(Horizon Properties of Durango - Group Photo and Building)
When it comes to Durango Real Estate, Shane Dawson's experience in all facets is what sets him apart from the rest. Remember, not all Brokers are alike... It takes years of effort, learning experiences, closing transactions and constant self-improvement to become one of the best. Don't settle for anything less when dealing with one of life's biggest and most important financial decisions - buying and/or selling our real estate investment.
1. Professional Designations. Shane has vast knowledge of Durango area ranch, land and residential properties. He has achieved the designations of ABR (Accredited Buyer Representation), RSPS (Resort & Second Home Property Specialist), and E-Pro. He also continues to seek knowledge through continuing education courses, such as Tax Deferred 1031 Exchanges and E-Buyer courses. His commitment to excellence, earnest integrity, and calming but effective approach with clients has made him the top in his field.
2. Experienced in the Purchase/Sale Process: Shane has years of experience in getting deals done, from successful complex negotiations, to working with government officials, developers, attorneys, appraisers, lenders and local title companies. Whether you have a $400,000 home or a $10 million dollar ranch, Shane guides clients through every aspect of what it takes to close a transaction quickly and effectively, while making sure all T's are crossed and I's are dotted.
3. Responsiveness: Shane takes advantage of all current technology, allowing him to be connected to his prospects and clients 24/7. Whether it's receiveing up-to-the-minute updates on new listings, changes in the status of exisiting properties or learning from private sources about an upcoming opportunity. Rest assured, you will have meaningful responses and updates in a timely manner.
4. Knowledge of the Real Estate Market: Shane is well experienced in the wide array of Durango home offerings commercial real estate, and land and ranch opportunities. Shane has spent years fine tuning his knowledge of the market and continues to do so by educating himself and his staff on all revelant marketplace happenings. Shane continously previews new listings, communicates with other local top brokers and attends workshops relative to the industry, in helping buyers and sellers attain their goals of owning Durango area real estate.
In 2007, Shane ranked in the "Top 15" of the 400+ Durango Real Estate Brokers. Shane realized sales in excess of $12 Million over the last two years. Two of Shane's sales were noted as record sales for the La Plata County area in volume and sales price.
5. Professional Affiliations: Horizon Properties of Durango (established 30 years ago) is a boutique brokerage house with a handful of top quality brokers who provide discreet representation to its buyers and sellers. Horizon has exclusive affiliations with Christies Great Estates, Residence International and Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate, giving your property high-end, world-wide exposure. Our brokerage house currently manages over $105 Million in listings of all price ranges, made up of the areas top residences, condos, commercial, ski properties, land and ranches.
6. Quick Facts about Shane: · One of the top Durango Real Estate Brokers in sales · Sales in excess of $12,000,000 in the past two years · Record condo sales in all of 2007 and 3rd quarter 2008 · "Number1Expert" Top Selling Agent · Listing selected as a "Dream Home" in the Durango Magazine · Experience in Ranch & Land development · Knowledge of the hospitality industry and commercial properties · Finance transactions specialist · On-going education classes and self-directed relevant reading about market trends, innovative advertising methods, sales techniques, cultivating prospects, etc. · Impressed, satisfied Buyers and Sellers (check out the "Testimonials" on DurangoLuxury.com) 7. Background: Shane attributes his success to his experience, service, and attention to detail, as he treats each client as if they are #1, regardless of the amount or size of the transaction. Shane excels at providing his clients with a marketing outlet for local, regional, national and global exposure on his prized listings.
Originally from Chicago, Shane attended Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University where he graduated with his business degree in Business / Resort Management. Shane has had the opportunity to live in and enjoy the different experiences of the Southwest including stays in Scottsdale & Flagstaff, AZ and the vast expanses of Big Bend National Park, TX where he worked on development projects for the National Park Service and Forever Resorts.
After a successful career in hospitality properties, Shane focused on brokering real estate and finance transactions in Southwestern Colorado. Upon relocating to Durango, Shane worked on numerous land development projects and large acreage ranch sales at a top wholesale ranch development company before joining the Horizon Properties team.
About Heather Russell Dawson (Broker Associate)
Heather enjoys working with Buyers moving to the Durango area and finding just the right property for them. Heather has an extensive business background as a corporate paralegal for one of Green Bay, Wisconsin's largest and most successful law firms. Heather also owns and operates Four Seasons Vacations Rentals where she pairs homeowners and qualified vacation renters with properties on a short-term basis.
Heather grew up in Michigan, where she graduated from Lake Superior State University with a Bachelor's degree in Paralegal studies. She worked as a paralegal in Grand Rapids, MI and Green Bay, WI for nearly 13 years, where she specialized in mergers & acquisitions, real estate transactions, drafting contracts, general corporate matters and intellectual property law. Heather worked closely with top executives at Fortune 500 companies; the largest transaction she worked on was $90 Million.
Upon moving to Durango, Colorado Heather joined Shane Dawson's team. Heather enjoys the variety the real estate business has to offer, as it compliments her extensive business and legal background while giving her a creative outlet in the development of databases, marketing tools, and advertisements.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES & TRAVEL Shane and Heather enjoy spending time with their son, Kelley, at every opportunity. They enjoy hiking, biking, flyfishing and rafting in the mountains & rivers of Southwestern Colorado. They are also avid scuba divers with recent underwater trips to Panama, Bonaire and Roatan, Honduras. The Dawson's were recently married in Rome, Italy.
(Shane & Heather - Rome, Italy)
(Shane - Top of Mountain View Crest Trail, Durango)
(Shane, Heather & Kelley - Haviland Lake, Durango)
(Father & Son - Flyfishing in front of their home on the Animas River, Durango)
Exclusive Affiliations
Christie's Great Estates, a wholly owned subsidiary of Christie's, the world's oldest fine art auction house, was established in 1995 and is the largest network of real estate brokers dedicated to the marketing and sale of important properties. The network comprises more than 850 real estate offices and nearly 35,000 sales associates in more than 40 countries. The combined annual sales volume of all affiliate real estate companies is approximately $125 billion.
The Christie's name is synonymous with quality, integrity, and customer satisfaction, and the marketing efforts of Christie's and Christie's Great Estates provide far-reaching exposure to a qualified audience of homeowners and homebuyers. Only brokers who have a leading market share, meet strict standards of service excellence, and demonstrate proven records of success in handling distinctive properties can become affiliated brokers and utilize the well-known and highly respected Christie's Great Estates brand name.
Through an exclusive system of advertising, marketing, and listing tools, Christie's Great Estates provides access to a worldwide audience. Properties are showcased in Christie's Great Estates magazine, which is published four times a year; in custom-designed property brochures distributed worldwide; on the Christie's Great Estates Web site, and in Christie's Magazine and other highly regarded international publications.
Residence International is a membership organization comprised of the most prominent and reputable luxury real estate brokers. Envisioned as an entity co-owned by Realtors, it is the culmination of over twenty years of real estate publishing experience. After a series of discussions with a core group of highly respected real estate brokers, a marketing plan was implemented that combined unique membership opportunities with innovative distribution methods. Memberships defined by exclusive territories were offered to Realtors to promote their finest properties in a quarterly magazine. To ensure market saturation, distribution channels for the magazine were planned utilizing direct mail, newsstand display and Internet presence. For their respective market area, each member contributes a list of qualified individuals to whom the magazine is mailed. The rganization's management team carefully selects placement of the magazine in domestic and international bookstore and newsstand locations frequented by high net worth individuals. Internet visibility is accomplished by placing a digital version of each issue on the magazine's website and broadcasting the digital issues to hundreds of thousands of demographically superior email addresses worldwide. From an initial issue published representing 28 companies, Residence International now counts approximately 100 Realtor memberships in the United States and abroad.
Who's Who In Luxury Real Estate (LuxuryRealEstate.com) is a global network of over 1,500 luxury real estate brokerages and provides a reference for luxury real estate agents worldwide in a hardbound, annually published directory. Each member is carefully selected by John Brian Losh based on the company's established reputation for performance, experience with high-end properties, and quality service.
The award-winning website www.LuxuryRealEstate.com currently provides access to over 55,000 for-sale properties, multi-million dollar homes and luxury homes from around the world. The property listings have up to twenty-four photos, four virtual tours, floor-plans and maps, and a detailed property description, with an average price of $2,150,000.
HORIZON PROPERTIES OF DURANGO
When it comes to offering the highest level of real estate brokerage services, Horizon Properties' owner/broker, Geof Schlittgen, holds strongly to the conviction that bigger is not necessarily better.
With this in mind, he organized a small and diverse team of professionals dedicated to providing their customers and clients a more thorough and comprehensive approach to marketing properties and assisting buyers in locating .
One of the cornerstones of Horizon Properties is strict adherence to the old adage about treating people in the same manner that we, ourselves, would want to be treated. We believe that the individuals who choose to place their trust in us deserve trustworthiness, and more, in return.
Geof located in Durango in 1978 and three years later founded Horizon Real Estate Brokerage as an outgrowth of his land development activity. Through the years his firm has represented people from all walks of life, in a variety of transactions from starter homes to fine estates, from smaller acreage to larger ranches, as well as commercial and business opportunities.
Horizon's brokers can provide either buyer or seller representation and are well versed in exchange transactions.
At the dawning of the new Millennium, the company evolved even further by acquiring the Christie's Great Estates affiliation. This national and international extension of marketing services inspired a name change to Horizon Properties of Durango.
For those individuals coming to the Animas Valley for the first time or those who have been here a lifetime, Team Horizon prides itself on assisting its clientele in achieving their real estate related goals, from conception through completion.
As real estate experts in the Durango area, we can provide you with helpful insights about the area, and can show you why Durango real estate is truly something to be desired. With a professional yet friendly approach, we help clients feel comfortable about what can be a stressful decision.
Trust is hard to come by in today's fiercely competitive real estate market. We are here to provide you with the professionalism and integrity needed to ensure that you feel secure in what can be one of the biggest decisions of your life.
Please feel free to use this website as a resource for all your Durango area real estate needs, and if you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to contact us today!
