Trust your important decisions in real estate to someone with a history of decision making.
I was a Managing Director at a prominent Wall Street firm, a professional for 16 years, trading bonds and then equities. Determining value is something I do and will help you do. I bought my house here in 1992 and moved here full time in 2000. I know the Crested Butte real estate market and will find the perfect property to fit your exact needs. Buying a house in Crested Butte in 1992 was the best decision of my life, and I moved to Colorado full time in 2000.
As a primary homeowner in a picturesque ski town, I can introduce you to the wonderful piece of paradise that is Crested Butte. My experience as a former second homeowner here will allow you to manage your property from elsewhere, suggest builders, remodelers and decorators. I can make owning a second home a pleasurable experience rather than a worry. Bluebird Real Estate, my work "home" is a non-franchised office unaffiliated with a national brand. This distinction gives us a more local culture. All of the agents at Bluebird personally donate a percentage of all commissions to the local open space retention effort, an important factor in keeping Crested Butte less developed than other ski areas.
Background:
A veteran of Wall Street, I worked in trading and sales in the bond and stock markets for over 16 years in New York, London and San Francisco. This experience enables me to help you determine value and get the most out of your real estate transaction-- I am here to help you achieve your goals and dreams. Since 1992 I have owned a home in Crested Butte and am very knowledgeable about real estate trends and location choices. My job is to help you make the most intelligent decision possible about your most valuable asset: your home.
Education and Experience: Raised in Princeton, NJ and an alumnus of Duke University, I graduated with honors in a double major of economics and psychology. After working for Merrill Lynch and Drexel Burnham in New York and London, I was a Managing Director at Bank of America Securities in San Francisco. My education and experience give me a unique perspective and ability to help you with an intelligent real estate choice.
International Exposure:During my Wall Street tenure, I worked for 16 years with overseas clients. I lived in London for 3 years, and traveled extensively in the UK, Europe, the Far East, the Middle East and Africa. My clients ranged from large institutional Middle East accounts, to large and small European and UK mutual funds and hedge funds. I am used to doing business with clients for whom English is a second language, and who are unused to our customs. Do not hesitate to contact me with questions about the Crested Butte real estate market whether you are interested in a new dollar based investment, or looking to repatriate currency to your home country.
Testimonials:
"Diane is highly skilled and very knowledgeable regarding the Crested Butte market and the real estate purchase process. She is smart and a pleasure to work with – a consummate professional. I would recommend her to any client who seeks a capable realtor with a great personality, wonderful sense of humor, and an unwavering can-do attitude." - Fred Paladino
"Diane was our realtor when we sold our family home originally purchased in 1951. Even though I was living in another state and due to work pressures could not return to Crested Butte during the sale process, she handled everything from original marketing, dealing with tenants and prepping the house, to creating the financing arrangement with the final buyer. Her acumen with financial possibilities allowed us to realize a far greater return on the transaction than we could have arranged on our own, while giving the buyer a good deal on his end, win-win for both parties. A few years later, the buyer had to sell the property, and as we had self financed the original sale, we were once again involved. Because the buyer had had such a good experience with his purchase, he contacted Diane for the sale. We are inexperienced in both the real estate and the financial worlds but now were very involved with both. Diane has gone above and beyond to handle the second sale of the property. The Legal firm that handled the first sale and deed recording, has gone through two reformations since the sale and some records in limbo. Diane has dealt with the mistakes and record keeping shortfalls that were inadvertently introduced into the process and kept the new title company, us, the buyer, the seller and the old legal firm informed and in touch. I don't know how we could have done it without her. It was a very hard decision to sell the family home the first time and the various issues involved didn't help. When it went up again I felt the pain anew. Knowing Diane was handling the sale was an immediate relief and it was proven valid as the process went on. I can't say enough about the way she handled our business. I trust her implicitly to handle our business in the absolute best interest of both us and the other party." - Michael Powers
"Diane was exceptional and we highly recommend her. She did a masterful job and handled a delicate situation with ease. Diane was very patient with us and was extremely knowledgeable regarding the area. I am a stickler for the prompt return of phone calls and Diane even exceeded my high expectations. We highly recommend Diane to anyone who is looking for real estate anywhere around Crested Butte" Bobby Martin
"You have been all that we could hope for in an agent on our behalf, making our dreams become reality. You passion, knowledge, honesty, perseverance and great sense of humor are commendable!" Charles and Cheryl Seling
"First, can't tell you how much we appreciate your effortless help to purchase in CB! We hope you know how much trust we have in your knowledge...a major purchase for us...sight unseen! How do we compliment? Gush, a lot!!" - Karna and Michael Baker
"Early in the process of evaluating opportunities available in the Crested Butte market I developed a strong sense of confidence in Diane’s ability to focus on properties consistent with my unique criteria. Her service and advice were impeccable. She researched and found the answers to the questions I posed, provided insight based on her investment background while always promptly responding to my numerous e-mails. As a result of her thorough analysis I moved without hesitation to purchase a condo which became available at a price well below my expectations. With Diane’s assistance I was able to complete the transaction without interrupting my schedule for trips to Colorado. Diane will have the gratitude of our family for many years in the future as we enjoy the second home she made possible. "- David M.
"Being a Realtor in Oklahoma I know what is expected from Realtors and unfortunately most of the time you do not get it.
We used Diane to purchase a vacation home in Crested Butte and she was AWESOME !!! I would truly recommend her to everyone. She went above and beyond the norm for most Realtors. I hope we have a chance to do business with her again someday." - Linda V
"Diane has worked with us long distance for one year in finding just the right property in Crested Butte for our family. She continually kept us informed by sending us emails of properties that were on the market that she felt would meet our family's needs. Diane had to contend with MANY group family emails with such a variety of opinions. However, Diane used all of this information and found the perfect Crested Butte home for us and we are now under contract and everyone is extremely happy! We would HIGHLY recommend Diane Aronovic - she is very attentive, professional, informed, and proactive in her job. We will certainly be recommending Diane to our friends who might be thinking about a home in Crested Butte." - Catherine and Steve C.
"Our search for a property in Crested Butte, Co began sometime during 2006. When we found that property, some six years later, we needed to act fast. There were several qualified buyers interested in the property we wanted. In order to facilitate a smooth transaction in a short amount of time from a long distance, we needed an exceptional professional real estate individual. We found that person in Diane Aronovic.
"She was extremely detail oriented – all the ‘i’s and ‘t’s were crossed during the sales process. Her organizational skills gave us the peace of mind we needed. Diane responded to all our inquiries immediately, she went out of her way to assist us with questions about owning a home in a historic district that were unrelated to our specific property, and she was proactive with recommendations concerning the renovation process we were about to embark on. "
"I enthusiastically recommend Diane to anyone looking to buy or sell a home." Brian and Gail M.
"Diane was extremely helpful throughout the entire home buying process, especially in securing financing." - Alison B.
"Diane offers choices and is adaptable, gives options and is responsive, is patient and perseverant, is creative and a closer. Lovely place and a great deal: mission accomplished, done deal!" - Philip L.