The fastest growing segment of the travel industry is in fractional ownership sales. The newest properties feature locations, luxury, cost, and convenience that provide the owners with incredible value while guaranteeing their families unforgettable vacation experiences forever. 

     When real estate is the topic, obviously people ask about location, location, and location. In Vail and Beaver Creek specifically, there are literally twelve fractional properties currently available. Due to popularity and demand, there could be as many as sixteen in the next five years. Most of these properties have fabulous locations right in Vail Village where you walk right to the lifts, or actual ski-in/ski-out in Beaver Creek. Owning a whole ownership property with these locations often would require an investment ten times greater.

Photo: Ritz Carlton at Bachelor’s Gulch 

      Typically, most fractional properties feature luxurious high-end finishes throughout the available homes. This is certainly true for the properties offered in the Vail and Beaver Creek areas. It is the quality of these homes coupled with their excellent locations which create significant value for the owner.

Photo: One Willow Bridge Road 

      One of the most compelling reasons to purchase fractional ownership is cost. Although the size of the fraction differs from property to property (usually ranging from 1/4 to 1/13 interest), buyers can own the time they need without completely breaking the bank. For vacationers that are committed to skiing Vail and Beaver Creek, their vacation dollars are channeled into a deeded asset that can be willed or resold. Prices specifically range anywhere from $50,000 to $1.9 million. One large difference for fractional ownership is it equates to a greater asset than timeshare weeks, and have shown potential for good appreciation. A fractional ownership rarely is considered a great “investment,” however, and should not be purchased typically as a property to flip for profit. As with any situation, there are exceptions for truly rare offerings with overwhelming demand.

     Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, fractional ownership offers its owners a convenient, easy, and hassle-free way to vacation. The Homeowner’s Association or maintenance fees for the property are always completely inclusive of all related expenses to home ownership and property management. What does this mean? It means the owners just show up, enjoy the time with their family, and leave with a smile on their face. Most properties offer year-round storage, so they simply leave their skis and equipment behind, and when they return all their skis have been stored, tuned, and waxed for their next round of fun.

     Another major consideration for fractional ownerships is the scheduling process. Every program is a little different so a buyer should always seek representation to make sure they are getting into the right ownership for their use needs. The ability to be flexible with dates, although sometimes impossible with kids’ school schedules, allows any schedule to work better for the owner. There are options for “fixed” week programs also.

     There are many ways to get involved with owning a part of the Vail and Beaver Creek vacation experience.The most popular way today is to secure a fractional ownership which allows folks to own only the time they need while enjoying luxurious vacations every year without the headaches of maintaining a second home.

Adam Schiller

Originally from Louisville, Kentucky, Adam has lived in the Vail Valley for 13 years. After attending Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio, he made his way out to Colorado to discover the adventures of living in the Rocky Mountains. Like most long time residents, Adam soon concluded the outdoor healthy lifestyle here would last him a lifetime.

That Rocky Mountain living is strongly reinforced with the influence of his wife, Kristin, a registered dietician whom he shares the passion of hiking all the mountains in the area. Upon his arrival in the valley, Adam worked initially in property management. He quickly moved up to Sales Manager of a multi-property management company in Lionshead. With the urging of many of his friends in the area, Adam shifted to Real Estate sales with a high end fractional property near Beaver Creek. For 4 years, Adam enjoyed helping visitors to the valley own a piece of the lifestyle they craved to experience annually with their visits.

Adam attributes a great deal of his success to his understanding the wants and needs of his clients. By living the lifestyle they wish to provide their families, Adam enthusiastically works to connect his clients with the ownership that makes the best sense so they can enjoy priceless memories with those who count most. In the years to follow, Adam has worked with and successfully delivered every type of real estate imaginable to Buyers who are committed to enjoying this lifestyle while spending their hard earned money wisely. From pre-construction to resale, and from whole ownership to a multitude of different fractional ownership options, Adam is prepared to help you with any of your real estate needs in the Vail Valley. (Sales Director/Broker)

Tommy Hoffman

Originally from Pittsburgh PA Tommy has been the leading force for four major start ups in his career. His drive to build and try new innovative ways to be better than the rest is still alive and well. Although his background was in the apparel industry he has transformed into one of the ski industries most respected operators. While mastering the ski vacation industry over the last eight years he also kept a sharp eye on the Real Estate industry in the Vail Valley.

Tommy’s background is also filled with over twenty five years of Real Estate experience. First gaining his Real Estate certifications at the ripe age of 18 years old and never losing the passion to inform and sell. He began using it for family acquisitions and ultimately for his own purchases. He has had a Real Estate career ever since and the last eight years in Vail are no exception. Tommy has recognized the market and the driving factors that are making the future of Vail a distinct luxury place to live, buy and invest. Let him warm you with his smile and fill you with market knowledge that will give you a firm grasp of your Real Estate or Fractional opportunities in the Vail Valley. (Owner/Operator/Managing Broker)

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