Twin Lakes reflecting the Sawatch Range at sunsetAdirondack chairs on a deck overlooking aspen-covered mountains in the Arkansas ValleyShawn and Jillian, LiveInSalida realtors, smiling at an outdoor tableMountain home for sale near Buena Vista, Colorado at duskLiving room of a Salida mountain home with floor-to-ceiling mountain views

Century 21 Community First · LiveInSalida

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Mountain homes, river frontage, land and commercial property across Salida, Buena Vista and the Upper Arkansas River Valley.

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Local Real Estate Experts

We're deeply invested in this community, and we want you to experience the value it offers. With 100% local expertise, a community-first approach, and direct access to the best insights, we're here to guide you through everything the Upper Arkansas River Valley — including Chaffee, Park, Lake, and Fremont counties — has to offer.

Shawn & Jillian — sitting in aspens

Why work with us

Benefits of working with our team

When you work with us, you get more than an agent — you get a team that's plugged into the community, sharp on the details, and focused on your outcome.

We bring clear communication, smart strategy, and hands-on support from first conversation to closing day.

  • Connected in the community Local relationships and real-time insight into neighborhoods, pricing, and opportunities.

  • Creative solutions Strategic marketing and problem-solving to help you win — even when the deal gets tricky.

  • Dedicated to your goals We listen first, then build a plan around what matters most to you.

  • Diligent research Strong comps, market trends, and property intel so you can make confident decisions.

  • Loyal to our clients Honest guidance, responsive support, and advocacy throughout the process.

  • Informed & knowledgeable Clear, straightforward answers to help you understand options and next steps.

Client Stories

What Our Clients Say

Building lasting relationships through exceptional service and genuine care.

We were fortunate enough to find Jillian in our search for commercial space in Salida this past summer. Her depth of knowledge, creativity and enthusiasm was a breath of fresh air in an otherwise challenging process. She sourced the location we ended up acquiring — gently pushing us to consider something we otherwise would likely not have. The place she introduced us to ended up being perfect. I could not recommend Jillian enough.
Michael M.
Jillian made the process of buying our first house so easy. She shared relevant listings, was receptive to our feedback, and explained the whole process to us so we felt supported instead of confused or overwhelmed. It couldn't have been easier.
Susie H.
Shawn was super easy and helpful to work with! Friendly, knowledgeable, and no hassle. Really enjoyed his no pressure style and communication. He was willing to be creative with us when we sold our place and got it sold within 30 days of going under contract.
Sarah B.
Shawn was an amazing agent for us. He is kind and patient, and he works hard to understand what is important to you as a buyer. He made our buying process so seamless and enjoyable, going above and beyond for us. I'd recommend Shawn to anyone!
Kate G.

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