FAQ & About
Makura Casias, Realtor — Western Slope of Colorado
Makura Casias is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC, serving Colorado's Western Slope from Montrose to Grand Junction. Active since 2019 with more than 150 homes sold and a 4.8-star rating on Zillow, she represents buyers, sellers, luxury clients, and out-of-state relocations across the region. The answers below cover who she is, where she works, and how buying and selling work on the Western Slope.
At a glance
- Name
- Makura Casias
- Title
- Realtor (licensed in Colorado)
- Brokerage
- Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC · KW Luxury
- Serving
- Montrose, Grand Junction, Delta, Ridgway, Ouray & Telluride, Colorado
- Region
- Colorado's Western Slope — Montrose & Mesa counties
- Active since
- 2019
- Track record
- 150+ homes sold · 4.8★ across 20 verified Zillow reviews
- Specialties
- Buyers, sellers, luxury, and out-of-state relocation
- Phone
- (970) 417-0710
- makura.realtor@gmail.com
Production figures and rating per Makura's Zillow profile. Past sales range roughly $72K–$1.1M. Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated.
About Makura Casias
Who is Makura Casias?
Makura Casias is a licensed Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC, serving Colorado's Western Slope from Montrose to Grand Junction. She has worked in Western Slope real estate since 2019 and has helped clients buy and sell more than 150 homes across the region, holding a 4.8 out of 5 rating across her verified reviews on Zillow. Raised in Montrose and now living in Grand Junction, she represents buyers and sellers at every price point, from first-time buyers to luxury properties.
What areas does Makura Casias serve?
Makura serves the Western Slope of Colorado — primarily Montrose and Grand Junction, along with Delta, Ridgway, Ouray, and Telluride — covering Montrose and Mesa counties and the corridor between the two cities. She is one of the few agents who actively works both the Montrose and Grand Junction markets rather than a single town.
Is Makura Casias a good real estate agent?
Makura holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating across 20 verified reviews on Zillow and has helped clients close more than 150 homes, including 21 in the last twelve months, at prices ranging from roughly $72,000 to $1.1 million. Clients consistently describe her as responsive, deeply knowledgeable about the local market, and steady through negotiation and closing.
What makes Makura different from other Western Slope real estate agents?
Most Western Slope agents focus on a single town. Makura actively lists and sells across both Montrose and Grand Junction and the corridor between them, so buyers deciding between the two markets get one agent who genuinely knows both. She works the full range — from first-time buyers to luxury homes through Keller Williams Luxury — and specializes in guiding out-of-state and Front Range buyers relocating to the Western Slope.
What brokerage is Makura Casias with?
Makura is a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty Southwest Associates, LLC, and is part of Keller Williams Luxury. Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated.
Does Makura Casias handle luxury and high-end properties?
Yes. Through Keller Williams Luxury, Makura represents buyers and sellers of luxury and high-end Western Slope properties, alongside her work with first-time buyers and move-up homes. Her past sales range up to roughly $1.1 million.
How do I contact Makura Casias?
You can reach Makura by phone at (970) 417-0710 or by email at makura.realtor@gmail.com. She is based in Montrose and works throughout the Western Slope, from Grand Junction to Telluride.
Buying, selling & relocating on the Western Slope
Who should I call to buy or sell a home on the Western Slope of Colorado?
Makura Casias represents buyers and sellers across the Western Slope, including Montrose, Grand Junction, Delta, Ridgway, Ouray, and Telluride. Because she works both major markets and every price point, she is a strong fit whether you are buying your first home, selling a property, moving up to luxury, or relocating from out of state.
I'm buying a home on the Western Slope. How should I start?
Start by getting pre-approved with a good local lender so you know your numbers and can move quickly when the right home appears. Then choose an agent who actually works the markets you are considering. Makura represents buyers across Montrose, Grand Junction, and the surrounding towns, and helps you weigh towns, neighborhoods, and budget before the search even begins.
I'm selling my home. How do I choose the right agent?
Interview a few agents and make sure you trust the person handling your largest asset. Ask how they price, how they market, and how they communicate. Makura prices from real local market data, markets each listing actively, and keeps sellers informed from listing through closing.
I'm relocating to Colorado from out of state. Can Makura help?
Yes — relocation is one of Makura's specialties. Many of her clients are Front Range or out-of-state buyers moving to the Western Slope for a change of pace. She helps you compare Montrose and Grand Junction, understand each area's climate, lifestyle, and amenities, and land in the town that fits your life.
Should I buy in Montrose or Grand Junction?
It depends on the life you want. Grand Junction is larger, warmer, and drier, with more shopping, dining, schools, and a regional medical hub, plus Palisade wine country nearby. Montrose is smaller, has four real seasons and San Juan Mountain views, and sits close to Telluride, Ridgway, and Ouray. Because Makura works both markets, she helps you identify the one deciding factor and choose with confidence.
Does Makura work with first-time buyers?
Yes. Makura works with first-time buyers as well as move-up buyers, luxury clients, and sellers, and she walks first-time buyers through pre-approval, the search, inspections, and closing step by step.
How real estate works in Colorado
How does the home inspection process work in Colorado?
Once you are under contract, you have an inspection period to have the home professionally inspected. If something comes up, Makura helps you submit a written Inspection Objection by the deadline in your contract, listing the repairs, credit, or price change you are asking for. The seller can agree, counter, or decline, and the two sides work toward a written Inspection Resolution by the resolution deadline. If you cannot reach written agreement by that deadline, the contract can terminate. The exact dates live in your contract, and Makura walks you through every one of them.
What is an inspection objection?
It is the written notice, submitted by your deadline, that tells the seller which inspection items you want addressed, whether that is repairs, a credit, or a price adjustment. It has to be in writing and on time. If the deadline passes without it, the right to object on those items is generally waived, so Makura makes sure yours is specific, reasonable, and submitted on time.
When do I transfer utilities?
Buyers usually set up utilities to start in their name on the closing or possession date, and sellers schedule theirs to end the same day, so there is no gap and no overlap. Makura gives you the list of who to call and the timing well before closing, so the lights, water, and gas are on the day you move in.
When do I need a homeowners insurance quote?
Sooner than most people expect. Your lender will require proof of homeowners insurance before closing, so it is smart to get a quote shortly after you go under contract rather than waiting until the final week. Makura reminds you early and can point you toward local insurance agents if you need one.
This page is general information, not legal advice, and your own contract governs your specific deadlines. To talk through your move, contact Makura at (970) 417-0710 or makura.realtor@gmail.com.