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Honors & Awards

• Best of the Web and ‘Forbes Favorite’ by Forbes magazine for eight consecutive years
• Ranked #1 luxury real estate website by consumers and the Luxury Institute LLC
• Ranked #1 in searches for “luxury real estate” (as well as other similar terms) on popular search engines such as Google, Yahoo!, and MSN
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Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate

Known in the industry for the last quarter-century as the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate network, a global collection of the finest luxury real estate brokers in the world, this group of more than 70,000 professionals in more than 85 countries collectively sells in excess of $190 billion of real estate annually, with an average sale price of $2,450,000. Members sell homes for record prices and handle transactions of incredible complexity and magnitude with complete discretion. Every member is carefully selected by CEO/Publisher John Brian Losh, one of REALTOR Magazine’s 25 Most Influential People in Real Estate and broker of fine properties and estates through his Seattle-based brokerage firm, Ewing & Clark, Inc.

Summit Sotheby’s felt it was important to partner with LuxuryRealEstate.com and showcase our premier listings on the world’s leading luxury real estate portal.

1.) Update your old garage door(s). Garage doors seem like a non-issue, but many times they make up a significant percentage of the front of a home. Because of this, they are one of the first things that buyers notice when they pull in the drive way. Replacing, or even just painting, these central fixtures will do wonders when it comes to instantly impressing perspective buyers and standing apart from your competition. The market has changed drastically since many of us purchased our homes here in town. I frequently hear buyers say that they have taken a house off their list because of the lack of curb appeal. This issue is especially important to people on busier streets, corner lots, or near a neighborhood eyesore.

2.) Replace old windows. Outdated windows age a home significantly, and you can often upgrade standard windows to vinyl for a reasonable $300 per window. The average home has 8 windows, so this upgrade doesn’t cost nearly as much as you might think and it will make a huge difference to the value perceived by prospective buyers. Key point to remember is that when buyers view a home they love, if they see it has older windows, they consider it a time consuming and costly headache. First time buyers have never replaced windows and often dramatically overestimate the cost to cure this issue. By replacing pre-listing you an actually save money. A well priced, move-in condition home will sell for far more than one with windows in need of repair.

3.) Assess your floors . If you have hardwood flooring, it’s worth the investment to have them refinished considering buyers put an extremely high value on them; you’ll get the most bang for your buck if they are refurbished. Carpets should be shampooed and replaced if they are stained or look worn. You don’t need to spend large amounts of money on the highest grade or most modern name but something inexpensive and neutral will certainly bring you a return on the investment. Even the smell of new carpet will make buyers set your home apart from the comparables.

4.) Paint the trim. If you can’t afford the daunting task of painting your entire house, painting just the trim will still make a big difference when it comes to curb appeal. Painting the whole house can be expensive, time consuming, and delayed by weather conditions; painting just the trim will give your home a fresher look. Interior trim is equally as important.

5.) Update fixtures. Keep an eye out for sales at home improvement stores and replace outdated lighting, plumbing and hardware fixtures. Simple replacing lighting fixtures and knobs in the bathroom or kitchen can update the entire look of the room. You can find many modern brand name fixtures online on contractor supply websites by just searching for terms like sale faucets, sale plumbing fixtures etc.

The mountain living lifestyle conjures up images of snow-capped trees and ski adventures. But one of the best kept secrets of the mountain region is its appreciation of its culture—and the way it is celebrated. The towns of Sun Valley, Idaho, and Park City, Utah, prove that while skiing may bring you in, their summer activities will convince you to stay.

Under the Stars and Mountaintops

Park City is known as a world-class mountain resort and as the venue for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. But what many may not know is that Park City also offers some of the most entertaining arts and concerts under the stars and mountaintops.

From outdoor Utah Symphony concerts to the Kimball Arts Festival and Deer Valley Music Festival, music is in the air. Those who appreciate the culinary arts enjoy “Savor the Summit,” also known as Park City’s longest dinner party. It is a unique dining experience designed to kick off the summer season, with one long table set in the middle of historic Main Street so Park City’s finest restaurants can showcase their best dishes in an open-air atmosphere.

Historic Main Street brings the Old West back to life. Many of the buildings on Main Street that can be found on Main Street today date from the 1860s, when Park City was founded as a silver-mining town. Today, Main Street is home to shops, fine dining, art galleries, bars and live music establishments.

“Buyers have recognized that now is the ideal time to purchase in Park City,” said Thomas Wright, broker, Summit Sotheby’s Inter- national Realty in Park City. “Our firm is seeing an increase in the number of units we are selling as compared to previous years. For those wondering when the right time to buy is, that time is now. Great properties at spectacular prices are readily available.”

One of the most stunning homes in Park City is available through Summit Sotheby’s International Realty. With panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains, this incredible home invites the outdoors in.

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The Hyatt Escala Lodge is currently being featured on our NY Times “Essence of Extraordinary Living” microsite http://www.nytimes.com/ads/public/sothebysrealty.  Our listing will be showcased on the site until September 1st. Located within the mountainside village of the Canyons, The Hyatt Escala Lodge at Park City is just 30 minutes from the Salt Lake City airport. One of the most accessible ski destinations in the world, Park City has long been loved by resort seekers and hardcore athletes alike. Bringing a new level of sophistication to the destination, the resort is reminiscent of the Grand European lodges of a bygone era.

On a Fly-in Estate  By Iyna Bort Caruso.

The gated community of Raven’s Run in S.C. has the usual upscale amenities: tennis courts, swimming pool and a clubhouse. And one unusual one — a private airstrip.

Last year, Marcie Jacobs and her husband, Steve, of Charleston, S.C., bought a two-acre parcel in Raven’s Run where they intend to build what Marcie calls their “forever house.” They even have a name picked out for their home-to-be, Aviator Island, as it’s surrounded by water. For now, it’s where Steve parks his Citabria aircraft in a nested T-hangar.

Some estates are approached through mile-long driveways. Others are approached from heights of 10,000 feet. Never mind multi-car garages, these fly-in homes have hangars and helipads. In some areas, roads double as runways.

In 1941, the first “airpark” opened in Carmel Valley, Calif. Aviation journalist Dave Sclair is credited with coining the term and defining it as two or more home sites adjoining or easily accessible to a runway. The number of airparks has climbed to between 625 and 635 in the U.S., according to his son Ben Sclair, publisher of General Aviation News and Livingwithyourplane.com. Another eight to ten are under development. Most are in rural areas where rules and regulations are fewer.

Ben grew up on an airpark in Spanaway, Wash., and lived there until he left home for college. “It was fantastic. You fly home, open the hangar, walk in the house and have a bite to eat. I thought everybody lived that way.”

Jumbolair Aviation Estates in Ocala, Fla., may be the best-known fly-in community. Homeowner John Travolta parks his jet there. Every residence at Jumbolair is sandwiched between a street and a taxiway. The paved runway, at 7,550 feet, is the largest private one in the country.

“Developing an airpark is a bit of a challenge,” says Paul McKinley, who runs airpark.com and is the developer of Cross Country Estates, an aviation community in Georgetown, Tex. “In a typical subdivision, lots sell out in two to three years. In a successful airpark, it’s more like ten years, so it has to be a labor of love.” McKinley bought the property for Cross Country Estates in 1991. He developed it into 24 lots with a 2,500-foot runway. The last lot sold earlier this year, though he is no longer associated with the development.  View the rest of the article here http://online.wsj.com/ad/article/sir-living?WC=HPLivThumb

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New Listings
2900 E. Deer Valley Dr. #2313/2315 9989016/1036300 Stan Fisher SSIR
1543 E. 1800 N., Heber  9989018/1036315 Hilma Bellessa/Marc Coulam SSIR
4373 N. Willow Creek Dr. 9989024/1036414 Kathy Mears SSIR
2584 Lower Lando Lane  9989026/1036488 Pratt/Smith SSIR
844 Empire Ave.  9989038/1036759 Linda McReynolds SSIR
3551 N. Escala Court #601 9989047/1036738 Court Klekas SSIR
5224 N. 750 W.  9989027  Al Johnson SSIR
9080 N. Jeremy Rd.  9989033/1036593 Sharon Eastman SSIR
844 Empire Ave.  9989038/1036759 Linda McReynolds SSIR
3780 Saddleback  9989070/1037053 Jim McHugh SSIR
1500 W. 6000 N., Oakley 9989092/1037362 Becky Pallas SSIR
7356 Pineridge Dr.  9989094/1037404 Pratt/Smith SSIR

7700 Buckload Dr.  9989104/1037447 Pratt/Smith SSIR8228 Western Sky  9989099/1037330 Shriner/LaFon SSIR8060 Cache Dr.  9989109/1037443 Hank Mastain/Stan Fisher SSIR

Mike Durr   1353 Cedar Bark Lane   9988573/1029754   $275,000

Marcie Davis   4047 Moose Hollow Rd   9988553/1029666   $1,950,000

PRICE REVISION

Mike Durr   9207 E. Acorn Way, Heber   9988054/1020333   From $299,900 to $295,000

Stan Fisher   836 Canyon Gate Rd.   9986601/994512   From $95,000 to $109,000

Carrie Shoaf   3732 N. Vintage East St. #3   9987564/1011079   From $1,049,000 to $999,000

David Lawson   9105 N. Promontory Ridge Dr.   9983977/951201   From $1,495,000 to $1,250,000

Paul Benson   3618 Blue Sage Trail   9987964/1018696   From $929,000 to $799,000

Team Schlopy   537 S 1070 E, Heber   9988287/1024585   To $209,900

Carrie Shoaf   3060 E. Primrose   9988079/1020851   From $1,399,000 to $1,195,000

Carrie Shoaf   2910 Ridgeway   9986563/994378   From $2,699,000 to $1,999,000

Carrie Shoaf   5422 Cross Country   9984178/957285   From $635,000 to $599,000

UNDER CONTRACT

Coulam/Thompson   2388 N River Meadows Ranch   9986463/991625   $299,000

Coulam/Thompson   2366 N River Meadows Ranch   9979021/863920   $299,000

Maire Rosol   2481 Little Kate Rd   9987028/1002395   $668,000

Scott Maizlish   2845 Estates Dr.   9987315   $1,975,000

Marny Schlopy   2783 Bitterbrush   9988038/1020286   $210,000

FLOOR TIME REMINDERS FOR TUESDAY 10TH:

Park Ave
9-12 Nick  |  12-3 Jim  |  3-5:30 Shane

Main St
10-1:30 Chris  |  1:30-5 Kent  |  5-8:30 Marcie

Deer Valley
9-1 Karin  |  1-5 Jim