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Why Your Previous Listing Didn’t Sell

After reviewing the listing history and 228 days on market, the story is simple and fixable.

This home did not fail because the property is weak.
It stalled because the launch and pricing strategy did not match how buyers are currently valuing this specific niche.

Here’s what likely worked against you:

1. A market threshold was pushing back.
   In this pocket of Stagestop and similar cabin/acreage sales, there appears to be a glass ceiling around the mid-to-high $400s, with about $475,000 showing up as a level that is rarely broken. That does not mean a higher price is impossible. It simply means the market demands a stronger, clearer value case when you push past it.
2. The adjusted reality and the asking price were not aligned.
   The adjusted comps point to a realistic value band in the mid-$400s, with the strongest indications in roughly the $440,000 to $465,000 range and a bullseye in the low-to-mid $450s.
   The prior list price of $489,000 was asking buyers to accept a premium without a controlled rollout to prove that premium.
3. The listing read like any cabin, not a destination.
   Most agents will mention acreage and views. Fewer will explain why Stagestop ownership is different, especially the fishing rights and the unique lifestyle stack that can justify a premium.
4. No controlled test before committing to an aggressive number.
   When a property may be capable of a new high-water-mark price, the right move is not to guess. The right move is to test.

This was not a property problem.
This was a positioning and validation problem.

What Makes 144 Outlaw Stand Out

This is where your leverage lives.

Key differentiators:

• Tarryall Fishing Club membership reserved for Stagestop and Lost Park Ranch owners
• Private, stocked river access and stocked ponds
• This is a real buyer magnet for anglers who understand the difference between private access and crowded public water
• Extremely desirable 9-acre setting in Stagestop
• Aspen grove, mature pine, rock outcroppings, and mountain views
• A true “base camp” feel rather than a typical small-lot cabin experience
• Classic cabin character with wood-beam warmth and a wood-burning stove
• Decks front and back to capture the views and the quiet
• Tucked-under garage plus two sheds for gear, tools, and toys
• Low annual HOA cost

At the right price, this becomes a rare combination:
acreage + privacy + fishing club access + real cabin charm.

Our Marketing System for 144 Outlaw

(How we reset the narrative)

A. Pre-Marketing / Off-MLS Launch

Before we restart the MLS clock, we test the new positioning and we test price.

This is designed to answer one question fast:
Will buyers accept an “above-$475k” premium for this specific property when the story is presented correctly?

We syndicate and feature your home across major buyer-facing websites and our own platform to gauge:

• Views
• Saves
• Inquiries
• Showing interest
• Engagement vs. competing Stagestop and Park County cabins

This prevents another long, public pricing experiment.

B. Lifestyle-First Storytelling

We position this as:

“9 acres with private fishing club access”
not
“2 bed, 1 bath, 1,008 square feet.”

Square footage matters.
But in this category, lifestyle is the tie-breaker.

C. Angler and Outdoor Targeting

This is where the broader market gets outperformed.

We target:

• Colorado anglers
• Fly-fishing and outdoor lifestyle audiences
• Buyers searching for private-access cabin ownership
• Front Range second-home buyers who already drive to the Tarryall region

This helps justify premium pricing by putting your listing in front of buyers who fundamentally value the fishing rights.

D. DenverSeek Feature Build

We create a dedicated property story and publish it through DenverSeek with:

• A clear lifestyle narrative
• A cockpit-style explanation of the Tarryall Fishing Club advantage
• High-quality media that matches the setting and acreage
• A buyer journey that makes the value obvious quickly

E. Weekly Analytics and Fast Adjustments

You will not be guessing.

We track:

• Buyer behavior across major portals
• Showing activity and feedback
• Engagement trends
• Competitive positioning within the Stagestop niche

If the market does not validate the price premium, we adjust early, quietly, and strategically.

Pricing Strategy for 144 Outlaw

Based on the adjusted comp framework you provided, the market is signaling:

• Median adjusted value around $452,000
• Stronger adjusted indicators into the low-to-mid $460s
• A practical competitive band of roughly $440,000 to $465,000

At the same time, the pattern suggests a soft ceiling around $475,000 that is not often broken.

Here is the smart way to handle that reality:

Recommended Strategic Positioning

Test-Market Range: $465,000 to $475,000
Goal: validate whether your property is one of the exceptions that can legitimately push above the ceiling.

Decision Rule:

• If buyer response is strong at the higher end, we have evidence to defend a premium.
• If response is lukewarm, we reposition quickly toward the validated demand zone before a new MLS narrative forms.

This keeps the upside in play without risking another failed attempt.

Next Steps

1. Confirm the test-market strategy and price band
2. Refresh the narrative and build the DenverSeek feature
3. Photo refresh focused on setting, privacy, and cabin warmth
4. Off-MLS pre-marketing test
5. Targeted angler and outdoor campaign
6. MLS launch timed for maximum buyer activity
7. Weekly analytics and real-time adjustments

The Big Picture

You absolutely could be worthy of a new high record price. People do it all the time.

The difference between a new record and another long listing is simple:
we test the price before we commit to it in the MLS.

144 Outlaw has the acreage, the setting, and the private fishing advantage.
Now we let the market confirm how high we can responsibly push, without gambling your next season.

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