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What do greenhouses, bed and breakfasts and real estate have in common? Susan Baca. Fresh out of the University of Colorado Boulder, Susan and her husband moved to Winter Park to purchase their first home and run their very own bed and breakfast. Susan loved skiing and interacting with their guests, but after several years, she realized she missed a longer, warmer summer season.

Ready for something new, Susan and Greg relocated to a farm west of Loveland and worked at a greenhouse that sold herbs and topiary. Greg built a greenhouse onto their home, where they started to grow their own business along with a family and 75 hens.

After 11 years in Loveland, Susan and Greg relocated once again when the kids had reached school age, and the family was drawn to Shining Mountain Waldorf School in north Boulder. Susan dove into volunteering at the school, not knowing at the time that the community she loved would be the foundation for her real estate network. For the first 10 years of her real estate career, the majority of her clients were families across the county to attend SMWS. When her kids went off to college, she wondered how not having the daily SMWS community would affect her business, but those relationships continued along with a new connection to the tech industry. “They [Google/Bay area tech transplants] are a super fun and creative group to work with,” she says.

Susan first considered a career in real estate in college after her dad suggested it. Then it seemed like a lot of responsibility for a 21-year-old, and she found contracts — one of her favorite parts of real estate now — intimidating. So she didn’t return to real estate until her kids were in school and a friend was interested in signing up for classes with her. Susan says, “That was one of the best decisions I ever made.”

Now Susan loves her job. She likes everything from the client and broker relationships to the statics to the marketing. “I love that each day and deal in real estate is different,” says Susan. Contracts are one of her favorite parts of real estate because she enjoys the challenge of writing each one to fit her client’s individual, unique needs. Staging is another area she has recently become enamored with. “Getting a house ready to sell is a creative outlet for me,” Susan says, “When selling at top dollar, the home should show its best.” She loves helping her clients choose where they will get the most bang for their buck.

Because a few people actually discouraged Susan from becoming a REALTOR®, she makes it a point to encourage and support new or wannabe real estate agents. She’d like new REALTORS® to know it’s important to land at a brokerage that has excellent training and mentoring, but buyers and sellers are making the decision to work with you, not your brokerage. “Boulder is a small town. It’s about integrity,” says Susan, “Do the right thing. Be a good communicator, honest and hardworking.” That’s what clients and other real estate industry professionals really care about. Your reputation matters. Susan prides herself on being a relationship-builder.

Susan is grateful to be a part of ReMax Boulder because of the support, depth of knowledge, resources and people. Susan has recently formed the Zeal Group team with Wendy Kahn-Robson. Both women are excited to share their experience and workload with up-and-coming real estate agents. However, she says she couldn’t have made real estate work without her husband. “Greg is my backbone. He puts up my signs, shows properties when I’m out of town and even installs lighting and makes repairs on my listings,” she says. Greg supports Susan to ensure she is successful.

Even though the market has shifted yet again, Susan knows Boulder County real estate continues to thrive. But because space is limited, it will continue to become more densely populated. Susan believes Boulder County is desirable because of its stunning natural beauty, access to so many outdoor activities, fantastic weather and genuinely kind population.

To give back to Boulder County, Susan enjoys contributing to her favorite organizations regularly, including the Emergency Family Assistance Association, Growing Up Boulder, Out Boulder County and Shining Mountain Waldorf School. Most of her volunteer hours have

been spent at Waldorf to enhance her kids’ and the other students’ experiences. She seized the exciting opportunity to sponsor a concert by the Yale (University) Alley Cats, a capella choir for the school community and her clients, in January.

At home in north Boulder, Susan enjoys walks, hikes, yoga, skiing and paddle boarding with her husband and kids. In particular, she loves having family close. Her daughter lives four blocks away, so Susan gets to see her regularly. Though her son lives in Denver, she’s lucky to see him often too. The Bacas — her in-laws — are a big, welcoming family spread all over the Denver area, and some of Susan’s relatives have recently moved here as well.

It isn’t all work and no play for Susan. She is happy to report she was able to travel extensively in 2022. She went to Germany, Kenya, South Africa, Florida, Mexico and Michigan. Siesta Key, Florida, is Susan’s home away from home. Getting her toes in the sand, smelling the sea and feeling the warm sun on her face recharges her. And if you know Susan, you know she frequently returns to Michigan to visit her mother. Susan is looking forward to a sailing trip in Honduras in 2023.

You can reach Susan Baca at 720-434-9142 or susan@bacapartners.com.

When we knew we were ready to buy a house in Colorado as a new and young family, we reached out to Susan for help. Not being from Colorado or being able to view the properties in person, I gave all my faith and trust in Susan in guiding us in the home buying experience. It was a 5 week whirlwind journey from initial contact to closing on our dream home. We couldn't have done it so quickly and in such a crazy market without Susan's expertise, tenacity, and support. We are forever grateful to her as we start our new life together as a couple and family in this new and amazing home that I never would have imagined to own. Thank you Susan for everything!

-matiak23

Working with Susan was a pleasant and profitable. She takes her job very seriously and worked hard to provide the best possible experience for me as a seller. The staging of my house that she did was amazing and it was vital to my house selling. I would hire her again!

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I have worked with many realtors over the years as I have bought and sold at least 9 properties. Susan helped me purchase 2 condos and sell my home. I have never worked with someone so devoted and tireless! She is incredibly communicatve and goes to all lengths to make sure all the i's are dotted and t's crossed. Susan put in so much effort to make sure my home was staged warmly and welcomingly. We listed my property on a Thursday and by Monday had 7 offers--most above asking price. I got 10% more than asking!

-Ora

Goldman

I was so lucky to work with Susan! She made it so easy to find a home I love. I was a first-time homebuyer, and she walked me through every moment of the process with care and expertise. She did a great job representing my interests to all parties involved. Highly, highly recommend!

-Rachel

Farber