About Susan Gunnin, Breckenridge Real Estate Guide author

After growing up in Minnesota, I graduated from Penn State with a degree in Petroleum Engineering and worked at a major oil company for 14 years, the last 11 of which were in Denver. My career in engineering involved analyzing and evaluating oil producing properties, skills which prepared me to move into the Breckenridge real estate sales. In 1991, when oil companies were leaving Colorado, I made a career change so I could remain in the Rockies.

I started my new mountain life in 1991 and found Breckenridge real estate to be the perfect fit. I brought to the business well-honed computer skills and I'm not unnerved by constantly changing technology. I also enjoy the daily personal interaction with clients and business associates. I believe everyone can have their mountain dream if we work diligently and realistically to make it happen.

My husband, Don Gunnin, has joined me as my business manager. He has over two decades of experience in resort rental property management. This allows me a unique perspective and understanding of the ins and outs of purchasing investment property.

In 1997, our lives changed drastically. We were fortunate enough to travel to China and adopt our beautiful, one-year-old daughter, Tessa Qian Gunnin. She has become quite an accomplished gymnast, and in the Summer of 2005, at the Colorado State championships for CARA gymnastics, she placed 1st in Balance Beam and Vault, 4th in Floor Exercise, 5th in Uneven Bars and tied for 1st All Around, taking the Silver Medal after a tiebreaker. We are extremely proud of her accomplishments.

My Breckenridge real estate career is focused on taking care of my clients needs with honest, sincere and professional dedication and enthusiasm. Since Breckenridge is a resort community where over 60% of the property is owned as second homes or investment property by absentee owners, the requirements of a realtor are different than, say, in a typical metropolitan area. I have the skill-set to keep this difference in the proper perspective.

When you're ready to make a real estate purchase in Breckenridge or Summit County, I'll help you narrow down the possibilities into ones that meet your needs and that you can afford. I've prepared some information about second home ownership for your use.

If you already own property here and are considering selling, give me a call. I'll put my experience, knowledge, enthusiasm, understanding of the market, marketing skills and perseverance to work for you. In some cases, you might need your own dedicated web site to promote the home we're selling. I will provide this at my expense.