Most buyers start with emotion. We start with math. When you’re buying in a premium market, the purchase price is only part of the story. We evaluate every property like an investor would—so you understand value, risk, timing, and the real cost to execute before you commit.
We run each property through a quick scoring system that looks at:
Time on Market (seller leverage and motivation).
Price per Square Foot (relative value vs the neighborhood).
Location Quality (micro-market desirability and resale strength).
Market Timing (seasonality, inventory, and demand cycles).
Outcome: a clear “go / no-go” based on objective signals—not hype.
If the property passes the screen, we tie the matrix inputs into a deal pro forma to forecast the full investment picture, including:
Acquisition + closing costs.
Construction costs + contingency.
Timeline (design, permitting, build).
Carry costs (taxes, insurance, utilities, financing).
Exit assumptions and selling costs (if applicable).
Outcome: a realistic view of returns, risk, and sensitivity to changing conditions.
We then determine the best path to value:
Remodel: faster timeline, often less entitlement risk.
New Build: higher upside potential, but more complexity and duration.
Outcome: a recommended strategy backed by numbers and execution reality.
As a builder, I translate the plan into a ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) construction proposal so your decision isn’t based on guesses.
This includes:
Scope narrative (what’s included / excluded).
Preliminary budget ranges + allowances.
Schedule range and key constraints.
Early risk flags (site conditions, access, permitting, long-lead items).
Outcome: you know what it will take—cost, time, and risk—before moving forward.
With the matrix score, pro forma, and ROM in hand, you can confidently:
Buy (if it pencils and fits your goals).
Pass (if risk or pricing doesn’t make sense).
Re-trade (if due diligence reveals pricing adjustments).
Outcome: fewer surprises, stronger negotiating position, smarter purchases.
Buyers deciding between existing homes vs remodel vs teardown/new build.
Investors looking for risk-controlled upside.
Second-home buyers who want resale protection and a clear plan.
If you’re considering a purchase, send a listing (or address) and your target outcome. We’ll run it through our investor evaluation process and map the smartest path forward.
210 AABC Ste KK Aspen, CO 81611
210 AABC Ste KK Aspen, CO 81611
