"I have had the good fortune of working with Chris Bettin on two different property transactions in the past five years. Chris is a rare combination of integrity, diligence, and thoroughness, all wrapped in an easy going and reassuring manner. Our family has sought the perfect mountain home all over the Western U.S. and Canada, and Chris has been instrumental in helping us to realize this dream. I wish all our business transactions were as seamless and professional as our dealings with Chris. We consider him both a valued business partner and now a close friend." Seth Geiger and Teri Jory, Los Angeles, CA
"Wayne and I decided on the spur of the moment while on a ski trip at Purgatory in 2005 to look at mountain property. That’s how we met Chris Bettin. We walked into the real estate office (in our ski boots) and set up an appointment for the next day to look at properties. After vacationing and skiing in Durango for many years we felt that the time was right to have a place of our own here. We were amazed at how organized he was on such short notice and that after only talking to us for a few minutes he was able to zero in on the type of properties that matched our needs exactly. He had thoroughly thought through the variety and range of properties he wanted to show us and explained to us the pros and cons for each one that we visited. After spending a few hours with him we felt we had a full understanding what was offered on the mountain and in the area. Chris kept in contact with us and when we returned in the summer he helped us choose the vacation home of our dreams. Chris was not only a great real estate agent but became a great friend as well. We were finally able to move to Durango fulltime a couple of years ago. Now it’s time to think about a more permanent home here in the Durango area and we wouldn’t rely on anyone else but Chris Bettin to help us further our dream. If you are thinking about purchasing a vacation home or a permanent residence here in Durango, give Chris a call. He really knows the area and has great insight in matching your dreams with the real thing. Thanks for everything Chris!"
Wayne & Debbie Kjonaas, Durango/West Lafayette, IN
"I met Chris over 4 years ago when I walked into his office to inquire about property in the resort area of Durango Mountain Resort. At that time I didn’t know exactly what kind of opportunity I was looking for (condo, townhouse, vacant land, etc) and was fairly unfamiliar with the area from a real estate standpoint.
From day one Chris was professional, knowledgeable, unpretentious, and ALWAYS available. He spent countless hours with my wife and I helping us pick the perfect property. In the end we purchased a vacant lot and just recently finished building our custom home. Chris was a priceless asset through the entire building process even though he had no vested interest after the sale. Unlike many agents Chris will retain the relationship long after the sale and he treats all clients as though they are his best.
I can’t recommend Chris enough for any of your real estate needs. He understands his clients and his territory and will deliver for you above and beyond your expectations! I have called Chris for countless questions over the years, some real estate related many not and he has returned every call within 24 hours and always gives me guidance. I find no reason whatsoever to inquire with other agents as long as Chris is in business!
If you have any questions or would like to speak in person don’t hesitate to call me directly. Chris has my number!" Michael LaForest, Phoenix, AZ
"I came though Durango on a few trips and fell in love with the area. While walking down Main Avenue peering though the windows at the real estate offices I knew I wanted a home here. After meeting a few agents and viewing a number of properties, I just couldn't make that connection, not only the right property, but the right agent to handle my transaction. After a few visits to the Durango area I walked into an office in the resort area and was introduced to Chris. Not only has Chris handled my 3 transactions great. He has also handled 3 direct referrals and I know of at least 2 indirect referrals. Speaking for all of us you couldn't find a better agent anywhere in the area. Trust me I tried. Thanks Chris for everything you have done not only for me, but also my friends and my family members." Jeff Wester, Temecula, CA
"Dear Chris - I have intended writing you sooner to let you know how much Joan and I appreciate the way you handled our condo sale in Village Center. It is my understanding that we established a high water mark for the most amount ever paid for a condo unit at DMR, and you deserve most of the credit. You kept us totally informed during the negotiations, and your council was invaluable in helping Joan and I make a final decision.
In the ten years we have known you Chris, we have depended on you to keep us informed of
the realty market in the Durango resort area, and you have done a great job. As you know, it was because of you keeping us abreast of the market that we were able to buy a Pinnacle share at the new Lodge at a pre-construction cost. This alone saved us a great deal of money.
I want to apologize for being so late in expressing our appreciation for all your help during the years. Joan and I consider you not only the ultimate professional in business transactions, but a personal friend as well."
Don F. Haynes, Palestine, TX
"Chris worked with our family for over four years to find the right homesite to build a 2nd home at Durango Mountain Resort. Chris was our representative on the ground with the developer and builder. We trusted him completely and he made our dreams come true. Chris is totally dependable and wonderfully honest. He worked extremely hard for my family and never made a commitment he did not keep. Chris has become a great friend of our entire family and he continues to look after our home and interests. You will not find a better real estate representative than Chris. He kept our interests first and wanted to make sure we were completely satisfied. We trust Chris completely and unhesitatingly recommend him to you."
Pam and Dave Foley, West Palm Beach, FL and DMR, CO.
"We've known Chris Bettin for more than 10 years. No one knows the market better than Chris, and his integrity and service are second to none." Tom and Lynn Chambers, Albuquerque, NM
"I’ve bought and sold a lot of real estate both commercial and residential during my long career so I’ve been around the block a time or two. I first started working with Chris Bettin about four years ago when I first moved to Colorado from the east coast. Since I was new to the area, I searched around quite a bit to find a truly professional real estate agent. I’ve worked with some knuckle heads in the past and didn’t want to go down that road again! I told Chris what I wanted and exactly how I wanted to do business. Chris performed terrifically, didn’t waste my valuable time, and sold me my first Colorado property in one day. The deal went through seamlessly and effortlessly on my part. Since that first real estate purchase, I purchased two more properties through Chris and, of course, the process was profitable and even enjoyable. I’ve been an entrepreneur all my life and I told Chris that a true professional like himself should be in his own business. I’m really glad that he made the move to ownership in The Wells Group. Chris is the only real estate broker that I actually have become good friends with after doing business together. Chris is the ONLY broker that I will work with in the greater Durango area. I trust him implicitly and you should too! I recommend Chris very highly and if you would like to contact me personally concerning Chris and the Wells Group, please email me at JB@newenglandpropane and I would be happy to help you in any way that I can! Chris Bettin is a good man!"
John Barry III, Durango / Pagosa Springs, CO (formerly Connecticut)
“Professional – non pressuring – and truly interested in developing a long term client. I have known Chris to spend hours with prospective clients just to help educate them. I have had three purchases with him and have only seen superior service. If you're looking in the Durango area – you’d make a mistake to not sit down with him for at least a meeting!”
Dr. Paul and Cindy McHale, Phoenix, AZ
When we were first interested in purchasing a 2nd home in Durango we were lucky enough to have met Chris Bettin. Considering we were from out of town, he made the whole process easy and comfortable. Since then we have purchased a lot to build our primary residence plus other investment properties. Chris is extremely knowledgeable about the area and just a pleasure to work with. I really don't think we would be as invested in Durango if it wasn't for Chris. And we love it here."
Dave and Deanna Luna, Durango, CO (formerly Phoenix, AZ)
"Chris, I have to say that with my wife being a Realtor I see a lot of transactions. Most are smooth and have no issues at closing. Others have the usual inspection or appraisal snags but usually close within the estimated window. I don’t recall a transaction like the one that we experienced when buying the place at Durango Mountain!
As you recall, our deal went from incredible high hopes to doing what little we could to keep both our dream alive and stay out of a law suit. The crashing economy was a killer. Our money was tied up in a “temporary” deal that has yet to unwind itself and of course the banks shut their doors to further lending as we all knew it. The saving grace in the matter was you. Your developer clients had to be a real challenge. Heck, we must have been a real challenge with all the bends and wiggles we threw into the deal and the number of parties that made up our “family”. I am sure our deal caused you a few sleepless nights and for that we are, and always will be, grateful for your patience and tenacity to see our deal through. Having been a builder and a business man in Albuquerque for nearly 25 years and having been with my wife for many years, I have been around a lot of real estate transactions. We dumped our Realtor in Durango in 2007 to work with you because we felt you brought a level of professionalism, knowledge, flexibility, patience and kindness that is very hard to find in one package; in fact so rare, I married the only other one I know!"
Tom and Joi Schmidt, Albuquerque, NM
"Durango has been a vacation spot for my family for 20 years. Our dream was to own a vacation spot and investment property in this market. 4 years ago we came to Durango with the plan of purchasing this property. We talked to a number of agents, but in a short while we determined Chris was our guy. He helped us buy our first property in Durango and in the last 3 years we have bought 3 more properties. Chris has been great to work with and if we buy more property, it will definitely be with Chris." Carla and Jack Grube, Indiana, PA.
"Enjoying the four seasons in Durango on vacation only leaves you wanting to come and stay. One fall we took a trip out with two missions in mind, see the beautiful colors of the Aspens and buy land to build on one day. We got in contact with Chris Bettin, which was one of the best moves we made. Not only was he very personable, but his knowledge of the area was invaluable, as we were located on the east coast. Mission accomplished. The Aspens, as always, did not disappoint and the land Chris found us was exactly what we were looking for. Close in proximity to skiing with spectacular mountain views. Thank You, Chris!" Tom and Stephanie Merkert, Severna Park, MD
"We were extremely fortunate to work with Chris Bettin. After the sudden and unexpected death of my father and the fear we would not be able to continue to pursue his dream of owning a piece of Heaven in Durango, Chris was thoughtfully able to help us make his dream a reality. His knowledge, compassion, and friendship are unparalleled. He's more than the best at what he does, he's become a friend for life." Darren & Tobie Webb, Albuquerque, NM
"In our case, buying real estate in Durango was a process, a three year process. Most real estate professionals would have given up on us or tried to pressure us into a buying decision. Chris is about relationship and trust. He earned it from us and we have now purchased for the second time with him. He truly always has our best interest at heart." Dean and Joy Dickschat, McKinney, TX
“Chris Bettin and his team are hands down the best resource for buying property in the Durango resort area. I have personally used him on 5 transactions and will always use him on my Durango area property investments.” Brandon and Stacy Perry, Charleston, SC
"Jenni and I would like to thank you for making our dream of owning a mountain home a reality. From our first conversation we both felt like you "listened" to us and we really appreciate that about you. As an estate planner, I've been involved in many real estate and financial transactions in my career. Very few were handled with your level of professionalism. The fact that you were able to quarterback this transaction for us from 2500 miles away, and with so many variables is a testament to your ability. We are looking forward to working with you in the future!!"
Greg Parady, Orlando, FL
"I have owned property in the Durango area for 12 years, and love everything about it. I recently sold a home and bought a condo at the resort. I could not have been any happier with Chris Bettin and his whole group. He is extremely knowledgeable and very thorough and very caring. I would recommend him to everyone and have done just that!!"
Linda Murphy, Frisco, TX
"I have known Chris for 4 years & have had great dealings with him. He is very informative & knowledgeable about the real estate business. I would not deal with anyone else." Rose Drake, Austin, TX
We met Chris when beginning our search for property north of Durango. Chris was knowledgeable, professional, patient (with all the many questions we had), practical and courteous. He helped us understand the market and Colorado real estate law/rules. We purchased a lot and have almost completed a home at the Summit at DMR. We would definitely use Chris again. Randy and Julie Stevens, Midland, TX
I used Chris to purchase a vacation rental near the ski resort in 2006. He was not only professional but also was honest and straightforward. I was not very familiar with the real estate market in the area, but felt comfortable making a purchase after working with Chris. The most impressive thing about Chris is the number of clients who use his services a 2nd and even a 3rd time.
Keith and Sabrina Brant, Durango, CO (formerly Aberdeen, Scotland)
Chris - It has now been a little over three years since you helped our family purchase a ski-in/ski-out condo in the Sitzmark Condominium complex at Purgatory. We could not be happier and it has proven to be one of our best investments for our family! Last year we enjoyed twenty days on the slopes in addition to more rides on the alpine slide than we could keep track of this past summer. Thank you for taking such great care of us as we searched for the perfect ski home for our family." Todd and Michelle Govig, Scottsdale, AZ
Chris Bettin is one of the most professional real estate brokers I have ever worked with. He is very knowledgeable, honest and customer service is his specialty. Chris is not only my real estate broker, but has also become a friend. Thanks for your dedication and hard work to make our dreams come true. Wayne and Cathy Ducote, Denham Springs, LA
"I want to tell you Chris. Regardless the outcome, (and I think it will be fine), I have enjoyed working with you on this project. You have been a true professional throughout, a great help to me, and I look forward to some land shopping soon. I wish you all the best through these tough economic times. I believe the very best in their fields, like yourself, will persevere to a better day in these markets."
Bradley Ducoat, NY, NY
"I have been meaning to write to thank you for the concerted effort you gave to the sale of my property. You saw the value, uniqueness and future possibilities therein. Bringing--was it four buyers, and three contracts, was telling from the standpoint that the "higher end" market was, and still is, relatively slow in Durango and across the country. The unknown easement situation caused some difficulties and delays, but in the end I feel the property transferred to perfect individuals to carry it forth to its full potential. You were professional, and spent hours of your time walking the 23 acres with all interested buyers, and treated it as if it were your own listing--though only representing your party to the transaction." Barbara Lindner, Durango, CO
“Chris Bettin is a Realtor who listens to your needs and delivers a product that absolutely delights you! Integrity is the first word that comes to mind when I think about our dealings with Chris. We are very pleased to have done business with such a hard working person and will certainly be doing business with him again in the future. If you are looking for a Realtor who will work hard for you, whether you are buying or selling, I’d recommend Chris. We dealt with Chris long-distance from Scottsdale. He found an amazing home for us! We could not be more impressed with his work ethic and integrity.” Jack and Pammy Markle, Scottsdale, AZ.
"Chris has volunteered for our affordable homeownership program for almost 2 years. His biggest contribution is coming every month to teach in our Home Grown: Planting the Seeds for Homeownership class - a free, monthly, comprehensive 9-hour course covering the home buying process for low and moderate income families as well as first time homebuyers. Chris shows up with enthusiasm and honesty every time. His ability to connect with our clients and expertise on a broad range of issues has helped make our program successful and the community better. He gives countless hours to the community in various capacities, but for us it makes all the difference and all of it without any self serving motive. His expertise provides our organization up to date information about the market, trends in homeownership, curriculum development and analysis on opportunities. Chris makes himself available to all our clients for an unbiased third party perspective on any questions or issues that come up during the real estate process. It’d be hard to find someone that knows our community better than Chris."
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Julie Levy, Programs Manager, Regional Housing Alliance La Plata County.
"Chris Bettin knows real estate and our local market and has a no-nonsense approach when teaching our class or assisting our clients with questions or issues. We are very grateful for the hundreds of hours he has given to our program and our community--He's a great guy!"
Jennifer Lopez, Executive Director, Regional Housing Alliance La Plata County.
“ Chris Bettin is one of the best in the business. His ethics and integrity are exactly what you want in an agent whether you are selling or buying." Alix Kogan, Kogan Builders, Durango, CO
"My company has many properties listed with Wells Group Mountain Resort and we are continually pleased with the level of professionalism and work ethic. Together Chris Bettin and Kris Daly have over 30 years experience in the resort market and we rely heavily on their expert opinions about pricing, buyer behavior and market trends in the area. They always provide us with current, factual information that helps us make educated choices about our properties. We choose to work with Wells Group Mountain Resort because of their hard-working mentality, years of experience and commitment to success. "
Chelsea Krueger, Kogan Builders, Durango, CO