About Barbara

2024 Headshot BS Small

BARBARA GARDNER

Barbara brings extensive real estate, historical and community knowledge of the Vail Valley and applies these attributes for optimal results for her clients.  A resident herself for 28 years, Barbara’s sales production consistently ranks within the top 2% for the Vail Valley, she was recognized as #16 within Colorado in 2019, and her total sales volume exceeded $70M in 2020.   Armed with a wide range of project management and real estate development experience, Barbara develops creative solutions unique to a client’s real estate situation in order to best benefit her clients.

After years of running a high-end boutique real estate development firm in Vail Village, Barbara was attracted to the strength of the Sotheby’s brand; centuries-old heritage of expertise, a global network and a reputation for delivering the highest level of service and results.Community is important to Barbara, who has served on numerous non-profit boards in the Vail Valley and is a co-founder of Small Champions, an organization providing opportunities for physically challenged children. During her time as Vice President and President of Habitat for Humanity, Barbara helped the organization grow its capacity 300% and successfully launched the organization’s first capital campaign.

Having specialized in high-end Vail Village sales and personally lived in Beaver Creek, Arrowhead, Red Sky and Cordillera, Barbara has first-hand knowledge of these luxury neighborhoods which allows her to share details not found elsewhere as clients navigate their many mountain resort options.  An experienced luxury broker with a proven track record, clients are confident when they choose Barbara that they are partnering with a broker who understands their unique needs as well as the complex mountain resort market.

With over 1,000 offices in 72 countries and territories around the world, Barbara believes that the undisputed character of Sotheby’s International Realty and dominate position in Colorado’s luxury real estate market is a powerful and compelling force for her clients.


Shelley Headshot_2024

SHELLEY RAITMAN (COUPLAND)

Shelley brings professionalism, unmatched service, and proven expertise to every detail of your real estate transaction. As a licensed broker associate for one of the most respected brokers in the Vail Valley, Shelley works behind the scenes to ensure her clients enjoy a seamless experience. Her background in education and boutique hotel management, translates into high-value solutions and adept customer care that always puts the client first.

Coupled by her detail-oriented nature and extensive knowledge of Vail Valley real estate, Shelley creates an atmosphere of trust, offering the highest level of service to every client, regardless of price point. This includes leveraging the reach and resources of the world’s leading luxury real estate brand with the marketing firepower of the Sotheby’s International Realty brand.

Shelley is widely respected by her peers for her distinct management style, which is rooted in results. As an exceptional listener, she also understands the unique needs of her clients and is well-versed in the nuances of the mountain resort market. In an industry that moves very quickly, clients have peace of mind knowing Shelley is cultivating relationships and keeping a watchful eye, no matter how complex the purchase or sale.

[email protected]
(970) 331-2731