Upon obtaining a Colorado Real Estate license in 1991, Galen began buying and selling real estate in Aspen for his own portfolio. In 2003, Galen became a full-time REALTOR. Successfully working with both buyers and sellers, as one of Aspen's most active brokers, his total transaction volume since 2004 exceeds $600M. Primarily focusing on luxury homes and condominiums, Galen has also closed land sales, commercial leases, commercial sales, short sales and REO transactions. No broker knows the Aspen real estate market better, or how to "get the deal done" for the client more effectively, than Galen Bright. Many of Galen's buyers and sellers have sent him letters of thanks and/or referrals to other clients and customers. In 2010, Galen earned his GRI and CNE designations.
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Setterfield & Bright
JH
Galen, has represented us in more ways than one. We can't thank him enough for being so patient with us. He was absolutely focused on finding us the perfect home through difficult buying conditions. Galen is honest, hardworking and knowledgeable and is the best representative we could ever have for any RE transaction. BTW; his nickname is TPM, The Perfect Man!! ?? kind of says it all.
KH
Galen goes above and beyond to provide not just his real estate expertise and advice, but to help in any way he can for a wonderful purchase, sale or rental experience. I recommend him to anyone who is looking in the Roaring Fork Valley!
RP
Galen and I met on a flight from Miami to Aspen in 2018. We connected over shared interests in skiing and the Bahamas. Subsequently when we started looking for a home, we contacted him. We really put him to work as we searched for over 2 years for a house in the Aspen/Snowmass area. Galen was amazing. He is everything you need from a professional realtor. He knows the area like the back of his hand. He is patient, kind, knowledgeable, very detailed oriented and always available. Not only is he great realtor, but he is my first option when I need a recommendation for any services in the area. I highly recommend Galen !!
My wife and I just bought our dream home in Aspen and we owe a huge thank you to Galen Bright for making our dream become reality. Galen probably showed us 30 properties over the years and he was always professional, patient and knowledgeable. When it came time to execute the paper work, he was detail oriented and took the time to provide a thorough explanation of the purchase agreement and our rights. He also has a plethora of contacts from property managers to designers, painters, contractors etc… I highly recommend Galen Bright if you are considering buying a home in Aspen.
Tim and Julia Maguire
Tim and Julia Maguire
NC
Galen recently represented us in our purchase of an Aspen home. He has a thorough understanding of the market, affording him the ability to show us multiple options that fit our “box.” Given we had limited time to explore opportunities, he made the process extremely efficient and we had a house under contract within our short timeframe. We’ve since closed and couldn’t be happier. Galen took care of us from start to finish and continues to check in post closing.
We will be using Galen again to represent us when buying or selling a home in Aspen.
Regards,
Nick Chapman
We will be using Galen again to represent us when buying or selling a home in Aspen.
Regards,
Nick Chapman
AD
Galen came highly recommended from a friend and we couldn’t have been happier. He is wonderful to work with. Galen is on top of everything and he made our transaction truly a pleasure. Even after closing he helped us with some housekeeping issues, going above and beyond his role as our broker. We will ABSOLUTELY work with Galen again in the future!
I would highly recommend Galen for your real estate listing or purchase. Nobody knows the Aspen market better. Galen responds with a high sense of urgency and is an absolute pleasure to work with.
LH
I highly recommend Galen as a real estate agent. He made the selling process easy. He is committed to getting your property sold and once that it is sold, he is still there for you.
MH
Galen Bright did an exceptional job selling a unique property in Aspen. Not only is he conscientious, thoughtful and creative, but he’s fun to work with. Galen sincerely cares for you and your property. He works tirelessly to get the best deal and does all the heavy lifting. I highly recommend him and am forever grateful for exceptional efforts.
SH
I was involved with a very complicated home sale contact. If it were not for Galen’s insight and forward thinking it would have never resolved and closed. I can’t thank him enough for his professionalism and integrity and all the extra effort put forward.
SD
Galen was an exemplary realtor. He was there through the whole process of finding our new home. He was quick to respond to any question or concern we had. He knows the real estate market in this valley and has great knowledge well beyond just finding a home. He went above and beyond and I would recommend him to anyone interested in having a positive buying or selling experience .
Galen is a credit to his industry.
Galen is a credit to his industry.
MT
Galen recently sold us a house in the West End of Aspen. We had been working with Galen for nearly 5 years - just looking at various properties and getting comfortable with the market. Galen was very patient and steady when came to helping us navigate the ins and out of the Aspen market. We also felt that he was very honest when it came to assessing the value of specific properties. We never felt pressure and valued his opinion.
We would certainly recommend him to any future buyer in Aspen.
We would certainly recommend him to any future buyer in Aspen.
WH
I would highly recommend Galen Bright to anyone interested in buying or selling real estate. We have had multiple transactions with Galen over the years and not only is he professional, he is honest, easy to work with and goes the extra mile. He recently sold our condo for asking price in a matter of days!
JN
Galen is a Professional! We have purchased dozens of properties in different markets over the years and our experience with Galen has been the best! He is thorough, organized, diligent, knowledgeable and a great communicator. On top of that just a good person.
Our attorney has been involved in real estate transactions for 40 years and commented "Galen is the best I have ever seen."
We consider him a friend now not just a real estate professional.
Our attorney has been involved in real estate transactions for 40 years and commented "Galen is the best I have ever seen."
We consider him a friend now not just a real estate professional.
JM
We couldn't recommend Galen higher. Three things really stood out for us. One: We needed someone to hold our hands. Not a problem with Galen. Two: We were selling a property that presented multiple challenges to a potential buyer. Not a problem with Galen, either. And Three: We knew he was always working. Always.
If we had to do it all over again, we wouldn't even consider working with someone else.
If we had to do it all over again, we wouldn't even consider working with someone else.
JF
Galen did an excellent job selling our house. He is hardworking, always easy to reach, and creative with marketing. In addition, Galen is very social which made him easy to work with and helped him network with potential buyers. I highly recommend Galen to anyone looking for a broker.
LD
Galen sold our condo for us this summer. He went above and beyond in every way. He was always accessible, returned calls, texts & emails in a timely manner & has an incredible knowledge of the real estate market in Aspen. When we couldn't be there before the closing he and his assistant, Alexandra George, generously offered to pack our belongings for us and send them! I don't know another realtor who would have done that. If we ever revisit ownership in or around the Aspen area we would definitely use Galen. Sincere thanks to you & Alex for all your hard work.....it was much appreciated!
BW
My experience with Galen Bright has been nothing but positive. We have been trying to sell a condo for me for 4 1/2 months under a lot of adverse conditions. Where as I would explode over some of the ridiculous requirements, Galen would always calm the situation down and move on with business. I don't believe my condo could have been sold without his calm,steady manner. I certainly appreciated all his help. Boyce Billingsley
MB
Galen was terrific. From start to finish he was friendly, quick, efficient, asked all the right questions, and helped us through the process every step of the way. And always went out of his way to find out more information about thing that had come up He was always responsive, and got our house closed quickly. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a home in the Aspen area
DW
I could not have picked a better person than Galen to help me with my recent house purchase. Not only is Galen superbly knowledgeable about the market he is equally savvy with the various systems of construction. He asked questions that I would not have thought to ask and had solutions to various issues just as trustworthy as any contractor. Beyond the practical bit of finding the right house, it was a blast to work with Galen.
AB
Everyone in Aspen is (or thinks he is) a "realtor". And then there is Galen Bright. I have worked with Galen on both the buying and selling sides of real estate transactions, and as a lawyer who is used to dealing in major real estate transactions, I can say that Galen is one of the best I've worked with - and definitely THE best in Aspen. He knows the market, knows the business and knows the other players in town. And, very important in my view, Galen listens to his clients and doesn't waste their time showing them properties that don't meet their wants or needs. He'll give you an honest assessment of a property so that you never feel like your leaving money on the table, and he'll go out of his way to get a deal closed. Top that off with the fact that Galen is one of the rare breed of genuinely decent, fair and kind humans, and there is simply no reason to even bother talking to any other Realtor in Aspen.
JP
Working with Galen as my agent was as enjoyable as my personal relationship with him has always been. A true professional, he simply takes care of business with enthusiasm, efficiency and good humor from the very first meeting to closing. The high level of respect for him within the Aspen business community is certainly well deserved.
ZW
Honest, Trustworthy, Effective and Efficient, Responds Quickly, Detail Oriented, Pleasant and Friendly...everything one could want in a Real Estate Agent.
VS
Galen spent the last three ski seasons showing us various homes. He was very patient with helping us find the perfect second home. We are very appreciative that he did not push us into buyiing a house earlier, as we found the perfect match. He also worked hard into making sure all our needs were met when he handed us the keys. He also put us in touch with all the key people who ran the house for an easy transition.
Thanks Galen!!
Thanks Galen!!
BP
Galen took the time to truly listen to me, to consider my personal preferences, lifestyle, resources and expectations. Rather than trying to sell me the lucrative for him, he was committed to my long term satisfaction. His honesty and authenticity are the most important are absolute. Galen is working for and with you all the way.
