#1 Sotheby’s Affiliates

In 2024, LIV Sotheby's International Realty® closed $6.3 Billion in sales volume, contributing to

$157 Billion

In global sales volume for Sotheby's International Realty®.

26,500

Sales Associates Worldwide

1,115

Offices Worldwide

84

Countries & Territories

1

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Barbara Gardner

Barbara brings extensive real estate, historical, and community knowledge of the Vail Valley, using these insights to achieve optimal results for her clients. A resident for over 30 years, she combines her deep local expertise with a strong background in project management and real estate development. Barbara is known for crafting creative, tailored solutions that align with each client’s unique goals and needs.

Over $165M in Total Sales Volume in 2024
Consistently Ranked in the Top 2% of Vail Valley Agents
#7 in Statewide Sales Volume – 2024 (Ranked by RealTrends, Verified)
#89 in National Sales Volume – 2024 (Ranked by RealTrends, Verified)

Client Love

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Tom & Melissa R.

Tom & Melissa R.

We met Barbara almost two years ago as we were contemplating downsizing in Cordillera. Since the meeting, we have bought and sold a home in Cordillera. The experience has been fantastic. Barbara and her team have tremendous mar...
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Hunter & Laura C.

Hunter & Laura C.

Barbara and her team are simply the best, period. Honest. Hard-working. Responsive. Proactive. Knowledgeable. Skilled. Kind. When we began our search for a home in the Vail Valley, Barbara came highly recommended. From there, s...
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Sam & Raj B.

Sam & Raj B.

If we could, we would give 100 stars here - 5 stars are not even close to describing how amazing Barbara and her team are. Barbara helped us from start to finish and spent countless hours helping us find our home. No detail was...
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Tina & Brad F.

Tina & Brad F.

Barbara and her team were great. Barbara is very knowledgeable about the market, and they were attentive to every detail. We looked at several homes and never felt pressured to buy.
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Mike L.

Mike L.

Barbara and her team did an amazing job working with us on the sale of our home in Edwards. They were very knowledgeable of the area and thorough in their research, and gave excellent recommendations to price the property to se...
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Jim & Patty K.

Jim & Patty K.

Barbara was great to work with. As this was a vacation home in a different state, we were absentee buyers. In addition to what you would expect from a realtor, Barbara and her team really helped with all the little things that ...
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Samuel M.

Samuel M.

Simply the best! Barbara and all the team, thanks for helping us find the perfect property! I felt more than protected in every step! Great team and super experienced!
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Suzanne & Dani

Suzanne & Dani

I need 10 stars or more to describe Barbara Gardner and her amazing team. It is not hyperbole to say it was the best experience we have ever had in a real estate transaction in the last 40 years. As sellers, she coached us from...
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Lynda G.

Lynda G.

Barbara Gardner helped me buy my condo in Beaver Creek, and five years later, helped me to sell it. Barbara was an absolute pleasure to work with. Very professional and heeding great advice. She knows her real estate market ver...
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Lisanne H.

Lisanne H.

Barbara and I looked for property together for two years. She was wonderful, knowledgeable, and timely. She answered all my questions and gave me information on things I didn't even know to ask about. She and her team were avai...
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Brian C.

Brian C.

Barbara and her team were fantastic to work with and supported us throughout the entire process. Her knowledge about the market is second to none, and she went above and beyond by introducing us to the most thorough inspection ...
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Gina

Gina

What can be said besides amazing? Barbara and her team were incredible and should be considered expert resources for purchase in the Vail Valley. We bought a wonderful condo in Arrowhead and could not have done it without Barba...
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Judy M.

Judy M.

Barbara and her team were absolutely essential to our search and successful purchase of a home in Vail. Barbara’s availability, knowledge, and experience far exceeded our expectations. Throughout the process of search, negotiat...
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Carlos S.

Carlos S.

Barbara is simply outstanding in all that she does. An example of this is her ability to work through various challenges that were presented by the counterparty utilizing a section 1031. She and her team are knowledgeable and r...
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Negah R.

Negah R.

Barbara and her team were so knowledgeable and well-organized. They made the process of finding the right home for our family very smooth. I highly recommend her and her team!
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Bill R.

Bill R.

From the moment I met Barbara and asked for a home valuation, my experience with her was nothing short of outstanding. Her commitment to excellence was defined by her vast knowledge of the market, its drivers, her resourcefulne...
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Mandy

Mandy

Barbara was a great help to me while researching and purchasing my property. She worked efficiently and knowledgeably in all aspects of the sale from start to finish. Her team did a great job keeping me on track and making sure...
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Pranav & Kavi

Pranav & Kavi

Barbara and her team were wonderful to work with! They guided us through many challenges and stuck with us as we spent several years trying to find the right home for us. They are very organized, responsive, extremely easy to c...
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Kara M.

Kara M.

I was on a tight schedule, needing to find a home and close within a month. Barbara made it happen! I am thrilled with my purchase and she made the process go smoothly and efficiently. Barbara and her team are responsive, knowl...
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Curtis S.

Curtis S.

Barbara and her team are the best real estate professionals we have ever worked with. We have bought and sold many homes, and Barbara's team exceeded all of our previous experiences combined. Barbara sold our home for more than...
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Barbara Gardner brings extensive real estate, historical and community knowledge of the Vail Valley and applies these attributes for optimal results for her clients. Armed with a wide range of project management and real estate development experience, Barbara develops creative solutions unique to a client’s real estate situation to best benefit her clients.

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