authentic to my style, and I’m really happy with what I came up with.” The commemorative poster program, created in 2016 by Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty, has raised over $45,000 for the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club in its first three years. The program…
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03Dec 2018 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
RISING TIDE – NEW YEAR RESORT REPORT

RISING TIDE – NEW YEAR RESORT REPORT

SOTHEBY'S NEWS
NEWS Published on December 3, 2018Author steamboatsir Steamboat Ski Area sees many improvements on the horizon There’s a lot to look forward to in 2019, but even more in the upcoming decade as Steamboat Ski Resort sees many key improvements and developments finally coming to fruition. The acquisition of the resort by Alterra is one of many exciting developments; other key land purchases and completed projects will also make the upcoming season one of the best yet. Here’s a breakdown of the four biggest projects that have us thinking about a little more than our epic early-season snowfall totals. Shiny and New: Steamboat Gondola Replacement Announced for 2019-20 SeasonAlterra just announced it will spend part of its $555 million in total capital investments company-wide over the next five years to…
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06Nov 2018 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
BRINGING THE WORLD TO STEAMBOAT – WINTER 2018/2019 FLIGHT SCHEDULE

BRINGING THE WORLD TO STEAMBOAT – WINTER 2018/2019 FLIGHT SCHEDULE

SOTHEBY'S NEWS, STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE
Steamboat Springs is considered by many to be fairly remote, especially when compared to some other ski resorts that are located on the I-70 corridor. Being more remote has its perks – Steamboat is not overrun with the front range “weekend warriors,” making for shorter lift lines and less crowds around town. But getting here used to be a pretty major undertaking. Now, with the continuing expansion of air service directly into Hayden/Steamboat Regional Airport located an easy 20-minute drive from town and most lodging properties, Steamboat is actually one of the most accessible ski resorts in North America. This year, there are non-stop flights to Steamboat Springs from 15 major airports across the country, serviced by 5 major airlines – Delta, American, United, JetBlue and Alaska. This is more…
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04May 2018 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
STEAMBOAT’S BASE AREA FACE LIFT

STEAMBOAT’S BASE AREA FACE LIFT

SOTHEBY'S NEWS, STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE
Published on May 4, 2018 Author steamboatsir Demystifying the work of Steamboat Base Area’s Urban Renewal Authority. For over 10 years, the members of the Urban Renewal Authority Advisory Committee (URAAC) have volunteered their time, tasked with making recommendations to the Steamboat Springs Redevelopment Authority (SSRA) on how public funds collected by the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) should be used to improve Steamboat’s base area. If that sounds complicated, it’s because it is. What’s not difficult is to understand the intention behind it. For David Baldinger Jr., who has been the Co-Chairman of the Board of URAAC for the past 10 years, volunteering to help improve Steamboat’s base area was a no-brainer. “When I was as a U.S. Ski Team coach in the late nineties, I traveled to ski areas all over the…
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02May 2018 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
STEAMBOAT SOTHEBY’S EARNS A+ RATING WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

STEAMBOAT SOTHEBY’S EARNS A+ RATING WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

SOTHEBY'S NEWS
Published on May 2, 2018 Author steamboatsir Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty recently earned Better Business Bureau Accreditation, and with an A+ rating – the highest rating offered by the organization. Earning an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau is no small feat, and is a testament to Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty’s commitment to the highest level of customer service and satisfaction, as well as quality standards that are unsurpassed in the real estate industry. For more than 100 years, consumers have turned to the Better Business Bureau for recommendations on businesses, brands and charities that they can trust. BBB Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming was founded in 1983, and serves 38 counties in the region. The BBB’s rating system is based on information about the business in 13 different criteria. While…
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27Apr 2018 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
BOSTON, FR. LAUDERDALE AND LONG BEACH ADDED TO STEAMBOAT’S WINTER FLIGHT SCHEDULE

BOSTON, FR. LAUDERDALE AND LONG BEACH ADDED TO STEAMBOAT’S WINTER FLIGHT SCHEDULE

SOTHEBY'S NEWS, STEAMBOAT LIFE STYLE
Published on April 27, 2018 Author steamboatsir That winter ski and snowboard trip just got a lot easier for travelers from the Boston, Fort Lauderdale and Long Beach areas. Steamboat Ski Area recently announced the addition of three new weekly direct flights for the 2018/2019 Steamboat Winter Flight Schedule, operated by JetBlue. Never-before-offered direct flights into Steamboat from Boston Logan International will be offered twice per week, as will the flights from Long Beach Airport, operating on Saturdays and Wednesdays. The direct flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will operate weekly on Saturdays. Direct travel into Steamboat from these three new destinations will be available from December 15, 2018 through March 30, 2019, and are currently available for booking. With the addition of JetBlue, skiers and riders from Southern California now have…
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16Apr 2018 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY IS FIRST IN AUGMENTED REALITY VIRTUAL STAGING

SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY IS FIRST IN AUGMENTED REALITY VIRTUAL STAGING

BUYING AND SELLING REAL ESTATE, SOTHEBY'S NEWS
Published on April 16, 2018 Author steamboatsir First. Best. Innovative. Trailblazing. Augmented Reality Virtual Staging App Sotheby’s International Realty is revolutionizing the homebuying and selling experience for sales associates and consumers. Curate by Sotheby’s International Realty is the innovative augmented reality luxury real estate tool helping you envision, design and experience your future home in immersive augmented reality. In March 2018, Sotheby’s International Realty announced the launch of Curate by Sotheby’s International Realty(sm), a mobile augmented reality (AR) app that will bring a home’s virtual staging images into augmented reality – the ability to use a mobile device to “view” a room in real time and space, in a way other than the way it currently exists. This application is one of the first experiences built with Google’s ARCore software platform, and is powered by roOmy,…
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15Mar 2018 by Olson | Tolan Team Blog
THE LOWDOWN ON THE IKON PASS

THE LOWDOWN ON THE IKON PASS

SOTHEBY'S NEWS, Uncategorized
Published on March 15, 2018 Author steamboatsir.com THE LOWDOWN ON THE IKON PASS The Ikon Pass. 26 Destinations. 1 Pass.  Alterra, the new owners of the Steamboat Ski Area, recently unveiled the Ikon Pass and they are now on  sale for the 2018/2019 ski season. With access to 26 ski resorts from the West to the Rockies, Canada to the Eastern U.S., the pass offers skiers and riders more options than ever for where to hit the slopes. But how much is the pass? Do you need to buy it now? What is the deal for passes for your family? It can be a little confusing. To help you sort through all of the information, we have compiled a summary of the pass prices, deadlines and benefits. Read on for the low-down.…
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