Testimonials

Absolutely Essential To Us

Barbara and her team were absolutely essential to our search and successful purchase of a home in Vail. Barbara’s availability, knowledge and experience far exceeded our expectations. Throughout the process of search, negotiation, inspection, repairs, and even after the sale, Barbara and her team gladly guided us, gave us sound contact recommendations for local construction and insurance, and even advised us on ways to make Vail a convenient and comfortable home for our family. Whether it was meeting someone at the house when we couldn’t be there, finding a contractor when none were available, or even providing local Vail dining and service recommendations, every request was met with reliable and rapid responses. We highly recommend Barbara and her dedicated and talented team.

Judy M.

Simply Outstanding

Barbara is simply outstanding in all that she does. An example of this is her ability to work through various challenges that were presented by the counterparty utilizing a section 1031. She and her team are knowledgeable and responsive bringing practical experience and top-shelf competence to bear in her transactions handling negotiations in positive ways and steering towards what can be done. I’ve partnered with Barbara for over 10 years now on all my real estate transactions.

Carlos S.

So Knowledgeable & Well Organized

Barbara and her team were so knowledgeable and well organized. They made the process of finding a right home for our family very smoothly. I highly recommend her and her team!

Negah R.

The Dream Team

From the moment I met Barbara and asked for a home valuation, my experience with her was nothing short of outstanding. Her commitment to excellence was defined by her vast knowledge of the market, its drivers, her resourcefulness, and her acute attention to detail. Barbara also had 100% of my trust; that’s what separated her the most from her peers. I knew she was in my corner from the onset of our relationship. She had my best interests at heart through to the end. Not surprisingly, her team was just as committed. Kirstin and Shelley carried a lot of water for the closing to come to fruition. They were both instrumental in facilitating the pre-closing requirements. I simply could not have done it without them. They each availed themselves whenever I needed them to: Weekends, before or after normal working hours, etc. If you’re going to sell (or buy) a home, I highly and wholeheartedly recommend Barbara, Kirstin and Shelley … the Dream Team!

Bill R.

She Worked Efficiently and Knowledgeably

Barbara was a great help to me while researching and purchasing my property. She worked efficiently and knowledgeably in all aspects of the sale from start to finish. Her team did a great job keeping me on track and making sure the deal went smoothly. I highly recommend working with Barbara and her team!

Amanda J.

Barbara Made It Happen!

I was on a tight schedule, needing to find a home and close within a month. Barbara made it happen! I am thrilled with my purchase and she made the process go smoothly and efficiently. Barbara and her team are responsive, knowledgeable and very professional. I highly recommend Barbara and her team!

Kara M.

The Best Real Estate Professionals

Barbara and her team are the best real estate professionals we have ever worked with. We have bought and sold many homes, and Barbara’s team exceeded all of our previous experiences combined. Barbara sold our home for more than we expected, and helped us find our dream home for less than we expected… who knew that was even possible. I would highly recommend Barbara and her team to anyone looking to work with professional, caring, thoughtful and detail oriented real estate experts. Thank you for all you have done for our family.

Steven C.

Barbara Earned Our Unqualified Recommendation

Barbara thoroughly understands the Vail Valley real estate market, is solutions oriented, and most importantly, a listener who takes the time to understand what is important to her clients. Barbara’s team of top-notch professionals assisted us with every aspect of the transaction. Working together, they ensured we acquired the right property at the right price. Barbara earned our unqualified recommendation.

Tim C.

Barbara’s Upbeat Can-Do Attitude

We worked with Barbara for several years that presented lots of  contracts and offers. Unfortunately, we were not serious about selling it till this Summer. That did not stop Barbara’s upbeat can do attitude. She was professional in her presentations and marketing skills. Because of Barbara, we were able to have a smooth closing.

Catherine T.

Very Effective and Knowledgeable

Barbara was very effective and knowledgeable! Sold very quickly for price we asked! Staff was extremely helpful and found all services we needed. I personally was not in the area and her and the staff took care of everything and was always concerned about my input.

Kim M.

Top Notch, Full Service Experience

Barbara and her team provided a top notch, “full service” real estate  experience for our family as we sold in Edwards and purchased in Vail Village. As a resident of Denver, Barbara’s team communicated with us from afar, both quickly and seamlessly… she was an excellent negotiator/advisor, leveraged her local contacts to facilitate punch-list items at our “for-sale” home, and fulfilled our wish list in Vail. We couldn’t be happier and will use Barbara and her team for our next purchase.

Paige & Paul K.

Extremely Well Connected In The Vail Valley

Barbara was fantastic. She was there at a moments notice anytime I needed anything throughout the whole home buying process. She is extremely well connected in the Vail Valley and that makes her an even bigger asset to have in your corner.

Sam C.

She Is A True Professional

Barbara was the agent on both my recent sale and purchase or homes in Edwards. I highly recommend Barbara. She is a true professional. I trust her market knowledge, and couldn’t have been more impressed with her follow up and assistance with working through details and issues that arose during the transactions. She was able quickly to recommend and get responsiveness from market professionals to handle all the surveys, studies, inspections and repairs I encountered. They reacted to her requests quickly in a busy market! Maybe most importantly, she and Shelley Coupland in her office were willing to take the time to understand our needs and desires related to both transactions and represented our interests to the fullest extent.

John S.

The Gold Standard

Barbara is the gold standard for the Vail market. Total professional and always positive. She took time to understand the property, was creative and honest in marketing, and ultimately got the sale done. A real pleasure to work with.

Michael B.

First Class

Barbara and her team were first class when it came to helping us find our first condo in Vail. She came highly recommended to us and more than exceeded our expectations. We were not only impressed with how she and her team seemed to make us their top priority, but we were ecstatic with the end result of the whole process (a wonderful property at an excellent price). We will definitely be using her services in the future if and when we look at getting our next property in the Vail Valley!

Joseph S.

Have Barbara On Your Side

If you are looking to purchase any real estate in the Vail Valley, my strongest recommendation would be to call Barbara Scrivens at LIV Sotheby’s International Realty. Simply put, she is the best real estate agent I have ever worked with. Barbara knows the current pulse of the Vail real estate market as well as anyone, and her attention to detail and ability to anticipate what her clients will want is exactly what you hope for when you retain an agent. She is extremely hard working and a pleasure to deal with. She knows all the vendors and merchants in the area that a property owner will need, and she has a clear track record of experience handling every type of property and client in the area. Barbara helped us get a terrific Vail Village property at a great price, and it would not have happened without her. If you want to enter the Vail property market, it’s great to have Barbara on your side

David L.

She Goes Beyond The Four Corners

Barbara represented us on both selling our former home and buying our new home. She was knowledgeable, thorough and appropriately aggressive. She also goes beyond the four corners of a broker’s duties. We would definitely use her again but we‘re all set!
Bruce K.

She is a class realtor and knows her work.

Barbara is amazing. We have purchased 11 homes and Barbara was the best of all of them. Kept us informed from the day we met her. We ended buying a Condo in Beaver Creek. Barbara was incredible at handing the delays to the closing. The Appraisers are booked solid and caused one delay and our bank caused a second and third delay. Barbara was one top of each issued and worked diligently to fix each of the hurdle as it occurred. She has even kept in touch to see if we need any help with anything. I would recommend Barbara to anyone looking to purchase real estate in the Vail Valley. She is a class realtor and knows her work.

Dale K.

She Is A True Advocate

I have worked with Barbara and her team on both sides of the process. She has been so accurate on appropriate purchase price and listing price. She had predicted the outcomes to the dollar on each side. She has great negotiating skills and is a true advocate. She and her team have amazing people skills. I wouldn’t work with anyone else, because I know that she and her team treat buyers and sellers with kindness and respect, all the while getting the properties moved. Barbara and her team have my highest recommendation!

Scott S.

Best Realtor…Hands Down

Barbara was amazing to work with! She is the best realtor we have ever worked with….. hands down. We have both bought and sold with her. Her knowledge of the Vail Valley market is truly unmatched and she sold our home in just a few short days. She has such a great team behind her as well. Shelley is spectacular. Barbara makes you feel like you are the most important client. I cannot recommend her enough!!!!!

Jennifer S.

Help us Make Our Dreams Come True

From the beginning to the end it was a great experience. Becoming first time buyers Barbara and Shelley are the most amazing people ever. Helped us make our dreams come true I would definitely say they are the best real estate agents Eagle county.

David W.

Always One Step Ahead

The house buying process with Barbara was flawless! We looked at several neighborhoods in the Vail Valley/Edwards area. Barbara was very knowledgeable and could answer any question we had. She was always one step ahead in the purchase process and was quickly responsive to any communication we  had. Being new to the neighborhood we highly valued the excellent referrals she provided for area contractors/service people. We would highly recommend Barbara to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home in this area.

Pat C.

Made Us Feel As If We Were Her Only Clients

Barbara is a fantastic, top notch agent. Having dealt with buyers agents a few times on previous moves, we found her knowledge and professionalism to be exceptional. Barbara was extremely responsive and always made herself available to us, even when we gave her very little notice, making us feel as  if we were her only clients. And most importantly, she always greeted us with a smile and her dynamic personality. She always offered her advice but always respected and represented our opinions and decisions whether the same as hers or not. Our purchase was not an easy one. Barbara’s expertise and negotiation experience is what made our deal actually happen. Barbara and Shelley have provided great post sale assistance as well!

Rick & Cathy B.

Beyond the Call of Duty

We had our property on the market for some time without success and subsequently removed it from the market. We decided to re-list with Barbara. Right from the first engagement we could see that Barbara’s approach was different. Barbara proved us right through providing a very professional,  responsive, “beyond the call of duty” and ultimately successful service as we were able to sell our property at a significant markup to what was last offered. We thank Barbara for her efforts.

Lon M.

She Negotiates Skillfully

Barbara Scrivens does a wonderful job. Her attention to the client’s needs and objectives is 100%, and she negotiates skillfully and intelligently on the client’s behalf. I enthusiastically recommend her to anyone interested in real estate in her market.

Georges B.

Three Things That Make Her Exceptional

There are three things that make Barbara Scrivens exceptional in my opinion… First, she spends time understanding client needs which makes her able to match that against available inventory almost immediately. She did not waste my time showing me properties that were either wrong size, wrong  price, or wrong location. Second, she is incredibly responsive and makes herself available to her clients at all times. In a resort community like Vail this is extremely important: she was able to meet me on my hours, on holidays, and when negotiating was available no matter what time zone I was in. Finally, Barbara does this all with a smile — she is a tough negotiator and yet does it all from a source of positive spirit to get to the best outcome for all. In conclusion, working with Barbara was fun and I now have a home that I will love for decades to come.

Kate G.

Attentive To Her Clients & Their Needs

Barbara is a true professional. She is very attentive to her clients and their needs. She actually sold our 2 BR condo and helped us find and purchase our 3 BR unit. She has worked in the Vail Valley for many years, is well respected in the real estate community, and we would definitely contract  with her for our future real estate needs in Eagle County.

Tim G.

Highly Recommended

Barbara helped me find the perfect home and a good deal. Throughout the process of looking at homes, Barbara listened and paid attention to what I liked and didn’t like about each home. She learned what I wanted and with her local knowledge, she was able to suggest an area I hadn’t even  considered, which ended up being perfect for me. She found a home that was just coming on the market and was exactly what I wanted. Anyone can just pull listings for clients, but Barbara really did her homework to find what I wanted. She helped me negotiate a deal quickly and close promptly. She is very professional, hard working, and easy to work with, highly recommended.

John S.

The Top 1% Of Professionals

I am responsible for a large commercial real estate portfolio and, as a result, interact with real estate professionals on a daily basis. Barbara Scrivens is in the top 1% of professionals that i have ever dealt with. Smart, honest, ethical, prepared and responsive are the immediate traits that i  would note that Barbara possesses. However, Barbara has “something extra” – an ‘X factor’: her judgement. At the most delicate moments in a negotiation, Barbara knows when “to push” and when “to hold”. Barbara’s judgement is the difference in achieving a GOOD deal vs NO deal. It was a privilege to be represented by Barbara Scrivens!

Jay F.

I Will Always Call Barbara

Barbara Scrivens is the definition of integrity, knowledge, and attentiveness in the real estate business. I could have never purchased a home without her. She showed me every property meeting my criteria and then walked me through every step of the purchasing process; going above and beyond the  call of duty! Barbara always answered my phone calls and responded to emails immediately….and continues to stay in contact with me. I will always call Barbara with my real estate needs and you should too!

Amy D.

A True Professional

Barbara was open to my ideas in regard to marketing my home. Excellent photo’s of my home were taken and then used in numerous ads and slide presentations. Numerous open houses were held to generate leads or potential buyers. Barbara networked with local real estate brokers to promote my home.   She is a true professional who works hard to get the sale.

Bill V.

Knowledgable, Friendly & Hardworking

Barbara is completely easy and nice to work with. She’s knowledgable, friendly and hard working. She always has her clients’ best interest in mind. I would recommend using Barbara for all real estate needs.

Laura M.

The Best of the Best

I have worked with Barbara since about 2008. We had a 5,000 sq ft home in Beaver Creek which she helped to market and eventually sold. She is highly professional, never ever talks out of turn in this tight valley, always has a smile and gracious approach. In 2011 she helped me purchase a  smaller home in Cordillera Valley Club. Her skill in negotiating with a seller, had it on the market for 5 years, allowed me to find a safe and secure home. It was a highly emotional period in my life and she asked only for my signature on the dotted line. The lending interviews, legal advice regarding Cordillera golf course lawsuit, and closing were expedited. The best of the best!

Bonnie V.

Her Guidance Was Invaluable

Barbara knows all the neighborhoods in the valley thoroughly. She was able to mesh what I was looking for with what’s available. Her guidance was invaluable.

Mary C.

Helped Us Every Step of the Way

Barbara and her team were incredible! We could not have asked for anything more. From the time we first contacted her all the way through closing, she helped us every step of the way. We have bought and sold homes in the past and worked with some outstanding people, but Barbara was the best.

Nicholas C.

Unparalleled In The Vail Valley

Don’t underestimate the importance of a smart, local professional to get the job done. Barbara is unparalleled in the Vail valley due to her extensive industry and market knowledge as well as her positive, get-it-done attitude. Barbara conducted herself professionally 100% of the time and was communicative every step of the way providing a high degree of trust for us. We weren’t the easiest clients to work for, but Barbara remained steadfast and dignified through it all. We highly recommend the services provided by Barbara Scrivens.

Jon G.

You Will Not Go Wrong With Barbara

Barbara is one of the best RE professionals we have worked with. Highly professional, great negotiator and service that is top notch. You will not go wrong with Barbara representing you!

Michael M.

She Knows Everything & Everyone

Barbara was recommended to me by an architect I know in Vail, and as soon as I contacted her, she responded immediately, and started sending me properties that fit our description of what we wanted! We don’t live in Vail and were supposed to spend one day looking at properties when we out there –  we ended up spending three days looking! She made sure we saw everything we wanted to see and guided us to the right property. She knows EVERYTHING and EVERYONE – it made the whole process so easy! We will continue to use her for advice about the area and in the future!

robbers30

Smart, Patient, Candid & Kind

Barbara may be the best in the valley…our experience could not have been more professional. With her “what does it take to get this done?” approach, our home sold in 30 days at the highest per s.f. in the neighborhood. Smart, patient, candid and kind describe Barbara. With her finger on the  market and boundless energy, we executed the right marketing plan at the right time to the right buyers. Our selling experience could not have been better!

John M.

The Most Professional Realtor

We met initially with Barbara to determine our goals and objective for selling our condo in Avon, CO. She made recommendations for staging the condo and presented her marketing package, which is exceptional. Through the process she was the most professional realtor we had ever experienced. We can  not say enough wonderful things about her sells talent. She is extremely good with communications and negotiations throughout. We highly recommend Barbara!

Brenda C.

Organized, Efficient & Communicative

Barbara and Shelley were great! I can’t say enough nice things about them. I’m fairly new to the real estate market – this was the first home I’ve owned, so obviously it was the first home I’ve sold. I had a ton of questions and they were both very available and always so knowledgeable. They  were organized, efficient, communicative, and super friendly! My condo sold for full list price within 24 hours. Barbara really knows her stuff and anyone who uses her as their real estate agent will be in excellent hands!

Lauren B.

Genuine Personality

Barbara Scrivens is incredibly organized and knowledgeable. She kept us on track with all the time sensitive documents that required attention and signatures. Because of her knowledge of the local market she gave us fantastic advice on how to negotiate and close on the purchase of our property. She is incredibly charismatic and was detailed oriented with her responses to our questions. Her understanding of the market, combined with her genuine personality made us feel so well taken care of through the buying process, which has a tendency to be daunting.

Samantha P.

Dedicated & Responsive

She was amazing to work with. Barbara is a dedicated person and very responsive. She listens to everything you want in a home. It was such a pleasure working with her and we would highly recommend her to everyone.

Neda R.