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Sotheby's International Realty Relocation Program
Official Relocation Program
Unlike most larger metropolitan areas, real estate firms in Santa Fe generally do not have dedicated relocation personnel. As the only Accredited Relocation specialist in Santa Fe, Paul McDonald understands the many facets of corporate relocation. His years of working with corporate relocation in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area (Best Buy Company, Target, Cargill, 3M, Cray Supercomputers, General Mills, Dairy Queen, etc) give him an edge in understanding the needs of transferees moving to the greater Santa Fe area. Some areas of concern for transferees include:
Area Familiarization
The first task facing you as a transferee is understanding the myriad of real estate options in the Greater Santa Fe area. By providing an overview of the various choices, it allows me to focus on those areas and homes that most closely fit your needs. With over 1000 Subdivisions in Santa Fe alone, there are no shortages of quality choices. On your initial visit to Santa Fe wither my colleagues or I will tour you around the appropriate areas to show you some of the options available in our marketplace - from rural to urban, from townhomes and condos to estate properties. You'll quickly get a feel for some of the options here in Santa Fe, and help you feel comfortable about making this your new home.
Rent vs Buy Assessment
One of the first assessments we aid with is helping you understand if home ownership makes sense for you. How long do you plan on living in the Santa Fe area? With the current recession it may make sense to look for an outstanding buy that can be sold in a few years for a profit, or break even as a worst case scenario. Home ownership will allow you to really be a part of the community and settle in to a true Santa Fe home. If renting looks to make sense to you, we utilize the assistance of several rental agencies in the Santa Fe area. As one of the top tourist destinations in America, rest assured the number of rental options (both furnished and unfurnished, short term and long term) will satisfy the most discrimintating tastes. Already I have helped numerous transferees find housing both blocks from the Plaza and miles from town. Our role here is to oversee the rental process and help screen the many options that may work for you. Th the end of this book you'll find a guide of rental resources - any of which could hold the right home for you.
Affordability
A careful examination and comparison of your existing marketplace versus Santa Fe is extremely helpful for transferees. Although numerous websites offer a statistical analysis of a cost of living comparison, a real on the ground comparison may well surprise you. With homes selling from $200 per square foot all the way up to $700, it is easy to become overwhelmed. Understanding what is affordable in anta Fe is far more comprehensive than any one website can provide. For example, New Mexico has a variable Income Tax rate that tops out at 4.9%. On the other hand real estate taxes are some of the lowest in the country. A home with a market rate $300,000 in the City of Santa Fe will be assessed at $100,000 in the current tax formula. Multiplied by the 2010 mil rate of 19.61 mills will result in a tax of $1961.00. A more simple way is thinking of $6530 per $1 million in market rate value. We will look at all the factors affecting your relocation and determine which real estate truly fits into your picture.
Homes
For those fluent in Spanish architectural terms, the transition to Santa Fe will be much easier. For everyone else understanding a Latilla from a Portal is a learning curve. With settlement occurring in New Mexico before Plymouth Rock, many people are surprised to learn how deep and varied the history is in the Land of Enchantment. Homes have progressed from the Ancient Anasazi use of mud bricks (adobe), stacked stone masonry, and vigas as toof supports. We no longer enter spaces from ladders (as is still customary at several local Pueblos - Acoma and Taos), and architecture continues to evolve to some of the highest standards in the United States. Nowhere else in America are things like all plaster walls, in-floor heating, decorative and structural ceiling elements considered to be the norm. Adding in extensive stone masonry, the labor of true adobe construction, and exciting architectural design elements all push the cost of Santa Fe's finest homes to their highest level.
Styles of Architecture
Pueblo - The dominant style of architecture, adapted from the indigenous Pueblo and Ancient Anasazi cultures, is the Pueblo style. Often confused with adobe (which is a building material but not an architectural style), it's renaissance came in the beginning of the last century when architects embraced the long standing tradition of massing adobe brick to create the instantly recognizable "Santa Fe Style". Soft corners, parapets, small windows with lentils, one level construction, portal covered porch areas all flow from this style.
Territorial - With the advent of the Western European influence came the style we know today as Territorial. Embracing elements of Federal Style (square corners instead of the fluid round corner of Pueblo style), this style became possible with the advent of the saw blade. No longer were raw timbers called vigas in the ceiling acceptable, for now squared beams were used both inside and out. The tops of the homes no longer melted away like Pueblo style adobe homes, and ornate brick work stands out as a defining design element. Simple squared wood trim painted white also helps define this style.
Spanish Colonial - Embracing some of the elements of both Pueblo and Territorial architecture, this style embellishes both forms of architecture with a flair all to itself. Spanish terra cotta roof tiles, interior courtyard and fountains, ornate wood carving, decorative iron work, cast concrete ornaments and more stand out as signatures of this style.
Victorian, Arts and Crafts and more - Other architectural styles can be seen in the oldest parts of Santa Fe. Congregated around the Railyard area and South Capital, these styles are represented by few numbers, but harken back to the 19th and the early 20th centuries architectural roots.
Modern and Contemporary - Few examples of the earliest Modern architecture exist in Santa Fe (some Deco influences can be seen). Contemporary Architecture is alive and well, and flourishes under stucco skins and earth tones. With architectural giants like Antoine Predock and Ricoardo Legorreto having built significant homes here, Santa Fe has developed into a fascinating blend of natural elements and colors combined with the leading edge design. Examples of its influence can be seen in all parts of town. The new Railyard space where New Mexico Rail Runner docks in Santa Fe is surrounded by both city works projects and loft style live/work homes that have energized that area.
Green Building - Although not a true style of architecture, it's far reaching influence is bound to effect the exteriors of all styles goung forward in America. Whether you know it or not, the City of Santa Fe is one of the leading cities in the world for leading the charge on the green building front. Recently adopted green building codes in the city now require builders to increase energy efficiency and recapture water for reuse in landscaping. Zero carbon footprint homes have already been constructed, and this new outlook on building is being embraced by all parts of the Santa Fe building industry. Recent laws enacted by the New Mexico State legislature do things like make solar panels possible in neighborhoods that had formal associations banning their use - now everyone can enjoy panels, with the exception of a few homes in the Historic Districts in Santa Fe. Reclaiming run off water used to be illegal, now it too has become almost mandatory when building in Santa Fe.
Glossary of Terms
Acequia - Man made irrigation ditch
Adobe - A baked mud brick found throughout New Mexico. It's brown hue and dirt and straw texture is instantly recognizable.
Adzed - Wood that has been shaved or carved in to by adze shaping tool.
Alameda - Spanish for "Cottonwood Tree". The word has come to mean a road bordered by cottonwoods.
Anasazi - The word used by Ancestral Pueblos to describe the people who lived here before them. Originally translated to me "the old ones", the contemporary understanding translates to "Ancient Enemies".
Arroyo - Dry riverbed that fills occasionally after big rainstorms.
Banco - A bench made of adobe covered with plaster.
Bees Wax Finish - Sometimes used to put a sheen over the final coat of plaster walls, real bees wax is used.
Bosque - Low-lying area near rivers, densely forested with cottonwoods and other deciduous trees.
Camino - Spanish word for "road" .
Canale - A roof sprout that carries water off of a flat Pueblo roof, referred to in other parts of the country as scuppers.
Casa - Spanish word for "home".
Colored Concrete - Contemporary homes often use this material, with additions like stamping the concrete and etching with acid, it is found throughout Santa Fe.
Coping - Decorative detail on the top edge of a building and around doors and windows.
Corbel - Short sculpted beam lying on top of a post or wall, often times ornately decorated.
Diamond Troweled Plaster - Brand name and technique used for the final finish of many interior plaster walls.
Escarpment Ordinances - New laws in the Santa Fe area prohibiting building on and excavation on the mountainsides beyond a certain steepness.
Farolito - Spanish for "little lantern", it is typically a paper bag with a sand ballast and candle, lighted for Christmas festivities. Referred to as a Luminaria outside Santa Fe.
Flagstone - Flat sheetsof red or white stone mined locally, used for flooring in homes and on patios.
Historic Styles Ordinances - Regulations governing the architectural style of all buildings withing the Historic District of downtown Santa Fe.
Hogan - Circular or 8 sided building or home most often found on the Navajo Pueblo.
Horno - Freestanding adobe bread oven found at most Pueblos.
Kiva - This word has two meanings in New Mexico. One is for the small, beehive-shaped fireplaces found in the corners of many Santa Fe homes. The word also applies to the large, ceremonial circle shaped spaces sunken in to the plaza of many ancient sites, especially Chaco Canyon.
La Fonda - Spanish for "the hotel".
La Posada - Spanish for "the inn".
Latillas - Small branches used in ceiling planking, generally made of Aspen, Pine or split Cedar.
Lintel - Wooden beam or stone bridging over a window or door opening.
Luminaria - Fire built on the sidewalk on Christmas Eve for carolers to gather around, especially on Canyon Road.
Mesa - A flattop mountain called "a table" in Spanish.
Moss Rock - Indigenous brown colored rock with moss on it used in the interior and exterior applications.
Nicho - Small shelf carved into a wall, reminiscent of those found in kivas in Chaco Canyon and other ancient sites.
Parapet - That part of a Pueblo style home that protrudes above the flat roof forming the top of the home. Parapets are many times topped off with decorative brick on Territorial style homes.
Paseo - In Spanish, "passage", "walkway", or "to promenade".
Portal - Patio attached to a home, covered with a fixed roof supported by posts.
Puerta - Spanish for "door".
Saltillo Tile - Simple fired earthen tile made in Satillo, Mexico.
Stacked Stone - Style of stone work used by the Anasazi, characterized by thin white colored stone stacked without mortar.
Stucco - Final cement color coat plastered on the exterior of an adobe style home building, either done of micaceous clay in the old days, or more commonly done today with a product referred to as "Sto" elastomeric stucco paint.
Talavera Tile - Colorful hand decorated Mexican tile used for counter tops and trim.
Vigas - Round logs used as ceiling beams, either shaved or raw.
Areas of Santa Fe
Eldorado
Located 15 minutes from the Christus/St. Vincent campus, this 6000 acre development has roughly 2700 homes spread throughout the community. It is named after the former train station on the Santa Fe Railyard. In addition to its attractive physical setting, there are large areas of protected space, protective covenants, and relatively reasonable prices. Eldorado is the largest solar community in the United States. This development has been sold out for some time, and with a strong elementary school and commercial center is deemed to be fully developed.
Las Campanas
This 4700 acre gated golf course community lies to the Northwest of downtown Santa Fe.. A 20 minute drive from downtown Santa Fe and you'll be enjoying two 18 hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses, a Spa and Fitness Center, a World Class Equestrian Center, and miles of biking and hiking trails. 1717 Home sites exist throughout the development. Approximately 1300 have been sold to date, and roughly 700 homes have been built to date - of those, roughly 50% are part time residents. As of July 1st, 2010, as Full Equity Golf Membership costs $28,000 with a monthly fee of $1150, and a Social Membership runs $22,000 with $575 monthly fees - and includes access to all facilities except golf. Homeowners Dues range from $2000 to $4000 per year. Homes range in price from $500,000 to over $5 million. Lot prices start around $100,000 and to north of $500,000. Lloyd's Bank of London currently owns the remaining 392 developer lots, and seeking to sell these to a new developer.
Monte Sereno
Set on over 600 acres just 5 minutes to north of downtown Santa Fe, with enormous views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the East, the Badlands to the North, the Jemez Mountains to the West, and Sandia and Ortiz Mountains to the South. Lot prices range from $100,000 to over $500,000, and home prices start at $1 million and up. Association Dues area $1315 per year. This subdivision has been both popular and successful due to: Stadium seating of spectacular mountain views; paved roads and all underground utilities (including high speed internet); sensible and enforced Design Guidelines; and reasonably large average lot sizes (over 1.5 acres per lot). 35 homes have been built to date on the 150 lots sold thus far, and the developer has another 120 or so lots remaining to be developed and sold. Current developer is HMB Partners in Denver, Colorado.
Historic East Side
With numerous homes listed and sold in excess of $3 million dollars, these historic homes resonate as one of the core markets in Santa Fe. Having done award winning restorations of historic properties, my appreciation of the uniqueness of these homes applies to all aspects of their construction. The main drawing card to this area is the proximity to Downtown and the Plaza, and the historicity of some of the centuries old homes. Homes range in price from $100,000's to $4,000,000 and above.
Rancho Viejo
Strectching across 11,000 rolling acres dotted with pinion and juniper trees, Rancho Viejo is thoughtfully planned to preserve the natural open spaces while providing a sense of community. At Rancho Viejo, 50 percent of the community is preserved as natural open space and parks, separating and defining a unique collection of villages. Now in its 11th year development, Rancho Viejo has about 1,100 homes occupied. Price ranges run from $159,000 to $428,000. The new urbanism employed in the design of Rancho Viejo allows for multiple housing styles, from zero lot line to homes on individual lots. The development is owned by Suncor out of Phoenix, AZ, and they currently have the remainder of the development up for sale.
Casa Solana
The neighborhood is in town and located on the northwest side. It was built by Santa Fe builder Allen Stamm during the 1950's - 60's. It's convenient location and mature landscaping have made it a very desirable community. It is a neighborhood built by well known builder Allen Stamm during the 1950's - 60's. Many of the homes have been remodeled, and buyers are always looking for the untouched originals to update. There is even a neighborhood swimming pool. Prices range from the $200,00's to the $500,000's.
Lifestyle
Understanding the rich landscape that is the backdrop for the Santa Fe is an important part of the relocation process. Outdoor Magazine relocated their headquarters here for a reason. The numerous active lifestyle choices is almost overwhelming. Hiking, cycling, skiing, golf, horseback riding, backpacking and camping, rafting, balloning, and more are all a part of the Northern New Mexico fabric. For many people, just the fact that Santa Fe has over 300 sunny days a year is reason enough to call this home. The lack of humidity and the mild 4 seasons make for a comfortable climate year around. And with no hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, etc., the prospect of a few natural disasters is reassuring to some.
Hiking - The Dale Ball trails in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains provide easy access to great trails just minutes to town. With numerous access points, the trails allow for hours of hiking pleasure. As hikers become more advanced they can take advantage of many trails throughout the Sangre de Cristo mountains, spanning from Pecos and Rowe all the way up to Red River, Angel Fire and the Taos area. The local REI store and Mountain Works are two great stores to explore for your hiking and camping needs.
Biking - As one of the few states that allow cyclists to ride along the road of major freeways, everything is accessible here in Santa Fe. Each year Christus/St. Vincent Hospital sponsors the Century Bike ride where participants can ride where participants can ride 25, 50, 75, or 100 miles on the event day. Riders come from all over America to take part in this fun day featuring Santa Fe as a backdrop.In addition to traditional riding, mountain bikers have an almost unlimited amount of resources to venture off road and climb through the many different types of mountain biking trails that exist in the great Santa Fe area. At 7000 feet, Santa Fe adds an additional element to even the most hardcore cyclist's training regime.
Skiing - Numerous great skiing options exist in Northern New Mexico, and none is handier to Santa Fe than the Ski Santa Fe area east of downtown and a quick 30 minute drive up the mountain.Other surrounding ski resorts are Taos Ski Area, Angel Fire, Wolf Creek, Red River, Ski Apache and more. In the reference section at the end of the book you will see more information about skiing resources.
Local Economy
Santa Fe's economy has been largely based on tourism and state government. As capitol of New Mexico, the government is the largest employer in the area. Santa Fe receives an average of 1.6 million visitors per year; in 2004, readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine ranked Santa Fe second only to San Francisco as the best travel destination in the country. Tourism boosts the city's retail industry, which brings in more than $1 billion annually. Because of the city's proximity to Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) 45 miles away, scientific research has also become a factor. Operated by the University of California for the U.S, Department of Energy, LANL is one of the largest research laboratories in the nation. It is an important center for work on defense-related projects, conducting research on technology associated with nuclear weapons and deterrence, as well as energy production and health, safety, and environmental concerns, among other areas. Over one third of LANL's employees live in Santa Fe, and several new research-related firms and high-technology spinoff companies have located in santa Fe.
Health care and light manufacturing are other significant economic sectors. Santa Fe has emerged as a regional medical center, and the Christus St. Vincent's Regional Medical Center is one of the city's largest employers and serves seven countries. Products manufactured by local companies include electronic instruments and textiles.
Thornburg Financial has a new campus located on the Northwes side of town, and manages ocer $65 billion of assets, since 1982. The campus employs hundreds of financial analysts and support staff, and continues to grow even in the current recession.
Genzyme Corporation opened a facility here in Santa Fe in 1992 and has over 50,000 square feet encompassed in 5 buildings on 9 acres. In addition to cytogenetic testing, FISH testing (Flourescent In-Situ Hybridization) and biochemical testing (prenatal serum screening, enzyme assays) are also performed here in Santa Fe.
Sandia Labs located in Albuqerque also brings many residents to the area, as they too do research along the lines of LANL.
Movie Industry
Home to many film industry greats, Santa Fe boasts a wealth of talented technicians, artists, production and location managers, and diverse support staff trained and tested in the most demanding markets in the world. New Mexico offers a 25% rebate on all production expenditures which entices filmmakers to shoot in Santa Fe. Shot on location in and around Santa Fe are:
Independence Day, Last Man Standing, Last Stand at Saber River, Wild Wild West, All The Pretty Horses, The Lazarus Man, Earth 2, The Cowboy Way, Natural Born Killers, Wyatt Earp, White Sands, City Slickers, The Missing, North Country, Into The West, Comanchi Moon, No Country for Old Men, Wild Hogs, 3:10 to Yuma, and hundreds of other projects in over 100 years of filmmaking in New Mexico.
Santa Fe has been called "The Heart of the American West" for good reason: The region's frontier sagas of romance and history, its big hearted cowboy quests and the enduring mystique of ancient culture have woven themselves deeply into the tapestry of our collective memory and imaginations. Yet Santa Fe offers much more to filmmakers, still photographers and commercial producers than just a superb Western setting. Santa Fe's remarkable light, clear skies, distinctive architecture, and certain "otherworldly" quality to the landscaping has drawn many major contemporary projects and independent feature films to this friendly town.
The Greater Santa Fe area has been and is home to many Hollywood and Musical Stars, including: Carol Burnet, Robert Redford, Val Kilmer, Jane Fonda, Tim Ford, Brian Dennehy, Gene Hackman, Tommy Lee Jones, Ali MacGraw, Randy Travis, Greer Garson, Tab Hunter, Marsha Mason, Shirley MacLaine, Judge Reinhold, Joyce DeWitt, Melissa Etheridge, Alan Arkin, Sam Shepard and Jessica Lange, and many more.
Schools
One of the more challenging issues facing transferees with children has to do with choice of schools. That decision is hard enough in a town where you already live and are familiar with the various schools and the type of education they represent. Here in Santa Fe, the Santa Fe Public Schools consist of 15 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. Also there are 4 Charter Schools offering a wide array of new exciting options.
Additionally, there are a number of private school options, starting with pre-K all the way through high school. The schools range from Montessori, Waldorf, Parochial and other private options. The price range and philosophy of each school can be found on the school websites referenced in the Schools section in the rear of the book.
Students from the above schools have gone on to attend some of the finest schools in the world, so rest assured your child's education can continue to whatever pace you have started in the city you are moving from.
With the Santa Fe Youth Symphony, National Dance Institute and many other institutions like them in Santa Fe, your child can also expand into the arts and have numerous dynamic options.
Additionally, Santa Fe is home to 3 outstanding post secondary options: St. John's College, the College of Santa Fe, and the Santa Fe Community College. The later just had a bond passed to assist in offering 4 year degrees form colleges around New Mexico. Theoretically, students can earn degrees from the University of New Mexico in Albuqerque, New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, and Highlands University in Las Vegas - without ever leaving Santa Fe. The details of this program will be forthcoming.
I have had first hand experience with children of my own in the Rio Grande Elementary School (private), Fayette Street Academy (private), the Waldorf School(private), Santa Fe Prep (private), Desert Academy (private), Wood Gormley Elementary School (public), and the new New Mexico School for Arts (public), I am well versed in the school philosophies and key personnel at each school, and would be happy to assist you in setting up interviews for you and your children.
School Information
Below are a list of schools and their respective websites:
| Public | |
| Santa Fe Public Schools | sfps.info |
| Private | |
| Christian Life Academy (K-12) | 505-984-1001 (no website) |
| Desert Academy (7-12) | desertacademy.org |
| Fayette Street Academy (K-8) | fayettestreetacademy.ort |
| La Mariposa (K-8) | 505-995-9659 (no website) |
| MIssion Viejo Christian Academy (preK-8) | mvcacademy.org |
| Rio Grande Elementary School (preK-6) | riograndeschool.org |
| Santa Fe Prep (7-12) | sfprep.org |
| St. Michael's High School (7-12) | stmichaelsst.org |
| Santo Nino Elementary School (preK-6) | santoninoregional.org |
| Santa Fe Girl's School (6-8) | santafegirlsschool.org |
| Santa Fe International Elementary School (K-6) | santafeelementary.org |
| Santa Fe Secondary School | santafesecondary.com |
| Waldorf (K-12) | santafewaldorf.org |
Other School Options
| Charter | |
| Monte de Sol (7-12) | montedesol.org |
| Tierra Encantada Charter High School (7-12) | tierracontentachs.org |
| Academy for Technology and the Classics (7-12) | atcschool.org |
| Turquoise Trail Elementary School (K-6) | turquoisetrailcharterschool.info |
| New Mexico School for the Arts | nmschoolforthearts.org |
| Other | |
| New Mexico School for the Deaf (K-12) | nmsd.k12.nm.us |
| Santa Fe Indian School (K-12) | sfis.k12.us |
There are some other options that because of the overall school size do not appear on this list but feel free to check out this website for a complete list.
http://www.localschooldirectory.com/city-schools/Santa-Fe/NM
Skiing Resources
| General | www.skinewmexico.com |
| Ski Santa Fe | www.skisantafe.com |
| Taos Ski Valley | www.skitaos.com |
| Angel Fire | www.angelfireresort.com |
| Red River | www.redriverskiarea.com |
| Pajarito | www.skipajarito.com |
| Sandia | www.sandiapeak.com |
| Sipapu | www.sipapunm.com |
| Ski Apache | www.skiapache.com |
| Wolf Creek | www.wolfcreekski.com |
Rental Resources
craigslist.com - National resource with numerous options
rentals.com - Similar to craigslist, but more focused
santafenewmexican.com - Local newspaper with strong lineup
sfar.com - Local association of realtors website with rentals
kokoproperty.com - Local property management company
casasdesantafe.com - Local property management company
Golf in Santa Fe
Not that long ago, the only option for golf in Santa Fe was the Santa Fe Country Club. Then in 1993, Lyle Anderson opened Las Campanas and suddenly there was a new game in town. For years, Las Campanas enjoyed its status as "the place to play golf in Santa Fe". But the Pueblos have changed the playing field dramatically. First with a Robert Trent Jones course in Cochiti, then the with some design help from Hale Irwin, Pojaque Pueblo opened 27 holes named Towa. After that Black Mesa opened on the Santa Clara Pueblo, (north of town near Espanola) to accolades of Best New Affordable Public course in the U.S. in 2003. Sandwiched in between is the new City of Santa Fe golf complex Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe 18 hole and 9 hole par 3 courses, and a 9 hole private executive course at Quail Run. With an array of choices that even includes courses in Albuqerque, the options for golf today in Santa Fe stand in stark contrast to what was available here just 20 short years ago.
Although the golf season in New Mexico is definitely a 12 month season, Santa Fe is a more difficult venue in the December through March time frame. For example, the Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe Public Course is open year round, whereas Las Campanas closes down roughly around Thanksgiving and reopens the beginning of April. At the end of the book are some references for all of these golf facilities.
Golf Resources
| Public | ||
| Santa Fe Country Club | 505-471-2626 | santafecountryclub.com |
| Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe Public Golf | 505-955-4400 | linksdesantafe.com |
| Town Golf Course | 505-455-9000 | buffalothunderresort.com |
| Black Mesa Golf Course | 505-747-8946 | blackmesagolfclub.com |
| Cochiti Golf Course | 505-465-2239 | golfcochititoday.com |
| Private | ||
| Las Campanas Golf Course | 505-995-3535 | lascampanaa.com |
| Quail Run Golf Course | 505-986-2218 | quailrunsantafe.com |
Other Resources
| www.santafe.gov | City of Santa Fe Site |
| www.sfar.gov | Santa Fe Realtors Site |
| www.santafechamber.com | Santa Fe Chamber Site |
| www.citydate.comcity/Santa-Fe-New-Mexico.html | |
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Biography Paul McDonald, Associate Broker, Sotherby's International Realty I have been selling real estate since 1984. My first foray being a Sales Executive with Merrill Lynch Realty in Minneapolis. There I received my Accredited Relocation Specialist (ACR) training. For two years I managed a 100+ agent office in White Bear Lake. While in Minnesota, I worked extensively with the Executive Relocation Program for Best Buy Company, helping relocate many top officers. In 2001, I moved to New Mexico and spent 2 years in the Las Campanas Sales Office. In 2002, I joined French and French, which through acquisitions became today's Sotheby's Internationaol Realty. By selling over 1000 properties during my career, my transactions total close to $500 million in sales. In years past I have been a member of Who's Who in Luxury Real Estate for over 10 years. My career has been devoted to servicing the needs of both buyers and sellers. Notably I was selected as the exclusive listing agent for both Monte Sereno (an enclave of 275 homesites set on more than 600 scenic acres) and Santa Fe High Summit Subdivision overlooking Santa Fe. Communites Represented by Paul McDonald, past and present: Las Campanas Monte Sereno The High Summit Canterbury Tierra Preciosa Member of National Association of Realtors Interests
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