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Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty brokers were recently acknowledged for their achievements and outstanding performance in 2018. Over 40 brokers were recognized for their accomplishments – a testament to the commitment, expertise, enthusiasm and work ethic that they bring to their profession every day. Ren Martyn received the Top Producer-Individual award, and Cheryl Foote received the Top Producer-Team, as well as Most Transactions Closed and Most Listings Taken acknowledgments. Other awards included Kiyah Roe – Rookie of the Year; Sunny Brstina – Largest Production Increase; and Ray Wright – Outstanding Service.

In 2018, the Steamboat Springs real estate market saw fewer transactions when compared to 2017, while at the same time total sales volume increased 6% year over year, recording the second highest sales volume in Steamboat MLS history. This is only the second time since 1996 that the phenomenon of fewer transactions and higher sales volume occurred simultaneously, indicating an increase in property values across the market.

Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty recorded $665 million in sales volume in 2018, accounting for 45% of the total market share. With almost 1000 transactions closed in 2018, Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty reports that they participated in 75% of the sales between $750,000 – $1M; 66% of the sales from $1M – $2M; 71% of the sales from $2M-$4M; and 83% of the sales over $4M.

Locally owned and operated, the company is proud to have contributed over $60,000 to local non-profits and organizations through its philanthropic efforts in 2018, improving the lives of those in our community and giving back to serve the needs of our community.

The following brokers were also recognized for their outstanding achievements in 2018:

GLOBAL SUMMIT AWARD
Cheryl Foote
Ren Martyn
Cam Boyd and The Boyd Team
Pam Vanatta and The Vanatta Group
Darlinda Baldinger and ChLoe Lawrence
Colleen de Jong, Michael de Jong and Cristin Frey, the de Jong Team
Adrienne Stroock and Barb Shipley
Doug Labor
Lisa Olson and Josie Tolan, The Olson Team
David Baldinger, Jr.
Arlene Zopf and Andrew Zopf, The Zopf Team
Suzan Pelloni
Darrin Fryer and Ryan Cox, The Fryer Group
Barkley Robinson
Charlie Dresen
Cindy MacGray
Kathy Steinberg
Annamarie Shunny and Lori Thompson, The Prestige Team

PINNACLE AWARD
Kiyah Roe and Michelle Diehl
Sunny Brstina
Ray Wright
Scott Eggleston
Steve Downs
Lani Holmberg
Lisa Ruffino
Penny Fletcher

CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE
Lance Romick
Stephan Zittel
Steve Elkins
Meg Firestone
Jack & Diane Carter
Vicky Hanna
Linda Cullen
Cindy Rogers
Joan Conroy
Dutch Elting


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