SCOTT BAYENS, BROKER | REALTOR® | GRI, ABR, CNE

EXPERIENCED, INTELLIGENT, CREATIVE REAL ESTATE AGENT AND BROKER SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN ASPEN, SNOWMASS VILLAGE, CARBONDALE, AND THE GREATER ROARING FORK VALLEY, COLORADO.

As a resident himself for over 20 years, Scott’s clients return to him time and again for his valuable information and advice, insightful real estate market analysis, and creative negotiation skills.

TOOTH FAIRIES AND DONUTS

July 28, 2024

Here and in other national markets that saw exponential increases, inventory is higher than it was this time last year, and the number of sales is down. I read this week that more than 50,000 deals fell out of contract last month. And yet, in all but a few of those markets, we’re still seeing prices increase and interest rates doggedly holding like a dog with a bone. The result is a widening gap between buyers cautiously calculating what they can afford or are willing to pay and sellers reluctant to give up their cherry interest rate, wanting more proceeds before jumping to the next thing or facing sizable taxes from capital gains. Here in our valley, that log jam is what I’ve termed “the donut.”

DEFINING TWO-FACTOR AUTHENTICITY

May 26, 2024

Other than the natural beauty, one of the most amazing things about living in our valley is the sense of community here and eventually the familiarity and trust that go along with it. When encountered, it feels like a warm hug. “That’s OK, sweetie. I know you’re good for it.” Or, “I know you’ll get me on the other side,” are not uncommon exchanges in these parts. It’s as if you’ve become part of a special club, even if you’ve never been asked to join one before.

THE DELUSION OF SELF-SERVICE SATISFACTION

April 28, 2024

I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of service lately; the standard definition of which describes an experience increasingly elusive. The notion of someone offering their help and assistance, whether as a part of their job or as an act of kindness, has become so rare in fact, when it does appear, we sometimes have difficulty recognizing and trusting its motive.

Scott has always been interested in the area’s rich history and loves helping clients discover all the rewards of living, working, and playing in the heart of the Colorado Rockies! Discover Aspen, Carbondale, and Snowmass through the eyes of a long-time resident, neighbor, and trusted real estate agent.