"Buying a second home in a resort market is not the same as buying a primary residence. Local fluency matters."
Concierge buyer representation, end to end.
Every engagement is structured around one outcome: helping you buy the right property at the right price, with no surprises after closing.
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Second-home strategy consultation
Define how you'll use the property, then reverse-engineer the right market and price tier.
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Ski-town market comparison
Side-by-side analysis of resorts you're weighing—pricing, supply, rental rules, and lifestyle fit.
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Property search & shortlisting
Curated shortlists from MLS plus quietly-listed inventory, filtered to your real criteria.
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Remote & video tours
Detailed video walkthroughs and live FaceTime tours for out-of-state buyers.
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Offer strategy & negotiation
Local comp analysis, seller-motivation reads, and structured offers built to win without overpaying.
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Inspection & due diligence
Coordinated inspectors, HOA document review, and rental-history verification.
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Closing support for out-of-state buyers
Remote notary, wire-fraud protection and a single point of contact through funding — the full sequence is set out in how buying from out of state works.
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Trusted local network
Vetted introductions to lenders, insurance, property managers and short-term rental operators, which continue after closing through owner services for out-of-state owners.
These services cover the purchase itself. After closing, the ongoing side — cleaners, plow drivers, home watch and management — is covered in owner services for out-of-state owners.
Buyer-side counsel for Colorado's most distinctive resort markets.
Craig Smith is a Colorado-based REALTOR® and Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) focused exclusively on representing second-home and investment buyers in the state's premier ski and resort communities. The practice is built on three principles: education before pressure, discretion at every step, and clear counsel when the numbers—or the lifestyle fit—don't work.
Whether you're evaluating your first ski-town purchase or adding to a portfolio of mountain properties, the goal is the same: help you make a confident decision in a complex market.
Skip the listing-portal noise. Get a hand-selected shortlist.
Tell us your budget, preferred resorts, and intended use. Within a few business days you'll receive a curated property list—including off-market and pre-MLS opportunities when available—matched to your goals.