Lisa Olson is a knowledgeable and skilled negotiator with over $250 million in closed transactions and more than 475 happy buyer and sellers she has worked with over the years. Her results consistently rank her in the top 2% of brokers nationwide. While her peers respect her achievements, it is her clients that are most important to her. This is evident in the large number of repeat business and referrals she gets from loyal clients. Her clients appreciate her work ethic, experience, honesty, willingness to think out of the box to achieve the desired results and communication throughout a transaction. Her mission is simple: To Be Your Trusted Real Estate Advisor for Life. Lisa doesn't take her team's mission lightly. With over 22 years of experience in real estate, Lisa always strives to keep learning new technology and trends to help best serve her clients. She is a Certified Negotiation Expert, Fine Home Specialist, e-pro, Master of Arts in Counseling and has read 100s of books related to the real estate industry. She is well versed in condo development and sales having developed and sold the 68-unit Pines at Orehouse Plaza in Steamboat with her husband Brian, as well as working with other local developers. Recognizing the importance of a high level of marketing for her listings, Lisa aligns herself with Steamboat Sotheby's International Realty, the true leader in the Steamboat market with a marketing strategy that includes the most significant media companies and real estate focused websites in the world. She also provides instant, automated email systems for buyer's searching for a home so they never miss an opportunity. Lisa and her team are dedicated to providing a high level of service to their clients before, during and after a sale. A believer in giving back, Lisa is always willing to roll up her sleeves to help a good cause. She is most proud of her winning role in the local Dancing with the Stars fundraiser for CASA, as well as her dedication to the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, Girls on the Run and many other local charities. She currently serves on the Board of Girls on the Run, Catamount Ranch & Club and the Steamboat Grand and Meadowlark Homeowner's Associations. Since 1992, Lisa has been enjoying Steamboat's active, healthy lifestyle. Originally from Bethesda, Maryland, she received a Bachelor's Degree from Colgate University, spent a few years in Chicago working in the advertising world and came to Steamboat to "have an adventure before grad school." She immediately fell in love with the area and decided instead to build a life here. She has two wonderful daughters that share her passion for skiing, hiking, biking and the outdoors. Together with her full time Buyer Broker Josie Tolan and Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) husband Brian Olson, you can be assured the Olson Team will meet and exceed your expectations.
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Okay so now you know you really want to purchase a home. If you still don't have enough money saved to cover your down payment and closing costs, below are some ideas on how to come up with the money. Always check with your lender about great down payment assistance programs which you may qualify for. (more…)
Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty was proud once again to sponsor the recent Girls on the Run event, held November 4, 2017 at Steamboat Springs Middle School. The 5K event, organized by Girls on the Run of Western Colorado, and deemed a “celebratory event” rather than a race, is the culmination of a 10-week program for girls in 3rd-8th grade. This year, some 2500 girls ran in programs organized across 20 counties and over 35 communities across the country. The Girls on the Run Program was started as a way to inspire young girls to recognize their inner strength and celebrate what makes them one-of-a-kind. The 10-week program is led by trained coaches who guide small teams through a research-based curricula which includes dynamic discussions, activities and running games. The goal…
Many consumers are unaware that in many instances, the real estate agent showing them property is not representing their best interests. In fact, quite the opposite is true; they are representing the sellers, and are legally obligated to pass ANY information along to the sellers which you might provide to them...information which could dramatically adversely impact your ability to negotiate a good deal. (more…)
Title Insurance: What It Is and Why You (Probably) Need It Title insurance: It’s another one of those mysterious fees buried inside the pile of paperwork you’ll receive at your loan closing. Who knows what it’s all about? All you’ve figured out is that lenders require a policy for their protection, and either you or the seller will have to pay for it — and then you’ll be asked if you want an owner’s title policy, too. Here’s how title insurance works, how to decide whether you need your own policy, and how much you can expect to pay. What is title insurance? Title insurance protects the insured from a financial loss related to the ownership of a property. There are two policies in the mix at a home loan closing: the…
