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Ray’s Profile

Ray Bowers - Credentials and Commitment

Telluride Broker | 25+ Years Experience

With over two decades of experience in the Telluride area market, Ray has marketed successful sales on extraordinary and varied properties from a Frank Llyod Wright styled slope-side chalet - to resort condos - to ranches on the mesas - to homes down in Ridgway - to specialty vacant lots - to an art gallery business - and even to some private islands in the Caribbean.
His varied experiences gives insight to safeguard his clients’ interests during a transaction (lots of legal experience) while also having some fun and insight during the property search phase. If you choose Ray as your broker, you will be dealing with a knowledgeable Telluride real estate agent who operates in a truly professional and honest manner.
"You are gracious and real. Authenticity is a big deal for me as it has been an attribute I have lacked. I appreciate your honesty. I love LOVE Telluride. It is my favorite place. When I buy there I will buy from you. Thank you" - Mark

Real Estate Involvement

Advanced Real Estate & Legal Education

  • Graduate of Realtor Institute (GRI) - 12-session course with courses in real estate law
  • Master in Real Estate (MRE) - 12 full-day seminars, with emphasis on law and writing contracts to protect client interests
  • E-Pro Designation - Competency in internet marketing and e-mail marketing
  • Used and learned aspects of law well enough to win a Federal Court case representiing himself "Pro-Se"

International Real Estate Experience - Belize

  • Participated in the sale of high-end resort hotel
  • Listed and Globally Marketed most expensive large private islands
  • Sold the private islands to a high-end resort developer
  • Currently associated with Ambergris Seaside Real Estate company
  • Participated in the sale of high-end resort hotel
  • Listed and Globally Marketed most expensive large private islands
  • Sold the private islands to a high-end resort developer
  • Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), 2001 - 7 days of courses and extensive international experience

Involvement with Telluride Association of Realtors

  • "Realtor of the Year" for 1999-2000 after only 1-1/2 years in the business
  • Member of Board of Directors: 1998-2001
  • As treasurer, overhauled accounting systems
  • Director of Telluride Multiple Listing Service (MLS), 2000-2001
  • Taught courses to Telluride Brokers on use of MLS systems

Other Boards

  • Past Associate Member, Board of the Telluride Chamber Music Festival
  • Past President, Board of Directors of The Telluride Repertory Theatre
  • Past President, Treasurer - Ski Ranches HOA over 3 periods & 8 years (200 owners)
  • Past President - Cornet Creek Condominiums HOA over 5 years
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Real Estate Related Activities

  • Real Estate Showcase magazine, former owner and publisher
  • Past president on Cornet Creek HOA for 3 years
  • Accomplished at property tax appeals to LOWER CLIENTS' TAXES
  • Won over 140 tax appeal cases
  • Past President of Ski Ranches HOA for 3 terms and 8 years

Lifestyle Enthusiast | Ski Instructor | Caribbean Charter Operator

  • Caribbean Charter Operation Owner and Captain in Belize for eighteen years;
  • Hosted and guided thousands of scuba divers on specialty offshore trips.
  • Hotel Manager (also in Belize) for five years, hosted celebrities such as Margaux Hemingway and Jane Wyman at a luxury hotel which was once featured on Robin Leach's Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous!
  • Captain aboard an 88-foot luxury charter yacht in the Eastern Caribbean (Virgin Islands, Antigua, St. Bart's, Grenada).
  • Promotion & Marketing - managed and promoted largest dive charter business in the country.
  • Instrumental in "putting Belize on the map" with promotion efforts that involved the Ministry of Tourism for the first time in the 1980's.
  • With 18 years of marketing tourism in Belize, the switch to marketing property in Telluride was easy.

Life Trends

  • Born and raised on the East Coast of New Jersey, grew up on the water, sailing and water skiing
  • Schooled at Andover Phillips Academy, Graduate 1974
  • Graduated from The University of Virginia in 1978 with B.A. in History and Drama
  • Lived and worked in Belize from 1978-1996 (18 years as a Hotelier, Dive Charter Company Operator, Part time Real Estate work)
  • Spent one year in Eastern Caribbean, skippering an 88-foot luxury charter yacht.
  • Moved to Telluride in 1997 - Obtained Real Estate license in that year
  • Happily married with grown up daughter and son.
Have a look at Endorsements from Buyers & Sellers
Let me put my experience, ethics, and drive for excellence to work for you as you find your dream home in Telluride!
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Buyer Client Testimonials

"Superb buyer’s agent..."
"I first found Ray on his really great website, and he eventually served me superbly as my buyer's agent in a difficult land purchase of a mining claim."
Larry Wolf
FL
"Hardworking and honest realtor..."
"Ray Bowers is a hard working realtor with a good feeling for your needs and honesty towards his customers"
Bob Blose
Palantine, IL
"Terrific job helping me understand the market..."
“Ray’s website motivated me to first make contact with him … I was happy to make Ray my buyer’s broker a year later and he did a terrific job."
David Soltanpour
NYC, NY
"Professional and clear in communication..."
"We bought our first home with Ray’s guidance—his ability to clearly explain every detail was professional and invaluable."
Dave & Alyssa Ramirez
Telluride, CO
"Fair and gives the whole picture..."
"I connected with Ray through his website and continue to trust him for buying and selling—he provides honest guidance for informed decisions."
Michael Hruza
Littleton, CO
"Honest and hardworking broker..."
"After following Ray’s website for months, I reached out and found him to be an honest, hardworking, and trustworthy broker."
Jack Rogers
Tyler, TX
"Appreciate your honesty and authenticity..."
“You are genuine and authentic—I truly appreciate your honesty. Telluride is my favorite place, and when I buy there, I’ll choose you."
Mark

Seller Client Testimonials

"No hesitation in recommending.."
“You have created the Paragon of all Mountain State Real Estate websites I’ve visited . . . really a wonderful piece of client centered architecture."
Karen Mills
Rockport, MA
"Highly recommend Ray.."
"We listed the unit with Ray and immediately things began to happen. We highly recommend Ray and would certainly use his services again."
John and Marilyn Sloan
Ouray, CO
"More showings than I expected..."
"Thanks so much for listing and selling my condo for me in such a short time and for more money than I had originally expected."
Kathleen Barr
Telluride and Denver, CO
"Higher price than expected..."
"He also achieved an even higher price than the asking price! Acutally I can attribute this success to clever merchandising ideas"
Chris Fifis
Cherry Hill, NJ
"Thorough and professional job..."
“A hearty thanks and well done to you and your associates for the thorough and professional job you all did in listing and selling our former house in Telluride."
- Mike and Carol Rosen
Woodbridge, CT
"Sold fast for record price..."
“He proficiently and effectively promoted our listing…Thanks to Ray’s persistence and initiative, we got the highest price in history for a unit in our complex."
Jeff Steele & Bob McKinnon
L.A., Calif

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