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Boot Scootin'

By Jon Eliason

Real Estate Agent with EXIT Realty Advantage Pagosa, Pagosa Springs, Colorado

April 09, 2012 11:39 PM

No, I'm not talking about a Two-Step, (I wish)...

I have Clients in Town that arrived last evening. We've been conversing since early January and they have made it back to Pagosa Springs to explore the possibilities of Colorado Mountain Property ownership.

Their wants and needs are simple: Large acreage, preferably 30+ acres, great views, adjacent to National Forest or BLM, with little or no restrictions. All for X amount or less.

I have a total of 14 possibilities that we'll be looking at all across the County. I've already been to them and I have my favs. Breaking these up into 2 days shouldn't be a problem. 35 acre parcels with tremendous views do require the right type of footwear. My Cowboy Boots would work, but to be more comfortable and fitting for the terrain, I will be wearing my trusty Hiking Boots.

I am getting older, I can admit that. Especially when I am thinking about shoes??? That's funny. We'll probably walk a couple of miles over the next two days. I better make sure my feet can handle it. I'll need to bring water for the hike as well. Now, where did I put that walking stick???

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Cheryl Thomson (Army Veteran)

Pearson Smith Realty - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker in Northern Virginia

Hi Jon. Don't forget to tell someone where you will be at too! That sure is a lot of acreage to walk...I know one thing for sure you must be in good shape.

Apr 09, 2012 11:43 PM

Pat Champion

John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL

Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

I'm with you when showing buyer's potential properties we have to be prepared I too show horse properties and comfort is a must. Good luck on your showings.

Apr 09, 2012 11:48 PM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Good morning Jon -

Man can I relate! There was a day when I thought I was the dawg in my boots and yep scootin' across the floor. I traded those puppies in for my Merrill's hiking boots too :) Maybe it's not age it's just more common sense??? Sounds like you're going to need water, stick and maybe a energy bar! Let us know when the decide on which piece of land they decided on and how the adventure works out for you today.

Apr 09, 2012 11:51 PM

Laurie Scalf

RE/MAX Victory - Beavercreek, OH

Good luck with your showings!

Apr 10, 2012 12:09 AM

Jon Eliason

EXIT Realty Advantage Pagosa, Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Pagosa Springs, CO

Cheryl ~ You bet! The office has my itinerary and I've given them a timeline on where I'll be, when I'll be. I stay in shape from 2-Stepping and walking 35 acre parcels... lol... :) Thanks for commenting.

Pat ~ Yeah, I used to be sneakers this and sneakers that. Now it's more of a common snse kinda thing... Thanks.

John ~ Good morning. It's gonna be a Tuesday kind of adventure, for sure. I'm glad the weather will be cooperating too. Supposed to be in the mid to upper 60's today. Energy bar? Indeed! Thanks for stopping by.

Laurie ~ It's a nice thing about these type of showings, I don't have to worry about if it's on Lockbox or not... :) Thanks for visiting.

Apr 10, 2012 12:16 AM

Amy Hahn

Pine Knoll Shores Realty - Morehead City, NC

Realtor/Broker - Crystal Coast, NC

I wear hiking boots to show inland properties and flip flops for the beach properties (Love the sand between my toes). Of course, most of our lots are under 1 acre, so not quite as much excercise as you get! Good luck finding the perfect place for them :0)

Apr 10, 2012 12:28 AM

Chris Lewis

Gracious Living Realty - Front Royal, VA

I want to SELL your home, not LIST it!

What could be better than a job that lets yo walk 35-acre lots. Beats a desk job!

Apr 10, 2012 01:51 AM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Jon-They say that you are only as old as you feel, now if by getting older then the choice of footwear is hiking boots vs cowboy boots then I think you are getting wiser as you age gracefully. That is a lot of walking though so it is most likely a good thing you are in shape. Better you than me though. Best of luck on finding them something they want. Now this is my all time fav. Boot scooting song

Apr 10, 2012 09:23 AM

Amy ~ It's actually pretty funny, after walking SEVERAL parcels yesterday, they want to look at smaller lots, closer to Town. 5+ acres to start. We'll be out again today.... OAN, I do miss the sand from Santa Cruz, once in awhile... Thank you and Thank you. :)

Chris ~ Hands down! Walking the countryside, taking in the scene of the Continental Divide and scent of the various pines, while looking for that "Right property" and enjoying the conversation is and will always be better than ANY desk job. (At least until I write up the offer)... ;) Thanks.

Sharon ~ This is cool, Boot scootin' Boogie is the song that plays on my phone when I get a text. I actually have taught Country Western 2-Step, 3-Step and Line Dances, to include "Boot Scootin' Boogie". What is interesting to me is the fact that when I used to go to Nightclubs in the city, eons ago, I used to dance to the Electric Slide. They are the same line dance steps, just different music to dance to. Thanks for that link, I was listening to it as I was going through some of my correspondence. Walking these properties and C/W Dancing are the two best ways of staying in shape. Thanks for commenting.

Erica ~ Having appropriate footwear is essential nowadays. Sneakers have their place, but not when it comes to specific terrain. Thank you for stopping by and thank you for compliment... :) (I turn 50 in 2 1/2 months) shhhh don't tell anyone... :)

Apr 10, 2012 10:14 PM

Erica ~ It's just a number... Tell him 50 is the new 25 ;)

Apr 12, 2012 12:04 AM

Niiiice :)

Apr 13, 2012 11:35 AM

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