Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate Agents in Albuquerque
The Southwest Life Real Estate Group is a dedicated real estate team with extensive experience in guiding clients through property transactions. Our expertise spans buying, selling, and real estate investments, tailored to meet individual client needs. We specialize in working with flip or hold investors, offering owner financing solutions, and facilitating senior transitions. Our team has cultivated a robust worldwide referral network, ensuring clients receive comprehensive support. Backed by over 17 years of combined experience, we leverage innovative marketing strategies and technology to deliver optimal results.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in achieving a 101% sold-to-list price ratio and an average 30-day market time in 2022. We prioritize transparency, personalized communication, and client satisfaction throughout every transaction phase. Our military background enables us to provide tailored support for military families during relocations. Active in local charities like Paws and Stripes, we contribute to veteran service dog programs. Our mission is to turn real estate dreams into reality through unparalleled service and industry expertise.
Services
Real Estate Sales
Property Marketing
Referral Programs
Owner Financing Assistance
Senior Transitions
Investment Property Solutions
Military Relocation Services
Home Valuation
Buyer Representation
Seller Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- 17+ years of combined real estate expertise with $30M+ in sales
- 101% sold-to-list price ratio and 30-day average market time
- Specialized support for military families and senior transitions
- Extensive referral network spanning 100,000+ real estate professionals
- Comprehensive owner financing and investment property guidance
What people say
Expert pricing
Skilled negotiations
Trusted advisors
Community involvement
Military understanding
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Our team facilitates seamless real estate transactions for buyers and sellers. We provide market analysis, pricing strategies, and negotiation expertise to maximize value. Services include listing preparation, digital marketing campaigns, and closing coordination. Our 101% sold-to-list price ratio demonstrates our ability to secure optimal outcomes. Local market knowledge combined with a national referral network ensures comprehensive support for residential and investment properties.
Referral Programs
We manage a robust referral network connecting agents statewide and nationally. Our system ensures prompt client follow-up while maintaining referral source recognition. With 65% of business coming from referrals, we guarantee consistent communication and transaction transparency. Benefits include access to 100,000+ professionals in our Southwest Referral Connect network and specialized military relocation support through our veteran-owned team.
Owner Financing Solutions
We specialize in crafting owner financing arrangements for buyers and sellers. Our expertise creates mutually beneficial agreements while navigating legal requirements. This service expands marketability for sellers while improving accessibility for buyers. We handle transaction structure, documentation coordination, and third-party lender partnerships to deliver customized financial solutions.
Senior Transitions
Our team provides compassionate support for seniors downsizing or transitioning to new living arrangements. Services include property preparation, market positioning, and coordination of estate sales or transfers. We maintain sensitivity to emotional aspects while ensuring financial optimization through proper pricing strategies and targeted marketing campaigns.
Investment Property Guidance
We support investors in acquiring and managing buy-and-hold or fix-and-flip properties. Our market analysis identifies high-potential opportunities while risk assessments inform purchase decisions. We coordinate property management connections, rehabilitation planning, and exit strategies. Our team's 72 transactions in 2021 demonstrate expertise in maximizing investment returns through data-driven decisions.
People
Eric Dopslaf
Co-Founder/Realtor
Eric Dopslaf, a 17-year real estate veteran and retired USAF officer with 31 years of service, brings military precision to real estate transactions. He specializes in investment properties and owner financing solutions while serving on Paws and Stripes' planning board.
Deanna Dopslaf
Co-Founder/Realtor
Deanna Dopslaf, an Army-brat-turned-military-wife with 17 years in real estate, focuses on client experience and senior transitions. She founded the eXp Military Network and serves as Paradise Hills Zoning Commissioner while contributing to veteran causes through Paws and Stripes.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout New Mexico including Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, and Kirtland AFB, with nationwide referral capabilities through our 100,000+ agent network.
Do you work with military families?
Yes, our veteran-owned team provides specialized support for military relocations, leveraging personal experience to address PCS challenges and VA loan processes.
What is your marketing approach?
We use professional photography, virtual tours, and multi-channel digital campaigns to maximize property exposure across major real estate platforms and social media.
Can you help with investment properties?
Our team has extensive experience guiding investors in fix-and-flip and buy-to-hold strategies, with proven success in securing favorable financing and exit solutions.
How do you handle senior transitions?
We provide compassionate support for downsizing, including property preparation, market positioning, and coordination of estate sales or transfers while maintaining sensitivity to emotional aspects.
What sets you apart from other agents?
Our 17+ years of combined experience, 101% sold-to-list price ratio, and military background create unique advantages for personalized service and problem-solving complex transactions.
Reviews (7)
Amy Philibeck
Nov 05, 2021
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We recently moved to the area from out of state and are so grateful that we got connected to Eric with The Southwest Life. We have never lived in this type of climate before and he truly helped us navigate the many questions we had about homes here. The construction of homes was so completely different than what we were used to, as well as all the heating and cooling features and countless other details. We really needed a lot of explaining for the homes we were seeing and Eric was very helpful and knowledgeable. (He was also very patient with us as we looked at several dozen homes, at least!)
Diane Sullivan
Nov 03, 2021
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Positive:Responsiveness
We had a great experience working with Eric and Deanna. They were very thorough and quick to respond. This is are second time working with them. They are very professional and I would highly recommend this company.
We had a great experience working with Eric and Deanna. They were very thorough and quick to respond. This is are second time working with them. They are very professional and I would highly recommend this company.
Gloria Salazar
Nov 03, 2021
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Both Deanna and Eric were so attentive to all my needs and always ready to help and research any questions that I had. The sale went smoothly and we closed ahead of schedule. Theyre a great team and I highly recommend them.
Both Deanna and Eric were so attentive to all my needs and always ready to help and research any questions that I had. The sale went smoothly and we closed ahead of schedule. Theyre a great team and I highly recommend them.
Lisa Bownds
Oct 30, 2021
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What a wonderful experience with Deanna Dopslaf as my REALTOR! She was knowledgeable and helped navigate through several issues working up to the closing. She got more money for me than I thought possible through her expert pricing of the house and skillful negotiations. Thank you Deanna!!
What a wonderful experience with Deanna Dopslaf as my REALTOR! She was knowledgeable and helped navigate through several issues working up to the closing. She got more money for me than I thought possible through her expert pricing of the house and skillful negotiations. Thank you Deanna!!
Elaine Waugh
Oct 25, 2021
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Deanna was great to work with. She put us at ease on her first visit and throughout the process. She worked at getting our asking price, It all worked out for the best She was always there to answer questions and to take our calls. I would highly recommend her.
Deanna was great to work with. She put us at ease on her first visit and throughout the process. She worked at getting our asking price, It all worked out for the best She was always there to answer questions and to take our calls. I would highly recommend her.
Tom Elkey
Oct 22, 2021
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Eric Dopslof is very down to earth and he knows what he's doing! He was remarkably helpful in selling our home. He worked well beyond what was expected. I would recommend him to anyone!
Eric Dopslof is very down to earth and he knows what he's doing! He was remarkably helpful in selling our home. He worked well beyond what was expected. I would recommend him to anyone!
Gabriel Sandoval
Oct 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Whether it's a simple single family home or a fully decked out custom home, they are very attentive to you every needs. I will recommend them to anybody and everyone I know.
Whether it's a simple single family home or a fully decked out custom home, they are very attentive to you every needs. I will recommend them to anybody and everyone I know.
