Shawn was professional, personable and most important to me, was a local expert. He is well versed in the nuances of local laws, codes and traditions. He was patient when I had wide ranging questions and found a way to either answer my questions directly or provide me with the resources to answer my questions now (and going forward). I highly recommend working with Shawn if you're considering buying or selling property in Rockies.
We needed a realtor to help us purchase a lot in Salida, and a friend referred us to Shawn. We were heading up for a couple days just to figure out where we wanted to be. He happened to be leaving on vacation that weekend, but he put together a tour that he emailed to us. While we were only intending to look, we ended up making a decision in a day! So in the midst of his vacation, which also included a family member's wedding, he took care of everything and we went under contract! He worked with us every step of the way, and made the process incredibly easy. Highly recommend Shawn Allison.
Shawn was easy and knowledgeable to work with. He is responsive and puts his clients interests first. He also sold our property quickly. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a Realtor!
Shawn is a wonderful real estate agent. He is professional, responsive, and knowledgeable about the market. Very attentive to your real estate needs, he listens to likes and dislikes patiently . We highly recommend him.
Our contract was complicated and therefore it took a year to close. There were 7 amend/extend contracts before we were able to close . Shawn was knowledgeable, and remained patient and positive the entire time.
For years I have known Shawn as a friend, neighbor, and fellow swimmer and he has always been available to share his advice based on his extensive knowledge of the Salida real estate market. Even in the face of a hardening market and volatile economy, Shawn provided me with expert advice regarding pricing, timing, and marketing of the single family home I was developing in downtown Salida. His counsel proved to be trustworthy and reliable, and was always available to respond instantly to even my most mundane questions. Whether you are a buyer, or in my case, a seller, Shawn imparts a calm confidence that clients need in these uncertain times! His professionalism, patience, and attention to detail were key components to a quick and stress-free transaction resulting in the sale of the home I had built. I would recommend Shawn without hesitation.
This is our third real estate engagement involving Shawn. He helped us find and close on our first home in Chaffee County in Dec 2020. He remained aware that while we enjoyed our home here, this house did not satisfy our ultimate goal of living in town in Salida. He kept a lookout for us, and he notified us of this new build in town before it was even officially listed. We were able to tour it and work out some slight changes on the build plans in a brief period of time. He promptly listed our current home and was able to close for listing price. Ultimately, when there were significant delays in closing on the new build that resulted in a brief period of homelessness, Shawn and Colorado First went above and beyond to help accommodate us. We are so grateful to Shawn and the efforts he has put in for our family. We are now in our likely forever home, and we could not be happier.
Shawn has helped us with several real estate transactions and is enjoyable to work with. Shawn does much more than just facilitate the transaction. He will ensure that you have a clear understanding of all deadlines during the transaction and has a plethora of references to assist with the many decisions that need to be made during the transaction. He is responsive and thorough with everything that he does.
Shawn, once again, exceeded our expectations. He's so good at making sure the process flows well, and stays ahead of the game, so we don't run into any last minute hurdles as we approach closing. I highly recommend working with Shawn.
Shawn is knowledgeable, responsive, and best of all he has successfully marketed and sold our properties. I first worked with Shawn when he represented buyers of one of my properties, and because of that positive experience, I've worked with Shawn to sell properties. He knows the business and the market well. He's helped us clear some pretty tall, unexpected hurdles through his knowledge of the industry and creativity. I highly recommend working with Shawn when both buying and listing real estate.
Shawn has helped us with two transactions. Both were complicated and we relied on him to help us through the difficult process. Shawn always remained optimistic and creative and helpful and guided us to a successful conclusion in both cases. He is knowledgeable about the local market and generous with his time. We felt lucky to work with such a competent and nice person. Thanks Shawn!
Shawn made our move to Salida, and a somewhat complex buying experience, seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. He is extremely knowledgeable about the market, our rights as buyers, and the nuances of new construction. We felt well-represented and always in the loop on the many details. He is a master communicator and liaison, who consistently sought the best outcomes for everyone involved. Our experience working with Shawn could not have been better!
In this crazy market I had to make offers and negotiate on several homes, and Shawn was great to work with-Some things were time sensitive and he always made it work to be available, or set other people up to help me see several properties, And when I was doubting what I was doing, he was great to work it throughAnd I am a realtor in a different state, so I know what a good realtor is!!
Shawn was knowledgeable about the area and provided us excellent insight on prices, value and things that we would not have considered. He was extremely patient and dedicated to finding us the right property. We are so grateful for his expertise and support through the home buying process!
Outstanding. Shawn went above and beyond our expectations. We first found Shawn via a search of best real estate agents in Chaffee County. He guided us to the best fit house in a well designed neighborhood in a low inventory market. Shawn was able to get us under contract with little effort and communicated well at each stage. Because we were out of town, Shawn was able to assist with allowing contractors to access the home and find tune things. Shawn's contacts in the area are second to none and we will definitely be using him for future contacts in the area when we need work done on the home. I would refer Shawn to any of my family members when needing real estate assistance in the area.
Shawn is a delight to work with. He is data driven in helping determine a fair market price and continued to advise through the process in a helpful, calm way and provide practical advise. I recommend Shawn as your real estate agent!
Nicole And Luke Babbitt, a seller from Park County, CO
Shawn did a great job at researching and finding the sweet spot for pricing our home appropriately. He also kept communication succinct and on a need to know basis which was helpful as I had just gotten out of surgery. For a stressful time in our lives, the selling of our house was probably the least stressful event during that time thanks to the help and professionalism of Shawn.
Shawn responded right away to my inquiry on a property. He called me and answered all of the questions I had, and set me up on a property search that was accurate to what we were looking for. He sent me helpful links and contacts so that when we came to the area, we were more prepared. We ended up finding the property of our dreams, and Shawn helped close the deal for us. From one real estate agent, to another, his service was excellent!
Annette And Matt Barnett, a seller from Maysville, CO
Working with Shawn was an outstanding experience. He was helpful, knowledgeable, and made every aspect of our transaction smooth and easy. Shawn always took the extra time to walk us through things and answer all of our questions. He definitely went above and beyond our expectations.
Shawn is a top notch agent. His professionalism and knowledge of this business is something that I have never experienced before. I would recommend his services because he is like no other. He is respectful and kind and I can't thank him enough for making my sale a smooth one.
I had attempted to sell my undeveloped, in-grid Crested Butte property twice before to zero results. Within a few weeks of listing with Shawn, he had lined up an influx of offers from which I was able to select the one that fit my price-goals.
Shawn knew the market and property values over the years well, which was helpful. He was always available and easy to contact. At closing he found some errors which saved me quit a bit on money. Over all it was a good experience.
Three things distinguish Shawn: First, he is a good listener. From the outset, he has listened and grasped what is important to us, not just about properties, but more about pursuing the adventure with integrity. Second, more than merely performing a professional service, Shawn joined the adventure. He works through issues with us as if they were his issues. Third, he is not timid, but also not pretentious, in providing us the benefit of his knowledge and experience. Throughout he has been a creative participant, a giver of sound advice, and recommender to us of other professionals that we would have never been successful in locating on our own.
Shawn lives and works in Salida and knows the real estate market well. His communication is superior - he listened to my preferences, answered all my questions, and kept in close touch as he guided my through the process. A real professional - he researched details not only about the property I bought, but other alternatives for comparison. Shawn can be counted on to respond promptly, provide honest advice and professional guidance, and find the right property. I recommend Shawn without reservation!
Shawn was great to work with. He always showed the utmost professionalism and communicated with us in a timely manner. He was knowledgeable about the local real estate market, helped us to price our property so that it sold quickly, and was patient in guiding us through the transaction process. We highly recommend Shawn!
Shawn came highly recommended based on his experience in the Salida market. Right from the beginning he was on the same page with us for marketing strategy's . We listed, he had fantastic pictures taken, we were under contract within a few weeks. He called and kept us informed every step of the way. We live out of state and relied solely on him to handle the entire process. He is professional, hard working and well respected in the community.
Shawn is exactly the reason why you hire a realtor. He is organized and advices you throughout the process by researching and offering multiple perspectives on price and the market. When it came time to close there were no surprises and we were well prepared by Shawn. We recommend him and will use him again!
We found Shawn extremely easy to work with, he had knowledge of a wide array of properties(he spent approx 1 year including 50 -100 properties across 2 counties) to help us find the perfect place. We could not be happier and appreciate Shawn's dedication, expertise and patience. He is a number one realtor!
We loved having Shawn as our real estate agent. Through the whole process he was extremely responsive and helpful. He was patient and supportive as we navigated the loan processes. His customer service and communication skills are top notch, he talked to the title company, sellers agent, insurance company and loan officers on multiple occasions to keep everyone informed and our closing on track. We can't recommend him enough!
We loved working with Shawn. He did an expert job identifying and understanding what we wanted in finding a new home in Chaffee County. He easily navigated several issues that popped up in the process in a manner that helped keep us calm and confident that it would all work out. We were grateful to have had Shawn as our agent, and we 100% recommend him to others. If we decide to move anytime in the reasonable future (unlikely), we will call him to sell our home.
Thanks Shawn for your patience, for rolling with the punches when things went a little off course, for being there at odd hours and for just being a pleasant individual to learn from, work with and hopefully spend some time with outside the "office".
Shawn was well experienced, professional, and helpful in every way! Polite, friendly and easy to communicate with. We are watching to purchase another land in the area, and Shawn is definitely our number one guy again! We highly recommend his services!