Ellie was born and raised in New York City. Attending local New York area Universities, she achieved a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Education. This past field of study serves her well, to "teach" her clients about the real estate market, allowing them to make intelligent choices.
Moving to Vail, in July of 1972, she originally worked in the condominium and hotel industry. She was also a ski instructor for Vail Resorts, for 16 winter seasons on Vail Mountain. A sojourn for 2 winters (Vail summers), in 1976 and 1977, to Bariloche, Argentina, to teach skiing, added to her wealth of skiing experiences. Also, it provided, a good knowledge of the Spanish language, at the time. Although no longer "on the hill" teaching, she continues to maintain friendships and numerous clients, from her many years, in the ski industry.
Obtaining a Colorado Real Estate License, in 1975, she brings an abundance of expertise to her real estate career. A combination of energy, enthusiasm, knowledge and being so familiar with Vail and all of its lifestyle benefits, gives her clients confidence, in choosing her, as their Real Estate Broker.
Guiding clients through the process of listing and selling real estate, can certainly be an intricate task. Ellie’s abilities and easy-going style, make it easy for people to reach a successful sale or purchase, of a property and an exciting closing, as well. A key to her success, is due to extensive professional education, that she prides herself with, over the many years she has worked, in the industry. She always enjoys seeking new ways to gain value, for her real estate clients. She maintains frequent attendance at networking events and conferences, take an array of real estate courses, which address all aspects of her business, and update herself with new technology. All of these activities, provide a myriad of ways, to heighten her customer service. She searches for Innovative ideas and maintain a "lifelong learner" philosophy, to enhance her professional life, every step of the way.
She is an active participant, in notable real estate organizations, such as the Residential Real Estate Council, Certified International Property Specialists, Luxury Portfolio and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Also, she is a member of FIABCI, the International Brokers Federation, headquartered in Manhattan and Paris, France. Additionally, she has joined AREAA (Asian Real Estate Association of America), another networking benefit she can bring to her local, U.S nationwide and International clientele. All of these memberships, are a vital part of her career, and offers her more resources, to do her absolute best, for her real estate family of clients.
From a personal standpoint, she loves to play golf, travel, read, take photographs, keep a practice of staying fit with exercise, good nutrition and enjoys spending quality time, with her family and friends.
The Literacy Project is an organization she has done volunteer work for ,in the past, and it is her favorite local program to support. Other community volunteer contributions extend to her primary residence, in the Sandstone area, of Vail, where she has served on the Board of Directors, of her condominium association. In Arrowhead, the western gateway to Beaver Creek Mountain, located in Edwards, CO, she has served, in the past, as President of our Board of Directors, where she owns rental property, in the Aspenwood Lodge. She has also expanded her real estate ownership, with a condominium, in Denver, where she enjoys the finest aspects, of city living.
Creating new friendships, finding the "perfect" mountain retreat for buyers, and obtaining just the "right" buyer for sellers, make her career, in real estate, all worthwhile. Sharing a wonderful resort lifestyle, with families, from all walks of life and many different geographic locations, make it a privilege, to provide exceptional customer service, that she consider a top priority, in her career.
In line, with this philosophy, she was honored to receive her company's prestigious, Customer Service Award in 2008, and the Humanitarian Award, in 2014. These are testimonies, to the first-class consideration, she can offer, to all the many clients she works with, here in the Vail area. Most important of all, she considers it an honor to be in this profession, each and every day. She invites you to explore some "Ideas For Mountain Living" with her. Ellie knows you will find it to be a life changing, enriching experience.
