What We Do
We believe that purchasing a second home is not just about the right home, but the right home in the just the right place. As part of our onboarding process, we take the time to learn about YOUR vision for YOUR future, whether it’s family vacations, a strong return on investment, or both. We make sure the home you buy can make that vision a reality.
1. Lifestyle Analysis
Our Lifestyle Analysis Tool identifies your goals, your wishes, your wants, and your dreams, and allows us to determine which Durango-area homes match up and can make those visions a reality!
2. Viability & Income Projections
We compile a pro forma for every property our clients are interested in, providing accurate and realistic figures for rental and income projections based on location, seasonality, and owner usage.
3. Preferred Lender Relationship
We work with Sindberg Capital Lending, a premier mortgage brokerage in Durango. This relationship allows us to provide a smoother and safer home buying experience for our clients.
Our Story
Durango Realty Group specializes in second home and investment property purchases in Durango and the surrounding areas. We strive to strike a balance between the long term financial aspects of these purchases and the intangible value of vacationing and making memories in such a beautiful place.
Meet Lorie
Our principal, Lorie Somermeyer, brings two decades of local property management and home buying expertise to every transaction. She understands the importance of matching the perfect second home to the lifestyles of her diverse but discriminating clientele. Lorie has been a Real Estate Broker in Durango, Colorado, since 2008 and possesses an exceptional understanding of the local market dynamics.
Lorie specializes in assisting clients who are seeking to purchase second homes and Durango investment properties that can also bring impressive performance as a vacation rental. With an uncanny ability to anticipate her clients’ needs and goals, she has structured her business to provide comprehensive property management services at the time of the purchase and also for years to come. Lorie’s success stems from relationships built on trust, hard work, and a high level of service. Her attention to detail, commitment to exceptional customer service and strong negotiation skills deliver results.
Our Clients Love Us!
“Lorie truly understands how to sell houses. She made the whole process incredibly easy and painless. She previewed our home and gave us tips to help it show well, which was a huge help. We sold our home within a week of listing it well over the asking price. She’s the best Realtor in Durango with a great team around her.”
“We were so fortunate to find Lorie Somermeyer when we were looking for a second home in Durango. She helped us find the right house in the right neighborhood, and she was patient with us. We looked for several months, and she always cautioned us about overbidding when we fell too quickly for overpriced homes.”
“Lorie Somermeyer is amazing! I had a vision of a second ski home in Durango, but I just couldn’t find the right property. She used her knowledge, savvy, negotiation skills and a heavy dose of patience to find just the right slope side home for us. She persuaded the owner to sell it, making it a win/win for everyone”
“When it came time to purchase an investment property in Durango with the goal of renting it out when we weren’t using it, Lorie Somermeyer with Durango Realty Group was the obvious choice. She listened to our wants, needs, and desires, and worked diligently to find us just the right home.”
Success Stories
Not all realtors specialize in second homes and vacation rentals, and it’s important to work with someone who knows what they’re doing. Read a few stories about how Lorie found the perfect Durango-area properties for her clients.
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