What We Do - Resort Group Services

Homeowners' Association Management

Resort Group's history of managing homeowners associations dates back over 35 years. Our companies work on behalf of property owners as a trustee, responsible for the financial and physical assets of the association. We employ sound fiscal and budgetary principles, and use detailed accounting systems to document all expenditures made for each association. The financial record keeping and reporting systems we use are accurate, time-tested and easy to understand. Resort Group's team of property management professionals has a depth of talent and experience in the many issues that impact a communal property. These issues may range from legal matters to local politics to administration of association policies. The longevity and experience of our executive staff makes us uniquely qualified to provide associations with competent direction on how best to address a property's specific challenges.

Our companies work on behalf of property owners as a trustee, responsible for the financial and physical assets of the association.

We assist in developing long range plans for major maintenance and capital improvements that require both financial and logistical planning by working primarily with associations' Boards of Directors on an ongoing basis, while also soliciting input from each individual homeowner. We take seriously our primary functions which are to maintain and enhance the association property values, provide timely preventative maintenance to the common area elements, and to suggest appropriate capital improvements. Resort Group has assisted numerous associations with annual capital projects including all scales of interior and exterior remodels. Resort Group has years of expertise in the area of Insurance for homeowner associations and takes the topic of risk management very seriously. Accordingly, we have partnered with the strongest insurance carriers to manage the risk that comes along with managing resort properties.

Resort Group companies currently manage over 90 homeowner associations and over 5,000 individual properties. From resort and nightly rental oriented properties to residential and mixed use properties, Resort Group has a solution for all associations. For each of those associations, we provide a complete array of services, the majority of which fall into five primary categories:

  • administration & communication
  • accounting
  • property maintenance
  • reserve planning & capital project oversight
  • insurance services & claims management
Resort Group Companies Providing Homeowners' Association Management:

Vacation Rental Management

Resort Group has been partnering with individual property owners to manage their vacation rentals for decades. Each homeowner we partner with enjoys offsetting the ongoing costs of their vacation home, as well as the peace of mind that they are never forced to address immediate guest requests or emergency situations. As a vacation rental property manager we facilitate all aspects of marketing, cleaning, and maintaining each property, as well as the accounting and tax reporting required. Whether we manage a rental property within an association we currently manage, a residence within an association we do not manage, or a free standing private home or duplex, Resort Group companies are well equipped to rent the property to its fullest potential.

Each property owner is assigned a dedicated property manager or owner liaison who is available to assist them in any way necessary. Resort Group's in-house marketing department ensures each property is represented on our various websites with beautiful photographs, descriptions, amenity lists, accurate location maps, and up-to-date availability calendars. We employ a comprehensive sales and marketing plan with specific strategies focused on direct bookings, Steamboat Central Reservations, wholesalers, groups, and electronic distribution partners. The Resort Group Vacation Sales Center is available 7 days a week to handle reservations, and our front desk staff is available to attend the needs of guests and owners every day of the week. Our housekeeping and maintenance departments are not only trained to keep properties clean and well maintained, but also to ensure the safety and security of each property, while our state-of-the-art commercial laundry facility eliminates the need to rely on outside vendors for professional laundry service.

Transportation services are paramount to any hospitality organization in a resort community, and Resort Group operates one of the largest and newest fleets of shuttles in the Yampa Valley. Our guests and owners enjoy shuttle busses outfitted with auxiliary rear heating, rear cabin and entry door lighting, and ski and snowboard racks able to handle today's wide variety of snow sports equipment.

As property managers and hospitality professionals, Resort Group companies are uniquely positioned to provide nightly rental management services. Our turn-key nightly rental programs include the following (specifics of rental programs may vary between companies):

  • Guest amenities and services within the commission fee
  • All linens and towels within the rental properties
  • Payments in the rare instance of property damage caused by rental guests
  • Check-in services for all guests and non-paying guests of owner
  • Unlimited commissions for owner referred rental reservations
Resort Group Companies Providing Vacation Rental Management:

Commercial Property Management

Resort Group's commercial property management company, Colorado Commercial Services (CCS), is currently responsible for seven commercial properties with over 235,000 square feet of office, retail and residential space. We employ sound fiscal and budgetary principles, and use detailed accounting systems to document all expenditures made for each association. The financial record keeping and reporting systems we use are accurate, time-tested and easy to understand. The clarity of our accounting and practiced ability to handle capital projects and insurance claims are essential benefits for the properties and associations we manage. Resort Group's team of property management professionals has a depth of talent and experience in the many issues that impact a commercial property. These issues may range from legal matters to local politics to administration of association policies.

Colorado Commercial Services (CCS), is currently responsible for seven commercial properties with over 235,000 square feet of office, retail and residential space.
The longevity and experience of our executive staff makes us uniquely qualified to provide associations with competent direction on how best to address a property's specific challenges. As Reserve Planning is a requirement through Colorado Statutes, our team has vast knowledge on building components and their life expectancy which will assist the association and owners in fully funding capital projects over the next 10-20 years. Resort Group has years of expertise in the area of Insurance for commercial properties and takes the topic of risk management very seriously. Accordingly, we have partnered with the strongest insurance carriers to manage the risk that comes along with managing resort properties.

Colorado Commercial Services works hand and hand with its sister company, M R Realty, to supply real estate and leasing services to its clients. The M R Realty and Colorado Commercial Services teams work closely with the real estate and development community to provide the absolute best service that the industry has to offer.

For each association that CCS manages, we provide a complete array of services, the majority of which fall into six primary categories:

  • administration & communication
  • accounting
  • real estate & leasing services
  • property maintenance
  • reserve planning & capital project oversight
  • insurance services & claims management
Resort Group Companies Providing Commercial Property Management:

Long Term & Commercial Rental Management

If a second home owner is not interested in renting on a nightly basis, but is interested in offsetting the cost of second home ownership, a long term rental program may be the perfect fit. As the property manager for long term rentals, we facilitate all aspects of marketing (tenant acquisition), lease signing, collecting rent, routine inspections & property maintenance, legal notices, and check-out cleans, as well as all accounting functions related to the long term lease. We act to the benefit of property owners to resolve any issues while keeping the owner fully informed.

M R Realty is the largest long term rental property management company in the Yampa Valley. With decades of experience finding qualified long term tenants for private homes, condominiums, townhouses, and commercial spaces, no one is more capable of keeping properties occupied and maintained.

Resort Group Companies Providing Long Term & Commercial Rental Management:

Home Care Services

A second home is often one of the most expensive assets a person will own, and the care of this valuable property can present challenges. Seemingly minor maintenance issues can become extreme disasters if left unchecked or undiscovered. Resort Group companies bring peace of mind to second home owners too busy or too far away to handle the day-to-day maintenance of their vacation property.

If one of our home care programs does not fit your needs, we can custom tailor a program specifically to your desires...

Each home owner is assigned a dedicated property manager or owner liaison who is available to assist them in any way necessary. Our vast experience in property management leads us to be proactive in recommending repairs and maintenance to prevent future problems. We conduct regular property inspections to check for leaks, proper heating and/or cooling, and potential pest infestations. Timely, on-call maintenance services are provided at rates below those of the typical plumber, electrician, landscaper or handyman by our in-house maintenance departments. Expeditious and courteous housekeeping services may be provided, including personalized handling of owner linen and terry, or the use of our linens. We can arrange arrival setups and front-desk services for owners and guests of owners, as well as departure inspections and cleans. Bill pay services and accounting functions are provided on a monthly basis, and assistance with interior and exterior remodels may be offered.

Resort Group understands that every home and its owner are different. If one of our home care programs does not fit your needs, we can custom tailor a program specifically to your desires.

Resort Group Companies Providing Home Care Services:

Hotel & Resort Management

With decades of experience in property management and the hospitality industry, Resort Group is uniquely qualified to manage hotel and condo-hotel properties. We have a solid infrastructure of professionals with extensive experience in hotel operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, finance, technology, and capital management. Driven by our core company values of honesty, integrity, and accountability, Resort Group offers a personalized approach to guest service and partner satisfaction.

Resort Group offers a personalized approach to guest service and partner satisfaction...
Resort Group has a deep well of talent when it comes to the hospitality industry. Our human resources department is essential to finding qualified personnel and our executive team is proactive in training and coaching new staff members. The accounting department of Resort Group adds value to hospitality operations with revenue enhancement and cost containment procedures. Resort Group understands the success of any hotel is reliant upon seamless integration of day-to-day operations such as front desk, housekeeping and maintenance. Our guest service programs are established and efficient, and having our own state-of-the-art commercial laundry facility eliminates the need to rely on outside vendors for professional laundry service. Knowing that sales and marketing delivers the greatest opportunity for increased profitability year over year, Resort Group’s in-house marketing department and Vacation Sales Center employ a comprehensive sales and marketing plan with specific strategies focused on direct bookings, Steamboat Central Reservations, wholesalers, groups, and electronic distribution partners. From the marketing and sales process through check-in and check-out, Resort Group strives to create accurate guest expectations and then to exceed them upon fulfillment.

Hotels & Resorts currently managed by Resort Group or Resort Group companies:

Hospitality Branding

In the competitive hospitality industry, filling vacant rental properties or hotel rooms is less of a given and more of a challenge. At Resort Group we realize that the purpose of branding is to enhance the perception of a property’s value ensuring guest satisfaction and a high level of occupancy year after year. Having built brands that guests and the local community can connect with, Resort Group has the unique ability to position our managed properties as market leaders.

Whether assisting with the development of a new property or reworking the guest experience of an existing property, our team offers practiced excellence in hospitality branding, repositioning, and ongoing marketing. With our in-house marketing department adept at conceptualizing guest experiences and conveying that through logo design, advertising, website development, social media, and in-house collateral, Resort Group delivers thoughtful brand establishment.

Examples of hospitality brands Resort Group has worked on:

Property Development Assistance

Resort Group provides expert local guidance to commercial and residential developers to ensure the success of new and renovated projects in all the regions Resort Group operates. Our years of experience within our local communities provide us with an unparalleled ability to navigate the challenging waters of development in a resort town. We are familiar with local building codes and can act as a liaison between the developer and planning commission as well as architects and builders. Issues that can impact development range from legal matters to local politics and no one is better suited to overcoming these challenges than Resort Group's executive team.

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  • Planning
  • Location and market analysis
  • Architectural coordination
  • Construction management and supervision
  • Interior and exterior design services
  • Estimating and costing
  • Outsourcing
  • Marketing and branding
  • City and county planning consultation
  • Pre-construction services

Renovation Oversight

Resort Group has assisted numerous associations with annual capital projects including all scales of interior and exterior remodels. Associations whom we represent benefit from our experience interfacing with architectural & design firms and from the excellent relationships we maintain with local regulators, developers and contractors. In just the past five years these projects represent expenditures of over $14,000,000 in Steamboat Springs alone. Below is a brief summary highlighting the types of capital projects most commonly undertaken.

Capital Improvement CategoryApproximate Expenditures
Remodel/Renovations$11,260,000
Roof Replacements$815,000
Swimming Pool/ Aquatic Facility Replacements$540,000
Asphalt Replacement$155,000
Other Projects*$410,000
Total$14,580,000
* Includes television & satellite cabling, snowmelt, irrigation, retaining walls, deck replacement.

Commercial Laundry

In 2008, with the completion of building #3 in the Resort Group Campus, we opened our own custom commercial laundry facility capable of handling all the commercial laundry needs of Resort Group companies as well as outside clients. Employing three to nine full time employees, six high capacity commercial washers, five high capacity commercial dryers, as well as two linen folding machines, this facility handles up to 3200 pounds of laundry on a daily basis during our busy winter season. This in-house service helps to streamline the housekeeping responsibilities of our own companies while providing an additional source of revenue.

Resort Group has been voted Best Property Management Company by the Steamboat Springs community in the Steamboat Pilot & Today's prestigious Best of the Boat awards FIVE years running! Resort Group companies include Mountain Resorts, Simply Steamboat, Steamboat Association Management.