The Real Aspen

Aspen’s reputation for flash and drama is more mythology than reality. Community matters here. It stems from our Old West heritage, when cattle ranchers and farmers and horse people relied on each other to weather the storms (literally!). That spirit is still very much alive here in town, whether you’re raising a family or simply seeking a refuge to recharge your batteries.

Given our roots here, you could say we’ve been around the block – or mountain – more than once. This ain’t our first rodeo, so to speak. We insist on working with our clients in ways that value their time and protect their privacy. It is always in the best interest of everyone involved to handle matters of lifestyle, personal finance and family with the utmost discretion. It may sound old-fashioned, but we believe real relationships are built on trust, and we work hard to earn and protect the trust of our clients.

One Part Broker. One Part Guide.

When you’re heading into the mountains, it always helps to have a seasoned guide who can help you navigate around potential hazards. In matters of local politics, permitting, zoning & land use, we serve as our clients’ go-to resource for the information and answers they need to make smart decisions in a timely manner.

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As a part time Aspen resident since 1955 and a full time resident and REALTOR since 1979. I have seen some changes here! Dirt streets – a single chair with canvas covers for warmth – all great memories! Actually, Aspen still has a similar feel – small town, real community, caring people!

I was one of the top-producing Realtors in the state for RE/MAX. As a member of the Political/Legislative Committee of the Aspen Board of Realtors, I stay current with our extremely volatile zoning and building code changes. I served on the Board of the Aspen Art Museum, a wonderful community asset.

My two children attended the Aspen School System and the Community School (a private school). Both are college graduates and my oldest son graduated with a Masters degree in International Business and Management with Spanish from the American Institute (Thunderbird) in Phoenix.

I worked as a Broker Associate for other companies until I opened my own office June 1, 1997. I really wanted to have a boutique company where our motto is service to you, our customer. My latest business expansion includes working with my husband and our team of architects, builders and interior designers creating luxury homes. Because my father built “neighborhoods” to house the baby-boom generation, I have always loved the entire process from design, to the smell of fresh cut lumber to the placement of your hot tub. I am enthusiastic about sharing this knowledge to help a customer or client do a project for themselves. We can also offer “fly-overs” of prospective purchases, as my husband flies an open cockpit 1942 Stearman airplane.

A natural athlete, I have a deep love of the mountains and I ski, hike and bike as much as possible. I have always felt like “Heidi” here. The surrounding mountains and natural beauty are incredibly magical.

My goal is to help my friends, clients and customers find this lifestyle, which we so enjoy!!

Aspen Resident Since:
1955 – Part time with parents
1979 – Full time with two sons

Education:
1969 - 74 Member of first child advocate program, Hennepin County Courts (Minneapolis).
Alfred Adler Institute training.
1967 - 69 University of Minneapolis, Graduated with Liberal Arts Degree
1965 - 67 University of Colorado, Boulder

Community Interests:
:2003: National Board - Theatre in the Park
2002 - 2003: Big Buddy to three children from Florida who we bring to Aspen for summer activities and winter snowboarding:
Judges: On State committee as appointee to interview and send names of three
2002: Judge Nominees for vacancies in our District:
2002: Komen Bike for the Cure: Co-Chairman
1999 - Present: United Jewish Communities: Board Member and Chair of Lions of Judah (women who give $5,000 and above)
1996 – 2001: Aspen Art Museum: Board Member
1996-1999: Jazz Aspen/Snowmass: Gala Committee
1990 - 1991: Leadership Aspen:
Jimmy Huega MS Center: Volunteer in the Aspen yearly fund-raiser.
1985 - 1988: Aspen Art Museum: Half-day per week front desk volunteer and twice per month assisted in Thursday evening's Open House.
1984 - 1988: Winternational Escort:: Volunteer for Ski Company making visitors feel a part of Aspen.
1981 - 1989: International Design Conference: Volunteer assigned to VIP and Board Member’s cocktail parties and meals, answering questions and making guests feel welcome in our town.

Real Estate Experience:
1997 - Present: Owner/Broker Lorrie B. Aspen & Associates (Opened June, 1997)
1999 - Present: Chairperson for the Political/Legislative Committee
1990: Member of newly created Aspen Board of Realtor legislative committee.
Participated in City Council and County Commission meetings - input and participants in new legislation.
1988: Certified Residential Specialist designation (CRS) (1% of all licensees in United States)
1985: Brokers license, Aspen
1979: Real Estate license, Aspen, joined Aspen Board of Realtors & began full time carreer in Real Estate
1979: Brokers license, Minnesota
1975: Real Estate license, Minnesota

Educational Classes in Real Estate:
2003 Progressive Standard Training
2002 How to be a Good Transaction-Broker
2002 How to List and Sell Small Investment Properties & 1031 Exchanges
2002 Asset Preservation
2002 How to be a good Transaction Broker
2001 Mandatory 8 hour license renewal
2000 Top 10 Hotline Calls - Attorney for Board
2000 Certified Residential Specialist - "Making Today's Technology Work For You"
1999 Pitkin County Land Use Issues
1999 Mandatory 8 hour license renewal
1998 Legal Update: Pitkin County Land Use Codes. 8-Hour Mandatory Class (required to renew license)
1999 Mandatory 8 hour license renewal
1997 The Dance of Negotiation
1997 City of Aspen Zoning Regulations: How to Make it Work for You
1996 Taxation
1995 Procuring Cause and 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges
1995 Ethics and Professional Practices
1995 Basic Residential Investment and Taxation
1994 Egoless Negotiation
1992 Real Estate Current and Changing State and Federal Laws
1989 Advanced Real Estate Law, Ethics, Appraisal, Negotiation, Finance

Professional Affiliations:
2002 - present Chair of the Political/Legislative Board/Boardwatch
2000 - 2002 Political Committee - Aspen City Council Watch
1997 - 2000 Chair of the Political/Legislative Board/Boardwatch
1995 - Present Member of Political Legislation Board/Boardwatch of the Aspen Board of Realtors.


601 E. Hopkins, Suite 201
Aspen, CO 81611
lorrie@lbaspen.com
(970)-920-0020 Office
(970) 925-5620 Home
(970)-920-0010 Office Fax
(970) 920-1853 Home Fax