Contract-savvy guidance
Amy practiced commercial litigation before real estate, and that training shapes how we review every contract and deadline with you.
For buyers
Buying a home in Summit County
Our process and how we help you find, evaluate, and close on the right mountain property — from the first conversation to the keys.
How we help buyers
Buying in a resort market is different. Rental rules change from one neighborhood to the next, HOAs vary widely, and the right property for weekend skiing is rarely the right one for year-round living or rental income. We help you sort out those questions first, so your search is focused and your offer is strong.
Whether you live here, visit often, or are buying from out of state, our team handles the research, the paperwork, and the details — and gives you straight answers along the way.
Our buying process
Eight steps, one team
Start with a conversation
We talk through how you will use the property — weekends, full-time, or as a rental — plus your budget, timing, and must-haves. That conversation shapes everything that follows.
Line up your financing
A pre-approval shows sellers you are ready. Second homes and investment properties are financed differently in a resort market, so we connect you with local lenders who know the difference.
Our recommended lendersFind the right community
Every Summit County town has its own character, HOA patterns, and short-term rental rules. We help you narrow the map before you fall in love with a listing.
Community guidesSearch smarter
We set up an MLS search tailored to you, with automatic emails when a matching property lists or changes price — and we pre-screen homes when you cannot be here.
Tour in person or virtually
Out of state? We walk properties with you by video and point out what photos miss: condition, HOA health, rental history, and the ownership costs that surprise mountain buyers.
Make a strong offer
We price your offer from real comparable sales and negotiate with contract-savvy guidance from a broker with a legal background.
Do your due diligence
Inspection, HOA documents, title, insurance, and short-term rental licensing — confirmed before your deadlines, not after.
Short-term rental rules & mapClose and settle in
Jennifer coordinates the details through closing. Afterward, our list of trusted property managers, cleaners, and contractors helps you get set up.
Recommended local pros
Why buyers work with The Amy Nakos Group
An engineer on the team
Candice is a licensed civil engineer who serves on the Town of Frisco Planning Commission — helpful when a property raises questions about condition, zoning, or what can be built.
Investor experience
We are real estate investors and developers ourselves, so we can run the real numbers on rental income and cost of ownership with you.
Local, every day
We live in Summit County and publish market reports every month, so our advice reflects what is happening now.
Our listings
Active listings courtesy of Your Castle Summit LLC, from the Summit MLS. Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.