A8 | Thursday, December 29, 2022 | Vail Daily
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REALTOR SPOTLIGHT KELLY VANHEE WHEN LONGTIME LOCAL KELLY VANHEE references changes the Eagle River Valley has seen in recent decades, her voice swells. Excepting her college years at Southern Methodist University and a stint in Denver, VanHee has always lived in the valley. “This place is home to me. I enjoy sharing it with others. Whether clients, friends, family members or folks I’ve just met, I love showing them what makes it special,” VanHee says. Her whole life, VanHee has sought varied learning and growth opportunities. She attends Vail’s concerts and Bravo events, supports nonprofits like Walking Mountains Science Center, strolls the farmers markets and fly fishes. This open-mindedness played a role in VanHee’s early years when she opted to try equestrian sports. In addition to ski racing and playing soccer, VanHee worked with an equestrian trainer before a local program existed. Juggling school, sports and social activities VanHee learned teamwork, time management, patience and commitment. Her high-caliber work ethic led to success, from competing in the Maclay Finals at Madison Square Garden to winning the high school State Slalom championships. “I stay involved, and I also want people to know that they don’t have to ski or snowboard to love it here. From entertainment to food and recreation, there’s something for everyone. I want to help people find their community… My clients are from all over
the world. They have different wants and needs. Some want family vacation homes, some want meaningful investments — I juggle this while creating strong relationships.” With nine years of real estate experience in Colorado, VanHee has honed her own professional style, but her community-oriented approach is part of a legacy that includes her Realtor father and her mother, an interior designer. Her partner, Matt, owns a local excavating company. His dad, Jay Peterson, was a real estate attorney and developer. His mom, Lisa Dillon, was President of WestStar Bank; Rod Slifer, Vail’s first real estate agent; and Sandy Treat, developer, are great friends. VanHee has her feet firmly planted in a variety of real estate activities, ultimately offering clients the best exposure to all ends of real estate ownership in Vail. “Many of today’s highend buyers are younger — they’re intelligent, sophisticated, well-traveled. They expect a different way of doing business — you have to keep up, or they’ll leave you in the dust!” Recently, VanHee assisted in selling several luxury properties, including a residence in Solaris and currently a Lionshead condo. Stop by VanHee’s full-time Slifer Smith & Frampton office at Four Seasons in Vail to start your journey toward home ownership with a broker who knows the Vail experience better than most. —Melanie Smith
“Growing up in Vail is the best education for selling it.”
KELLY VANHEE Broker Associate 970.376.7092 | kelly@slifer.net Four Seasons Office | Vail Village 1 Vail Road
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