Shawn Allison

Beatrice is a Colorado native and grew up in Golden. After graduating from Metropolitan State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing, Beatrice went to work for BetaWest Properties, the real estate subsidiary of US WEST. She managed the public relations and marketing department and from there went on to work as Marketing Director for Lantz-Boggio Architects. It was about that time that she and her husband Brad decided to start their family and look for a smaller community to raise their children. They built a log home north of Cotopaxi, Colorado and moved off the grid in 2000. Being so close to Salida, Beatrice would visit Salida for grocery shopping and bring her children to play groups and other recreational events so it made sense to move to Salida and enjoy more of everything the community had to offer. “Salida reminds me of what Golden was like when I grew-up there,” says Beatrice. She enjoys hiking, mountain biking, gardening and spending time with her friends and family. After they moved to Salida, Beatrice taught Business at Cotopaxi High School for a few years and served on the school board of the Salida School District and is now on the board of the Chaffee County Visitors Bureau. Beatrice chose to work with First Colorado Land Office because of the integrity of the people and commitment to its customers. She looks forward to helping people achieve their real estate goals, whether it be a first time home buyer or an investor.

Every life experience offers opportunity for growth and knowledge and with over 21 years of full-time real estate work, Julie Kersting has developed a reputation as a top Buena Vista and Chaffee County real estate Broker. Based on her expertise of the local market along with her integrity, loyalty, professionalism and in-depth knowledge of the area, Julie is sought out by buyers and sellers alike for exceptional representation. Clients have found Julie’s negotiation skills, patience, problem solving, and leadership to be invaluable, especially in today’s market. Her analytical strategy, trusted intuition and creativity prove to be valuable tools and the competitive edge for a successful closing. From a simple straight forward transaction to the most sophisticated and challenging real estate closing, thousands of clients have entrusted their real estate journey to Julie. Julie has enjoyed serving in several volunteer positions including her local church, the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center Foundation, Buena Vista School District and The Boys and Girls Club of Chaffee County, as well as financially supporting dozens of local activities and non-profit organizations in the area. Above all, Julie is excited to share her passion for real estate and details about the friendly community of Buena Vista.

Barbara Pearson-Sawyer, CRS, GRI, ABR, SRS, SRES, 2019 Realtor of the Year, is a multiple award-winning Real Estate Broker, Top Producer, and Entrepreneur whose unwavering passion, dedication, and personable approach to every transaction have all earned her the reputation as a service-centered industry leader. Over the course of two decades, she has garnered extensive hands on experience in the real estate space, specializing in residential, commercial, vacant land, and ranch properties across Colorado. Immersed in show business from just nine years of age, Barbara’s initial taste of stardom catapulted her into the entertainment world where she was part of a six-piece band with her sisters. Up until she was 19, she worked with the top people in the television and stage professions like Jimmy Durante, Phyllis Diller, Sonny and Cher, and Bob Hope. From there, she paved the way to an 18-year long career in the travel agency field traveling to over 40 countries around the world. In 2003, Barbara and her husband Wayne ventured out to Salida, drawn to its small tight-knit Colorado mountain town community. It wasn’t long before she became an active member of this beautiful mountain town, serving as President of the Kiwanis Club, Active on the board of the Salida Chamber of Commerce for three years and establishing an annual fundraiser called “Adopt a Grandparent.” Presently, she serves on the Hospital Foundation Board. Fifteen years later, and Barbara has cultivated all-encompassing local marketplace familiarity to ensure each buyer find the perfect home at just the right price. Also armed with exceptional negotiation skills and marketing acumen, she is adept at selling her seller’s properties for top dollar. In 2018, as in previous years Barbara was a top producer in top 10% of all brokers in the area. This year, she was named the 2019 Realtor of the Year. When she isn’t selling or listing properties, Barbara and Wayne immerse themselves in everything “The Heart of the Rockies” has to offer, from hiking and climbing a 14er, to skiing off a mountaintop. She is also a Speaker and a Certified High Performance Coach who recently authored a book that empowers people to lead “rockstar” status lives. Above all, she cherishes nothing more than spending quality time with her loved ones, including her two precious grandsons. When it comes to her valued clients, Barbara Pearson-Sawyer stops at nothing to not only meet their expectations, but vastly exceed them. Most of all, she is here for you, as your trusted ally who will keep you well-informed every single step of the way. To start actualizing your real estate goals, feel free to reach out to her directly. She looks forward to assisting you! Barbara Pearson-Sawyer Cell: 719-207-3884 Broker Associate Email: barbara@pearson-sawyer.com First Colorado Land Office