Auction Division Brochure

AN ACCELERATED MARKETING PROGRAM FROM THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN VAIL VALLEY REAL ESTATE

FOUR DECADES OF EXCELLENCE

In a continuing promise to lead the industry and

deliver superior results, Slifer Smith & Frampton now

offers a unique opportunity to buy and sell luxury

real estate through our Auction Division. Since

1962 when Vail’s fi rst broker Rod Slifer founded our

company, we have grown into the area’s largest and

most experienced real estate fi rm, with over 100

brokers in 18 offi ces. Building upon four decades of

service, Slifer Smith & Frampton now accounts for

approximately half of Eagle County’s sales volume.

Along with full-time, in-house closing, marketing and

technology departments, we offer an award-winning

website that averages over one million visitors a

year from 140 countries. Our exclusive list of trusted

clients spans the globe. Building on this extensive

experience, our Auction Division was created to

assist you with your real estate objectives. Founder, Partner Rod Slifer

Historic photo courtesy of Vail Resorts

A NEW STRATEGY

Slifer Smith & Frampton’s real estate auctions are an extraordinary opportunity to sell and purchase luxury

property in the Vail Valley, one of the world’s most prestigious resort markets. Imagine a sales event that

brings together a committed seller and multiple qualifi ed buyers eager to bid through the traditional live

auction format as well as telephone and secure, online bidding during the event.

Our fi rm leverages auction sales by aggressively marketing properties locally, nationally and internationally.

Through proven strategies we will focus on internet marketing, compelling brochures and direct mail,

television, newspaper and print advertisements, and the fi nest worldwide real estate affi liations. Consistent

with our award-winning marketing campaigns utilized in the traditional brokerage, our marketing is designed

to attract a large pool of buyers and accelerate the sales process for properties in the Vail Valley.

Overlooking Vail’s Back BowlsPhoto by Jack Affl eck/Vail Resorts

Summer in Beaver CreekPhoto by Jack Affl eck/Vail Resorts

Views of Mount of the Holy Cross & Vail Mountain’s Blue Sky BasinPhoto by Jack Affl eck/Vail Resorts

Vail Village in winterPhoto by Chris McLennan/Vail Resorts

Vail Village in winterPhoto by Chris McLennan/Vail Resorts

SELLER BENEFITS | AN ACCELERATED MARKETING APPROACH

Selling your home at auction will expose your

property to a large number of pre-qualifi ed buyers

with an affi nity for the Vail Valley. Through an

accelerated marketing process, you know the date

when your property is expected sell and you set the

terms and conditions of that sale. Motivated by the

urgency and excitement of the auction event, buyers

make a fi rm decision without further negotiation

and contingencies. Experienced and effi cient,

Slifer Smith & Frampton’s Auction Division delivers

superior results in any economic environment.

Powder day at VailPhoto by Chris McLennan/Vail Resorts

Enjoying the fi re in Beaver Creek plazaPhoto by Jack Affl eck/Vail Resorts

BUYER BENEFITS | A UNIQUE OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Buying real estate during an auction is an exciting process with an opportunity to compete fairly and on the

same terms as all other buyers. Through our real estate auctions, you decide when and how much to bid on

a property with the knowledge that the seller is prepared to sell the day of the auction. As a buyer, you know

the terms and conditions before the auction which eliminates lengthy negotiations. Ultimately, your mountain

home can be attained in a single day without contingencies saving you valuable time.

LUXURY LEADERS REPRESENTING THE FINEST PROPERTIES

Slifer Smith & Frampton’s Auction Division has the expertise to sell your property at a specifi c time, with a

specifi c closing date and with no contingencies. Implementing an auction marketing program within a narrow

time period requires an experienced staff, precision, skill and a high degree of organization for scheduling

and coordination.

Find out if an auction is right for you. Please call us to evaluate your timeframe, the characteristics of your

property and the market conditions to determine the best sales strategy.

Buying at our auction events will provide the venue to fi nd value in our market and save you time in the

process. It is a unique opportunity to purchase in one of the fi nest resort communities in the world.

With over four decades of service, we have the expertise to help you accomplish your goals whether you are

buying or selling. Count on experienced real estate brokers to help you make the right decision.

For more information, please contact your Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate broker or our Auction Division Advisor, Ric Souto, at (970) 845-2309 or [email protected].

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All data reproduced herein was gathered from sources both professional and lay and is deemed to be reliable; however, Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate (SSFRE), and SSFRE Auction Division makes no representation as to its accuracy and will not be responsible for any discrepancies. All properties proposed for auction and information set forth are subject to change. Any announcements made on auction day by SSFRE Auction Division will take precedence over any previously printed material or oral statements made prior to time of sale. SSFRE Auction Division reserves the right to accept or deny any listing for auction and reserves the right to accept or deny bids from any bidder. Admittance on auction day will be subject to the discretion of SSFRE Auction Division.

©2009 Slifer Smith & Frampton Real EstateCover photos by Jack Affl eck/Vail Resorts