Telluride Condo Hotline Blog

Do You Use Fly Paper Marketing?

Betty Cutler Favier - Telluride Condo Real Estate (Peaks Real Estate) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:22:07 -0500

In the realm of real estate websites, there are several goals every online portal should strive to deliver to real estate consumers. A real estate website should help consumers enjoy an easier search experience, allow them to quickly find the information they want, offer user-friendly Telluride property search tools and enable the website visitor to be in greater control of every aspect of research and fact-finding while assuring them their personal identity will always be respected. I'm told that means my website needs to be "sticky". But not in an adversarial way.

Nice People are "Attractive"

While reading my Telluride newspaper website, I stumbled upon an article that caught my eye. The title was "Literally Speaking." The article in a nutshell is about being "nice" in all our relationships, personal and business related. One of the key references we are all familiar with is "you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar". Another reference used in the article included how fly paper works. FYI... I believe people are people and they are not flies. But I do like the idea of offering a sweeter approach to attracting people. In other words, I want to be "attractive." I think that quality comes through my Telluride Condo website too.

Protecting Those Who Visit Your Website

If we are going to be literal, let's get one thing straight right up front, people who visit my website (or any other website) are real people who deserve to be treated with the utmost respect. Unfortunately, there are many real estate training courses being offered where consumers are constantly being referred to as "leads". I think that term is de-humanizing and establishes a "us against them mentality". When I visit a website to find information or make a purchase, I want to be treated with respect too. If I do decide to provide my name and email address I want to be assured that the site owner will not immediately (or later) fill my inbox with spam emails or sell, rent or share my private information with anyone. Internet empowered real estate consumers want those same privacy assurances from us. That being said, whenever a consumer makes any request on the Telluride Condo Hotline website, they are told their personal information is positively safe and will never be shared, rented or sold to any third party!

Back to the Fly Paper Marketing Idea

This is a tough business fraught with emotional, stressful situations but we can be nice people in the midst of a difficult situation. That means we need to be genuine, honest, act with integrity, be polite, and even be "sweet". If we are, we will be "sticky people" who are more attractive to consumers. Now that's real success!

Until my next update,

Betty

BETTY CUTLER FAVIER, CRB, CRS, SRES, RSPS
Telluride Broker Associate
Peaks Real Estate Sotheby's International Realty
136 Country Club Drive
Telluride Mountain Village, CO 81435
p. 970.369.5611| f. 970.692.8427| m. 970.708.2099
bcf@TellurideRealEstateOnline.com
www.TellurideCondoHotline.com

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Telluride & Mountain Village Host Winter SnowFest 2008!

Betty Cutler Favier - Telluride Condo Real Estate (Peaks Real Estate) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 11:42:47 -0600

One of the many pleasures residents and visitors alike enjoy here in Telluride and Mountain Village is the none-stop action and events you can experience here in this special place. One of the top events visitors and locals alike look forward to each year is the Telluride & Mountain Village Winter SnowFest and the 11th Anniversary of the gondola January 12-15th. The Winter SnowFest is a family-friendly winter carnival complete with many great activities and events.

Telluride & Mountain Village Winter SnowFest Events

Spend your long weekend enjoying an assortment of outdoor snow inspired activities including:

A Cool Sculpt giant snow sculpting contest
A SnowFest Snowshoe Scramble Race
Jib Fest
Snowmobile Stunt Show
Fireworks
Torchlight Parade
Need an excuse to "warm-up"? Be sure to attend the heat miser parties with live music!

This Weeks Calendar of Events for Telluride & Mountain Village Winter SnowFest:

Thursday, January 17

Cool Sculpt Begins - members of Telluride and Mountain Village compete to build the perfect snow sculpture. Snow sculptures can reach 6 feet tall!

Friday, January 18

6pm - Winter SnowFest kicks off with Warrior Promotions Extreme snowmobiling jumping, Fireworks and Torchlight Parade

Saturday, January 19

1-4pm - Jib Fest at Competition Hill

1:30pm - Avalanche Dog Presentation

2:30-4:30pm - Winter SnowFest Apres Ski Music featuring Great American Taxi with Vince Herman in the Big Tent on Heritage Plaza

Sunday, January 20

9-3pm - Sustainable Slopes Event in the Heritage Plaza

2:30-4:30pm - Winter SnowFest Apres Ski Music featuring Music by the Rico Blues Project in the Big Tent on Heritage Plaza

5:30pm - 5K Snowshoe Scramble on the Ski Area and Awards Party at the Crazy Elk, featuring Music by the Rico Blues Project

Monday, January 21

9am - Cool Sculpt Judging

3:30pm - Cool Sculpt Awards Party at Tracks Cafe

Your Complete Telluride and Mountain Village Information Resource

Say you have decided to schedule a quick weekend get-away to ski and take in the Winter SnowFest events and you have no reservations. Just contact us and we will use our local resources to lend our assistance. Telluride, CO is a popular destination, so don't wait! Telluride accommodations book quickly especially in light of the incredible ski conditions we are enjoying. Locals say it's the best skiing they have EVER experienced. So don't tarry! If you need help with local transportation, area maps, information on the weather and the slopes, be sure to use the links or give us a call.

Until my next update,

Betty

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Incredible Ski Conditions in Telluride, CO

Betty Cutler Favier - Telluride Condo Real Estate (Peaks Real Estate) — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:40:07 -0600

Grab your snowboard and skis and hightail it to Telluride!

NOW! Recent snowfall has dumped more than 33 inches of fresh power since Saturday. If you long for the ideal ski and snowboard conditions, Telluride offers some of the best conditions found in the Rockies. Talk to any local and they will tell you it is the best snow they have ever experienced! For FRESH updates on the Telluride Resort, be sure to take a look at Dave's Blog. Dave Riley is the CEO of Telluride Ski & Golf and he offers an insider's perspective on all that's going on at the resort. He also offers some incredible images of the resort and ski trails.

Telluride ,CO Snow Report

Forecast for the next 7 days is for 47"
The base at Telluride Ski Resort is 77"
All lifts are open
Black Iron Bowl & Bald Mountain: Closed pending control work. Opening TBD.

Telluride Lodging Options

If you're thinking about a weekend ski trip to Telluride or seriously considering a second home here in Telluride or Mountain Village, as the local Telluride condo experts we can help you locate that perfect rental condo or vacation condo for longer visits.

Skiing in Telluride Rocks!

Telluride is experiencing a natural high and good times are being had by all. So what are you waiting for? Contact our team today for lodging options, the latest snow report or for more information on ski conditions here in Telluride.

Are you coming to Telluride? Give us a call!

I look forward to your questions and comments.

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Happy Holidays From The Telluride Condo Hotline

Betty Cutler Favier - Telluride Condo Real Estate (Peaks Real Estate) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 12:05:06 -0600

Holiday Excitement Fills Telluride & Mountain Village!

Talk about a wonderful week, Telluride is filled with the holiday spirit. People from everywhere have filled Telluride and Mountain Village for a great week of skiing and snow boarding. Don't forget the torch light parade down the town side and Mountain Village side of the mountain at 6:30 PM. The Telluride ski school, ski patrol, and others will snake their way down the mountain with fire sticks marking this wonderful holiday season with excitement and fun!

As your Telluride Condo Real Estate Specialist, I would like to wish everyone a wonderful Holiday and the very best wishes for a safe and prosperous New Year!

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The Slopes of Telluride Are at Their Very Best - Now!

Betty Cutler Favier - Telluride Condo Real Estate (Peaks Real Estate) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:00:28 -0600

More Snow is on The Way!

Here in Telluride, Colorado, we are anticipating more snow in the next few days. Be sure to keep tabs on the local weather with the live webcam at the TellurideCondoHotline.com While you're there check out what else is new in Telluride real estate….

More Telluride Slopes are Open!

With the opening of Palmyra Peak and Black Iron Bowl, Telluride Ski Resort adds to the ski area terrain that many consider is some of the most spectacular in-bounds terrain in the country. Runs from Palmyra Peak include additional 200 acres and 2,000 vertical feet. Lower Palmyra Ridge connects to Black Iron Bowl. For its part, Black Iron Bowl, accessible via Lift 12 and a moderate hike up Prospect Ridge offers 1,000 vertical feet of expert skiing and riding through some of the most exciting chutes and open faces on the mountain.

Nordic Skiing – The Valley Floor is back!!!

Nordic enthusiasts welcome the re-opening of the Valley Floor to Nordic skiing. The Valley Floor offers gently rolling terrain, long loops and the unrivaled scenery.

Second Magic Carpet for The Big Kids!!!

A new, 120-foot Magic Carpet, the perfect place for skiers and snowboarders to get their legs under them before venturing on a run, will be located in the Telluride Ski Area’s new Learning Center on the Meadows ski run. This Magic carpet is in addition to the 79 foot Magic Carpet near Lift 4, typically used by snow enthusiasts ages 3-7. For the bigger kids (including adults), the new learning center offers the perfect setting to learn in a comfortable environment.

Tell Us About Your Experience Skiing in Telluride!

Have you skied the areas listed above recently or maybe in the past? If so, share your memories with the rest of us!

Stay tuned for more updates....

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Conde' Nast Traveler Names Telluride 's The Peaks Resort Among It's Top 50

Betty Cutler Favier - Telluride Condo Real Estate (Peaks Real Estate) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 09:36:12 -0600

Telluride, Colorado Peaks Resort Voted #26 Among the Top 50 US Ski Resorts

Overlooking the base of Telluride's 14,000-foot ski mountain, The Peaks Resort & Golden Door Spa was recently named one of Conde' Nast Traveler's top 50 Ski Resorts in the US. This beautiful Telluride resort and spa offers visitors the convenience of ski-in, ski-out to over 100 Telluride ski trails. Home to the Golden Door Spa, this world-class facility, with 44-treatment rooms, offers you the finest in massage and treatments that refresh and revive the total person - mind, body and spirit.

Offering over 174 well-appointed rooms, many with breath-taking views of the Colorado's San Juan Mountains, The Peaks Resort also offers 3 on-site restaurants with all measure of treats to tempt one's discerning palate.

Easy Access to Telluride's top rated ski resort and spa includes:

Ideally located amid the 14,000-foot Rocky Mountain peaks towering above the historic town of Telluride
Steps from over 100 Telluride ski trails.
A gondola ride away from the Town of Telluride
Only 10 miles to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX)
65 miles from Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
120 miles from Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO)
For a complete review of the Telluride area transportation information, Go Here!

An Insider's Perspective on Local Telluride Accommodations

For a unique perspective on any and all of Telluride's area resorts and hotels or Telluride Condo real estate, contact me, Betty Favier Cutler, your Telluride Condo Hotline Specialist and local Telluride area expert.

Wax Your Skis and Snowboards - More Snow is on the Way to Telluride!

Betty Cutler Favier - Telluride Condo Real Estate (Peaks Real Estate) — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 08:10:20 -0600

Here is the Great News - The Telluride Ski Resort Is Open!

Because of excellent snowmaking weather over the last week and the addition of a foot of fresh powder, the Telluride Ski Resort has opened. The Resort reports chair 4 will be open at 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. daily. Current runs open are Village Bypass and Boomerang. It is reported they have a good base and will be groomed for maximum enjoyment. Also, the Freestyle Terrain Park Department is setting some rails.

Current lift tickets prices, until additional terrain is opened, will be:

Adults - $40

Senior 65+ - $30

Child 6-12 - $20

Kids 5 and under - free

The Resort will continue to expand terrain and lifts as conditions allow.

For reservations or to learn about group rates call 800.801.4832 or 970.728.7507. To learn more about The Slopes of Telluride, checkout this information...

More Snow is Coming!

Telluride Weather update - the weather channels are forecasting a "big snow event" for Telluride this weekend with significant snow fall for the San Juan Mountains. If you're coming to Telluride soon and need accommodations here in Telluride or Mountain Village, contact us here at the Telluride Condo Hotline for more information on outstanding lodging opportunities.

Stay tuned for more updates....

Betty Cutler Favier

The Fall Colors of Telluride and Mountain Village Colorado

Betty Cutler Favier - Telluride Condo Real Estate (Peaks Real Estate) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:13:16 -0600

The Stunning Colors of Telluride Real Estate

In case you missed out on the Fall foliage colors, this year's demonstration of color by Mother Nature was nothing less than spectacular! Sit back and enjoy this quick video tour of nature's best. If you're seeking more information about Mountain Village or Telluride condos for sale, contact us today at the Telluride Condo Hotline!

The Telluride Ski Season is Here! Now All We Need is Some SNOW!

Betty Cutler Favier - Telluride Condo Real Estate (Peaks Real Estate) — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:52:03 -0600

Update! Oh Happy Day - The Telluride Ski Season is Here- Well Almost!

No doubt about it, November 22nd is a red-letter day for any skier here in the Telluride area! The Gondola has opened for service on Friday, November 16, 2007, and Ski season officially begins Thursday, November 22, 2007. Arrive early and stay late, as this time of year is an absolute blast! Oh by the way, if you need a weather update, go here! Once you arrive here in Telluride, you'll want to know about the Telluride calendar of events while your away from the slopes.

Your Telluride Condo Should “Fit” Your Needs Like a Glove - Your Ski Gloves That Is!

Not to loose – not to tight – but just right! A good fit could mean having your condo located near your favorite slope or maybe you would prefer it be conveniently located close to great Telluride shopping or exciting nightlife. Because buying a Telluride condo is all about you and your needs, never settle or experience any regrets. The point being, there many outstanding condo options here in Telluride and Mountain Village, so finding that condo that is a perfect fit for your family shouldn't be too difficult.

For more information on these red-letter days call 866.287.5016 - Your Telluride Condo Hotline.

Betty Cutler Favier

Update: Telksi delays opening!

Telluride’s Telksi ski resort is pushing back its opening day from Nov. 22. This is due to a month of 50-degree days along with warm nights. The current weather pattern has crippled the resorts natural snowpack and its ability to make snow. Dave Riley, CEO of the resort, recently stated "we will not set an arbitrary new scheduled opening date and simply remain flexible and adaptable. We will open as soon as conditions allow.”

Stay tuned for future updates.

Update #3 (11-26-07)

An overnight storm on this past Sunday night dumped as many as 12 inches of new snow on Telluride, bringing with it the cold temperatures the ski resort desperately needed to ratchet up its snowmaking operations. With the lower temperatures and fresh powder, the mountain will now open this Friday morning!

Telluride & Mountain Village Lodging Options

Betty Cutler Favier - Telluride Condo Real Estate (Peaks Real Estate) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 07:15:52 -0600

Snow Is About to Fall in Telluride and Mountain Village

Excitement is building and the winter snow and ski season is almost here. It's time to sort out what type of lodging best suits you and your family's needs. Telluride and Mountain Village offers a wide variety of lodging and accommodations. They include:

Hotels
Condo rentals
Private home rentals
Bed and breakfasts

All Telluride and Mountain Village lodging options offer something unique. If you're not familiar with this stunning area, take a peek at the history of Telluride and find why this area is so unique. Click here for helpful maps of Telluride and Mountain Village.

Telluride Condo Rentals & Private Homes For Rent

For instance, renting your own Telluride condo provides you and your family more space and allows your family an excellent option for preparing your own meals or having your meals catered by a local chef. Another option for cooking your own food is to stay in one of the many private residences for rent here in Telluride. Vacation home rentals are dotted throughout the entire valley and provide an intimate setting for family gatherings.

A Romantic Telluride Bed & Breakfast

If you’re looking for a romantic getaway in Mountain Village or Telluride, look no further than staying at one of the many bed and breakfasts. Here you will enjoy all the romantic amenities of Victorian homes converted just for those who enjoy the intimate setting of a unique stay in a Telluride bed and breakfast.

Luxury Hotels of Telluride

One can always select one of the many fine hotels here in Mountain Village or Telluride. Several Telluride hotels offer outstanding access to the Telluride Ski Resort. Offering great skiing and outstanding after-hour diversions in town, pack your gear and head for Colorado's San Juan Mountains for the time of your life!

Come Once and Stay a Lifetime!

Not sure what fits your lodging needs? Contact me, Betty Cutler Favier for the inside scoop where to stay here in Telluride or Mountain Village. Just be warned, once you come to Telluride and experience all that this beautiful area has offer, you might not want to leave. If you decide you want to experience Telluride on a permanent bases, you'll receive expert real estate advice from a condo specialist who understands the Telluride real estate market best. I think it's snowing, so come to Telluride!

New Telluride Condo Real Estate Website Successfully Unveiled!

Betty Cutler Favier - Telluride Condo Real Estate (Peaks Real Estate) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:54:47 -0600

As a new Active Rain member, I would like to use my first post to announce the unveiling of the all new Telluride Condo Hotline website. This website is the ultimate real estate resource for savvy condo buyers and sellers of San Miguel County. Developed by Dakno Marketing, this powerful web site offers many innovative Telluride and Mountain Village condo property search tools. Telluride and Mountain Village condo buyers have the unique ability to search by condo price, by condo complex and search by condo location. One of the high tech property search tools for Mountain Village and Telluride condo buyers that is popular is the comprehensive overview of the many condo developments and buildings that blanket the Telluride and Mountain Village real estate landscape using the area Google maps. The ultimate benefit for real estate consumers in San Miguel County is complete access to "insider information" to new condos for sale in Telluride and Mountain Village.

Empowering Telluride & Mountain Village Condo Buyers and Sellers

Offering many unique features for Telluride and Mountain Village condo buyers, site visitors will enjoy the immediate access to information-rich real estate articles, intimate details about every condo build in Telluride and Mountain Village, plus the exclusive personalized Telluride Condo Hotline Buyer's Services. San Miguel County condo buyers have an advantage over other buyers who would have limited access to this type of detailed information in our market due to forced registration forms. These innovative tools make this site one of the best in the Telluride and Mountain Village area in terms of providing free-access to high-value resources and innovative property search tools for the internet empowered consumer. Based on preliminary feedback, San Miguel County condo buyers and sellers are very excited this cutting-edge online technology is available.

Your Personal Invitation to Tour The All New Telluride Condo Hotline!

You're invited to "snowboard" through this new site as well as "ski down the slopes" to the many of the ski-in condos in Telluride and Mountain Village. Snow will be falling soon, so grab your gear and head for the Colorado San Juan Mountains for some of the finest outdoor activities found anywhere on the planet!

I love feedback, so click over to my new Telluride condo website and tell me what you think!

A Telluride and Mountain Village Resource for the Real Estate Savvy!

Betty Cutler Favier

P.S. I'd like to thank Brad and Bobby Carroll with Dakno Marketing for helping me format my first post.