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Discover the Crimson Vortex Power of Red Rock Romance - What Is It?

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty NRDS # 146013739

Why Do Visitors and Buyers Flock to the Sedona Lifestyle?

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Enjoying The Red Rock Romance of the Sedona Lifestyle

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The Iconic Red Rock Vistas

The Red Rock Romance attracts 3 million plus visitors a year. Back in the early and mid 20th century, many Westerns were filmed in the Sedona area. Of course, back then there were very few homes and the wide open range was perfect for wagon train or camp scenes and wide angle shots that captured the gorgeous red rocks.

Present Day Media Captures Sedona's Mystique

 

Fast forward to present day and we still see movies and television commercials, mostly car commercials shot on these back roads where the camera can capture the background. Unlike the black and white movies of those past eras, color commercials capture the brilliance of the stunning crimson red rock color. Special TV programs are filmed with red rock backgrounds and sporting events such as major football games, Super Bowl etc., send camera crews to get that iconic shot of Cathedral Rock (like the one above)!

Sedona - Ranked 13th By TripAdvisor

Media and "Best of...." rankings work like a magnet to attract visitors to this special area.  For example, Sedona was ranked 13th recently by TripAdvisor among the Top 25 US Destinations. Once here, they want to become "buyers". Many of our customers marvel and dream of living among these magnificent red rock monoliths. Buyers want homes with red rock views. It is that simple!

Views - # 1 on the Wish List

 

This is number one on their wish list. Though view homes, like ocean front homes, come with a price.  Occasionally, the right view home comes on market at a price point the customer can afford. Those homes do not stay on the market long, so a buyer must be ready to act.Sedona lifestyle - homes for sale

Weather 

300 Days of Sunshine 

Ensures an active Sedona Lifestyle

We get many of the 3 million visitors in our Fall and Winter Season.  Retired folks want to get out of those cold climates in other parts of the country.  They flock to the warmer climates. Our Sedona climate is pretty mild all year long. The highest mean temperature was 79.2º in June. By August of this year, the mean temperature dropped to 72.9. Summer temps that allow for windows to be open at night and air conditioners to be turned off.  During our winter months, there were only 2 days since 2011 that were below freezing. So far this year, only 12 days were below 50º! Generally, all you need is a sweater when you go out.  We have "polite snow" because it does not stick around. Usually it is gone within a day. See all Sedona Weather stats at

Ricks World Sedona . There are five to seven years of stats available. From 2013 on, there is a summary paragraph or so for every season. This summary adds a little persepective to get a flavor of the seasons, weather and climate for the area. 

   

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Outdoor & Other Activities

Another topic that is high on our buyers' list, is the ability to enjoy the outdoors - all year long.  Every activity that you do in the summer can be done in the middle of winter as well. Our most popular attractions are our hiking trails. According to one local hiker, Bill Bohan, he has hiked 1600 miles in his 13 years here in Sedona. You can find an alpha list of all the trails he has categorized here.

Discover all of the links to these activities

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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Amazing photos Sheri, Red Rock Romance, and Crimson Vortex, very fitting terms to describe this magical land.

Sep 26, 2016 03:32 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Hi Bob Crane - Thank you!  It is easy to sell when you are thoroughly sold on your product!

Sep 27, 2016 10:57 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Sheri.  I can see why you are so passionate about where you live.  Great photos, thanks for sharing

Sep 26, 2016 08:40 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Hi James Dray - Thank you. When you have had a chance to visit and live in other areas, you can compare. It is never easy to jump into the unknown. For me, this is the perfect location to live. 

Sep 27, 2016 11:04 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Your love for the area shines through your post like the 300 days of sunshine found in Sedona...and people who wish to call this Arizona treasure home know that calling Sheri Sperry - MCNE will make that dream come true.

Sep 26, 2016 09:28 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Those are such kind words Sally K. & David L. Hanson - Thank you! 

Sep 27, 2016 11:05 PM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Very nice highlight of Sedona.  It is a magical place for sure.

Featured in BananaTude!

Sep 27, 2016 01:22 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Wow! I never expected this!  Thank you for the feature!  There is a true romance that can take hold of people who visit here. It happened to me and drew me in head first...

Sep 27, 2016 11:10 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Sheri,

What a great perspective on Sedona.  Anyone reading this post would be packing their bags to move there.  I really enjoyed your post and love your picture.  There is no doubt you captured the very essence of Sedona.  Thank you for your entry in the contest.  A

Sep 27, 2016 03:42 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Hi Ron and Alexandra Seigel - A - Thank you for providing an avenue for us to unleash our romantic perspective for our community. 

Sep 27, 2016 11:40 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

You really sell your beautiful Sedona community well. It really is a special place and who wouldn't want to live in 300 days of sunshine.

Sep 27, 2016 05:35 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Hi Jane Peters - Thank you! The sunrises and sunsets which you get with 300 days of sunshine were a big consideration when moving here. 

Sep 27, 2016 11:45 PM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I've heard such great things about Sedona.  I would love to come visit one of these days.

Sep 27, 2016 08:01 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Hi Chris Ann Cleland - There is something for everyone in this area. I am sure this would be a memorable vacation. The Grand Canyon is only 2 hours away. There is also a train that leaves from Williams AZ directly to the GC and it is about 1 hr 15 min from Sedona.  Great way to enjoy the day!

Sep 28, 2016 12:01 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Wow! You sure know how to make us want to visit the area.

Thanks for sharing your beautiful photographs.

Sep 28, 2016 04:50 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Sheri wonderful post about Sedona!  Your photos are gorgeous as usual!  One of these days we should hike the devils bridge and I'll share a very mystical experience I had up there one day many years ago.  Very interesting and very real.

Sep 28, 2016 06:35 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Sheri, you know how much we love the outdoors, and you make Sedona sound so wonderful.  We will have to get down there again soon!

Sep 28, 2016 07:04 AM