Prior to pursuing a career in Real Estate, Barb was a Branch Manager and Loan Officer for several Financial Institutions, learning financing options and packaging loan documents to present Buyers in most positive way. Barb polished her marketing skills when chosen to open multiple branches for an innovative financial institution in Arizona. Looking for a new challenge, she accepted a position at a radio station doing marketing and advertising, becoming the 2nd highest in sales within 4 months. Promoted to Sales Manager of 2 FM Radio Stations, she enjoyed developing successful marketing strategies for medium to small businesses. Following her dream to own her own business and help others realize their dreams of home ownership, Barb became a Realtor® in 1999. Relocating here from Ohio in 1997, Barb missed her football! Barb established an Ohio State Watch Site in Fort Collins, drawing from Cheyenne to Longmont, anywhere from 50-190 Buckeye Fans weekly to cheer on their team!
Professional Qualifications
Broker Associate/Partner, The Group, Inc. Real Estate
Member National Association of Realtors
Member Colorado Association of Realtors®
Past Director, Colorado Association of Realtors
Member Fort Collins Board of Realtors®
Past Director, Fort Collins Board of Realtors®
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
Graduate of Realtors® Institute (GRI)
Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE)
Member Information and Real Estate Service (IRES)
Member Fort Collins Chamber of Commerce
Gold Ambassador Red Carpet Committee
BSBA, Marketing, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Past Board of Directors, Rocky Mountain Ohio State Alumni Association
Founder of Northern Colorado Buckeye Watch Site
Professional Experience
Licensed Realtor Since 1999 with Experience in Residential Sales, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Distressed Properties, New Construction, Investment Properties, Relocation
Banking & Finance - Branch Manager, Loan Officer , Operations Manager
Marketing & Advertising - Marketing Degree, Business Development, Advertising Sales, Sales Manager
Past Board of Directors, Rocky Mtn Ohio State alumni Association
Past director Colorado Association of Realtors
Past director Fort Collins Board of Realtors
Barb is a valuable asset to The Group....she has been my sole go-to agent since 2009. I cannot fathom working with another agent as straightforward and hard-working as Barb. We have collaborated on at least a dozen transactions; each with varying degrees of ease.... or roadblocks. For each of these, Barb has been steadfast, upbeat, and consistent in representing our interests with a grounded sense of fairness for all parties. She knows the basics, she understands the nuances and stays ahead of the knowledge curve. If a new client walks into The Group and asks to work with a '10' realtor---easy: introduce them to Barb.
Barb is fantastic!
Barb is the best! She really does pull off magic! She was calm, organized and professional! She listens very well and goes beyond and above expectations! I have been bragging about her to everyone!!
a pleasure as always
Barb was extremely helpful and is a knowledgeable, trustworthy agent who helped us find our dream home. Thanks Barb!
Barb made the sale of my home and the purchase of another very fun and easy. She is an extremely kind and knowledgeable person. .
Excellent at keeping us informed and getting back on any questions we had. Kept a very close watch on the new construction.
Barb is AMAZING! She listened to everything I needed in a home and everything I wanted in a home. She researched any homes I saw on Zillow, etc and gave me info not only about the home, but about its proximity to highways, problem areas etc. Barb searched for a home for me as if she were looking for it to live in herself. She guided me through all the steps and I never felt alone, uninformed or not the most important team member! If you’re buying a house, you don’t just want Barb, you NEED Barb!
This was our second time using Barb and we remain convinced that there's nobody who better represents their clients interests in Northern Colorado. We received regular and timely communication throughout the entire sales process, always had a clearly presented rundown of our responsibilities and contract requirements and most importantly Barb knows how to firmly advocate for her clients when the situation calls for it.
Barb is a treasure to work with and an incredible asset to The Group. I have worked with Barb over 10 years now with buying and selling. I have also recommended her to a number of my friend and colleagues at work. She is a keeper; hang onto her and value her.